Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas

4.0 star property
Elegant beach guesthouse and 2 outdoor swimming pools
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
153 Hornbill Street, St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, 3936
  • The Gallery-St Lucia
    13 min walk
  • Themba's Birding & Eco-tours
    13 min walk
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach
    18 min drive
  • Hluhluwe (HLW)
    75 min drive

Room options

Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Twin/King Bed Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen/Double Bed Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Chalet, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Chalet

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

St. Lucia

At Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of The Gallery-St Lucia and Themba's Birding & Eco-tours. Highlights at this beach guest house include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Standard and Twin, is open for breakfast. The guest house's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of a free ferry terminal shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class St. Lucia guest house, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from St. Lucia Estuary Beach and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

What's nearby

  • The Gallery-St Lucia - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Themba's Birding & Eco-tours - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St Lucia Crocodile Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 18 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Lucia John Dory's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kauai - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Ocean Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Reef + Dine - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪St Lucia Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas

Elegant beach guesthouse and 2 outdoor swimming pools
Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star St. Lucia guest house.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1998
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Standard and Twin

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1200 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 3)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Ndiza
Ndiza Cabanas
Ndiza Cabanas St. Lucia
Ndiza Lodge
Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas
Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas St. Lucia
Ndiza Lodge Cabanas St. Lucia
Ndiza Lodge Cabanas
Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas St Lucia
Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas St. Lucia
Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas Guesthouse
Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas Guesthouse St. Lucia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas?

Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas on 25 Nov 2024 start from NZ$150.97, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas?

Yep, Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas?

The closest beach to Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas is St. Lucia Estuary Beach (1.1 km).

Does Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas have a pool?

Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as comfy beds and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Ndiza Lodge & Cabanas Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lodge was very nice and spacious. Staff was really helpful and provided recommendations for things to do and places to visit. They helped us with beach accessories for our trip to Cape Vidal. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay and great staff
Very helpful and pleasant staff. Word of advice- if you are in SA in summer, beware of power cuts(this id country wide), as during those times there are no air-conditioners, only fans (Ndiza has a generator). When it is 40 degrees that makes a difference.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous patio and outdoor space
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Breakfast was good even though it seemed the staff had no interest in being there!!! The staff service was disappointing, especially the receptionist!! We were having a drink at the bar at 10.45pm and was told the lodge closes down at 10pm. We had had a 10hr drive and arrived at 6.45pm so once we found somewhere to eat we just wanted to relax with a drink after a long day. If we had known this we would not have stayed. We have traveled around Africa and have stayed in some wonderful places with wonderful staff service at a fraction of the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
In quiet part of town, well kept property, nice garden. Excellent breakfast, good range incl fresh fruit, eggs cooked fresh. Beach and ocean can be seen from top deck where breakfast served, really nice location to start the day. Insect repellant required in the evening tho. Overall a good town to stop, we stayed 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cabana
Excellent stay spotlessly clean, helpful staff and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfortable. Great to have self catering facilities in the cabana. Bathroom was a bit small and sometimes had difficulty getting in and out of the shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The wifi was none existent during our stay. They said to sit by reception if the signal was weak in the room. The signal wasn't weak. Our cells couldn't even see the router. I understand there are problems in Africa with such things. Funny, restaurants a short distance away had wifi every time we ate there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fresh, clean, well serviced. Superb view. Close to everything. Would recommend it more for adults than families (due to lack of a grassy area/playground and small pool).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in the Lodge and had an excellent room with quiet air conditioning. A most satisfactory stay, St Lucia is very pleasant little town with lots of eating options,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice apartment. Friendly staff. Good Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic lodge with lovely staff
The location of the lodge is stunning, with fantastic views from the terrace out to the sea. St Lucia is a lovely place to stay while exploring the local area. Staff were extremely kind of helpful, even upgrading a friend's room for free so she could stay in the lodge next to some of the other members of our party. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Thorntons, UK/SA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay, great value for money too!
We stayed in a Cabana which was perfect for our little family of 4. We could eat in if we wanted and leave early for Safari without feeling like we'd wake anyone. Booked a lovely breakfast up on their decked balcony with amazing views over the trees looking out onto the river mouth. Great care is being taken to keep the eco-system working so whilst it was a pity that there were loads of trucks up at the beach you can appreciate what they are trying to do. Would definitely return to stay given the chance.

10/10 Excellent

Maria, India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had booked a 2 bedroom cottage in Ndiza but was alloted one in Little Eden which is in the same compound with access to the same facilities. The cottage was spacious, well furnished, with a lovely private garden and attached car park. Check in and check out was a breeze. The buffet breakfast was limited but sufficient. The resort doesn't serve lunch or dinner. The restaurants and shops are a full 15 minutes walk away. To get to the beaches a car is a must. All in all I would heartily recommend Ndiza.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Deon, Pretoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
luxury stay in St Lucia
Good rates,friendly staff and well looked after facilities, relaxing stay.

10/10 Excellent

SIMON, Lyon (FRANCE)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnific place and conditions !
One night in a great place. Everything was excellent. my wife and myself were very happy of our stay in such beautiful and comfortable place !

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Great place

8/10 Good

Thomas, Lachen SZ, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good solid small hotel with very friendly staff
Small, tidy place in a very safe area. Friendly staff and kitchen is well equipped. Overall solid.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
St. Lucia / South Africa
Very good location, quiet position, but easy access to the village of St. Lucia, you could walk at night, but best not to, as the hippos come out of the river and walk in the roads grazing.