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Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Lake View | Deep soaking bathtub
Ferry terminal shuttle
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Lake View | Lake view
Outdoor dining
Aerial view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Nibela Peninsula, Simangaliso Wetland Park, KwaNibela, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960
  • Place, iSimangaliso Wetland Park
  • Place, St. Lucia Estuary Beach
  • Place, Cape Vidal

Room options

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Double Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double Room

  • Lake view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Lake View | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 429 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

KwaNibela

When you stay at Malkoha Lake St. Lucia in KwaNibela, you'll be on a lake and steps from Lake St. Lucia. .This all-inclusive lodge is 27.5 mi (44.3 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 31 mi (49.8 km) from Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Lake St. Lucia - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

About this property

Malkoha Lake St. Lucia

Malkoha Lake St. Lucia offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature down comforters. This KwaNibela lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At Malkoha Lake St. Lucia, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Malkoha Lake St. Lucia has a restaurant on site.

All inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking

Land activities

Bicycling
Spa facilities
Limited spa services

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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 at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1971/003792/07

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

NIBELA LAKE
NIBELA LAKE Hluhluwe
NIBELA LAKE LODGE
NIBELA LAKE LODGE Hluhluwe
NIBELA LODGE
Nibela Lake Hotel Hluhluwe
Nibela Lake Lodge
Nibela Lake By Dream Resorts
Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts Lodge
Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Hotels Resorts
Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts KwaNibela
Nibela Lake Lodge by Dream Resorts Lodge KwaNibela

Malkoha Lake St. Lucia Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and I loved the boardwalks through the forest. The staff was very helpful, professional, and friendly - they went out of their way to accommodate me as a vegetarian and the chef made a delicious curry even though it wasn't on the menu. Thank you for the lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shiven

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Lesley.

Liked: Room comfort

So much potential

Unfortunately the renovation spoilt our stay. It clearly stated on the web site renovations were completed. It indicates wifi available in rooms...it was not. When we asked the receptionist she was surprised and said she would send someone to sort it out. My husband had a conference call at 1am....never got assistance. The door to cabin didn't fit the frame. Bathrooms desperate for up grade. Staff in dining room great and food was very nice. Guide Lucky very friendly. Would we go back...not likely.stunning setting though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just too many bugs and frogs in the rooms to have a comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nhlanhla Mavis

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MRS TY

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

Best kept secret on Lake St. Lucia

The Lodge setting was World Class, we will return. Winter on Lake St. Lucia at 25 degree's with no humidity, perfect. We will return for the tranquility, comfort and top class service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021