The Hotel

Protea Hotels St. Lucia is situated on the Elephant Coast in the heart of the exquisite St Lucia World Heritage Site, between Lake St Lucia and the Indian Ocean, in Northern Kwazulu Natal. On the banks of the St Lucia Estuary and overlooking the lake, Protea Hotels St. Lucia offers 58 elegant en-suite rooms. Dining facilities include a delicious breakfast buffet and a dinner menu offers a varied selection of specialities complemented by renowned South African wines. Sundowners on the deck, with the sounds of nature around you, will leave memories of St Lucia that will always be treasured.

Leisure activities on site include a swimming pool, while boat cruises, game drives, turtle tours and whale watching can be arranged on request. Within walking distance to all the local shops and restaurants, Protea Hotels St. Lucia is the perfect location for your holiday to a World Heritage Site.

Protea Hotel St. Lucia - The Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, South Africa's First World Heritage Site

Location

Directions from Johannesburg

1. Take the N2 road to Witbank
2. Turn off to Ogies, pass through Bethal, Ermelo, Piet Retief, Pongola
3. Continue south along the N2 past Mkuze and Hluhluwe
4. Take the turn-off left to Mtubatuba and St Lucia (R618) - as you approach Mtubatuba, turn left towards St Lucia (approximately 25km)

Directions from Durban

1. Take the N2 North (you have the option of the Toll road or the alternate route via Stanger)
2. 40 kilometers after the turn-off to Richards Bay, turn right towards Mtubatuba
3. As you arrive in Mtubatuba, turn left and then right (R618) to St Lucia
4. When you arrive in the greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, pass over the bridges. Follow the road till you reach the traffic circle at the entrance to St. Lucia Residential Area
5. Turn Right into McKenzie Street and Protea Hotels St. Lucia is on the corner of McKenzie & Mullet Streets

Distances to

1. Richards Bay - 80km (South)
2. Empangeni - 95km (South)
3. Mtubatuba - 25km (North)
4. Durban - 250km (South)
5. St. Lucia Estuary, Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve - 30km

Features

Faciilities at Protea Hotels St. Lucia include a crystal clear sparkling pool located in the hotel gardens for exclusive use by hotel GUESTS.

Our Ladies Bar & Sundeck provide breathtaking views of the estuary and African sunsets. Our restaurant offers a full a la Carte menu, as well as serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Carvery meals and set menus can be arranged for larger groups.

Nearby leisure activities include

1. Birdwatching
2. Fishing
3. Hiking
4. Horse riding
5. Sea Kayaking
6. Suba diving/snorkelling
7. Surfing
8. Game drives

Other hotel facilities include faxing service, laundry and parking. An airport shuttle service can be arranged at a nominal fee.

Conference facilities are available for up to 100 delegates.

Attractions

With more than 530 species of birds, this is a bird watchers paradise. The Hluhluwe and Umfolozi game reserves are 55 kms away - close enough for a day trip. St Lucia offers game viewing, self-guided walks, Hippo and Crocodile launch tours, picnicking, swimming, fishing, boating, snorkeling, ski boat launch site as well as seasonal Turtle tours and Whale watching trips.

We can arrange a night drive to view turtles with dinner served on the beach, a visit our famous crocodile centre and snake park, or should you prefer something a little more energetic, let us organize you a round of golf, a game of tennis or squash at our nearby Monzi Country Club or take a long walk on our golden beaches.

Rooms

Protea Hotels St. Lucia currently offers 57 en-suite rooms, comprising

1. standard double rooms with 1 double bed
2. standard twin rooms with 2 single beds
3. standard family rooms with 1 double bed and a double sleeper couch
4. standard family twin rooms with 2 single beds and 1 double sleeper couch

In-room facilities include

1. air-conditioning
2. 9-channel satellite TV (DSTV)
3. Tea/coffee making facilities
4. Hairdryer
5. Shaver plugs
6. Writing desk
7. Direct-dial telephone

Safe-deposit boxes are available at reception and non-smoking rooms are available for non-smoking GUESTS.

Specials

Richards Bay

Winter offer

Rate includes breakfast, dinner, Estuary Boat Cruise,& Open vehicle Game Drive to Hluhluwe/Umfolozi & an excursion to Cape Vidal(Eastern Shores)!

Valid until 31 August 2008

Terms & Conditions:
Single rate R734. Minimum 3 nights stay. Full pre-payment required. Subject to avilability.

R 640.00
per person sharing