Elephant Lake Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with outdoor pool, near St. Lucia Estuary Beach

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Twin Room, Interleading | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, WiFi

Standard Room, First Floor | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, WiFi

Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Near St. Lucia Estuary Beach, Elephant Lake Hotel offers an idyllic getaway with a rooftop terrace and lush garden. Families can unwind at the outdoor pool or explore nearby on ecotours while kids enjoy the playground.

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Pool
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Rooftop terrace
Breakfast available
Beach towels
In-room childcare
Conference center
Area shuttle
Beach shuttle
Cruise ship terminal shuttle

For families (6)

Babysitting (surcharge)
Playground on site
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Tomorrow

Oct 24 - Oct 25

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

LED TV

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, First Floor

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

LED TV

Separate bathtub and shower

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Rainfall showerhead

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Interleading

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

LED TV

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

King Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

LED TV

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

King Room, First Floor

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

LED TV

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

King Room, Interleading

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

LED TV

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, First Floor

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

LED TV

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Basic Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Garden View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

LED TV

Separate bathtub and shower

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Pool
Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi

$80 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

About the neighborhood

3 Mullett Street, St Lucia, St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, 3936

What's nearby

The Gallery-St Lucia - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 9 min drive - 2.9 km
Monzi Golf Club - 23 min drive - 18.9 km
Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint - 33 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 146 min drive
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

‪Reef & Dune - ‬1 min walk
‪Barraca - ‬3 min walk
‪Kauai - ‬2 min walk
‪St Lucia Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk
‪The Ocean Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Elephant Lake Hotel

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Elephant Lake Hotel. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 56 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
- Express check-out available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

- This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
- Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)
- Babysitting*

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
- Free offsite parking nearby

Transfers

- Cruise terminal shuttle*

Offsite

- Area shuttle*
- Beach shuttle*

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Free daily reception

Traveling with children

Playground
Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Ecotours
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Safari nearby
Boat tours nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Whale-watching nearby

Working away

Meeting room
Conference center (1399 square feet of space)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Beach towels
Pool loungers

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 2006
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Traditional architecture

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch LED TV
Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Balcony
Individually furnished

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
WiFi
Desk chair

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
Area shuttle and beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

Elephant Lake Hotel St. Lucia

Elephant Lake St. Lucia

Elephant Lake Hotel

Elephant Lake Hotel Hotel

Elephant Lake Hotel St. Lucia

Elephant Lake Hotel Hotel St. Lucia

Frequently asked questions

Does Elephant Lake Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Elephant Lake Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Elephant Lake Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Elephant Lake Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Elephant Lake Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Elephant Lake Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Elephant Lake Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, fishing, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.