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Sunset Lodge offers the ideal self-catering stay in St Lucia

My recent stay in St Lucia was nothing short of spectacular. Situated in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park comprising five ecosystems, one has access to incredible wildlife and magnificent beaches on the Indian Ocean. I also had the opportunity to spend a night at Sunset Lodge and it was the perfect base for my holiday.

On arrival, I was welcomed by Richard, one of the hosts at Sunset Lodge.

He gave us a map of St Lucia and informed us of the activities and things to do in and around the area. All excursions can be arranged with Sunset Lodge, most of the tours offer pick-up from your doorstep.

Richard helped us with our bags and showed us to our cabin. The wooden cabins that are available maintain a sense of coziness whilst also being extremely comfortable inside.

Sunset Lodge is self-catering and fully-equipped which allowed us to prepare our meals without much fuss. The air-conditioned rooms were a welcome sight after spending the day in and around the town.

We enjoyed our morning coffee on the swimming pool deck.

A number of pool loungers, chairs and tables accompany the facility. The views of the St Lucia Estuary can be enjoyed from the pool area and it definitely made for a great way to start the day.

We enjoyed chatting with both Richard and Shelley, after our coffee. They shared about their love for St Lucia and for one of the residents; a hippopotamus that often spends the night nestled in the grass on the property.

It was easy to see why this establishment gets a number of repeat customers.

Accommodation at Sunset Lodge

The Sunset Lodge consists of eight luxury log cabins. Each of their chalets is self-catering and tastefully furnished.

Meals can be enjoyed on their outside patio area, which includes a dining table.

Sunset Lodge offers one five-sleeper, three four-sleeper and three two-sleeper units. It is a great accommodation establishment to base a holiday in St Lucia from.

It is surrounded by the natural environment and is a constant reminder of the beauty found in the town.

Facilities at Sunset Lodge

Visitors can sit back and soak in the scenery at their pool area. This area is the perfect place to enjoy sundowners and the different species of birds.

There is secure parking next to each chalet.

Complimentary Wi-Fi and M-Net is available for visitors to use, although one does not travel to St Lucia to be indoors.

Things to do in and around St Lucia

The town of St Lucia is widely considered to be one of the most popular spots in South Africa for tourists. I can vouch for that.

I was definitely looking forward to my stay in St Lucia and I can wholeheartedly say that it was the highlight of my trip. I have never been to such a unique place and I had never seen anything like it before on my travels.

St Lucia forms part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and can boast an impressive array of plant and animal life. The abundance of hippos found in and around the town is what could my attention whilst doing some research on what to expect.

A trip northwards to Cape Vidal is a must for anyone travelling here on holiday.

The warm tropical climate found in the region makes for a great destination during all parts of the year. I am already looking forward to my next visit.

Reviews from previous Sunset Lodge guests

“Sunset Lodge was just flawless. The staff were great, the location was good, the cabin was a perfect size and the security was reassuring making it a very comfortable stay. We will highly recommend sunset lodge to anyone staying in St Lucia.,” shared Hayley on their TripAdvisor page.

Benjamin Parsons wrote, “Great place to stay in St Lucia. We had the cottage on the end of the row and it was a dream after arriving from the bustle of Paris. The facilities and staff were very accommodating and welcoming. The cleanest pool on our 2 week trip”.

Tammy Chapman wrote this “Sunset Lodge is a lovely spot! Beautiful views of the estuary and an absolutely amazing sunset. Shelly and Richard are great hosts and offer you loads of info on what to do in the area! The accommodation is neat, clean and comfy. Will definitely be back.”

Sunset Lodge is located on 154 McKenzie St, St Lucia. For bookings, call 035 590 1197 or email info@sunsetstlucia.co.za Alternatively, you can do your bookings online HERE. Here is their location on Google Maps. Also follow them on Facebook HERE.

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