Jo-A-Lize Lodge

Jo-A-Lize Lodge awaits you in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings in the heart of the iSimangiliso Wetland Park. This elegant yet affordable lodge boasts 25 beautifully decorated rooms and is ideally situated on the banks of the St Lucia Estuary which is home to countless hippos, crocodiles and magnificent bird life.

A dip in our sparkling swimming pool is the perfect way to cool down and guests can relax in our scenic lounge area after a day of exciting sightseeing. We cater for individual guests and tour groups with the aim of making any stay an unforgettable one.

Package deals including lunch, dinner and breakfast can be arranged and various tours in and around the iSimangaliso Wetland Park are available on request.

Please note that there is a fitness centre available.

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Reviews

  • "Will not be back"

    03 May 2016

    "First of all, the pictures on the website is very misleading andit should be illegal for people to usepictures portraying such untruths.The pool is not sparkling or blue, in fact it had a green tinge of algae and was not suitable to swim in. When we arrived at the family unit we bookedthe one bedroom had no lights working except forone of the bed lamps. The following day we reported it to the front desk reception where the complaint was met with a blank stare and no indication that it would be fixed. We returned and as expected it was not fixed. Our neighbours were also very noisy playing music loudly from the boot of their car for the entire lodge! This was unacceptable as we went there to enjoy peace and tranquillity. We did not have a problem with music although we did expect that people would play it for themselves and not for everyone staying there. On the up side the breakfast was enjoyable and the staff in the kitchen were friendly.Needless to say we willdefinitely not be backnor will we recommend the lodge."

  • "Perfectly situated budget accommodation."

    04 April 2016

    "Situated on the main road so very close to all the restaurants. The lodge has all the usual features all kept clean and tidy. Very nice included breakfast. Free WiFi but a little weak. <br />"

  • "pleasant stay"

    11 January 2016

    "we had a very wonderful stay! Jo-A-Lize has improved a lot!!! helpful and friendly staff,clean rooms and beautiful yard.<div>thanx a lot :)</div>"

  • "Had a great stay at Jo-A-Lize Lodge!"

    20 December 2015

    "<span style="color: #585858; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;">The staff are so friendly and helpful and the unit had everything we needed. It's also conveniently located, within walking distance of shops and restaurants, which was a great bonus!</span>"

  • "LOVELY!"

    07 September 2015

    "We had a really awesome and relaxing weekend at Jo-A-Lize. The rooms are clean and well kept and nice and central to everything. Thank you for a lovely weekend :-)<br />"

  • "Displeased"

    04 May 2015

    "The worst accommodation I have ever stayed in."

  • "Great Place to stay"

    25 March 2015

    "Very clean and comfortable. Very friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely stay there again"

  • "Honeymoon suite"

    22 January 2015

    "The room had a very heavy smell of cigarettes and the bathroom a bad smells of maybe mold. When we were about to take a bath the tap to the hot water broke, fortunately there were no hot water, but we got an flooding in our room. The ac was working good but extremely loud. Breakfast was good, and staff was helpful. Laundry service fast and cheap."

  • "Wonderful stay"

    03 January 2015

    "Family enjoyed their stay at Jo-a-lize lodge. We still going to come back when its not peak. So we can utilise other facilities around the lodge. Staff of jo-a-lize were all friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was edible."

  • "Lovely Stay"

    22 April 2014

    "The place is average, with all your basics. Their breakfast was amazing. Very friendly staff, & i was offered a brand new cot for my 7 month old baby which was truly appreciated. However there was no door separating the bathroom from the room, just a shower curtain which i think wasn't right. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay."

  • "Very nice"

    02 April 2014

    "Very nice stay, good breakfast and friendly staff, will stay there again."

  • "Pleasant"

    08 January 2014

    "We had a pleasant stay at Jo-A-Lize Lodge. It is located perfectly to not have to drive anywhere in town. We had a very comfortable stay and would not hesitate to visit again."

  • "Very poor"

    06 January 2014

    "The place was dirty,everything was falling apart!!We found a stranger in our room with all our belongings,they had a mix up and send the person to our room(shocking). The photo on the Internet was taken 20 years ago.Braaiplek very dirty ect.Won't see me again."

  • "Van staden feedback"

    20 December 2013

    "Stay was pleasant, just what required for our stay. Breakfast was a winner for me in the morning."

  • "Great"

    15 November 2013

    "Me and my friends want to say thanks for the wonderful hospitality and the friendly welcome of you and your staff!!! Thank you specially for the flexibility to give us the three double rooms we requested. The breakfast was great as ever! After being a guest in your charming lodge for several times I still feel comfortable there and will - if ever possible - come again. The Lodge is well maintained and has developed in a very good way! Thanks a lot!"

  • "Very pleasant"

    25 September 2013

    "Our stay was very pleasant, the room was clean and comfortable and overall good value for money. Will definitely stay there again."

  • "Lekker"

    10 June 2013

    "Jo - A - Lize is baie sentraal geleë en ons het baie lekker gebly. Die kamers is privaat en dit was nie reaserig nie. Ons sal definitief weer daar bly."

  • "Problems"

    16 January 2013

    "Ac unit was not working.It was reported but never repaired. There was a stinking smell coming from drain pipes against out side walls entrance, door had to be kept close all the time to keep the smell out of the room. Ceiling fan had to be used only problem is one could not switch the light off seperately,function on remote was not working."

  • "Bad place to be"

    11 November 2012

    "We only sleeped one night in Jo-A-Lize Lodge. I never changed a hotel before, but this place was really bad. I was in Jo-A-Lize Lodge in 2005 and it was a nice stay. Positive: - friendly cleaning staff - positon in St. Lucia - 24h check in Negative - everything looks old and not inspected since years - the toilet was not clean, the toilet brush was brown - the shower was completly brown at the seperation - on the pillow was a little bit blood - the blanket was blurry - die fridge has a rosty door - the mircowave was dirty - the pool was dirty In the morning we changed the room. The new room was a little bit better. But the breakfast gives us the rest. All jam was over the best before date. The oldest one was from 2010. So we checked out. We wanted to stay for 4 nights. The next place Sunset Lodge was at the same price level and much better."

  • "A blast"

    02 May 2012

    "It was a blast of a time. We enjoyed it to the max. The service was great and the rooms were nice. Thanks!"

  • "Good"

    09 February 2012

    "My parents liked their stay at Jo-A-Lize very much, but do have a few complaints. The TV was not working properly, the cord of the kettle looked damaged, the ventilator in the shower needs attention, and they had to wait very long time to book in because there was nobody at reception. Their breakfast was delicious and the dining room looked very beautiful and interesting."

  • "Thank you"

    11 January 2012

    "Faye was very accommodating and friendly. The rooms are comfortable and with the microwave, electric frying pan and fridge, we were able to cook whenever we were not eating out. Our stay was really pleasant, thank you."

  • "Rustic comfort"

    01 January 2012

    "Our family truly enjoyed Jo-A-Lize. We had two semi self-catering rooms, side by side, which was great for keeping the feeling of togetherness. We had a view of the garden and pool. The garden is lush. The lodge is located on the main street but the rooms are set back from the street and are very private. Great value for money. We loved it and will stay again."

  • "Rustic comfort"

    01 January 2012

    "Our family truly enjoyed Jo-A-Lize. We had two semi self-catering rooms, side by side, which was great for keeping the feeling of togetherness. We had a view of the garden and pool. The garden is lush. The lodge is located on the main street but the rooms are set back from the street and our very private and distant from the street noise. It is great value-for-money. We loved it and will stay again."

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