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Shonalanga Lodge

Shonalanga Lodge

Lodge in St Lucia Estuary, St Lucia EstuaryKwaZulu-Natal

Shonalanga Lodge

Lodge in St Lucia Estuary, St Lucia EstuaryKwaZulu-Natal
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Capacity 59
Children All ages
Rooms 18
Check in 14:00 to 21:00

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Check out 09:00
Shonalanga Lodge is a privately owned lodge situated in the spectacular St Lucia Wetland Reserve in the heart of St Lucia. Shonalanga Lodge is surrounded by rain forest, wilderness and the warm Indian Ocean, and offers comfortable accommodation in self-catering units.

Accommodation is offered in either 2-sleeper or 6-sleeper apartments. All units have kitchenettes, some are fully self-catering and others are on a room-only basis. Each unit has patios with outdoor tables and chairs and is equipped with TVs with 8 channels. The units are also serviced daily, and guests have access to a laundry service, free Wi-Fi at the pool area, and braai facilities in the lapa area. Towels are not provided; guests are required to bring their own, and soap is available on request. Meals can also be supplied on request.

Guests are welcome to relax round the swimming pool while enjoying the serenity of the African bush. Undercover parking is provided, as well as bicycle hire. Shonalanga offers 5 open game-viewing vehicles and the guides are well trained. All activities can be booked through the office. Activities include boat cruises on Lake St Lucia, fishing trips, game drives, cultural tours, whale watching, snorkel safaris, hiking trails, and turtle tours to name a few.
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Shonalanga Lodge is a privately owned lodge situated in the spectacular St Lucia Wetland Reserve in the heart of St Lucia. Shonalanga Lodge is surrounded by rain forest, wilderness and the warm Indian Ocean, and offers comfortable accommodation in self-catering units.

Accommodation is offered in either 2-sleeper or 6-sleeper apartments. All units have kitchenettes, some are fully self-catering and others are on a room-only basis. Each unit has patios with outdoor tables and chairs and is equipped with TVs with 8 channels. The units are also serviced daily, and guests have access to a laundry service, free Wi-Fi at the pool area, and braai facilities in the lapa area. Towels are not provided; guests are required to bring their own, and soap is available on request. Meals can also be supplied on request.

Guests are welcome to relax round the swimming pool while enjoying the serenity of the African bush. Undercover parking is provided, as well as bicycle hire. Shonalanga offers 5 open game-viewing vehicles and the guides are well trained. All activities can be booked through the office. Activities include boat cruises on Lake St Lucia, fishing trips, game drives, cultural tours, whale watching, snorkel safaris, hiking trails, and turtle tours to name a few.
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Features

Swimming Pool
Braai Area
Serviced Daily
Free Wifi
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Reviews (40)

40 guests' feedback
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
9
Value for money
7.6
Service
8.4
Safety
8.2
Maryke V
Family with young children
3.6
"Not what we expected."

We have booked two units, will give me feedback on all areas of the units: Kitchen: Dishes were generally not washed clean and we found a dirty pan still in the oven, items like the grater still have old cheese contained and the hand beater was rusted. Most of the cutlery was mismatched and not all the basic items were available. Furnace neglected with some of the lights not working, one of our units furnace blew up while we were there. Common feeling is that you grilled to use items. Refrigerator in one of the units had no shelves in the side. Bathrooms: As with the kitchen, the showers felt quite dirty. One of the units bathroom had a terrible smell coming from outside we reported it they looked into it but the smell remained. Towels were provided but were laundered well and again were mismatched, towels that were washed did not necessarily come back to the unit and we had to ask for them again. TV room: No ceiling fan or air conditioning. TV is advertised with 8 channels it rarely worked and there were often only 2 channels to watch and both TVs had very poor signal at times. Would be better if you advertise with no TV. Parking: Limited to first come first serve which has caused guests to park in front of the units' windows and other cars to park there. We had guests park directly in front of our room and get up and pack at 3 in the morning with a lot of noise, obviously waking up my 3 year old daughter. Security: There is no security, units are directly on the street and so are cars. Swimming area: Very nice. Braai area: Could do with an extra couple of braais, had to share area often with groups doing the nomad tours. We also went on to read about other people's experiences on various websites and my points above have been mentioned numerous times in the past. It was also very comical that feedback is only given on positive points and nothing where visitors complain. I think the lodge can be so much more if someone just pays attention to the little things again. My personal opinion is that the lodge gets enough income from the nomad tours that come and go and don't really have to use the units like we do and therefore don't really care about the overall condition of the place. We have been in St. Lucia and my feeling is that Shonalanga Lodge is not cheap and one can therefore expect a certain quality. Refrigerator in one of the units had no shelves in the side.
Dec 2018
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35 McKenzie Street, St Lucia, 3936, KwaZulu-Natal
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Rooms

 3 Available

1 Bedroom en-suite (Upstairs)

  • Sleeps 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Apartment
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R 900
per night, for 2 ppl
 3 Available

1 Bedroom en-suite (Downstairs)

  • Sleeps 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Apartment
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R 900
per night, for 2 ppl
 1 Available
 5 Available

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More than 2 months
before check-in
30% deposit refunded
More than 1 month
before check-in
25% deposit refunded
Less than 1 month
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Features
Swimming Pool
Braai Area
Serviced Daily
Free Wifi
Facilities
  • Swimming Pool
  • Braai Area
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking Indoors
  • Self Catering
  • Serviced Daily
  • Free Wifi
  • WiFi
Activities Onsite
  • Bird Watching
  • Swimming
Activities Nearby
  • Fishing
  • Big Five
  • Bird Watching
  • Cycling
  • Game Drives
  • Game Viewing
  • Swimming
Parking Facilities
  • Secure Parking
  • Covered Parking
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Price Includes
1 Bedroom en-suite (Upstairs)
Rates displayed are on a room only basis.
1 Bedroom en-suite (Downstairs)
Rates displayed are on a room only basis.
2 Bedroom 3 Sleeper SC Unit (Downstairs)
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
2 B/Room 4- Sleeper SC Unit, Downstairs
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
2 Bedroom 4- Sleeper SC Unit (Upstairs)
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
Check-in/check-out details
Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out: 09:00
 3 Available

1 Bedroom en-suite (Upstairs)

  • Sleeps 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Apartment
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R 900
per night, for 2 ppl
More room/unit pictures
North Coast Accommodation at  | Viya
North Coast Accommodation at  | Viya
Description

This 1 bedroom unit comprises an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds. The unit also features a kitchenette with a kettle, microwave, toaster and fridge. The unit opens up onto a small verandah. The unit is serviced daily, and guests have access to undercover parking, a laundry service, and selected Open-Viewer channels. Free Wi-Fi is available at the selected areas, swimming pool area and braai facilities are available at the lapa area.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 2 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Dining area
  • Fan
  • Lounge area
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
Entertainment
  • Shared dstv
  • Tv
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a room only basis.

Cancellation policy
More than 2 months
before check-in
30% deposit refunded
More than 1 month
before check-in
25% deposit refunded
Less than 1 month
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

This 1 bedroom unit comprises an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds. The unit also features a kitchenette with a kettle, microwave, toaster and fridge. The unit opens up onto a small verandah. The unit is serviced daily, and guests have access to undercover parking, a laundry service, and selected Open-Viewer channels. Free Wi-Fi is available at the selected areas, swimming pool area and braai facilities are available at the lapa area.

 3 Available

1 Bedroom en-suite (Downstairs)

  • Sleeps 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Apartment
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R 900
per night, for 2 ppl
More room/unit pictures
North Coast Accommodation at  | Viya
North Coast Accommodation at  | Viya
Description

This 1 bedroom unit comprises an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds. The unit also features a kitchenette with a kettle, microwave, toaster and fridge. The unit opens up onto a small verandah. The unit is serviced daily, and guests have access to undercover parking, a laundry service, and selected DStv channels. Free Wi-Fi is available at the swimming pool area and braai facilities are available at the lapa area.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 2 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bathroom 1 En-suite
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Dining area
  • Fan
  • Lounge area
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
Entertainment
  • Shared dstv
  • Tv
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a room only basis.

Cancellation policy
More than 2 months
before check-in
30% deposit refunded
More than 1 month
before check-in
25% deposit refunded
Less than 1 month
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

This 1 bedroom unit comprises an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds. The unit also features a kitchenette with a kettle, microwave, toaster and fridge. The unit opens up onto a small verandah. The unit is serviced daily, and guests have access to undercover parking, a laundry service, and selected DStv channels. Free Wi-Fi is available at the swimming pool area and braai facilities are available at the lapa area.

 1 Available

2 Bedroom 3 Sleeper SC Unit (Downstairs)

  • Sleeps 3 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Apartment
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R 900
per night, for 2 ppl
More room/unit pictures
North Coast Accommodation at  | Viya
North Coast Accommodation at  | Viya
Description

This apartment comprises 2 bedrooms, a lounge and dining area, and an equipped kitchen. Each bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. The kitchen consists of a microwave, toaster, fridge, stove, oven, crockery and cutlery. The lounge area has a TV with selected DStv channels. The apartment is serviced daily, and guests have access to undercover parking and a laundry service. Free Wi-Fi is available at the swimming pool area and braai facilities are available at the lapa area.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 3 Number of rooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bedroom 2 Sleeps 1
1 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
Bathroom
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Dining area
  • Fan
  • Kitchenette
  • Lounge area
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
Entertainment
  • Shared dstv
  • Tv
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

Cancellation policy
More than 2 months
before check-in
30% deposit refunded
More than 1 month
before check-in
25% deposit refunded
Less than 1 month
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

This apartment comprises 2 bedrooms, a lounge and dining area, and an equipped kitchen. Each bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. The kitchen consists of a microwave, toaster, fridge, stove, oven, crockery and cutlery. The lounge area has a TV with selected DStv channels. The apartment is serviced daily, and guests have access to undercover parking and a laundry service. Free Wi-Fi is available at the swimming pool area and braai facilities are available at the lapa area.

 5 Available

2 B/Room 4- Sleeper SC Unit, Downstairs

  • Sleeps 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Apartment
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R 900
per night, for 2 ppl
More room/unit pictures
North Coast Accommodation at  | Viya
North Coast Accommodation at  | Viya
North Coast Accommodation at  | Viya
North Coast Accommodation at  | Viya
Description

This apartment comprises 2 bedrooms, a lounge and dining area, and an equipped kitchen. Each bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. The kitchen consists of a microwave, toaster, fridge, stove, oven, crockery and cutlery. The lounge area has a TV with selected DStv channels. The apartment is serviced daily, and guests have access to undercover parking and a laundry service. Free Wi-Fi is available at the swimming pool area and braai facilities are available at the lapa area.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 4 Number of rooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bedroom 2 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
Bathroom
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Dining area
  • Fan
  • Kitchenette
  • Lounge area
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
Entertainment
  • Shared dstv
  • Tv
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

Cancellation policy
More than 2 months
before check-in
30% deposit refunded
More than 1 month
before check-in
25% deposit refunded
Less than 1 month
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

This apartment comprises 2 bedrooms, a lounge and dining area, and an equipped kitchen. Each bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. The kitchen consists of a microwave, toaster, fridge, stove, oven, crockery and cutlery. The lounge area has a TV with selected DStv channels. The apartment is serviced daily, and guests have access to undercover parking and a laundry service. Free Wi-Fi is available at the swimming pool area and braai facilities are available at the lapa area.

 6 Available

2 Bedroom 4- Sleeper SC Unit (Upstairs)

  • Sleeps 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Apartment
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R 900
per night, for 2 ppl
More room/unit pictures
North Coast Accommodation at  | Viya
North Coast Accommodation at  | Viya
North Coast Accommodation at  | Viya
Description

This apartment comprises 2 bedrooms, a lounge and dining area, and an equipped kitchen. Each bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. The kitchen consists of a microwave, toaster, fridge, stove, oven, crockery and cutlery. The lounge area has a TV with selected DStv channels. The apartment is serviced daily, and guests have access to undercover parking and a laundry service. Free Wi-Fi is available at the swimming pool area and braai facilities are available at the lapa area.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 4 Number of rooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bedroom 2 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
Bathroom
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Dining area
  • Fan
  • Kitchenette
  • Lounge area
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
Entertainment
  • Shared dstv
  • Tv
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

Cancellation policy
More than 2 months
before check-in
30% deposit refunded
More than 1 month
before check-in
25% deposit refunded
Less than 1 month
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

This apartment comprises 2 bedrooms, a lounge and dining area, and an equipped kitchen. Each bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. The kitchen consists of a microwave, toaster, fridge, stove, oven, crockery and cutlery. The lounge area has a TV with selected DStv channels. The apartment is serviced daily, and guests have access to undercover parking and a laundry service. Free Wi-Fi is available at the swimming pool area and braai facilities are available at the lapa area.

Shonalanga Lodge is a privately owned lodge situated in the spectacular St Lucia Wetland Reserve in the heart of St Lucia. Shonalanga Lodge is surrounded by rain forest, wilderness and the warm Indian Ocean, and offers comfortable accommodation in self-catering units.

Accommodation is offered in either 2-sleeper or 6-sleeper apartments. All units have kitchenettes, some are fully self-catering and others are on a room-only basis. Each unit has patios with outdoor tables and chairs and is equipped with TVs with 8 channels. The units are also serviced daily, and guests have access to a laundry service, free Wi-Fi at the pool area, and braai facilities in the lapa area. Towels are not provided; guests are required to bring their own, and soap is available on request. Meals can also be supplied on request.

Guests are welcome to relax round the swimming pool while enjoying the serenity of the African bush. Undercover parking is provided, as well as bicycle hire. Shonalanga offers 5 open game-viewing vehicles and the guides are well trained. All activities can be booked through the office. Activities include boat cruises on Lake St Lucia, fishing trips, game drives, cultural tours, whale watching, snorkel safaris, hiking trails, and turtle tours to name a few.
This place is highly rated!
This place is highly rated!
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