iGwalagwala Guest House

–Excellent location – show map
+109 photos
Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

iGwalagwala Guest House, located in the village of St Lucia, is located in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park at the mouth of the St Lucia Estuary. It features a swimming pool. Each guest room at iGwalagwala is air-conditioned and individually decorated. Equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, the rooms also come with a hairdryer. The private bathrooms are each fitted with a shower. A light buffet breakfast or a full English breakfast is available at iGwalagwala. Guests can relax in the lounge/TV room or have one of the staff members book an activity in the area such as Hippo and Crocodile Estuary Tours or horse riding and safaris. Free WiFi and private parking is available. The King Shaka International Airport is 132 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in St Lucia, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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Sara
South Africa South Africa
“Such a cute place to stay with family friends. Modern rooms and decor with the added element of Africa. Tasteful neutrals used with small attention to details. They had water available on arrival for us and in the rooms there were basic toiletries...”
Berridge
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Overall service. Breakfast was excellent and everyone went over and above what we could expect including recommendations and booking of restaurants, trips and little extras. eg a decanter of sherry in our room, fresh milk and filtered water in...”
Adam
United States United States
“The hosts were just wonderful. Room was well designed and comfortable. All the beautiful touches, even a little sherry bottle. How cute. Safe, quiet, good location”
Rmj83
South Africa South Africa
“Our stay was absolutely excellent! The rooms were spacious, clean, and thoughtfully prepared with lovely touches like sherry, chocolates, and beach towels, which made us feel so welcome. The homemade bread and scones were delightful, and the hot...”
Olivia
South Africa South Africa
“Elné was an amazing host. She gave great advice about what to do in the area. She even went out of her way (twice!) to offer us a packed breakfast. The guest house itself was spotless and very comfortable. Most of the rooms face the pool, which...”
Matthew
Australia Australia
“Both the staff and owner were fantastic. They couldn't do enough to help. The room is fresh and very clean. Everything worked as it should with no signs of damage.”
Hsinyi
South Africa South Africa
“We loved everything in the guest house. Cozy and feel like home”
Boshoff
South Africa South Africa
“food was exceptional. Friendly staff and always willing to go the extra mile.”
Lorrete
South Africa South Africa
“Everything was exceptional. Room was immaculate. Elne was a such a great hostess. The area is so safe and walking distance to restaurants”
Leticia
South Africa South Africa
“Elné is a great host and assisted us with bookings in the area, we had a lovely welcome with refresher towels The guesthouse is very comfortable and safe with secure gated parking. It's beautifully decorated and they serve a great breakfast with...”

Managed by Flip & Yvonne du Preez Owners

Company review score: 9.9Based on 87 reviews from 1 property
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Property info

Our house has reopened on the 9th of September 2017 after huge renovations! All our rooms are spacious and very comfortable with an en-suite bathrooms. 5 of our brand new rooms have doors that leads to the swimming pool as the other 3 rooms have a private garden. The garden also attracts a large selection of birds, Monkeys and the Striped Back Mongoose.

Neighborhood info

Being part of a UNESCO world heritage site and famed wetlands area leaves massive opportunities for guests to take part in endless Safari's, Boat trips, Horse riding safari's, Whale watching, Turtle tours, Fishing and just relax at one of the numerous restaurants in town. Guests usually underestimate the wonderful things to do in St Lucia and inevitably end up staying longer when possible.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of iGwalagwala Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

iGwalagwala Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 550 per child, per night
Crib upon request
ZAR 145 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 550 per child, per night

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform iGwalagwala Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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