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Turtle Bay Lodge offers bed and breakfast, and is the ideal beach and bush break-away, with a swimming pool and bar for our guests to enjoy after a day of exploring. There are 7 bedrooms on suite and ample secure parking. Situated in the beautiful town of St Lucia, amidst a world Heritage Site, with one of the largest estuaries in the world and an incredible range of wildlife species. The Lodge is just one kilometre from the estuary, and within walking distance from the town centre and 2.5km from the beach and the Isimangaliso Wetland Park. The area boasts of gorgeous beaches, coastal forests, rolling grasslands and game parks to explore in the region, and is situated in one of the largest estuaries in the world and is home to an incredible range of wildlife species, including hippos, crocodiles and a variety of bird and marine life. The town has a variety of restaurants and shops for your convenience. Your hosts, Jan and Fiona, will provide you with information and maps for the area. Check our availability for current SPECIALS!
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This beautiful accommodation is absolutely delightful in every way. Fiona was so helpful, going above and beyond any expected service to make our stay a very, very special experience. We have been travelling around SA for a few weeks and our stay here was a real highlight! The attention to detail in Turtle Bay in terms of all furniture, furnishings and facilities was exceptional. Fiona and Jan and all of their lovely staff ensured that our comfort and enjoyment was their prime focus. We cannot thank them enough and would highly recommend this beautiful resort with its very special wild life.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Rooms were extremely clean and tidy, all three rooms we had were spacious.The breakfast was really nice and was cooked fresh to order which was a nice touch. we was made to feel very welcome here and the location is brilliant there was hippos less than 500 yards away.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Our tour company placed us in this beautiful lodge during our stay. It was superb for the 3-nights. The hosts are very friendly and made sure we had a light breakfast to take with us at 5am leaving for our safari. The rooms were comfortable, the location just walking distance to town, the neighborhood extremely safe and our tour company had no problem meeting us here to pick us up. We had a great vacation and glad our day ended at this lodge!
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Fiona Hofman, Owner at Turtle Bay Lodge
Responded 21 Feb 2020
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back.
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We stayed for one night in St Lucia as we were going on the dawn safari with Heritage Tours. Fiona kindly upgraded us and woke at 3am to prepare a breakfast for us as we departed at 5am.Fiona also saved us time by realising it was easier for us to follow the safari vehicle to the game park as we were driving back to Durban. Small details can make all the difference,the room was spacious,AC was cool and although our stay was brief I would happily recommend TBL if staying in St Lucia
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A funky family-style place with welcome and effective air conditioning, a pool, and an honor bar. Lovely hosts. Superb breakfast. The hosts also own an fishing service if you are so inclined. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from Fiona H, Owner at Turtle Bay Lodge
Responded 14 Jan 2020
Thank you for your review. We hope you come back for some deep sea fishing.
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Johan and Fiona really make you feel like home away from home. Their balance of interaction with customers is perfect, with some alone time as well as someone to talk to if you feel a bit lonely. Their friendly style of communicating is a breath of fresh air.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Hosts, Jan and Fiona Hofman, have created a wonderful guest experience at Turtle Bay Lodge. The amenities, care, cleanliness and little extras made the stay warm and welcoming. The Lodge offers fishing charters as well, that creates a package deal worth grabbing when in the St Lucia area.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Fiona Hofman, Owner at Turtle Bay Lodge
Responded 03 May 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We hope to see you again and glad that we could make your stay memorable.
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Turtle Bay Lodge is very centrally located, we walked to the main street for dinner. The Lodge has all you need, comfort, great service, clean rooms, comfortable bed and beautifully decorated. Thanks Fiona we will be back.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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We stayed in this guesthouse for three nights. From the beginning to the end we enjoyed it. Upon arrival Fiona and Jan (owners Turtle Bay Lodge) immediately give you a sense of welcome and hospitality. Fiona and Jan will help you with questions about any excursions and provide information about the area. We got an upgrade to the honeymoonsuite, very friendly!! This room features a perfect bed with ditto mattress and a spacious bathroom with 2 showers Really a brilliant room!!! The breakfast is very extensive. From "full English breakfast" and omelette to pancakes, "rolling tiffies" to yogurt with fruit and cereals. St Lucia is a nice small town with cozy restaurants which is within walking distance of the lodge. However, it is advised to go by car in the evening given the hippos walking through the streets.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Fiona and Jan took care of everything prior to our arrival, even booking the evening launch up the estuary. Perfect hosts, ensuring that we felt comfortable and relaxed in their beautiful environment. Our only regret was that we didn't bring 10 of our friends to enjoy the common outdoor pool/bar/dining area as well - it would be awesome for one of those weekends.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Fiona Hofman, Owner at Turtle Bay Lodge
Responded 30 Apr 2021
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We found it very safe to walk, even at night, either along the street or the pier, waterfront walking trail. Lots of visitors out walking, well lit. Never felt unsafe
There are more places to choose from in the St Lucia area.
PRICE RANGE
RÂ 1,071 - RÂ 1,851 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaKwaZulu-NatalSt Lucia
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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