Ingwenya Lodge

The lodge's name Ingwenya derives from the Zulu word for crocodile. It was quite logical to choose a name that is indigenous to Zululand in this first World Heritage Site of South Africa. Ingwenya Lodge is situated on the outskirts of the residential area and the property borders the nature reserve. The surroundings are very peaceful and hippos often graze at the entrance of the lodge during the night.

The self-catering units are named after the five rivers of the St Lucia Estuary. Facilities include a swimming pool, air-conditioning in all rooms, Wi-Fi Internet, additional freezing facilities, DStv decoders, safes and a hiking trail that starts from the premises. The units are serviced daily.

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Reviews

  • "The pool"

    10 December 2018

    "Pool was not clean. The rooms had faults and unfinished work. The key hole cover was falling out whenever we closed the doors. The bathrooms have lime stains. Sink too small . Lighting very poor between the apartments. There is an unfriendly dog on the property which is not conducive for children. No access control therefore safety not guaranteed."

  • "Comfortable, felt safe"

    05 July 2018

    "A bit over priced, I would recommend a per night price not per person. For 4 nights for my husband and my 4 kids over R11 000 . Otherwise its very neat, tidy and quite end of town."

  • "ST LUCIA"

    11 June 2018

    "We loved our stay at Ingwenya Lodge, the staff was friendly and the place was kept clean everyday. Madeleine was very helpful and friendly with a big hart. Our pets loved the 2km walk in walking distance from the lodge. We where close to the beach, restaurants, shops and things to do like the hippo and croc boat cruise, game drives, cheese farm and many more. We do recommend Ingwenya Lodge and will be returning very soon."

  • "Pleasant stay"

    13 May 2018

    "The 2 bedroom self catering unit had ample space. The facilities were kept clean and the units were in good condition. Definitely worth making your base of operations."

  • "LOVELY STAY IN ST. LUCIA"

    21 February 2018

    "IT WAS QUITE AND EVERYTHING WAS VERY CLEAN.MADELEINE WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFULL AND SHE WALKS THE EXTRA MILE. IT WAS WONDERFULL THAT MY BABIES COULD COME WITH. PET FRIENDLY WILL DEFINITLY BE MY NEXT HOLIDAY AGAIN."

  • "Comfortable stay"

    10 December 2015

    "We enjoyed our stay at Ingwenya Lodge. Beds very comfortable and has everything you need. We really enjoyed the air conditioning as it was very hot'<div><br /><div><br /><div></div></div></div>"

  • "Enjoyed every minute"

    22 February 2015

    "Excellent place to stay enjoyed every minute and will Most definitely be visiting again. Clean and tidy accommodation."

  • "Splendid!"

    07 December 2014

    "Well-equipped, comfortable accommodation. Our host was friendly and accommodating. Any requests were responded to timeously, she offered us a larger unoccupied room and gave us useful information of the area."

  • "Excellent"

    27 October 2014

    "Our stay at Ingwenya Lodge was lovely, Madeleine was so friendly and helpful upon our arrival. would recommend this place to anyone as we would definitely be going back there soon."

  • "Enjoy your break"

    22 May 2014

    "The booking, check-in and check-out procedures were all seamless. I received prompt replies and got accurate information. The unit we stayed in was spacious and perfectly suitable for two couples and grown children. The Lodge is situated fairly deep in suburbia but once you are there, you realise that you are close to the water and the sounds of hippo and birds transport you to another world."

  • "EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION"

    10 March 2014

    "The unit was clean and comfortable. Madelaine the owner was friendly and advised me on place to visit. Definitely will book again and will recommend the lodge."

  • "Terrible"

    20 February 2014

    "Terrible"

  • "Excellent"

    10 January 2014

    "This was one of the best places I've been to, and will definitely be going back soon. facilities are top class, and the staff are very friendly and helpful."

  • "Very nice"

    14 October 2013

    "We were there for only 2 nights, but we enjoyed it. Our hostess was very friendly and welcoming, and our room was perfect. We would stay there again anytime!"

  • "Loved it"

    18 December 2012

    "Loved it. the unit was very spacious with neatly kept rooms."

  • "Nice place to stay"

    01 February 2012

    "Unfortunately our stay at Ingwenya Lodge was only for one night but we found our unit nicely decorated and very comfortable with good air-conditioning. We didn't like the plastic mattress protectors on the single beds though."

  • "Stay at Ingwenya"

    29 December 2011

    "Our stay at Ingwenya Lodge was satisfactory. We were however not impressed with the condition of the Mfolozi unit. It was dirty, and most of the dishes etc, were old and broken. We also could not get a late check out as we were told that another guest was arriving, which doesnt bode well for their hospitality."

  • "Great stay"

    30 September 2011

    "We had a great stay at Ingwenya Lodge. The unit we stayed in was lovely and the kitchen had everything we needed. Thank you to the friendly staff and we will stay there again for sure."

  • "Great view"

    07 August 2011

    "We stayed at the room with the kitchen downstairs and the bedroom upstairs. Downstairs was small, but okay. Upstairs was great and romantic, with a great view! Private parking and a friendly host!"

  • "Great"

    13 May 2011

    "Great location. Staff was friendly and helpful. Internet worked!"

  • "Very nice"

    12 February 2011

    "Lady running it was very friendly and helpful."

  • "Great stay"

    14 November 2010

    "We had a very nice stay in St Lucia. Our hosts were very friendly an helpful. Our accommodation Mpate had everything we need."

  • "Ingwenya Lodge"

    28 September 2010

    "Very nice view of St Lucia. Love the town and people and sea. Disappointing to see the actual unit Imboniso looks nothing like the units on Ingwenya Lodges' website. Air-conditioning was restricted to the living room only and due to the current water restrictions between 6 and 8 daily; bathing, cooking and using toilets were very challenging for a family of 8, inclusive of two toddlers. "

  • "Ingwenya"

    14 September 2010

    "We enjoyed ourselves and this place is a must come back."

  • "Weekend in St. Lucia"

    23 August 2010

    "We stayed for the weekend at the Ingwenya Lodge and had a very pleasant time. Madelaine was friendly and very informative. The luxury self-catering apartment was clean and quite modern. Only point to mention, is that you must bring everything, not even salt and pepper is provided."

  • "Weekend in St. Lucia"

    23 August 2010

    "We stayed for the weekend in the Ingwenya Lodge and had a very pleasant time. Madelaine was friendly and very informative. The luxury self-catering apartment was clean and quite modern. Only point to mention, is that you must bring everything, not even salt and pepper is provided."

  • "Ingwenga Lodge"

    24 December 2009

    "Friendly hosts Barend & Madeleine made us all feel relaxed and at home. Beautiful views of St Lucia from our unit. Spacious, clean and well equipped. Really enjoyed our stay."

  • "Ingwenga Lodge"

    24 December 2009

    "Friendly hostsBarend & Madeleine made us all feel relaxed and at home. Beautiful views of St Lucia from our unit. Spacious, clean and well equipped. Really enjoyed our stay."

  • "Ingwenya St Lucia"

    19 September 2009

    "Very nice venue, best sea view in St Lucia."

  • "Diana and Jordi from Barcelona visiting South Africa"

    02 September 2009

    "Very nice and tidy self catering apartment in St. Lucia. Very close to town center, to restaurants and to tourist attractions. Martha was nice to us and very helpful in planning our days there. "

  • "Perfect place to stay"

    01 July 2009

    "We stayed at Ingwenya Lodge in St Lucia.The beds were very comfortable and the verandah has beautiful Seaviews.We were stressed out when we arrived but the Ingwenya Lodge really helps you to relax and gives you a holiday feeling. The Lodge also has a beautiful new swimming pool with night lights. Everything was very nice and it is the perfect place to stay if you want to go to Cape Vidal or the Umfolozi/Hhluluwe Game Reserve and see the Hippos & Crocs at St Lucia...."

  • "Perfect place to stay"

    01 July 2009

    "We stayed at Ingwenya Lodge in St Lucia.The beds were very comfortable and the verandah has beautiful Seaviews.We were stressed out when we arrived but the Ingwenya Lodge really helps you to relax and gives you a holiday feeling.The Lodge also has a beautiful new swimming pool with night lights.Everything was very nice and it is the perfect place to stay if you want to go to Cape Vidal or the Umfolozi/Hhluluwe Game Reserve and see the Hippos & Crocs at St Lucia.... "

  • "Fantastic"

    10 November 2008

    "It was superb, fantastic, we really enjoyed our stay . The place was perfect for the two of us we really had a great time."

  • "Fantastic"

    10 November 2008

    "It was superb, fantastic, we really enjoyed our stay .The place was perfect for the two of us we really had a great time."

  • "Very good"

    08 January 2008

    "Great place to stay, welcoming hosts and very friendly dog!!"

  • "Very good"

    08 January 2008

    "Great place to stay, welcoming hosts and very friendly dog!!"

  • "Friendly"

    07 January 2008

    "The setting was good and the owners friendly. The place needs better maintenance however."

  • "Friendly"

    07 January 2008

    "The setting was good and the owners friendly. The place needs better maintenance however."

  • "Well equipped"

    15 October 2007

    "Very nice and relaxing. Igwenya Lodge was very well equipped and the hosts were very welcoming. "

  • "Very good"

    01 October 2007

    "Thanx to you so much. Ingwenya Lodge was SUPER!!!!"

  • "Fair for the price"

    05 August 2007

    "We stayed at Ingwenya Lodge during June/July 2006. Reasonably priced and clean accommodation. St Lucia is a great place for a family getaway. Guest privacy is however not Ingweya's strong point. The unit was also fairly small, as opposed to similar establishments in St Lucia and surrounds. Oh yes, there is a sea view from the bottom unit, but only if you stand on your tippy-toes. No estuary view though"

  • "Very good"

    09 June 2007

    "No complaints about our visit for the period 28/5/2007 up to 7/6/2007. We will definitely make use of this lodge in future and promote this facility to our friends who intend to visit St.Lucia. Thanks, to Barend and his staff's hospitality during our stay and accommodating us in the "Hluhluwe" unit!!"

  • "Very good"

    09 June 2007

    "No complaints about our visit for the period 28/5/2007 up to 7/6/2007. We will definitely make use of this lodge in future and promote this facility to our friends who intend to visit St.Lucia. Thanks, to Barend and his staff's hospitality during our stay and accommodating us in the "Hluhluwe" unit!!"

  • "Pleasant stay"

    12 December 2006

    "Very clean, very beautiful view and surrounds. Small critique - my pillows were very thin and no spares were provided (I didn't ask for any, however,as my stay was only 2 nights). Refurbishment is busy taking place, and I am convinced this is an establishment soon to be reckoned with! The hosts were friendly and cooperative, and did not even blink when I explained my breakage of 2 glasses!"

  • "Pleasant stay"

    12 December 2006

    "Very clean, very beautiful view and surrounds.Small critique - my pillows were very thin and no spares were provided (I didn't ask for any, however,as my stay was only 2 nights).Refurbishment is busy taking place, and I am convinced this is an establishment soon to be reckoned with!The hosts were friendly and cooperative, and did not even blink when I explained my breakage of 2 glasses!"

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