Reviews of Kwalucia Private Safari Retreat
17 Katonkel St, 3936 St Lucia, South Africa
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Reviewed: 5 October 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewWe 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
There wasn’t anything not to like
Reviewed: 4 October 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewWhat 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! ✨
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Dearest Cas. How lovely to see your very pleasant review. 😍 Thank you so much for taking the time to capture your experience for everyone to see. We loved having you. Take good care of yourself, until we meet again. Loads of love from the 4 of us. Adrian, Marie, Nina and Rambo.
Dearest Cas. How lovely to see your very pleasant review. 😍 Thank you so much for taking the time to capture your experience for everyone to see. We loved having you. Take good care of yourself, until we meet again. Loads of love from the 4… Show more
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery 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.
Nothing in all honesty
Dearest Bas and family. Thank you for the time you decided to spend on writing us this LOVELY review. Yes, you are right, although we’re just off the main road, when you enter our property, the world outside disappears. We love Kwalucia, and appreciate guests like yourselves who have the same experience. Enjoy the rest of your South African adventure. Keep well and stay warm. Lots of love from Adrian, Marie, Nina & Rambo.
Dearest Bas and family. Thank you for the time you decided to spend on writing us this LOVELY review. Yes, you are right, although we’re just off the main road, when you enter our property, the world outside disappears. We love Kwalucia, an… Show more
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewMarie 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.
Dearest Krausz. Thank you for complimenting us on what we offer. We are constantly trying to improve what we offer. Thank you for confirming that we succeed. Looking forward to seeing you again one day, but until then, we wish you all of the best. Warmest regards from sunny St Lucia Adrian and Marie
Dearest Krausz. Thank you for complimenting us on what we offer. We are constantly trying to improve what we offer. Thank you for confirming that we succeed. Looking forward to seeing you again one day, but until then, we wish you all of t… Show more
Reviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewExtremely welcoming hosts who did everything to ensure a great and personalized experience.
Dearest Sergei. Thank you for writing us this perfect review. It was such an honour hosting you. We await your return and wish you all of the best. Sunny regards Adrian and Marie
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewEverything was just perfect,the owners Marie and Adrian make you feel very welcome and they are very helpful and friendly and the breakfast is best ever.
Nothing,I loved everything
Dearest Anonymous. Thank you dearly for the lovely review and confirming that you embarked on adventurous days with a full tummy. Have a wonderful day until we meet again. Warmest regards from sunny St Lucia Adrian and Marie
Reviewed: 29 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWhat 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!
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Thank you Peju for rating us just wow!! We loved reading your review. This took us back to your visit in February. We enjoyed your visit to us just as much. You really used your time to explore a lot of the area's offerings. Until you return, we wish you wonderful things! Warmest regards from us both. Adrian and Marie
Thank you Peju for rating us just wow!! We loved reading your review. This took us back to your visit in February. We enjoyed your visit to us just as much. You really used your time to explore a lot of the area's offerings. Until you r… Show more
Reviewed: 26 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe 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
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Dearest Kevin. Thank you for taking the time to write this perfect review. We appreciate you and your thoughts of your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back one day, but until then, we wish you all of the best. Lots of love. Adrian and Marie
Dearest Kevin. Thank you for taking the time to write this perfect review. We appreciate you and your thoughts of your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back one day, but until then, we wish you all of the best. Lots of love. A… Show more
Reviewed: 5 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful Setting, welcoming hosts and lovely breakfast
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Dearest Raksha. Thank you for your review. Time is always too short with everything our wonderful environment has to offer, and yes, your 1 night is definitely too short. Next time, you'll do things differently, but until then, we wish you all of the best. Warmest regards Adrian and Marie
Dearest Raksha. Thank you for your review. Time is always too short with everything our wonderful environment has to offer, and yes, your 1 night is definitely too short. Next time, you'll do things differently, but until then, we wish … Show more
Reviewed: 2 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat hosts, great location, very comfortable rooms, totally deserve their rating... highly recommended, had a fantastic stay!
Dearest Craig. Thank you for emphasizing that we deserve our rating. We are super proud and enjoy every guest who steps into our humble abode. Thank you for choosing us, and thank you for reviewing us. Until next time, lots of love. Adrian and Marie
Dearest Craig. Thank you for emphasizing that we deserve our rating. We are super proud and enjoy every guest who steps into our humble abode. Thank you for choosing us, and thank you for reviewing us. Until next time, lots of love. Adrian … Show more
Reviewed: 16 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely 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!
Nothing - it really was perfect.
Dearest Kyra. Thank you for you absolutely amazing, brilliant review. We loved having you and are very pleased that your experience was that of utmost superbiness. Is there a word like that? Probably not. Anyway, until we meet again, we wish you all of the best. Sunny regards from St Lucia Adrian and Marie
Dearest Kyra. Thank you for you absolutely amazing, brilliant review. We loved having you and are very pleased that your experience was that of utmost superbiness. Is there a word like that? Probably not. Anyway, until we meet again, we wis… Show more
Reviewed: 5 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe 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.
Nothing - we loved it!
Dearest Angela. Thank you for ranking your visit as a perfect and very special stay. We are very happy that this was your experience. Thank you also for taking the time to write a review. We hope you will return, but until then, we wish you all of the best. Warmest regards Adrian and Marie
Dearest Angela. Thank you for ranking your visit as a perfect and very special stay. We are very happy that this was your experience. Thank you also for taking the time to write a review. We hope you will return, but until then, we wish you… Show more
Reviewed: 1 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewWhat a charming authentic little place in the heart of St Lucia. Adrian & Maria are the perfect hosts. Double digits for breakfast!!
Dearest Xandra. Thank you dearly for the review. Your visit was pleasant to us, and we always enjoy thankful guests. Until next time, we wish you all of the best. Sunny regards from St Lucia Adrian and Marie
Reviewed: 13 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe 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
Nothing, it was perfect
Dearest Kenneth. Thank you for your amazing review. We pride ourselves in our service and what we offer our precious guests. Thank you for confirming that we succeed. Until we meet again, lot of love from both of us. Adrian and Marie
Reviewed: 28 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewAmazing place!
Dearest Vermund. We must admit, we always have amazing guests as well! Thank you for sharing your experience. Good luck and keep well! Warmest regards Adrian and Marie
Reviewed: 16 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe place is amazing and the host is like a dad.
There was nothing we did not like.
Reviewed: 15 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewGreat Star, like in paradise - Adrian & Marie are wonderful, help with everything and offer an unforgettable breakfast.
Reviewed: 7 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful 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.
Reviewed: 25 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewAdrien & Marie are lovely hosts and their hospitality is excellent - that is why we came back again to stay with them for 4 nights
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 ♥️
Dearest Marco. Thank you for revisiting us. We loved having you. It was a delight seeing you once more. We did attend to the lights after you left, increasing the visibility and we know now it is PERFECT! Have a wonderful day, and keep well, until we meet again. Lots of love. Adrian & Marie
Dearest Marco. Thank you for revisiting us. We loved having you. It was a delight seeing you once more. We did attend to the lights after you left, increasing the visibility and we know now it is PERFECT! Have a wonderful day, and keep well… Show more