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Guest House Umlilo Lodge

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Located in South Africa :: KZN Elephant Coast  :: St Lucia
Category: Lodging :: Guest House

Umlilo Lodge is a 4 star guesthouse situated in the small village of St. Lucia - the only private village in the world to be completely surrounded by a World Heritage Site.

Contact
Address :  Umlilo Lodge, 09 Dolphin Avenue, St Lucia Estuary, St Lucia, 3936, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Postal :  P.O. Box 267, St Lucia, 3936, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Contact :  Elphia de Lange
Tel :  +27(0)35 590 1717
Cell :  +27(0)76 708 8285
Cellphone Reception :  Good

Directions

From Johannesburg Take the N12 road to Witbank, turn of to Ogies. Then go through Bethal, Ermelo Piet Retief, Pongola, continue south along N2, past Mkuze and Hluhluwe. Take turn-off left to Mtubatuba and St Lucia. As you arrive in Mtubatuba, turn left to St Lucia (25 kms). Once over the bridge into St Lucia take a right at the circle and continue down main street. After passing Spar keep a look out for the thatched fruit market on your right, from there take left and you will see Umlilo Lodge. From Durban Take N2 north, you have the option of the toll road or the alternative route via KwaDukuza (Stanger). Forty kilometres the turn - off to Richards Bay, turn right to Mtubatuba. As you arrive in Mtubatuba, turn left then right to St Lucia (25kms). Once over the bridge into St Lucia take a right at the circle and continue down main street. After passing Spar keep a look out for the thatched fruit market on your right, from there take left and you will see Umlilo Lodge.

Time Information
Best Time to Visit :  All Year, winter very mild
Reception Opening and Closing Times :  07:00-22:00

Rates and Payment
Rates Quoted :  Per Person
Base Currency :  ZAR
Minimum Rate :  650.00
Maximum Rate :  895.00
Updated for :  2013
Comments :  Breakfast included in rates. (Rate info updated Dec-13).
Payment Methods Accepted :  Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card, Electronic Funds Transfer

General Information
Nearest ATM :  200m
Nearest Bank :  300m
Tourist Organisation :  TGCSA
Tourist Organisation Rating :  4 star
Languages spoken :  English
Pre-Booking :  Required

Facilities
Conference Facilities Child Friendly Restaurant (Mon-Sun: Dinner & Breakfast. South African Braai (BBQ). Dinner on request. Book before 13:00.) Swimming Pool Internet Wireless Networking
Accommodation (Bed and Breakfast)
Accessible to Disabled Persons :  Yes

Activities
Game Viewing Game Drives Quad Bikes Tours and Excursions Hiking Trails Guided Walks Mountain Biking Horse Trails Fishing Swimming Canoeing Boat Trips Bird Watching
Night Drives, Picnics, Golf, Snorkelling, Surfing, Whale or Dolphin Watching
Game to View :  Big 5
Notes on Activities :  Big 5 Game Drives; Big 5 Bush Walks; Wetland Park Tour; Snorkelling Safaris; Turtle Night Walks; Birding Walks; Deep Sea Fishing; Hippo & Crocodile Cruise; Crocodile & Snake Centre; Cultural Tour; Bicycle Tours; Beautiful coastline. Including the Cape Vidal Nature Reserve. (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information

Summer is the rainy season. Close by airports are the Richards Bay airport (70km and 40 minutes drive) and King Shakas international airport (200km and 2h15min drive). A shuttle service is available on request and in advance. Car rental services close by are AVIS and Euro Car. Prebooking accommodation at this lodge is preferred, but not essential.


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