General Information

Elephant Lake Hotel nestles on the banks of the St Lucia Estuary, providing beautiful vistas and panoramas of the tranquil Lake St Lucia. Situated in the heart of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (South Africa’s first World Heritage Site) Elephant Lake Hotel offers comfortable accommodation in a superb location.

Boasting warm and welcoming hospitality, Elephant Lake Hotel has a home-from-home atmosphere. This family-friendly hotel is an ideal holiday retreat for families – with children of all ages welcome at the hotel.

The area surrounding Elephant Lake Hotel is rich with lakes, lagoons, freshwater swamps and grasslands, which support a wide variety of wildlife. Guests may enjoy spectacular sightings of hippo coming to the hotel’s pool for a drink, and avid birdwatchers will be entertained by a prolific bird life including, Kingfishers, European Bee Eaters and many more.

Rooms

Elephant Lake Hotel offers accommodation in 56 en-suite bedrooms. The hotel’s ground level comprises 25 rooms all with private patios leading out onto beautiful manicured lawns, while the lower level has 31 rooms with private balconies, offering spectacular views.

All rooms are equipped with satellite TV, air-conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and full range of bathroom amenities – for your comfort.

Dining

Elephant Lake Hotel’s restaurant serves a hearty English buffet breakfast, and guests can enjoy excellent lunches from the a la carte menu. Sundowners can be enjoyed in the spacious lounge bar or on the sundeck, offering breathtaking views of the estuary and spectacular African sunsets. Sumptuous dinners are served a la carte or as a buffet.

Activities

Guests at Elephant Lake Hotel can enjoy a wide range of activities, which can be arranged and booked by the hotel including Big 5 game drives, whale watching, St Lucia Town tours, turtle tours, boat cruises, kayaking, walking trails, horse riding, spa treatments, snorkelling, deep sea fishing, bicycle touring, birding, golf, hiking, fly fishing, swimming and surfing.

Location

Elephant Lake Hotel is situated on the shores of the St Lucia Estuary in the town of St Lucia, KwaZulu Natal. Centrally located, Elephant Lake Hotel offers easy access to unspoiled beaches, quality restaurants and interesting shops – providing the perfect base for a KwaZulu Natal holiday.