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Shonalanga Lodge

Property class: 3

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

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Mc Kenzie Street, St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, 3936
  • Place, The Gallery-St Lucia
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, St Lucia Crocodile Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Lucia Estuary Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

2 Bedroom 3 Sleeper SC Unit (Downstairs)

  • Resort view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

1 Bedroom en-suite (Upstairs)

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Flat-screen TV

1 Bedroom en-suite (Downstairs)

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

2 B/Room 4- Sleeper SC Unit, Downstairs

  • Resort view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 Bedroom 4- Sleeper SC Unit (Upstairs)

  • Resort view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

St. Lucia

Within a short walk of The Gallery-St Lucia, Shonalanga Lodge is within 2 miles (3 km) of St. Lucia Estuary Beach. This 18-room, 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
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What's nearby

  • The Gallery-St Lucia - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St Lucia Crocodile Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Cape Vidal - 59 min drive - 27.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ocean Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪John Dory’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Reef & Dune - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barraca - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thyme Square - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Shonalanga Lodge

Guests of Shonalanga Lodge have access to an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. Staff members are on hand to provide dry cleaning/laundry services, tour or ticket assistance, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Other amenities at this family-friendly guesthouse include a terrace, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property 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
  • Check-in: 1 PM—-9 PM
  • Check-out: 9:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

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

What is there to do within easy reach of Shonalanga Lodge?

This guesthouse is located in St. Lucia within a short 13-minute walk of The Gallery-St Lucia. You'll also find St. Lucia Estuary Beach and iSimangaliso Wetland Park within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Shonalanga Lodge?

As of Apr 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shonalanga Lodge on May 2, 2026 start from $46, 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.

Is parking available on site at Shonalanga Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Shonalanga Lodge have a casino on the premises?

No, Shonalanga Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Shonalanga Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Shonalanga Lodge?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool plus some accommodations include resort views and a kitchen.

Does Shonalanga Lodge have a hot tub?

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

Does Shonalanga Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Shonalanga Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Shonalanga Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Shonalanga Lodge.

Does Shonalanga Lodge have connecting rooms available?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Shonalanga Lodge?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer either a balcony/patio or a patio where guests can enjoy resort views.

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 traveler

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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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.