Santa Lucia Guesthouse
30 Pelikaan Street Maputaland, St Lucia 3936 South Africa
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Enjoy refined South African hospitality in this charming home set in a tropical garden. Within walking distance of excellent restaurants and local tourist attractions. Full breakfast is served on the patio overlooking the garden.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Pool
Breakfast buffet
Hiking
Non-smoking hotel
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Outdoor pool
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Air conditioning
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Separate dining area
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Grade: 81 out of 100
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30 Pelikaan Street Maputaland, St Lucia 3936 South Africa
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We have stayed in Santa Lucia Guesthouse a few times before, and felt very comfortable and at home, so ofcourse we booked again. When you want to visit St Lucia, you are only a few blocks away from the restaurants and shops, but in a quiet lush garden. The rooms are comfortable, and ours had a nice terrace close to the pool. We booked the Hippo tour, and wetlands tour direct at the guesthouse, so that was very easy! The breakfast is very good, and also served on their beautiful terrace. This time we have also seen a few Hippo’s walking through the streets passing our restaurant! We hope to come back soon again..
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: You van book the Hippo tour etc. direct at the guesthouse.
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Responded 17 Jan 2023
It was lovley seeing you two again! Thank you for your kind review
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Managed to find this hidden gem due to a last minute cancellation. We spent three wonderful nights and Phillip and family were wonderful hosts with suggestions on how to best maximise our time. Breakfast was fresh and tasty and we enjoyed their pool during our rest times when we weren’t sightseeing. The room, although narrow was comfortable and air conditioning was very welcome in the heat of summer. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Santa Lucia, Owner at Santa Lucia Guesthouse
Responded 05 Jan 2022
Thank you for your kind response - looking forward to seeing you again!
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We were traveling with our 2 years old daughter and stayed in this beautiful guesthouse. The hosts are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. It is everything clean and nice, we loved staying here! All the beautiful pictures in the house are painted by Eileen, one of the hosts, herself. Very personal touch and still everything very professional! Unfortunately due to the covid situation and the ridicolus decisions from the european countrys, no tourists from overseas are currently coming to SA. What a pity, this beautiful country and its amazing people deserve to be vistited.
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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First of all, location is excellent. Side street, but on three minutes walk you have restaurants and all other services. Whole guest house, as our room, were superb! Clean, good quality. Phillip - and his family and staff - make your time there enjoyable. Breakfast is really good, and nice cheeses and ham (as also hot bacon etc.) for our exceptional non-eggs taste. We loved our four nights here. It was sad to see how not only this guest house but whole St-Lucia is missing more tourist.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Response from Santa Lucia, Owner at Santa Lucia Guesthouse
Responded 05 Oct 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us, ands your kind words. It was lovely having you stay with us. Since your visit we have had a number of overseas guests. It looks like things may finally be changing for the better
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Many thanks to the family team at Santa Lucia for a fantastic stay. The accommodation is first class, coupled by the warmest of welcomes. The rooms were superb, and the multi-guest suite is incredibly well laid out and supplied for self-catering.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Room Tip: Every room is an excellent room.
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Response from Santa Lucia, Owner at Santa Lucia Guesthouse
Responded 21 Apr 2021
Thank you Michael! Hope to see you again soon
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Lovely house and garden, sociable owners, very convenient for town. Nice big comfy room and bed with personal verandah and view of pool. Good breakfasts with freshly cooked eggs 9 though bacon a bit flabby). Eat outside, great place. Would come again.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Response from SantaLuciaGH, Owner at Santa Lucia Guesthouse
Responded 03 Apr 2020
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Only 1 night in St. Lucia while on a side trip from Durban to visit the Hluhluwe Imfolozi park and the St.Lucia guesthouse was the perfect home from home while in town. Just 2 blocks back from McKenzie St and in a quiet location opposite a park. Hosts Eileen and Siobhon were friendly and hospitable, room was charming , spacious and perfect for the night. Bed was very comfortable, sadly owing to the power shedding, it was a little warm for a while until the power came back and the AC clicked in. Bathroom was equally spacious, easy to use shower, soaps and towels provided , everything you needed and space for your own wash bag on the counter. Nice outdoor seating area to enjoy a beer or glass of wine and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Owing to very early pickup for trip to the park, did not get to sample breakfast but I’m sure it would have been delicious. Parking was included on site and no issue in leaving the car until we returned back from our tour. Walking distance to everything, the hippo and croc tour is a short walk away over the bridge, restaurants and bars are minutes away so a perfect choice to stay while in St. Lucia.…
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Excellent post booking communications. Warm welcome. Meeting staff and owners Phillip and Eileen who are actively on the premises engaging with guests. Pleasant, relaxed secure and homely environment. Comfortable spacious room serviced thoroughly each day. Great breakfast on the terrace. Close proximity to restaurants and shops but in a quiet location. Tours booked for us by Phillip were first class. Stayed four nights but didn't see everything there is to enjoy locally. It's definitely a place to stay awhile. Highly recommend St Lucia Guest House
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from SantaLuciaGH, Owner at Santa Lucia Guesthouse
Responded 15 Feb 2020
Pamela, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thorough and warm review. We genuinely enjoyed your stay here with us, and helping you discover St Lucia and its surrounds. I know there is not much time, and so much to see of the world, but hopefully you do come back to explore the area further, and stay with us again.Thrilled to read you enjoyed exploring St Lucia and your too short visit with us. Eileen & Phil
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we spend 2 nights and are very happy with all the hotelstaff. Stlucia is a very nice and clean village with nice restaurants and parks around. I would come again when I am close to here. wounderful vacation.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 11 Jan 2020
Thank you for your kind review! It was lovely having you here
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Phiip You feel so welcome in your house You are the best travel agent As team nice and friendly great. Breakfast jammie jamie waaauw We had a great time !! We will come back ones. Say hi to your father xxx
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from SantaLuciaGH, Owner at Santa Lucia Guesthouse
Responded 31 Oct 2019
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us, and we hope you will come back and visit us again and sample that yummy breakfast some more! Phil
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Lucia Guesthouse
Which popular attractions are close to Santa Lucia Guesthouse?
Nearby attractions include Amala Massage & Gifts (0.4 km), Cape Vidal Lighthouse (0.4 km), and Kosi Bay (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Santa Lucia Guesthouse?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Santa Lucia Guesthouse?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
Is parking available at Santa Lucia Guesthouse?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Santa Lucia Guesthouse?
Conveniently located restaurants include Reef and Dune, KAUAI St Lucia, and John Dory's St Lucia.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Santa Lucia Guesthouse?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Santa Lucia Guesthouse located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 km away from the centre of St Lucia.
Are there any historical sites close to Santa Lucia Guesthouse?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Veyane Cultural Village (4.8 km).