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Maputaland Guest House

4.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
A brick pathway leading to a wooden door with a thatched roof overhang.
A beach with a sandy shore and waves crashing onto it.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a brick wall, and decorative plants.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1 Kabeljou Street, St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, 3936
  • Place, iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Lucia Estuary Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Gallery-St Lucia
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, a blue chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white bedding and colorful pillows, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with yellow curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with orange curtains, and a sunset painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Garden view
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a view through a glass door.

Family Quadruple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

St. Lucia

Maputaland Guest House places you next to iSimangaliso Wetland Park and within a mile (2 km) of other popular attractions like St. Lucia Estuary Beach. This 6-room, 4-star guesthouse has a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • The Gallery-St Lucia - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • St Lucia Crocodile Centre - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cape Vidal - 59 min drive - 28.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ocean Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪John Dory’s - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Reef & Dune - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Alfredo's Italian Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Barraca - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Maputaland Guest House

At Maputaland Guest House, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. There's free parking if you drive. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a picnic area.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, electric kettles, and safes are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 350.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-6:30 PM
  • Check-out: 9:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 24-hour pool access
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Maputaland Guest House
Maputaland Guest House St. Lucia
Maputaland St. Lucia
Maputaland Guest House Guesthouse St. Lucia
Maputaland Guest House Guesthouse
Maputaland St Lucia
Maputaland Guest House St. Lucia
Maputaland Guest House Guesthouse
Maputaland Guest House Guesthouse St. Lucia

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around Maputaland Guest House?

This guesthouse is located in St. Lucia, just steps from iSimangaliso Wetland Park. You'll also find St. Lucia Estuary Beach and The Gallery-St Lucia within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Maputaland Guest House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Maputaland Guest House have a casino on the premises?

No, Maputaland Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Maputaland Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

Is Maputaland Guest House a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this guesthouse, including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at Maputaland Guest House?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Maputaland Guest House feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Maputaland Guest House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Maputaland Guest House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Maputaland Guest House.

Are there connecting rooms at Maputaland Guest House?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Maputaland Guest House?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Maputaland Guest House.

Maputaland Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, super helpful staff and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, owners were very helpful told us about the area booked a tour which was great as it was our first time in the area Breakfast was good and garden very relaxing If we come back we’d book again and would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This family run hotel is wonderful. They helped with all our tour arrangements too and they could not have been any better. Very good value for money and Highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nette Gastgeber, schöne und saubere Zimmer, tollen Garten mit Pool und ein leckeres Frühstück. Alles bestens.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heiner

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

Wir kommen wieder

Welch ein wunderschöner Ort! Das Gästehaus ist liebevoll gepflegt. Die Gastfreundschaft war unglaublich! Das Frühstück einfach super. Der Strand ist fussläufig zu erreichen. In die Stadt sind wir abends (wegen hippo’s auf den Straßen) lieber mit dem Auto gefahren. Für uns ein idealer Zwischenstopp vom Kruger Park in den Süden. Wenn ihr ein Zimmer in St. Lucia sucht, kann ich dies hier nur empfehlen!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CEDRIC

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

Sans aucune hésitation

Excellent séjour : Jorg et sa famille sont aux petits soins pour vous aider à passer le meilleur moment possible. Conseils en arrivant, prêt de matériel, petit déjeuner parfait, etc. Une super adresse
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Nous recommandons cet hebergement

Un lieu idéal pour se ressourcer et faire une halte au paradis des hipopotames. Gisela et son fils sont adorables et font tout pour rendre le sejour parfait. Une petite piscine au coeur d'un jardin luxuriant et bien entretenu. Petit déjeuner copieux et varié. les chambres sont grandes, la litérie très confortable et une terrasse est à disposition. Le soir , on peut voir des hipo balader dans les rues alentour. Bref un séjour parfait. N'hésitez pas à y aller. Vous serez reçus comme des rois.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roland

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

It’s the place to be in Ste Lucia !!!

Quatre ans après nous n’avons pas hésiter à revenir au Maputaland. Un petit paradis sur terre. Nos hôtes c’est super gentil et un accueil chaleureux et toujours de très bons conseils. Tout était réuni pour notre confort. Chambre spacieuse. Petit déjeuner 10/10. 1000 merci pour tout. Nous recommandons à 300%.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

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

Must stay in St. Lucia

What an incredible experience! From the beautifully manicured backyard, to the comfortable room, the delicious breakfast and the friendly staff - you can’t ask for a better place to stay in the quaint town of St. Lucia. We really enjoyed our stay and wished we had another day to explore the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Maputaland Guest House for 8 days late April

Great stay at Maputaland Guest House. The owners are super friendly, providing good service and local advice. Rooms are comfortable, with a kettle, fridge and AC. No TV though. Breakfasts are great and generous. Never hungry for the day! Peaceful garden with a Pool and if a hippo walks by in the evening one can watch it over the wall from the garden. I'd recommend it
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Werner

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

Fast wie Zuhause...

Zum 2. Mal in St. Lucia. Sehr schönes, nicht ganz neues Guest House, ist aber sehr gepflegt und wunderschön. Sehr nette Gastgeber, tolles Frühstück und viele Tipps zum Aufenthalt in diesem kleinen, gemütlichen Ort an der Küste. Sehr zu empfehlen!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschönes Guesthouse mit hervorragendem Frühstück, großem Zimmer und bequemen Bett. Die Eigentümer, Gisela und Jörg sind die perfekten Gastgeber. Wir bekamen bei unserer Ankunft gleich viele Tipps was man in St. Lucia unternehmen kann.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner & staff friendly & helpful. Suggestions on what to do we’re great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Gerne wieder, bis zum nächsten Mal

Vielen lieben Dank an Gisela für den lieben Empfang und die tollen Infos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Angekommen und direkt wohlgefühlt - das Maputaland Guest House sowie die Hosts Giesela & Jörg sind Einzigartig. Es wird mit Herzblut und Leidenschaft geführt, keine Wünsche bleiben offen und zu jederzeit stehen Beide mit Rat und Tat zur Seite - auch mal an einem Sonntagabend auf der Suche nach einer Unterkunft. Ihr habt unseren Urlaub unvergessen gemacht - vielen Dank! Liebe Grüße aus Stuttgart Patrick und Saskia
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne, gemütliche Unterkunft mit herzlicher Gastfreundschaft. Angefangen vom netten Empfang, über beste Tipps zu Restaurants und Umgebung, gemütlichen Betten und vielen Kleinigkeiten wie Strandhandtücher, Mückenspray, WLAN ist alles wunderbar. Das Frühstück direkt am Pool lässt ebenso keine Wünsche offen. Wir kommen sicher wieder!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good B&B with warm hospitality, comfort and delicious breakfasts. The well looked after garden and its pool is a nice play to stay after a long day visiting St Lucia. Gisela and her son Jörg are lovely hosts and made very helpful suggestions for what to visit. I highly recommend this B&B where I stayed 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorthe

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

Amazing

We had an amazing stay, we can highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Guest house paisible, accueillant et chaleureux.

Super guess house! Les proprios sont très hospitaliers et généreux; ils nous ont rencontré et nous ont donné une foule d'informations sur les safaris et activités a faire à St Lucia. Je recommande fortement cet hébergement.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JEAN PIERRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Propriétaire au top bon emplacement chambre très agréable donnant sur la piscine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fanny

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

Coup de cœur assuré

Le plus bel endroit de notre périple en Afrique du Sud. Dans cet établissement tout est réuni pour passer un superbe moment : cadre charmant, belle chambre, gentillesse naturelle et excellents renseignements des hôtes pour visiter Sainte Lucie et petit déjeuner inclus d'excellente facture. A recommander sans aucune hésitation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ville

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

Genuine hospitality

The most credit goes to the family who runs this hotel. From the very beginning of our stay we felt genuine hospitality. In this kind of places you don't even notice if there is something minor to complain about as it feels like home. We felt very natural staying there. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lars-Erik

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

A friendly and supporting stay in St Lucia

Had 2 nights at Maputaland and we found the stay fantastic. It felt friendly and like at home from the very beginning. We got a very good introduction at arrival with all information we needed about the guest house and about St Lucia. The whole atmosphere was friendly and all guests enjoyed the time. Owner helped us to book tours and gave us ideas on how to do. Breakfast was really good and we enjoyed the pool. We are already planning to come back again and are strongly recommending this guest house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadja

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

Wonderful and warm-hearted start in South Africa

Decided to skip Kruger Park and start our travel in St. Lucia - with no regrets. We had such a good time at Maputland Guesthouse. Gisela and her son were wonderful hosts and made us feel at home right away. Outstanding individual breakfast (with a charming view towards the garden area), great coffee and delicious fruit salad. The lodge is very well equipped and has a beautiful garden with a nice pool area. You can buy inexpensive drinks or ice cream if you’d like. St. Lucia is great for activities such as a safari in Wetland Park or going for a little boat tour to see hippos and crocodiles. Nice beach area as well and you can meet hippos at night in the neighborhood as they leave the water for eating. Great experience. Would definitely recommend and come back! Thank you Gisela
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018