Hippo Lodge Apartments

–Excellent location - show map
+73 photos
Scored 8.5
Rated very good
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Located adjacent to the Mangrove forests of the St Lucia Estuary, Hippo Lodge offers self-catering accommodation. Each apartment is equipped with a kitchenette, air-conditioning and select satellite TV channels. All units have a private bathroom with a shower. Hippo Lodge features a garden and barbecue facilities. The property can assist with booking hippo and crocodile boat tours. King Shaka International Airport is 212km away whilst Hluhluwe Game Reserve can be reached within a 40 minute drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in St Lucia, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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3 single beds
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pillay
    South Africa South Africa
    “Location was perfect, restaurants nearby/at walking distances, across the road is a Spar and engine garage with OK express. Pool and room were lovely with friendly staff”
  • Nkosinathi
    South Africa South Africa
    “Rooms were so clean... Looking forward to come back with my wife hopefully we can't break up 😂😂😂”
  • Candice
    South Africa South Africa
    “Very impressed that we could book for 1 night only and the price was so reasonable. Staff efficient and friendly. Rooms divine. Have a word with the Hippos though as we didn't see them 😆”
  • Craig
    South Africa South Africa
    “Comfy, charming apartments that have everything you need in a convenient location with views. Great value and friendly staff. This is not my first time there and it will not be my last I love hippo Lodge apartments.”
  • Kate
    South Africa South Africa
    “Hippo Lodge Apartments is in a good location in St Lucia, making it convenient for exploring the area. We arrived late and collected our keys from a neighbouring hotel, which was a simple and straightforward process. The room was basic but...”
  • Manie
    South Africa South Africa
    “Always friendly service and helpful. Always stay there when I am in area for work because the are clean en and comfortable… love this place”
  • Simon
    South Africa South Africa
    “Convenient location to shops etc. Very good food at on-site restaurant. Spacious, clean, comfortable and well equipped room!”
  • Manxumalo
    South Africa South Africa
    “I Loved everything, the staff was very friendly, and the place was just amazing. I love how they prioritize hygiene by giving cleaning services every day. me and my lover had an amazing time.”
  • Hester
    South Africa South Africa
    “The location is perfect, we walked everywhere as this place is central located. The restaurant on the premises is also a great bonus , What a wonderful restaurant, food is always tops.”
  • Noxolo
    South Africa South Africa
    “I really enjoyed my stay it was great value for money, everything was close by.im definitely coming back”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Hippo Lodge - St Lucia Estuary

Company review score: 8.5Based on 979 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

Located in central St Lucia , adjacent to the Mangrove forests of the St Lucia Estuary, the upmarket, modern Hippo Lodge provides superior self-catering accommodation. St Lucia, worldwide wide known as the gateway to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa’s first declared World Heritage Site is one of the top tourist destinations in South Africa. With its excellent all year warm climate and classed as a malaria free area, St Lucia is a must on the bucket list of any traveler, whether local or international. With its perfect location, tucked in between the main street of St Lucia and the St Lucia Estuary, the lodge is ideally located within short walking distances of all the St Lucia Village has to offer. The on-site Hippo Café is a great option for an early breakfast, lunch or refreshing drink as well as our on-site Safari & Hippo and croc tours offices, ! The daily serviced, 26 units are all fresh and spaced out along the property, each providing comfortable, quality accommodation with a built in kitchenette. All units are standard with selected channel DSTV, air-conditioning and private en-suite facilities. Braai facilities are available to resident guests.

Property information

The Hippo Lodge was built in 2019 and is the ideal accommodation facility for the individual traveller, families or groups. The Lodge presents self catering and semi self catering apartments. With the focus on comfort the modern design, layout and facilities have been tastefully combined to provide guests a comfortable stay. Braai facilities is available on site and with the shops a mere 2 minutes walk away, fresh supplies are always available. Complimenting the lodge is the Hippo Cafe, a modern style coffee shop that does not only serve the best breakfast, ice cream and pizzas in town but also delightful breakfasts and meals all day long. Guests may also take advantage of the locally based Go Safaris that provide a wide range of activities and excursions on offer that include Hippo and Crocodile tours on St Lucia Estuary, BIG 5 Safaris in the Hluhluwe / iMfolozi Game Reserve, day and night safaris into the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and much more. The Hippo Lodge is the ideal accommodation establishment to stay with in St Lucia.

Neighbourhood information

Recognition of the area’s unique bio-diversity and scenic natural beauty resulted in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park becoming South Africa’s first natural World Heritage Site. Its extent is second only to the Kruger National Park and it has the advantage of being situated on the sub-tropical East African coastline and the warm Indian Ocean. Its five main eco systems are intertwined and house more plant and animal species than the Okavango delta St Lucia has more crocodile and hippo permanent inhabitants than humans. Its home to less than a thousand residents, only ten kilometres in circumference Zulu word “iSimangaliso” means “place of wonder”. St Lucia and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park has been proclaimed one of the top three eco- destinations in the world 1) “Big Five” experience, whales, turtles and pristine beaches 2) Malaria-free 3) Five eco-systems 4) Highest vegetated sand dune in the world 5) South Africa’s first natural World Heritage Site 6) More than 300 sunshine days in a year 7) Greenery all year 8) Warm ocean and uninhabited beaches 9) Tourist friendly village 10) Hippos frequently roam around the village 11) St Lucia Estuary 12) Zulu Culture

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Hippo Cafe
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Local • South African
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Hippo Lodge Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 900 is required on arrival. That's about US$52. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 9 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 250 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 20:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hippo Lodge Apartments in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 20:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of ZAR 900 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.