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Shonalanga Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse in St. Lucia with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Flat-screen TV
Desk, bed sheets

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is NZ$82
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Mc Kenzie Street, St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, 3936
  • The Gallery-St Lucia
    13 min walk
  • Themba's Birding & Eco-tours
    14 min walk
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach
    4 min drive
  • Hluhluwe (HLW)
    66 min drive

Room options

View all photos for 1 Bedroom en-suite (Downstairs)

Flat-screen TV

1 Bedroom en-suite (Downstairs)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1.0 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

1 Bedroom en-suite (Upstairs)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • 2 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

2 B/Room 4- Sleeper SC Unit, Downstairs

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • 0.9 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom 3 Sleeper SC Unit (Downstairs)

Flat-screen TV

2 Bedroom 3 Sleeper SC Unit (Downstairs)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • 2 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

2 Bedroom 4- Sleeper SC Unit (Upstairs)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • 2 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

St. Lucia

A family-friendly stay in St. Lucia awaits you at Shonalanga Lodge. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find The Gallery-St Lucia and Themba's Birding & Eco-tours. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class St. Lucia guest house, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from St. Lucia Estuary Beach and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
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What's nearby

  • The Gallery-St Lucia - 13 min walk
  • Themba's Birding & Eco-tours - 14 min walk
  • St Lucia Crocodile Centre - 3 min drive
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 3 min drive
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Lucia John Dory's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kauai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ocean Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Reef + Dine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪St Lucia Coffee Shop - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Shonalanga Lodge

Family-friendly guesthouse in St. Lucia with free parking
Shonalanga Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Shonalanga Lodge. Self parking is free.
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
Shonalanga Lodge offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
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 and Discover.

We should mention

  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Shonalanga Lodge St. Lucia
Shonalanga Lodge
Shonalanga St. Lucia
Shanalonga Lodge
Shanalonga
Shonalanga Lodge St. Lucia
Shonalanga Lodge Guesthouse
Shonalanga Lodge Guesthouse St. Lucia

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Shonalanga Lodge?

Yep, Shonalanga Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Shonalanga Lodge?

As of 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shonalanga Lodge on 6 Jan 2025 start from NZ$82.16, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Shonalanga Lodge?

The closest beach to Shonalanga Lodge is St. Lucia Estuary Beach (1.5 km).

Does Shonalanga Lodge have a pool?

Shonalanga Lodge has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Shonalanga Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Shonalanga Lodge is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shonalanga Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shonalanga Lodge?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shonalanga Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Shonalanga Lodge Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 17 reviews" "

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay in St Lucia
It was a quick overnight stay, but the location was close to all the key spots in St Lucia
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Good lodge in a good position. Unfortunately a bit noisy because of the parking lot just in front of the rooms and the main road in front of the entrance. The pool is cozy although is almost impossible to stretch out on a deck chair for sunbathing. Wi-fi very weak
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gugulethu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Julia, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noisy, dingy and disappointing
We checked out a day early it was so bad. Signs up saying we expect people to keep noise to a minimum - neither enforced nor anyone available to deal with an outside singing party. Walls so thin we thought the baby next door was in our room. DIngy furnishings, cold water shower. Awful place

2/10 Terrible

Azima

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not for me.... It's a motel!
The hotel... more motel, is noisy! The rooms are all close together and the outside chill area and parking is right by the rooms. I couldn't sleep all night with rowdy people in the hotel. The windows dont shut to block or any noise. The rooms were damp with visible mould. The shower water just went everywhere except the body, wasting a lot, and flooding the bathroom. There is zero ventilation in the bathroom, leaving everything constantly musty. No window or extractor fan. It's just weird and oddly designed. The bed is like the worst, with scratchy polyester sheets and lumpy pillows. The decor was very nice, and the kitchen was decent.

4/10 Poor

Marge, Boston

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The parking facility was used as an eating place for guests who mad a noise till late at night

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel and our room had a nice little patio!
On the main strip this hotel allowed us easy access to variety of restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance. The pool was a bit small but very pretty.

2/10 Terrible

Veronica khensani

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
dirty balcony and cockroach, shower was dirty,
Our stay was good, I'll come again if a place was a bit cleaner.

4/10 Poor

Philani

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family really enjoyed spending the weekend in St. Lucia but my stay at Shonalanga was not rosy because of room condition. Room needs painting, and just basic cleaning. My wife who has a dust allergy suffered during the first night. Bathroom door on the other bedroom could only be opened from outside, imagine when you are alone in the room.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
although room was a budget room it could have been much cleaner .there was a musty odor in the room and ventilation was bad > staff needed to maintain a cleaner envirnomnet.

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed
Cockroaches, lizzard in room. On arrival, leaked water all over bathroom floor. Dirty linen.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

8/10 Good

Pedro Agrela, Cascais, Porrtugal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay at Shonalanga Lodge
Really enjoyed staying at lodge. Beautiful, well organised staff and very lovely neighborhood. Very impressed with manager

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Greit nok, men ikke noe mer. Et lite svømmebasseng, men ingen solsenger. Rommet vårt var ganske trangt og upraktisk. Betjeningen hyggelig og greie.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

nabil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien
Séjour d une semaine en basse saison donc très calme . chambre propre et le personnel est disponible , l hôtel est très bien situé

10/10 Excellent

Stefan, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good price quality
I feel I stay in a high class hotel. I don't understand why their was so much bad reviews. Room is nice, huge and confortable. Swimming pool, terrace, BBQ. It was quiet, just in the center in front of a supermarket. Just the staff has difficulties to handle my last minute reservation.

6/10 Okay

Clemens

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
De kamer is groot, met keuken, 2 slaapkamers en badkamer. Moet om handdoeken vragen. Wat ik helemaal niet leuk vond, er zaten kakkerlakken. Daar konden ze niets aan doen.