iGwalagwala Guest House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in St. Lucia with an outdoor pool

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Family Room, Pool View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Honeymoon Room, Pool View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Family Room, Pool View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
91 Pelican Street, St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, 3936
  • The Gallery-St Lucia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • St Lucia Crocodile Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Room options

Twin Room, Pool View

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Queen Room

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Garden View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Room, Pool View

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Pool View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room with Pool Access

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room with Pool access

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Garden View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

St. Lucia

Within a short walk of The Gallery-St Lucia, iGwalagwala Guest House is within 2 miles (3 km) of St. Lucia Estuary Beach. This 8-room, 4-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.

What's nearby

  • The Gallery-St Lucia - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St Lucia Crocodile Centre - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 9 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mission Rocks Beach - 32 min drive - 12.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪St Lucia John Dory's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kauai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ocean Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Reef + Dine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪St Lucia Coffee Shop - ‬5 min walk

About this property

iGwalagwala Guest House

Bed & breakfast in St. Lucia with an outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, coffee in a common area, and a library are featured at iGwalagwala Guest House. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in fee: 5-percent of room rate for check-in between 6 AM and 8 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for ZAR 160.0 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.

  • Late check-in fee: 5-percent of room rate for check-in between 6 AM and 8 AM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 160.0 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 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-6 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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 or credit 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The bed & breakfast can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • No alcohol is served at iGwalagwala Guest House.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

iGwalagwala Guest House B&B St Lucia
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to iGwalagwala Guest House?

This bed & breakfast is located in St. Lucia within a short 11-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 iGwalagwala Guest House?

As of Jun 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at iGwalagwala Guest House on Jun 8, 2025 start from $123.17, excluding 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 iGwalagwala Guest House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't offer parking.

Does iGwalagwala Guest House include a casino on the premises?

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

Is there an indoor pool at iGwalagwala Guest House?

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

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at iGwalagwala Guest House?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as an outdoor pool and concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at iGwalagwala Guest House?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

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

IGwalagwala Guest House offers free breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does iGwalagwala Guest House allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at iGwalagwala Guest House?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

Are there rooms with balconies at iGwalagwala Guest House?

No, at iGwalagwala Guest House, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

iGwalagwala Guest House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Igwalagwala Guest House: Best in St. Lucia

The iGwalagwala Guest House is in pristine condition. The rooms are extremely clean, the breakfast is varied and tasty, and the pool is also extremely clean and welcoming. The place is extremely well run and we will definitely be back on future stays to St. Lucia. On top of it all, the location is close to all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Highly recommend this peaceful guest house

Igwalagwala is a great little guest house. The staff are friendly, helpful and willing to book excursions etc. The main lounge/dining area is incredibly calm and peaceful and the whole place is a great, quiet location in which to relax. The bedroom is a good size, we had a room with a tasteful modern four-poster bed and a couple of arm chairs looking out through patio doors that overlooked the pool area. The profile picture showing the exterior of the guest house does not really do this place justice. Admittedly, not the most beautiful building from the outside, but don't be put off as you feel like you are staying somewhere that really cares about its guests and wants to give them the best experience they can. The breakfast is also very good and they offer 'picnic' breakfasts too if you are heading out early on safari. The guest house is about a 5-10 minute walk into town, so, far enough out to be quiet and peaceful, but close enough to access everything the town has to offer. We would happily return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Bristol, UK

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

Excellent place to stay

From setting foot in iGwalagwala Guest House our hosts made us feel very welcome and couldn't do enough to help. Our family room was spotlessly clean and really nicely laid out. Lovely to open the doors on the pool garden area. The children thoroughly enjoyed the pool. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Great Location in St Lucia couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Very nice guest house

Very nice guest house, everything is done to make sure that we are comfortable. The owners are very nice people and can give a lot of advices ans help you with a cooler, booking etc... Nice location also, you can walk to the beach, restuarants, etc... The breakfast is really great. We really enjoyed our stay there and will definitely come back. One more thing we can see some monkeys from our house :)

10/10 Excellent

denise , uk.

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

Lovely hotel with helpful manager

Lovely guest house, room was comfortable and clean. A little dark as it was in the corner but, as we had a family room, we are not complaining. The manager, Dieter, couldn't have been more helpful - organising our boat trip and a service wash for our laundry. Breakfast was plentiful - the fruit salad was delicious.

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

very nice guest house

Perfect stay. Lovely room. Nice ppol. Exceptionnal breakfast. Very close from city and activities. Staff was lovely and helped us with our booking activities. I recommend it highly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

LOIC

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

Beau séjour

Super hôtel dans une ville très sympa
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Trevligt b & b

Rent och fräscht i perfekt läge. Mycket trevlig ägarfamilj som var mycket måna om vår trivsel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Aanrader!

Enorm gastvrij ontvangen en de eigenaren zetten graag een extra stap voor je. Zo hebben ze diverse excursies voor ons geregeld, maar waren ze ook heel flexibel met de tijden van het ontbijt toen we vroeg moesten vertrekken om een vlucht te halen. De kamers zijn ruim, netjes en sfeervol modern. Het ontbijt is goed, net als de ligging. We zouden Igwalagwala aan iedereen aanraden!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

Guesthouse charmante et très bien tenu

Comme le dit le titre, c’est une guesthouse charmante, joliment décorée, très propre et très bien tenue. La propriétaire est très attentive à ce que votre séjour se passe bien, elle a le souci du détail et elle est accueillante et donne de bons conseils. Nous sommes arrivés dans la matinée et avons pu laisser nos valises. La chambre ( familiale) est spacieuse et confortable. Nous avions vue sur la piscine. A savoir: Tout la salle de bain est intégrée dans la chambre avec des parois tout autour et une porte mais pas de plafond; dès lors, quand on va aux toilettes, toute la chambre peut entendre ce que vous faites. Il y a une toilette dehors à côté de la piscine ce qui peut être une solution si la situation vous dérange. Le petit déjeuner est très bon et varié d’un jour à l’autre. Nous avons pu goûter un excellent pain fait maison. Il y a une table réservée pour chaque chambre. Le quartier est très beau et la guesthouse est proche de la rue principale où se trouvent les restaurants. La région est magnifique. Il y a un parking privé. En résumé, c’est un excellent choix si vous souhaitez séjourner à St Lucia. Un tout grand merci à toute l’équipe!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great experience

We had a fantastic stay at Igwalagwala Guest House. Staff was really nice and available to assist us in the booking of our excursions around Santa Lucia.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nettes modernes Guest House

Tolle Lage Super Service Frühstück sehr lecker Zimmer modern, schön und sauber Garten mit Pool toll zum Entspannen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gwenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jolie ville impeccable Beaucoup d’animaux à proximité: hippo et croco à la pelle, plage incroyable (baignade interdite!!!), parc d’iSimangaliso (belle surprise)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Die Besitzer sind einfach super, sehr willkommend, hilfsreich und nett. Das ware eine Freude dort zu übernachten.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laure

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

Excellent !

Accueil sympathique. Beaucoup d'explications de la part de Patricia sur les choses à faire dans les environs et sur la guesthouse. Hall/piéce de vie/salle de petit déjeuner magnifique. Chambre spacieuse et confortable, jolis meubles. Attentions délicates. Seul bémol : pas de porte à la salle de bain (un peu gênant pour l'intimité).. Propreté impeccable. Petit déjeuner très joliment présenté, bon. Piscine agréable. Parking fermé. Tout était parfait, nous voulions rester 1 nuit de plus mais c'était complet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good service, room could need a bit of an effort on refurbishment.