Leopard Tree Lodge — Hotel in Mtubatuba Local Municipality

The host Pieter is very welcoming and that really added to the pleasure of the stay. But the word “lodge” sounds like a hotel, but like most other local accommodation, these are really just a bunch of rooms in a home. As such accommodations go, they were clean and functional, and the beds were very comfortable, but perhaps not very cozy, nor was the couch comfortable, probably because it doubles as a sleeper. It’s also too far to comfortably walk to town and too far to walk to the beach, so you definitely need a car if staying here.

Note that with regular electricity interruptions, the aircon won’t work and the generator at the property and the opposite house will run very audibly, but at least there is backup power as this will not be the case for everyone. Note that booking activities through reception is pricier than going direct.

Overall, given an absence of better alternatives in St Lucia, we’d return, but just be prepared for things at the Lodge and in the town...

We stayed in the Weaver unit. The parking for our loaded car was close and convenient and upon arrival we were greeted and taken on a tour of both the lovely pool, garden and braai area and our unit. Rudi gave us a map and went through the hippo protocols and everything we might need to know. Our unit itself was beautifully decorated. The pillows were airy and light. The bed slept like a dream. We had chocolates waiting for us and during our stay, the cleaners made sure we always had refilled water, rusks, tea, coffee, sugar and everything we might need. They also did a wonderful job at keeping everything in order. We would walk out early and return late but they always made it look like the first time we walked in. Rudi was kind and always asked about our day and adventures. Overall, everything lived up to our expectations and we had a lovely...

What a beautiful lodge! This place truely is a home away from home. just much superior.I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to Waldo. Pieter and their very well trained. friendly and helpful staff.We were spoilt from the moment we arrived until the last wave of goodbye.Our room was immaculate.clean.and this was the first time ever that we were issued with fresh bath towels daily.The lodge has beautiful gardens.not fenced in and adjacent to a green belt of natural forest.so that hippos. leopards and other animals could wander closely especially at night times. This place truely allows anyone to completely switch off.rewind.relax and enjoy nature to its fullest.Leopard tree lodge is a MUST. you will not regret.Once again. thank you Waldo and staff for colouring in my...