Title: Forest Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=15424975&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Forest Lodge Lodge with 2 outdoor pools, near St. Lucia Estuary Beach ## Photo gallery for Forest Lodge ![Garden - Forest Lodge (St. Lucia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15430000/15425000/15424975/fff6996d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets - Forest Lodge (St. Lucia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15430000/15425000/15424975/0488a069.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - Forest Lodge (St. Lucia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15430000/15425000/15424975/5137b985.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Forest Lodge (St. Lucia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15430000/15425000/15424975/121cd3a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - Forest Lodge (St. Lucia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15430000/15425000/15424975/dea5a1b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located close to St. Lucia Estuary Beach, Forest Lodge provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Business services ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=15424975&PinnedHotelID=15424975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=15424975&PinnedHotelID=15424975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=15424975&PinnedHotelID=15424975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=15424975&PinnedHotelID=15424975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=15424975&PinnedHotelID=15424975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=15424975&PinnedHotelID=15424975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=15424975&PinnedHotelID=15424975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=15424975&PinnedHotelID=15424975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15430000/15425000/15424975/0488a069.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator LCD TV Coffee/tea maker Minibar Electric kettle Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15430000/15425000/15424975/0488a069.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator LCD TV Coffee/tea maker Minibar Electric kettle Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Double Room ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15430000/15425000/15424975/ec24642c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator LCD TV Coffee/tea maker Minibar Electric kettle Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Forest Facing Family Room ![Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15430000/15425000/15424975/0488a069.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Forest Facing Family Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Kitchen Refrigerator LCD TV 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Microwave Coffee/tea maker - Garden view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin Beds ### Comfort Double Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Refrigerator LCD TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Minibar - 11 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSt-Lucia-Hotels-Forest-Lodge.h15424975.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSt-Lucia-Hotels-Forest-Lodge.h15424975.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in St. Lucia, Forest Lodge is near the beach. While the natural beauty of St. Lucia Estuary Beach and iSimangaliso Wetland Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Monzi Golf Club. Snorkeling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. [Visit our St. Lucia travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Lucia.dx6124931) [View more Lodges in St. Lucia](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Lucia-Lodges.d6124931-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-28.37733%2C32.41336&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0q2YrzujrwKSBiAK9cFyugNA_c0=) Pelikaan Street, St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, 3936 ### What's nearby - ![The warning sign we saw before we approached the beach was for a good reason. A trip to the beach during a #WeekendGetaway did not include sunbathing, but rather some wildlife spotting.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124931/7ccb1ba9-fa76-4cd9-bb64-9519ebd18ab7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. Lucia Estuary Beach 3 min drive \- 2.2 km - ![Kwazulu-Natal showing zoo animals and dangerous animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635157714925/0ee56bfb-719f-4996-8562-e27c3e397c4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St Lucia Crocodile Centre 3 min drive \- 2.9 km - ![Greater St Lucia Wetland Park featuring forests, zoo animals and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622852715639/d8cbb57f-4414-4921-a7f2-5689b6cdee5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) iSimangaliso Wetland Park 4 min drive \- 3.7 km - The Gallery-St Lucia 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - Cape Vidal 58 min drive \- 43.2 km ### Restaurants - Barraca 5 min walk - John Dory’s 7 min walk - Thyme Square 7 min walk - Reef & Dune 5 min walk - Wimpy 5 min walk ## About this property ### Forest Lodge Upscale lodge near St. Lucia Estuary Beach Consider a stay at Forest Lodge and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers - Free self parking - A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms - Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms at Forest Lodge boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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Business center - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Banquet hall - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Towels provided ### Entertainment - LCD TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Minibar - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### National rating Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization. ### Property is also known as Forest Lodge Durban Forest Lodge St. Lucia Forest St. Lucia Forest Lodge Lodge Forest Lodge St. Lucia Forest Lodge Lodge St. Lucia ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Forest Lodge have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Forest Lodge? ### Is Forest Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Forest Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Forest Lodge? ### Where is Forest Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Forest Lodge Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The place and room was clean .. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zamo Apr 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Good location ##### Zamo Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cole Jul 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Cole Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tinyiko Dec 30, 2023 ##### Tinyiko Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Umer Dec 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Umer Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Rivermead](https://www.expedia.ca/Himeville-Hotels-Rivermead.h12834703.Hotel-Information) > > [Seaside Apartment @ Perna Perna Umdloti](https://www.expedia.ca/Umdloti-Hotels-Perna-Perna-Umdloti.h69823538.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tops](https://www.expedia.ca/Wilderness-Hotels-The-Tops.h42283698.Hotel-Information) > > [Intle Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Loerieheuwel-Hotels-Intle-Game-Lodge.h17527261.Hotel-Information) > > [Sani Mountain Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Sani-Pass-Hotels-Sani-Mountain-Lodge.h36116080.Hotel-Information) > > [Marula Cottage](https://www.expedia.ca/Thabazimbi-Hotels-Marula-Cottage.h14825159.Hotel-Information) > > [Kogman and Keisie Guest Farm](https://www.expedia.ca/Montagu-Hotels-Kogman-And-Keisie-Guest-Farm.h15538127.Hotel-Information) > > [The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Palace-Of-The-Lost-City-At-Sun-City-Resort.h392096.Hotel-Information) > > [Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Ladysmith-Hotels-Esiweni-Luxury-Safari-Lodge.h33761660.Hotel-Information) > > [The Shark Bay Boutique Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Langebaan-Hotels-Shark-Bay-Hotel-Spa.h48397505.Hotel-Information) > > [Mjejane River Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Mjejane-River-Lodge.h6504964.Hotel-Information) > > [Nkambeni Safari Camp](https://www.expedia.ca/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Nkambeni-Safari-Camp.h2202798.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Sibaya Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Hillhead-Hotels-Royal-Sibaya-Hotel.h19629214.Hotel-Information) > > [Highland Rose Country House & Serenity Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Dullstroom-Hotels-Highland-Rose-Country-House-Serenity-Spa.h33207170.Hotel-Information) > > [Gonana Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.ca/Paternoster-Hotels-Gonana-Guesthouse.h44806063.Hotel-Information) > > [Accommodation in Addo on Sundays](https://www.expedia.ca/Colchester-Hotels-Accommodation-In-Addo-On-Sundays.h34870738.Hotel-Information) > > [Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid)](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermaaklikheid-Hotels-Thorn-Feather.h61102048.Hotel-Information) > > [Ledges Retreat](https://www.expedia.ca/Jagersrust-Hotels-Ledges-Retreat.h31484582.Hotel-Information) > > [SpionKop Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Ladysmith-Hotels-SpionKop-Lodge.h6273598.Hotel-Information) > > [Mafigeni Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Gravelotte-Hotels-Mafigeni-Safari-Lodge.h3954755.Hotel-Information) > > [Riverbend Chalets Self Catering](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-Riverbend-Chalets-Self-Catering.h45388238.Hotel-Information) > > [Khayalami Hotels - Emalahleni](https://www.expedia.ca/Emalahleni-Hotels-Witbank-Boutique-Hotel.h44806866.Hotel-Information) > > [Jock Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Jock-Safari-Lodge.h1197267.Hotel-Information) > > [ANEW Hotel Witbank Emalahleni](https://www.expedia.ca/Emalahleni-Hotels-ANEW-Hotel-Witbank-Emalahleni.h111309.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cabanas-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9459.Hotel-Information) > > [Zimbali Condo](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballito-Hotels-Zimbali-Condo.h14730767.Hotel-Information) > > [Kuruman Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kuruman-Hotels-Kuruman-Hotel.h39990637.Hotel-Information) > > [Nutmeg Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Howick-Hotels-Nutmeg-Guest-House.h14890929.Hotel-Information) > > [Thatchings Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Currys-Post-Hotels-Thatchings-Guest-House.h3808542.Hotel-Information)