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Reviews of Kwalucia Private Safari Retreat

17 Katonkel St, 3936 St Lucia, South Africa

#1 of 29 B&Bs and Inns in St Lucia

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 85 hotel reviews

9.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    10.0

  • Location

    10.0

  • Facilities

    9.9

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 5 October 2025

    10
    Our stay at Kwalucia was exceptional – beautiful rooms, superb homemade breakfasts, and the warmest, most thoughtful hos
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t anything not to like

    We had the most wonderful four days at Kwalucia – truly exceptional in every way. From the warm welcome to the thoughtful little touches, everything was perfect. The breakfasts were outstanding, all homemade with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. The rooms and communal were spotless and beautifully maintained, with incredible attention to detail. Adrian and Marie went above and beyond, even taking the boys to play golf twice – such kindness and generosity. Thank you for making our last days in South Africa so special. We can’t recommend Kwalucia highly enough

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2025

    10
    Perfect stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    What an unforgettable stay!! Kwalucia is pure magic: gorgeous African-style rooms hidden in a lush jungle garden, breakfasts that belong in a five-star hotel (homemade granola, homemade yogurt, freshly baked bread, fresh juices, perfect coffee), and the kindest hosts you could ever imagine. They welcomed us with drinks, gave us a map full of tips, arranged tours for us, refreshed our room daily, surprised us with a handwritten “bedtime story,” and even packed us a fresh breakfast-to-go at 5:30 AM(!!!) Their warmth and hospitality took our stay to the next level: Kwalucia is an absolute gem, 10/10! ✨

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Amazing stay with such a careful owner couple
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing in all honesty

    Very warm welcome and full experience hospitality! Breakfast is amazing! Although Hippo’s are eating at night in the opposite of the entrance, it is still very peaceful and quiet. You can walk to all nice restaurants in 5 minutes.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Marie and Adrian are wonderful and warm hosts, organizing tours, giving valuable information and looking after us so that we felt very much at home. Marie is a wonderful cook and her breakfasts never failed to surprise us. Kwalucia is on one of the main hippo walks up from the water and we often had sightings. Beautiful tree filled garden providing much shade.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely welcoming hosts who did everything to ensure a great and personalized experience.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    10
    Just wow!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all

    What a beautiful stay at Kwalucia! Everything has been so perfect. At the arrival, Adrian and Marie took the time to sit and explain the area with a map, recommend activities and restaurants. Before my arrival, I was communicating with Marie who helped a lot with organizing all of the activities. Thanks a lot. Let’s talk about the breakfasts prepared by the hosts! Amazing! The room is very confortable. The location is also perfect, few minutes walk to go to the main road. I will come back!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    10
    Practically perfect in every way
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location was fantastic. The rooms were well equipped and comfortable. The hosts Marie and Adriaan were so welcoming and could not have done more to make you feel at home. They were generous and really knowledgeable and helpful. The best breakfast you can imagine

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    10
    Wonderful stay, wish we could have stayed longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful Setting, welcoming hosts and lovely breakfast

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hosts, great location, very comfortable rooms, totally deserve their rating... highly recommended, had a fantastic stay!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    10
    Absolutely amazingly brilliant!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - it really was perfect.

    Absolutely everything! The property is beautiful in every respect. The hosts are amazingly warm, welcoming and helpful. The breakfast is superb. This is one of the very best places we have ever stayed and we travel a lot!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    10
    A very special stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - we loved it!

    We had a really nice good sized, authentic African themed room in the gardens of this lovely property. Clean, comfortable and with a very special ambience in the room, the main house and in the garden. A very special place. The breakfasts were the best we’ve had at any property with home made focaccia, sourdough and preserves. Freshly prepared seasonal fruits with Greek yogurt and a cooked breakfast. Adrian and Marie were exemplary hosts. Very attentive but never too much so. Adrian gave us great advice on places to go based on what we wanted. His advice was spot on. A perfect stay. Thank you.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2025

    10
    The perfect, authentic, little gem right in the heart of St Lucia.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a charming authentic little place in the heart of St Lucia. Adrian & Maria are the perfect hosts. Double digits for breakfast!!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    10
    Amazing property with amazing hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing, it was perfect

    The property is by far the best I have ever been to in that area, they hosts where amazing to me and my family. We will certainly be back

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    10
    Paradise on earth. Lovely quiet ambience amidst trees and animals. Best breakfast and hosts you will find
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing place!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we did not like.

    The place is amazing and the host is like a dad.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great Star, like in paradise - Adrian & Marie are wonderful, help with everything and offer an unforgettable breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful rooms and amenities. The breakfast every morning was amazing, filled you up for the day. Hosts were very helpful, giving us great advice on what to do and where to go for our holiday.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    9.0
    Another great stay at Kwalucia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lightning in the rooms could be a bit better as the bungalows are in a tropical garden with not too much sunlight getting through. But all the positive aspects weigh much more ♥️

    Adrien & Marie are lovely hosts and their hospitality is excellent - that is why we came back again to stay with them for 4 nights

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    10
    Fantastic stay, highly recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Absolutely everything! Superb hosts,warm, welcoming and extremely helpful! Location is perfect, close to everything in town and easy access to iSimangaliso. Attention to detail is unmatched. Great experience, we hope to be back again soon!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect!

    Beautiful garden and rooms! So nicely decorated! Delicious breakfast with everything you can wish for🤩 Great explanation about the activities in the region. Marie and Adrian are amazing hosts!😍

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    10
    Lovely, amazing, beautiful. :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    All was wonderful!

    Wonderful Breakfast. We were more than spoiled! Thank you for this beautiful experience.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    10
    Great b&b fantastic hosts,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stay was too short,

    The breakfasts were exceptional,

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Lovely stay in St Lucia
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Lovely hosts Marie and Adrian and couldn't be more helpful. Fantastic homemade breakfasts prepared freshly. Very comfortable room. Would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. We got a warm welcome by Adrian and Marie,fantastic people. Breakfast amazing. Very nice room and garden.If you need help with something they are there for you.We had a fantastic stay there..

    Stayed in February 2024

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