St Lucia Accommodation – Ingwenya Lodge, Family Self-Catering in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Welcome to Ingwenya Lodge – a place to slow down and breathe again. If you’re looking for St Lucia accommodation, this is where the coast meets the wetlands and mornings start with birdsong.
Our lodge sits quietly on the edge of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. It’s a self-catering stay in St Lucia, made for families, couples, and anyone who likes the idea of space and fresh air. The rooms open out to trees and sky; some look toward the estuary, others catch the ocean light.
There’s no rush here. Kids run barefoot, dogs nap in the shade, and evenings settle into that soft light that makes you forget what day it is.
We have six units – each named after one of the rivers that feed the St Lucia Estuary: Mpate, Nyalazi, Hluhluwe, Mzinene, Mkuze, and Mfolozi. All are fully equipped, comfortable, and private.
And sometimes, when the night gets still, you’ll hear hippos grazing just beyond the lawn. That’s when you realise why people keep coming back – it’s not just accommodation, it’s a small piece of St Lucia itself.
Winter in St Lucia: Sunshine, Space & Quiet Beaches
While the rest of the country cools down, St Lucia warms up. May and June bring some of the best weather of the year – and Ingwenya Lodge is perfectly placed for a peaceful winter escape near the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Self-Catering St Lucia Accommodation at Its Best
The self catering units are named after the five feeder rivers of the St Lucia estuary - All units are serviced daily and equipped with all the essentials like air conditioning, a big deep swimming pool, Wi-Fi (wireless internet) available in all units, and selected DSTV channels.
Birding in St Lucia – Year-Round Birdwatching Paradise
From colourful kingfishers to rare raptors, St Lucia is one of South Africa’s most rewarding birding destinations – all year round. Whether you're a seasoned twitcher or just curious about the calls in the trees, Ingwenya Lodge puts you in the heart of it.
Explore St Lucia’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Ingwenya Lodge is situated on the "outskirts" of the residential area of St Lucia, nestled in the heart of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
From Our Guests
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Great place to stay for discovering the wetlands. Madeleine was very helpful with recommendations and everything else we needed. The lodge is in a quiet street which we 100% preferred to the main street. The best part: the amazing sea view (if you stay in the upper apartment). Also the garden and pool are very nice.I would definitely stay there again.
Anonymous
Germany
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Very spacious apartment, good walking access to the town, excellent WiFi signal, nice outside space with BBQ.
Amanda
United Kingdom
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Wonderful views across to the sea, with no intervening habitation. Large, relaxed and private. Helpful and friendly manager. Lovely to have a swim in the pool. Great early morning birding within the property.
Jenstan
United Kingdom
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Madeleine was an excellent host who made us feel welcome. The apartment and location were stunning. We would highly recommend Ingwenya Lodge.
Paul
United Kingdom
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