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Ingwenya Lodge

163 Hornbill Street, St Lucia, ZA

8.6 guest rating· 121 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Lodge in iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Nestled in the heart of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Ingwenya Lodge offers a luxurious retreat on the outskirts of St Lucia.

Poolside Relaxation and Free Amenities

Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool or unwind with a drink poolside. Benefit from complimentary parking and stay connected with free WiFi in all guest rooms.

Family-Friendly Self-Catering Accommodation

Explore South Africa’s diverse ecosystem with a stay at this family-friendly lodge. Self-catering facilities provide flexibility while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

Spectacular Views of Nature Reserve

Experience a unique vantage point with views of both the sea and estuary from the property, offering a privileged perspective of the stunning surroundings in St Lucia.

Rooms & rates

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2 Bedr, 4 - 6 Sleeper, New Luxury Unit (1)

Sleeps 5 · Double bed, 2× Twin bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Kitchen

<p><strong>1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>Furnished patio with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Yard and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

Luxury Apartment

Sleeps 5 · 84 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

This spacious apartment consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests will find a refrigerator and a microwave in the kitchen. The apartment also offers a barbecue. Featuring a terrace, this apartment also provides air conditioning, a seating area and a TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 4 beds.

Comfort Cabin

Sleeps 5 · Queen Bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Features a private furnished patio</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms and sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Yard and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

2 Sleeper (5)

Sleeps 2 · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>Furnished patio with ocean views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Dining area and sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Yard and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

2 bedr, 4 - 6 sleeper, new luxury unit (1)

Sleeps 5 · Queen Bed, 2× Twin bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Kitchen

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>Patio with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Yard and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

4 Sleeper, ground floor, double bathroom (3)

Sleeps 5 · Queen Bed, 2× Twin bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Kitchen

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>Located on the ground floor, furnished patio with ocean views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 2 bathrooms, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Yard, single sofa bed, and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

4 Sleeper, 1st floor (4)

Sleeps 4 · Queen Bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Furnished patio with ocean views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Yard and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View

Sleeps 5 · 650 m² · Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen

This 2 bedroom unit offers sea views. It consists of 1 bedroom with attached bathroom with queen-size bed and bath and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds.

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sofa Bed

Sleeps 5 · 650 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom

A 2 bedroom unit with a queen size bed, 2 single beds and a sleeper couch.

Family Studio with Ocean View

Sleeps 4 · 420 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen

Unit Hluhluwe has an open plan layout with open bedrooms. This unit has a queen size double bed and 2 single beds with a large wooden deck, sea and forest views.

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Private parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Beach
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Tour desk
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  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bike tours
  • Bowling
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Diving
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Game drives
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Snorkelling
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Terrace
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Location

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163 Hornbill Street, St Lucia, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.6121 reviews

+ Clean & spacious+ Friendly staff+ Good locationSome noise from adjacent roomsIssues with kitchen equipment
Cleanliness8.2
Service9.2
Location9.2
Room Quality8.6
Amenities8.2
Value for Money8.1

Guest review

9.0

The host, Madeleine, is amazing - she is very responsive and communicative and had the best tips for the area. She was happy to answer any questions or concerns we had immediately.

On one day the shower didn't work, but this was explained to us as an issue that they were dealing with. Otherwise no issues .

James · ZA · 2026-07-20

Comfortable and met all expectations. Not luxury but adequate for the tariff charged.

7.0

The rooms were adequately furnished, The location is away from the main tourist area and very quiet. Some tourist sites were within a short distance, some easily walk able. The location was very nice,,you felt like you were in a sub tropical forest. We were given advice and leaflets and a map of what to do in the area when arriving.

There could be more kitchen utensils provided. i.e. more dishes for use in the microwave.

PeLlisW · ZA · 2026-07-16

A lovely stay with beautiful views across to the sea and beach.

8.0

The location was superb and the hostess very knowledgeable about the area and super friendly.

Small bathroom.

opperman · ZA · 2026-06-21

Guest review

10.0

Wat een fantastisch ontvangst kregen wij in St Lucia! De tijd werd genomen. We kregen veel tips. Hulp bij ons wasgoed en een prachtig appartement met het mooiste uitzicht! Jammer dat we hier maar 1 nacht bleven.

van Geffen · NL · 2026-05-04

Guest review

10.0

Superbe logement dans un lieu enchanteur. L'hôte est très sympathique et serviable. Logement fonctionnel, très propre, bonne literie. Coup de coeur.

Coralie · NC · 2026-05-01

Good to know

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.