Elephant Coast Star Graded Accommodation
Elephant Coast lodgings by star grading, as graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. The TGCSA is the only government mandated, industry supported quality assurance authority in South Africa. The Tourism Grading Council evaluates those establishments which apply for grading and grades them 1 to 5 stars, according to the type of KwaZulu Natal accommodation provided - KwaZulu Natal hotels, lodges, b&bs, self catering, caravan parks & camping and backpackers.
Below are the establishments which have been graded, in descending order (5 to 1 stars). Alternatively, for all accommodation options available, see Elephant Coast Accommodation.
Kwalucia Private Safari Retreat (St Lucia Accommodation)
St Lucia Accommodation / Guest House Accommodation in St Lucia

Kwalucia Private Safari Retreat is a newly built exclusive African Safari Retreat born from the combination of the Zulu spirit and the passion for unspoiled wilderness. It is the first 5 star Bed and Breakfast Guesthouse in St Lucia. Kwalucia is nestled in the beautiful ...
Mkuze Falls Game Lodge (Mkuze Accommodation)
Mkuze Accommodation / Game Lodge in Mkuze Falls Game Reserve

Situated between the Kruger National Park and the Zululand Coast - the same Africa, a different world! Mkuze Falls is one of only two Private Game Reserves in the region where you can view the 'Big 5'.
Thanda Private Game Reserve (Hluhluwe Accommodation)
Hluhluwe Accommodation / Game Lodge & Tented Safari Camp in Hluhluwe

South Africa’s most romantic destination, and winner of the World’s Leading Luxury Lodge and South Africa’s Leading Safari Lodge at 2009 World Travel Awards, Thanda Private Game Reserve is situated on a 14000- hectare Big ...
Afrikhaya Guest House (St Lucia Accommodation)
St Lucia Accommodation / Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in St Lucia

This new, four star graded tastefully decorated Bed & Breakfast offers warm hospitality, spacious and stylish well appointed guestrooms in a tropical garden with sparkling swimming pool. Afrikhaya Guest House is ideally positioned to explore the natural beauty of the St. Lucia Wetland ...
Ama Zulu Guesthouse & Safaris (Hluhluwe Accommodation)
Hluhluwe Accommodation / Guest House Accommodation in Hluhluwe

Ama Zulu Guesthouse & Safaris is situated in the heart of Hluhluwe on the beautiful untamed Elephant Coast in KwaZulu Natal. The guest house offers comfortable accommodation in a relaxing atmosphere at affordable rates. The tastefully furnished and ...
AmaZulu Lodge (St Lucia Accommodation)
St Lucia Accommodation / Guest Lodge in St Lucia

AmaZulu Lodge, an "all African lodge", completely thatched, offers you the best of The Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park. Built around a huge, tropical inner garden it is a top quality retreat in the St Lucia region. The central thatched lapa which looks ...
Annas' Bed and Breakfast (St Lucia Accommodation)
St Lucia Accommodation / Bed & Breakfast in St Lucia

Anna’s B+B is a quality 4 star guesthouse situated within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants. The large spacious house has 4 sunny air conditioned rooms each with covered private balcony and en-suite bathroom. The owners, Ivan and Brenda ...
Bayete Zulu Game Lodge (Mkuze)
Mkuze Accommodation / Game Lodge in the Mkuze Game Reserve

Bayete Zulu Game Lodge is a member of the 22 000 ha Zululand Rhino Reserve. Privately we own the 2 300 ha Mkuze West portion of this reserve. The reserve consists of a varied landscape of mountains, open plains and dense ...
Bhangazi Lodge (St Lucia Accommodation)
St Lucia Accommodation / Bed & Breakfast / Guest House in St Lucia

Bhangazi Lodge is set in the scenic, tranquil tropical St. Lucia town, surrounded by the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, offering 4 star graded Bed & Breakfast accommodation at affordable rates. We offer 4 comfortable en-suite guest bedrooms, each with a private patio and ...
Bushwillow (Hluhluwe Accommodation)
Hluhluwe Accommodation / Self Catering or Fully Catered Lodge in Hluhluwe

Bushwillow is an upmarket, fully serviced bush lodge, situated in Kuleni Game Park: 150 ha of indigenous sand forest. The ideal destination to explore and enjoy the Elephant Coast, whether you are looking for beach or bush, both are near ...
Elephant Coast House (St Lucia Accommodation)
St Lucia Accommodation / Bed & Breakfast in St Lucia

Elephant Coast House offers 4-star bed & breakfast accommodation overlooking the coastal dune forest of The Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park. An ideal base from which to explore KwaZulu Natal's Elephant Coast ...
Ghost Mountain Inn (Mkuze Accommodation)
Mkuze Accommodation / Hotel Accommodation in Mkuze

At the foot of the legendary Ghost Mountain in Mkuze lies the privately owned 4 Star Ghost Mountain Inn. This intimate and beautiful hotel is the ideal location from which to explore the array of wildlife and coastal reserves in Maputaland and the Elephant Coast. Nature ...
Hluhluwe River Lodge (Hluhluwe Accommodation)
Hluhluwe Accommodation / Game Lodge Accommodation in Hluhluwe

Hluhluwe River Lodge is situated on the western boundary of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and is located on a promontory with sweeping views of False Bay and the Hluhluwe river floodplain. The 12 thatched roofed chalets are separately located around the main lodge in the shade of an ...
iZungla Lodge (Hluhluwe Accommodation)
Hluhluwe Accommodation / Game Lodge in Hluhluwe

iZungla Lodge is a luxurious and discreet self-catering lodge, accommodating up to eight people, situated within Kuleni Game Park, a securely fenced park 18 kilometres from Hluhluwe. It stands in 150 hectares of pristine, indigenous sand forest in the ...
Jacana Lodge (Hluhluwe Accommodation)
Hluhluwe Accommodation / Game Lodge Accommodation in Hluhluwe

Jacana Lodge is an upmarket, fully serviced bush lodge, situated near Hluhluwe in Kuleni Game Park: 170 hectares of indigenous sand forest. The lodge overlooks beautiful wetland with extensive bird life.The ideal destination to explore and enjoy the Elephant Coast region of ...
Leopard Mountain Game Lodge (Mkuze Accommodation)
Game Lodge in Mkuze Game Reserve / Accommodation in Mkuze

Four star multiple award winning game lodge, situated within the 23 000ha Zululand Rhino Reserve, thatched stone chalets provide stunning views, peace and tranquility. Join our Big 5 game drives and guided walks through pristine wilderness with abundant game.
Lidiko Lodge (St Lucia Accommodation)
St Lucia Accommodation / Bed & Breakfast in St Lucia

Lidiko Lodge is a 4 star lodge situated in the village of St Lucia, surrounded by the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. Set above the Great St Lucia Lake, on a coastal dune and with lovely views of the lake, accommodation in the well-appointed 16 garden lodges is provided on ...
Rhino Coast Guesthouse (St Lucia Accommodation)
St Lucia Accommodation / B&B and Self Catering Accommodation in St Lucia

The Rhino Coast Guesthouse is an upmarket, luxury Bed & Breakfast situated in the town of St. Lucia. It offers a tranquil escape for the discerning world traveller or business executive. The elegantly furnished en suite air-conditioned rooms are equipped with all the ...
Seasands Lodge & Conference Centre (St Lucia Accommodation)
Elephant Coast Accommodation / St Lucia Hotel and Conference Venue

Seasands Lodge is situated in a lavish tropical garden with breathtaking views over the St Lucia Wetlands and Estuary mouth of Lake St. Lucia where it meets the warm Indian Ocean. Seasands Lodge is hard to beat both as a destination and venue ...
Shayamanzi Houseboats (Lake Jozini Accommodation)
Lake Jozini Accommodation / Houseboats on Lake Jozini

As you lie in your oak panelled cabin, the stars reflecting on the water and the moonlight shining through the fluttering, drifting curtains, you wonder what could be more romantic. The hippos snorting in the nearby bay remind you that you are surrounded by nature at its best ...
Thornwood (Hluhluwe Accommodation)
Hluhluwe Accommodation / Self Catering in Kuleni Game Park

Thornwood is a luxury private retreat offering self catering accommodation for 6-8 people in a fully serviced, upmarket lodge within Weavers Nature Park. 150 ha of pristine bush offering an abundance of birdlife and game.
Toad Tree Lodge (Hluhluwe Accommodation)
Hluhluwe Accommodation / Self Catering in Kuleni Game Park

Self catering, fully equipped lodges situated within a private game reserve. Lodges are constructed from wood and glass, with all rooms having sliding doors opening onto private decks. Game viewing can be done from the comfort of your bed because the ...
Whale Song (St Lucia Accommodation)
St Lucia Accommodation / Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in St Lucia

Whale Song Guest House is situated in St Lucia in the heart of the exquisite iSimangaliso world heritage site on the Elephant Coast in Northern KwaZulu Natal. Come and experience our friendly, relaxing environment where we strive to ensure your stay is a memorable ...
Abu Madi Game Ranch (Mkuze Accommodation)
Mkuze Accommodation / Game Lodge, Bush Camp and Camping in Mkuze

Abu Madi is situated in the heart of Northern Zululand, within the Zululand Rhino Reserve (over 23000 hectares of pristine bushveld). The lodge offers 3 separate units under thatch, the bushcamp offers a true "out of Africa" experience and campsites are also available ...
African Spirit Game Lodge (Mkuze Accommodation)
Mkuze Accommodation / Game Lodge Accommodation in Mkuze

African Spirit Game Lodge, situated 12 km’s west of Mkuze, invites guests to experience true luxury and warm African hospitality. The lodge is situated within the Zululand Rhino Reserve against the backdrop of the Lebombo Mountains. ccommodation is intimate and consists of fully serviced ...
Banghoek Lodge (Mkuze Accommodation)
Mkuze Accommodation / B&B and Self Catering Accommodation in Mkuze

Steeped in legend, immortalized in literature, South Africa’s Banghoek Lodge is one of the Elephant Coast’s original homesteads that have grown into an African Bush holiday retreat. The lodge offers accommodation for all types of travelers and budgets, from chalets, self-catering, bush ...
Bonamanzi Game Park (Hluhluwe Accommodation)
Hluhluwe Accommodation / Game Lodge, Wedding and Conference Venue

The 4000 ha Bonamanzi Private Game Park was proclaimed a natural heritage site for it’s diverse habitats and outstanding natural features. The accommodation is as varied as the activities with catered and self catered accommodation from 4 star right through to camping ...
Bushlands Game Lodge (Hluhluwe Accommodation)
Hluhluwe Accommodation / Game Lodge / Hotel Accommodation in Hluhluwe

Within 300 acres of bush and game and 300,000 acres of National Parks, you will find Bushlands Game Lodge. Experience a magical safari retreat where the wild run free. Designed to blend seamlessly with its surrounds, the lodge exudes a magnificent ambience of ...
DumaZulu Lodge & Traditional Village (Hluhluwe Accommodation)
Hluhluwe Accommodation / Hotel Accommodation in Hluhluwe

"Thundering Zulu", the direct translation of DumaZulu, is an appropriate label for a place rich in African culture. Situated in the heart of Zululand, near Hluhluwe, DumaZulu offers an authentic African cultural experience starting with the individual units. Each self-standing unit ...
False Bay Guest House (Hluhluwe Accommodation)
Hluhluwe Accommodation / Guest House in Hluhluwe

A warm welcome and tranquility awaits you at False Bay Guest House, with its magnificent view of Hell's Gates which forms part of the Greater St Lucia Wetlands. A mere 15 minute drive from the N2 highway, this guest ...

