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iGwalagwala Guest House is a highly recommended St Lucia Bed & Breakfast providing accommodation in 5 guest rooms for tourists visiting the Elephant Coast region.
About iGwalagwala Guest House
iGwalagwala Guest House is located in The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, now known as Isimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa's first natural World Heritage Site. This entire coastline including the surrounding big five game reserves is known as the Elephant Coast.
iGwala is the Zulu word for the Turaco (Loerie) bird found in abundance in the tropical gardens of our establishment and the surrounding area. The whole area is a birders' paradise.
Just two and a half hours from Durban and six hours from Johannesburg, iGwalagwala Guest House offers one-on-one owner hospitality with a wealth of information on the area to assist you to make the most of your adventures exploring the Wetland Park and nearby estuary mouth of Lake St Lucia.
Accommodation
Set in beautiful park-like setting, with lots of indigenous plants surrounding it, iGwalagwala is a spacious, gracious guest house offering all the comforts of a home away from home.
Our comfortable, double rooms are tastefully decorated and are all en-suite. They are equipped with fans or air conditioning and tea and coffee making facilities. Two of the bedrooms have views of the inviting swimming pool. There is a television in the guest lounge for our guests' entertainment.
The large dining room is where you can enjoy leisurely meals and it leads out to the inviting patio, where hanging baskets and pot plants abound, attracting the local bird population. Meals can also be taken outdoors on the patio if required. There is a lapa adjoining the pool where guests can make use of the braai facilities. There is plenty of secure parking in the car park area and guests can have peace of mind knowing access to the property is via an automatic electronic gate.
Breakfast and Dining
Enjoy our hearty country style breakfast or alternatively opt for a continental-style buffet. Dinners are available on request. Relax in our lounge or around the sparking pool in our tropical garden, sipping cocktails or enjoying our famous high teas.
We offer you affordable three-star graded accommodation with four-star service.
Attractions and Activities
Hippo & Crocodile Boat Safaris on Lake St Lucia
Hippo, Crocodile, Pelican, Flamingo, Fish Eagle & Goliath Heron can be seen on the lake. Boat trip cruises on Lake St. Lucia operate three to four times daily Sun-downer cruises are popular.
Night Game Drives in St Lucia Wetland Park
Leopard, African Elephant, Buffalo & Hippo are some of the highlights. The tour departs at 8:30pm & returns at approximately 11:30 pm.
Whale Watching (seasonal)
St. Lucia has the highest recorded boat-based whale sightings in South Africa. The tours are either early morning or later in the afternoon.
Turtle Tours (seasonal)
Witness this miracle of nature where the Leatherback & Loggerhead Turtles return to lay their eggs on the very same beach they were born.
Zulu Cultural Village
En-route to the Hluhluwe game reserve is the Dumazulu Cultural experience. The village has approximately 50 Zulu inhabitants who live on the premises and each guided tour has demonstrations of Zulu customs, from witchdoctors to homemade local beer being offered for taste.
Cape Vidal
This magnificent unspoiled beach lies 32 km's from St Lucia village with easy access on tarred roads. See the world's highest vegetated sand dunes and walk through sand dune forests with a variety of bird life. Snorkel at Vidal in the warm Indian Ocean, sunbathe on clean beaches or try your hand at some surf or fly-fishing
Big Five Game Reserves
St Lucia is a 35 minutes drive to the adjoining world famous Hluhluwe/Umfolozi game reserve. Here you can expect to see the big five and especially rhino up close, as these reserves have the biggest population of rhino in the world.
Birding
More than two thirds of South Africa's entire bird population is found in the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park making this an ideal spot for bird lovers.
Canoeing & Kayaking -
On Lake St Lucia with experienced guides to get you close to the animal and bird life.
Horse Riding
On the Eastern Shores of the St Lucia Wetland Park, led by experienced rider-guides who will assist inexperienced horse-riders.
World Heritage Tour
On the eastern shores of the St Lucia Wetland Park, which is situated between Lake St Lucia and the Indian Ocean. Deep Sea Fishing - either off the St Lucia coastline or chartered deep-sea trips from Cape Vidal. Costs include angling equipment & bait.
Features you'll appreciate
- always on
- wifi
- air-con
- swimming
pool - parking
- wake up
calls
In Room / Unit
- Television (Smart TV)
- Additional bed / mattress
- Air-conditioning
- Area information booklet
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Children: cot, highchair, etc.
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- International plug point(s)
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Iron / trouser press
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Television (with satellite)
On Site
- Air-conditioning
- Child friendly (all ages)
- Garden(s)
- Guest lounge with TV
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Laundry service
- Parking (off street)
- Reception (business hours)
- Safe deposit box (reception)
- Security (alarm system)
- Smoking: in demarcated areas
- Smoking: none indoors
- Swimming pool
- Wake up calls
Loadshedding Facilities
What is loadshedding? It refers to the temporary suspension of electricity provided by Eskom, South Africa's electricity provider, to reduce consumption and thereby the load on the national grid. To compensate, South African property owners are turning to solar power, inverters with backup batteries or in some cases generators to keep the power on, wherever feasible.
- Solar power
- WiFi stays on
Food & Drink
- Complimentary tea / coffee
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Transfers
- Tour assistance
Languages Spoken
- English
- Afrikaans
Rooms & Rates
Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.
Superior Double Room with Pool Access
Superior double room with queen size bed and extra single bed. Spacious room leading out to the pool area via French doors. It has air-conditioning and tea/coffee station. Our comfortable, double rooms are tastefully decorated and are all en-suite. They are equipped with fans or air conditioning and tea and coffee making facilities.
- Television (Smart TV)
- Air-conditioning
- Area information booklet
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- International plug point(s)
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Television (with satellite)
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 3 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Standard Double Room with Pool Access
Standard double room with a queen size bed. It is a spacious room with a air-conditioner and tea/coffee station. Our comfortable, double rooms are tastefully decorated and are all en-suite. They are equipped with fans or air conditioning and tea and coffee making facilities.
- Television (Smart TV)
- Air-conditioning
- Area information booklet
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- International plug point(s)
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Television (with satellite)
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Standard Twin Room with Pool Access
This is a sunny twin room with two single beds, air-conditioner and tea/coffee station. Our comfortable, double rooms are tastefully decorated and are all en-suite. They are equipped with fans or air conditioning and tea and coffee making facilities.
- Television (Smart TV)
- Air-conditioning
- Area information booklet
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- International plug point(s)
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Television (with satellite)
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Honeymoon Room with Pool Access
This is a standard double room with a super king size bed. It has air-conditioning and tea/coffee station. Our comfortable, double rooms are tastefully decorated and are all en-suite. They are equipped with fans or air conditioning and tea and coffee making facilities.
- Television (Smart TV)
- Air-conditioning
- Area information booklet
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- International plug point(s)
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Television (with satellite)
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: ; over 12 years treated as adults
Family Room with Pool Access
This is a spacious family room with a queen size bed and two single beds. It has air-conditioning and tea/coffee station. Extra day bed. Our comfortable, double rooms are tastefully decorated and are all en-suite. They are equipped with fans or air conditioning and tea and coffee making facilities.
- Television (Smart TV)
- Air-conditioning
- Area information booklet
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- International plug point(s)
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Television (with satellite)
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 5 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Standard Queen Room
This is a sunny double room with queen-sized bed, air-conditioner and tea/coffee station. Our comfortable, double rooms are tastefully decorated and are all en-suite. They are equipped with fans or air conditioning and tea and coffee making facilities.
- Television (Smart TV)
- Air-conditioning
- Area information booklet
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- International plug point(s)
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Television (with satellite)
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Standard Room
Standard Room with a queen size bed. It has air-conditioning and tea/coffee station. Our comfortable, double rooms are tastefully decorated and are all en-suite. They are equipped with fans or air conditioning and tea and coffee making facilities.
- Television (Smart TV)
- Air-conditioning
- Area information booklet
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- International plug point(s)
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Television (with satellite)
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Family Room
This is a spasious family room with a queen size bed and two single beds. It has air-conditioning and tea/coffee station. Our comfortable, double rooms are tastefully decorated and are all en-suite. They are equipped with fans or air conditioning and tea and coffee making facilities.
- Television (Smart TV)
- Air-conditioning
- Area information booklet
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- International plug point(s)
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Television (with satellite)
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Take the Tour
Guest Reviews
3 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
Verified review
Very nice place, very good services and kind people.
March 2018
Philippe SCHNEIDER (FRANCE)
Verified review
My husband and I spent 7 days ~ arrived as strangers and left as friends with owners Bruce and Glynnis. Wonderful breakfasts every day and nothing was too much trouble. Glynnis will help you with whatever it is you want to do. If it's a estuary cruise or snorkeling equipment for Cape Vidal ~ she is only too pleased to assist. Our room was very spacious with lots of cupboard space, a bar fridge and tea/coffee making facilities available. If you need a packed breakfast because you are going on the Early Bird walk, Glynnis will pack it for you. They are great and run a lovely B&B Hopefully one day we will be able to go back for another visit.!
December 2011
Catherine Robey (New Albany, USA)
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Need to Know
Response timeiGwalagwala Guest House typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.
Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome, a cot is available on request.
Closest airport(s)Richard's Bay Airport - 90km
Durban International - 200km
Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00
Payment methods accepted by the property Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com
Listed on SA-Venues.com since December 2009
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