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Leopard Corner Lodge is named after a young male Leopard that lived in the forest adjacent to the Lodge. Leopard Corner is a 4 Star Luxury Lodge (Guest House/BnB) situated on the edge of the forest in St Lucia, South Africa. Leopard Corner began a decade ago when its doors opened to the world. We now have 9 En-suite rooms that can accommodate up to 26 guests in total. Each of our rooms has an undercover balcony/patio. Four rooms have garden views. Three rooms share a big wooden deck balcony/patio overlooking the forest surrounding St Lucia, while two rooms have private wooden deck patios/balconies. Four rooms have wheelchair friendly bathrooms and the whole Lodge is wheelchair accessible. Three of our rooms are luxury rooms and are fitted with glass showers, spa-baths and twin basins (these 3 rooms are ideal for Honeymoon Couples). Leopard Corner's wooden deck patio adjacent to the pool is where the full English and Continental breakfast (hot and cold) is served.
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Leopard Corner Lodge is often celebrated for its pristine and cozy accommodations, where the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms receive high marks from many guests. The hotel's tranquil setting is complemented by its proximity to local attractions, making it a peaceful yet convenient choice.
Personalized care and exceptional hospitality are hallmarks of the service here, and the beautifully decorated atmosphere adds to the overall experience. The delicious breakfast and overall value also earn rave reviews, ensuring a stay that is both enjoyable and memorable.
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Well-appointed
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We spent one wonderful day and night at Leopard Corner Lodge. It was a delightful treat. The bedroom was large, neat and well planned, comfortably and easily accommodated 3 adults in it, with all our luggage. The beds are extremely comfortable and the extra "treats" were really appreciated. The bathroom was spacious and had a large lovely shower in it and well positioned railings for anyone that needed them (we didn't but it was so well planned, you hardly noticed these extra's that would mean a lot to someone who did need them). The entire facility was immaculately clean. Breakfast was included in the rates and it was absolutely delicious from fresh fruit, to freshly baked pasties, to a full cooked breakfast. The manager, Ruanda, is absolutely excellent and went out of her way to ensure all the guests were comfortable and even took the trouble to tell us where we could possibly and safely spot hippo that came into the town at night, to graze on the residents' lawns. We found a mother hippo and her small baby munching grass, a block away from Leopard Corner. If you come to St. Lucia and want to be spoiled, I would definitely recommend going to Leopard Corner Lodge. If I get the opportunity to go to St Lucia again, I will definitely book to stay at Leopard Corner Lodge again.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Room Tip:Â Facilities are immaculately clean. Bedroom spacious, well planned and beds comfortable. Breakfast...
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Response from Cor van Niekerk, Owner at Leopard Corner Lodge
Responded 4 days ago
Dear Karen, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are happy to hear that your stay at Leopard Corner Lodge was such a delightful treat. It’s wonderful to know that you found the room spacious, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed to accommodate your needs. We’re glad the little extras and the well-planned bathroom features were appreciated. Our team takes great pride in maintaining immaculate cleanliness, and it’s always rewarding to hear positive feedback about it. We’re also delighted that you enjoyed the delicious breakfast spread—nothing starts the day better than fresh fruit, pastries, and a full cooked breakfast! Roanda truly is exceptional, and we’re so glad her warmth and helpfulness made your stay even more memorable. Spotting the hippos at night is such a unique St Lucia experience, and we’re glad you got to witness that special sight! Thank you for your kind recommendation. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back whenever you visit St Lucia again. Warm regards, The Leopard Corner Lodge Team
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We were 2 couples in this lodge. We had reserved 2 rooms, both of which had the same price. On site there was quite a difference between the rooms. First room, called diver, was incredibly nice with king size bed and a beautiful patio to sit. Bathroom very modern. The second room, called Nijala, was somewhat outdated and had a normal double bed and a sitting area outside that was completely enclosed. It was certainly a nice room, but much less than the first room, while the price was the same. The breakfast was very good. And the welcome was friendly. We also used the laundry service, for a reasonable amount we received our laundry back clean, dry and neatly folded a day later.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Leopards lodge is thee most relaxing place on earth, I stayed in the Rooibok room which was so peaceful and comfortable. Roanda and Tessa are absolutely beautiful people who go above and beyond for you, the lovely ladies in the kitchen cook a lovely breakfast and are really polite and generous. To the lady that cleaned my room (I can’t remember your name sorry) you have such attention to detail. Thank you so much for a lovely stay, from all of us at Limitless travel 💕💕💕💕💕 Happy Retirement Tessa
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Â Exceptional place to stay
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Response from Morne Ashley Vermaak, General Manager at Leopard Corner Lodge
Responded 06 Dec 2024
Thank you so much for your fabulous review! We’re delighted to hear that you found Leopard Corner Lodge to be the most relaxing place on earth and that your stay in the Rooibok room was peaceful and comfortable. Hope you enjoyed the spa Bath? :) We’re so proud of Roanda and Tessa, and it warms our hearts to know that they, along with our kitchen team, made your experience special. We will certainly pass on your kind words to the lady who cleaned your room—she takes great pride in her work! Happiness is her name, and her name is for sure a true reflection of her lovely personality! Thank you for your heartfelt message, and we appreciate your well wishes for Tessa's retirement. It was a pleasure hosting you and the Limitless Travel group, and we hope to welcome you back for another lovely stay in the future! Warm regards, Morne
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Leopard Corner is a gem. The airconditioned room had everything we could need and it was perfectly clean everyday. Our breakfast was world class and our boys loved the pool. The hosts are handson with everything and their attention to detail makes for an excellent stay. We would recommend to stay there without a doubt. Thank you Mornè
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Cor van Niekerk, Owner at Leopard Corner Lodge
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Gert and Hannelie aka Buttons :) Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Leopard Corner Lodge and that our air-conditioned room met all your needs. It’s great to know that you found everything perfectly clean and that you loved our world-class breakfast. We’re especially pleased that your boys enjoyed the pool and that our attention to detail made your stay special. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you and your family back for another fantastic visit! Safe travels Morne
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Tessa and Lee are the perfect hosts in this homely and clean hotel.
The superb cooked breakfast and various selections get you off to a perfect start to the day and its location provides a great base to explore St.Lucia and the wildlife park.
Very little traffic passes the lodge making this a peaceful location to have a drink by the pool or the communal area at any time during the day.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Morne Ashley Vermaak, General Manager at Leopard Corner Lodge
Responded 29 Apr 2024
Dear Paul Thanks for taking the time to write this beautiful review. We are very proud of our Breakfast - it is the most important meal of the day :) It was a great pleasure to have you spending time with us! Hope we will get that opportunity again, soon. Safe travels Morne
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A warm welcome. Well-kept room, very good mattress and ditto pillows. We immediately felt at home there. Was our first time in St. Louis. Lucia and one was very informative about the area. Delicious breakfast buffet with fresh produce. The hostesses are very friendly, always in good spirits and it is clearly their desire to make everyone as pleasant as possible. A very nice and well-kept location where we would have liked to have been able to stay a few more days.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Room Tip:Â Een absolute aanrader.
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This is a perfect location to stay in St Lucia to enjoy the parcs and/or the beach. As international experienced travelers (from Switzerland) we were surprised by the cleanliness and perfection how this property is maintained. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful and we really felt like very welcome guests from the first moment. They will helped us with booking your tour, gave us recommendations on where to go for dinner etc. It’s so quiet and relaxed, we really enjoyed our stay and will certainly come back when we will be around next time
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Morne Ashley Vermaak, General Manager at Leopard Corner Lodge
Responded 26 Feb 2024
Dear Alex I would like to thank you for your lovely detailed review. We are so grateful to have lovely guest like you that acknowledges the cleanliness and maintenance of the lodge. Thank you for recognizing our staff! We simply cannot wait to spoil you again when your travels bring you back to South Africa! I really hope you had a pleasant trip back to the lovely Switzerland! Safe travels Morne
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Our stay was short but non the less absolutely fantastic. Warm, friendly staff makes you feel at home from the moment you walk in. Rooms were equipped with everything you need and more and the food was absolutely AMAIZING with options to chose from daily.
Gail and Tessa are fantastic hosts who will help you see all there is to see in St. Lucia and help you book any trip you want.
We absolutely loved the place and we’ll be back very soon. We highly recommend staying at Leopard Corner Lodge to all those who wish to spend great time in a lovely place and friendly, homely atmosphere.
Sophie&Konrad
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Room Tip:Â Make sure to as Tessa and Gail about things you can do at St. Lucia
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Response from Morne Ashley Vermaak, General Manager at Leopard Corner Lodge
Responded 01 Jan 2024
Dearest Sophie and Konrad Thank you for your absolutely lovely review. Some guests arrive as strangers, but leave as friends. It was an absolute pleasure to have you and Konrad here and we hope to see you again, really soon! Safe travels Morne
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Leopard Corner is a lovely small scale guesthouse, where you’re being personally welcomed by Tessa, who’s willing to tell you all the need to knows and details that will make your stay in St. Lucia very enjoyable. The lodge is properly maintained and very clean. It’s at easy walking distance from McKenzie St. where all restaurants are …. during the day. After dark there is a big chance that hippos will be roaming the streets and grazing the lawns in town, so you’re to take your car for Alfredo’s pizza, a hefty burger at Beef & Dune or another meal.
Leopard’s helped us with arranging an early morning bird watching tour around town with the very knowledgeable and sympathetic Mjudula Lango. Highly recommendable. Here is his number in case you’d like to get in touch with him: (079) 079 95 23
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Bed matras and pillow was a bit sturdy
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Response from Morne Ashley Vermaak, General Manager at Leopard Corner Lodge
Responded 06 May 2024
Thanks for your lovely, detailed review. I am glad to read that you have enjoyed our little town and everything it had to offer. At Leopard Corner, we really aim to please in each and every way. The pleasure was all ours! We are proud of our people, including Mjudula who made your bird-watching experience a memorable one! Safe travels Morne
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It was our third time returning to Leopards Corner Lodge. Esmerie and her staff, as always, made our stay feel like home away from home. This four star lodge is located in a prime area of St Lucia and even with its upmarket design, very much affordable and thus provides great value for money. The lodge is spick and span, and the breakfast inuded is big and scrumptious and always served with a smile! Esmarie also prepared us the best breakfast packs on the mornings we went out early. The lodge has a beautiful and tranquil outdoor area next to a pool where you can relax and catch up on some reading, or at night time, scan for the regular visiting hippos. The rooms are spacious, smells amazing and lacks nothing. There is a saying we have in Afrikaans: "haar hande staan vir niks verkeerd nie" and there is nothing more true when it comes to Esmerie. She is always on standby and ready to add value to your experience at Leopards Corner Lodge and in St Lucia. Hope to visit again, sooner than later!
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Morne Ashley Vermaak, General Manager at Leopard Corner Lodge
Responded 08 May 2022
Hello Rochelle! Its always a pleasure to welcome you and JC at our lodge! You are part of the Leopard Corner Family by now! Thank you for the awesome review and thank you for always staying at our Lodge xxx
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There are more places to choose from in the St Lucia area.
PRICE RANGE
RÂ 1,692 - RÂ 1,876 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Leopard Corner Guest House
LOCATION
South AfricaKwaZulu-NatalSt Lucia
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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