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Looking for a place to stay in St Lucia? Then look no further than African Ambience Guest House, a charming bed and breakfast that brings the best of St Lucia to your doorstep. Rooms at African Ambience Guest House offer air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. Outdoor furniture is one of the conveniences offered at this bed and breakfast. A pool and free breakfast will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to African Ambience Guest House, free parking is available. St. Lucia offers a wide veriety of activities. Visit the oldest game reserve, or visit Cape Vidal, expierence the wild and take a swim in the ocean, all in one trip. While in St Lucia be sure to experience local ribs favorites at Braza, St Lucia Ski Boat Club, or Reef and Dune. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at African Ambience Guest House as you experience everything St Lucia has to offer.
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Free parking
Secured parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Laundry service
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Shallow end in pool
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Breakfast available
Special diet menus
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Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
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Air conditioning
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Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans, Zulu
Location
124 Pelican Street, St Lucia 3936 South Africa
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Good for walkers
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A very good choice in St. Lucia, the hosts welcomed me very friendly, there is a beautiful garden with a small pool to relax, the rooms are spacious and cozy. Within walking distance to the centre, just take care of the hippos at night, which sometimes pass the road next to the guesthouse (which is actually a cool thing!). The breakfast ist delicious, with home made bread, freshly prepared eggs the way you like it. There is a honesty bar too. I would choose African Ambience Guest House again for my next visit to St. Lucia. Thank you very much Hennie and Ilze.
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Response from Hennie Coetzee, Owner at African Ambience Guest House
Responded 17 Dec 2020
Hallo Oliver! So good to hear from you again, we trust that you are safe at home and that the rest of your trip was what you have expected and enjoyable. We also visited Sodwana 2 days after you have left and they told us that your dives went well and that you had a wonderful time. We are so glad that the weather turned out well. Thank you again for staying with us and for this review. We really enjoyed your chats and stay. As you have said, you love South Africa and you enjoy travelling here,so, we look forward to welcome you (and your girlfriend next time) back!Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas and all the best for 2021!Love, Hennie and Ilze
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I spent one night at African Ambience in St Lucia. Henny and Elza are authentically warm hosts. Henny made sure that I got to taste the entire St Lucia experience (Hipo walking at night on the St Lucia streets, Camaleons hiding in their garden) and Elza woke up very early to cook home made muffin for teh breakfast.
The infrastructure of African Ambience is beautiful. Every single detail in their guest house seems to come from a place of giving. My stay was briefly, but I felt at home very quickly.
If it happens that you go to St. Lucia, please consider to stay at African Ambience, You will not only enjoy a comfortable room, yummy breakfast, you will also get to meet Henny and Elza and experience their authentic warm hospitality.
The infrastructure of African Ambience is beautiful. Every single detail in their guest house seems to come from a place of giving. My stay was briefly, but I felt at home very quickly.
If it happens that you go to St. Lucia, please consider to stay at African Ambience, You will not only enjoy a comfortable room, yummy breakfast, you will also get to meet Henny and Elza and experience their authentic warm hospitality.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Response from Hennie Coetzee, Owner at African Ambience Guest House
Responded 17 May 2021
Thank you so much for this wonderful, heartwarming review! We do appreciate it ! Yes, your stay with us was short and we would love to get to know you better, but we are glad that you have enjoyed it here and that you liked our house(and food!) Best of luck for the last stretch of your studies and your stay in South Africa, hopefully you can come back one day and enjoy a longer visit, kindest regards, Hennie and Ilze
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Highly recommended cozy guest house in St Lucia that was one of my favorite places to stay during our trip!
Location - central location walkable to town and the beach, but far enough from the main strip where there are no concerns about loud noises or disturbances and it feels truly peaceful
Hosts - the hosts are amazing and kind, they help coordinate trips and have great experience and recommendations for the area. They are so helpful and will coordinate reservations, lend items for the beach, accommodate for late check in etc and really go the extra mile to help you
Rooms - gorgeous, comfy beds, a welcome sherry drink, and beautiful decoration!
Location - central location walkable to town and the beach, but far enough from the main strip where there are no concerns about loud noises or disturbances and it feels truly peaceful
Hosts - the hosts are amazing and kind, they help coordinate trips and have great experience and recommendations for the area. They are so helpful and will coordinate reservations, lend items for the beach, accommodate for late check in etc and really go the extra mile to help you
Rooms - gorgeous, comfy beds, a welcome sherry drink, and beautiful decoration!
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Ilze Coetzee, General Manager at African Ambience Guest House
Responded 28 Apr 2023
Thank you so much for this beautiful review, we really appreciate it and it means a lot to read through a review and see that our guests do see and appreciate the love that we put into our guests and house. We love sharing this beautiful area that we live in. We are just pleased that you had a wonderful stay with us. It was a pleasure hosting you! Kindest regards, Hennie and Ilze
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Hennie and Ilse were the most warm, friendly and hospitable hosts during our short stay. This beautiful couple had a genuine and vested interested in our well-being at all times. Their attention to detail is unrivaled. The cleanliness and scrumptious breakfasts were only outdone by their heartfelt conversations. This was truly home away from home... awesome stay❤
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Hennie Coetzee, Owner at African Ambience Guest House
Responded 27 Dec 2021
Wow, thank you so much for these wonderful words of appreciation!This is what I love about this job...!Having guests like you that notices and appreciates all, even the smallest things! Reading this wonderful review I once again realized how privileged we are to have this house to share with people like you! We loved having you here and hope that you will visit us again!Keep safe,regards,Hennie and Ilze
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We had an amazing time in St. Lucia thanks to staying at African Ambience.
The Guest House itself is beautiful, cosy, clean and a very safe place to relax and enjoy your holidays.
Hennie and Ilze are the best hosts we have ever had! They put so much love and kindness in what they do treating you as a good old friend or their family member with such a delicate attention to all your needs and wishes.
Delicious breakfasts with fresh baked cakes and pies, absolutely unique home atmosphere of calmness and tranquility this is what you find there alongside with very helpful tips from the hosts about the surrounding area and places to visit to.
Thank you dear Hennie and Ilze for our splendid time in St. Lucia!
Regards,
The Baranov family.
The Guest House itself is beautiful, cosy, clean and a very safe place to relax and enjoy your holidays.
Hennie and Ilze are the best hosts we have ever had! They put so much love and kindness in what they do treating you as a good old friend or their family member with such a delicate attention to all your needs and wishes.
Delicious breakfasts with fresh baked cakes and pies, absolutely unique home atmosphere of calmness and tranquility this is what you find there alongside with very helpful tips from the hosts about the surrounding area and places to visit to.
Thank you dear Hennie and Ilze for our splendid time in St. Lucia!
Regards,
The Baranov family.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Response from Hennie Coetzee, Owner at African Ambience Guest House
Responded 22 Feb 2022
Dear Alexander and family, thank you so much for your lovely words. Our house is quiet and empty without you here! We really enjoyed your stay with us and enjoyed meeting you ( our first Russians)! It was such a pleasure to spoil you! We hoped that you had a safe trip back to Johannesburg and enjoyed your stay in the Midlands and last shopping in Piggly Wiggly! All the best for the new plans for this year, moving back to your home country, so exciting! Best of wishes, love, Hennie and Ilze
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Great spot to unwind, hosts are very accommodating and very friendly would definitely be going back In the near future. Breakfast was great, ideas and suggestions great, and local hideouts that was suggested for a nice relaxing Calm lunch.
Very excited to go back! Thank you.
Very excited to go back! Thank you.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Hennie Coetzee, Owner at African Ambience Guest House
Responded 29 Oct 2020
Thank you for choosing our house for your stay here in St Lucia! All that we did for you were a big pleasure and we are glad that you have enjoyed everything here. We are looking forward for your visit again! Until then, kind regards, Hennie and Ilze
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We stayed for 3 nights at Hennie and Ilze's place. They were so welcoming and helpful and even accommodated food intolerances! Ilze makes THE most amazing breakfast! The bed was really comfortable, room lovely and overall atmosphere and decoration of African Ambience is beautifully thought out.
It's in the ideal area for getting picked up for safari trips / tours and is walking distance from a variety of restaurants and shops. If we ever get back to the area, we'd definitely stay again. Could happily have stayed longer! Thank you Hennie and Ilze.
It's in the ideal area for getting picked up for safari trips / tours and is walking distance from a variety of restaurants and shops. If we ever get back to the area, we'd definitely stay again. Could happily have stayed longer! Thank you Hennie and Ilze.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from AfricanAmbience, Owner at African Ambience Guest House
Responded 18 Mar 2020
Dearest Alyson, thank you dearly for these beautiful words, we really appreciate it! It was such a pleasure hosting you, you were model guests and always so appreciative about everything! We would have love having you longer here! We hope to see you again! Best of luck with the business, our wish is to come and visit your hometown one day, please give our love to Tim. Stay safe, kindest regards, Hennie and Ilze
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What a beautiful guesthouse!
After a warm welcome from the hosts Hennie and Ilse, we entered our beautifully decorated room in African style. The room looked like a little African rondavel. We had a look in the small but very cozy garden and found a swimming pool under the shades of the beautiful palm trees. The breakfast is perfect and served with a smile every morning. Even though the town had fallen without electricity on the night of and morning after our arrival, Herrie and Ilse had done everything to make us forget about the problem in town.
The day after they arranged a cool box for us to have a picnic on the beach in the Wetland park nearby. I would definitely recommend this place. It feels like home immediately. We will be back!!
After a warm welcome from the hosts Hennie and Ilse, we entered our beautifully decorated room in African style. The room looked like a little African rondavel. We had a look in the small but very cozy garden and found a swimming pool under the shades of the beautiful palm trees. The breakfast is perfect and served with a smile every morning. Even though the town had fallen without electricity on the night of and morning after our arrival, Herrie and Ilse had done everything to make us forget about the problem in town.
The day after they arranged a cool box for us to have a picnic on the beach in the Wetland park nearby. I would definitely recommend this place. It feels like home immediately. We will be back!!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from AfricanAmbience, Owner at African Ambience Guest House
Responded 04 Feb 2020
You are so kind! Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Steffi, we do appreciate it. Thank you for choosing our home for your stay here in St Lucia. We love to hear that you felt at home. It was our pleasure having you here and spoiling you, you are such a lovely couple and so easy to please! We hope you had a wonderful stay in the Drakensberge. Please come and visit us again, but this time longer! Please send our love to Muhammed, until next time, love, Hennie and Ilze
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We stayed at African Ambience for a weekend get-away and was received with such hospitality and warmth. Hennie & Ilze went out of their way to spoil us and make us feel welcome. We were treated like old friends. The rooms are neat and clean and very quiet. Hennie provided all the necessary information about things to do in and around Saint Lucia and they also assist with the necessary bookings.
We were taken on a night drive to view the Hippos roaming the streets at night!
We recommend you stay at African Ambience the next time you visit Saint Lucia.
We were taken on a night drive to view the Hippos roaming the streets at night!
We recommend you stay at African Ambience the next time you visit Saint Lucia.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Hennie Coetzee, Owner at African Ambience Guest House
Responded 19 Jul 2021
Hallo to the "Pretorianers" and new friends!! Thank you so much for your kind words and this lovely review! We have enjoyed your stay as well and love having you in our house for the weekend. You were such easy guests to please and it made the spoiling part such a pleasure. We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed it and had a good rest. We hope that we will see each other soon. Please keep safe and healthy. Best regards and wishes, Hennie and Ilze
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The accommodation is beautiful, cozy, and very comfortable. The breakfast was exceptional, varied and all very delicious. And the hosts are the best we have found, in South Africa and in other countries. Upon arrival they informed us and advised us of everything we could visit, of each type of restaurant nearby and of the precautions we should take during our stay and with respect to the animals, and they were attentive to our needs the entire time, they even prepared for us some sandwiches to have on the way when we leave. What hospitable and kind people, a 10 for both of us!!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Yes, there are safe parking behind access controlled gates!
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"there is a lot to do in St Lucia, so make sure you stay a few days. Hennie will make sure that you get the best out of your stay. Whales !!!"Read full review
"Rooms on the bottom floor connected with the garden, pool and inside common areas though a spacious private veranda."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
R 1,434 - R 1,851 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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South AfricaKwaZulu-NatalSt Lucia
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Frequently Asked Questions about African Ambience Guest House
Which popular attractions are close to African Ambience Guest House?
Nearby attractions include Ocean Commotion Deep Sea Fishing Charters (0.3 km), Amala Massage & Gifts (0.2 km), and Cape Vidal Lighthouse (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at African Ambience Guest House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
What food & drink options are available at African Ambience Guest House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a lounge, and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at African Ambience Guest House?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to African Ambience Guest House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Greco, John Dory's St Lucia, and Reef and Dune.
Are there opportunities to exercise at African Ambience Guest House?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is African Ambience Guest House located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.09 km away from the centre of St Lucia.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at African Ambience Guest House?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Afrikaans, and Zulu.
Are there any historical sites close to African Ambience Guest House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Veyane Cultural Village (4.7 km).