Serene-estate Boutique Guesthouse 
119 Hornbill Street (St Lucia) 3936
Serene-estate Guesthouse is located on the border of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (formerly known as St Lucia Greater Wetland Park) and offers guests a unique place to stay in beautiful surroundings.
The Guesthouse has been designed to reflect modern architecture combined with African nature and as a result the property is stylish, elegant and beautifully designed.
With all of the guest rooms offering direct views on to the park, guests can enjoy the bushbuck, red duiker, monkeys, mongoose, bush baby from the comfort of their private terrace. After sunset, you may even by lucky enough to spot hippos or leopard.
Comfortable and intimate surroundings, well designed rooms and a stunning location make Serene-Estate Guest House a perfect base to explore all the area has to offer.
Score from 99 reviews
Superb
9.4/10
Rooms: 6
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Address: 119 Hornbill Street, St Lucia 3936 
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What people say
very nice hosts, very big and modern rooms, nice gardenview and very good breakfast.
location tranquility cleanliness
archtecture.
Exceptional furnished rooms.
nothing.
Staff at breakfast couldn't produce the food as requested.
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Serene-estate Boutique Guesthouse Room information
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Double Room with Garden View
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ZAR 1100.00 |
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This room has a large, private garden and is situated close to the guest house's main entrance.
The private bathroom has a bathtub and separate shower.
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Luxury Room with Park View
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ZAR 1210.00 |
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All rooms are 50m² and have big Pivot doors with views onto the Park. Rooms all have private terrace, overlooking the ocean.
Room Facilities:
Work Desk, Toilet, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Seating Area, Satellite TV, Safety Deposit Box, Refrigerator, Minibar, Heating, Hairdryer, Fan, Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres), Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bath, Air Conditioning
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Luxury Double or Twin Panorama
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ZAR 1025.00 |
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This room has a balcony with panoramic views of the surrounding gardens, park, and St. Lucia Estuary.
Room Facilities:
Work Desk, Toilet, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Seating Area, Satellite TV, Safety Deposit Box, Refrigerator, Minibar, Heating, Hairdryer, Fan, Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres), Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bath, Balcony, Air Conditioning
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Amenities at Serene-estate Boutique Guesthouse
Transportation
Car Rental, Bicycle Rental
Shops
Barber/Beauty Shop
Services
Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access
Pools and wellness
Swimming pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Massage
Miscellaneous
Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Allergy-Free Room Available, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Airconditioning
General
Private parking, Parking on-site, Parking , Free Parking
Front-desk/reception area services
Ticket Service, Safety Deposit Box, Luggage Storage, Currency Exchange
Food & Drink
Packed Lunches
Common areas
Terrace, Sun Terrace, Library, Garden
Cleaning services
Shoe Shine, Laundry
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Activities
Tennis Court, Squash, Snorkelling, Horse Riding, Hiking, Golf Course (within 3 km), Fishing, Diving, Cycling, Canoeing
Food & Drink
Dinner can be arranged at several restaurants that are within walking distance, approximately 8 minutes.
Hotel information details
The hotel has a large salt water pool (12 x 5 metres) and 2 large sun decks, perfect for relaxing after a busy day out and about.
Important information to guests
Please note that the property does not accept credit cards. Deposit has to be paid to the hotel by bank money transfer; please contact the hotel as soon as you receive your booking confirmation in order to get the bank details.
Information about the area
St Lucia Esturary lies between the Indian Ocean and the lower reaches of Lake St Lucia and is a peninsula of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The 330,00 hectare estuary, coastland and natural lakes stretches some 220 km from St Lucia up to the border with Mozambique. iSimangaliso is the largest wetland area in Africa and is characterized by its broad diversity of wildlife, marine life and bird life.
The town of St Lucia is fast becoming a popular destination for eco-tourists using it as a base to explore the beautiful surroundings. St. Lucia itself is a neatly laid out town with a bustling main street and offers a number of retail options and restaurants.
With so much on offer in the diverse surroundings, guests can enjoy the outdoor life taking part in such activities as bird safaris, turtle tours (October-March), whale watching (June-November), Hluhluwe game drives to spot the Big 5, estuary boat cruises, night drive safaris, hiking & wildnerness trails and so much more.
The nearby village of Khula offers visitors an insight into the traditional Zulu culture of the area.
The whole area of St Lucia Lake, as well as the Hluhluwe / iMfolozi Park is malaria free.
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Featuring free WiFi and an outdoor pool, Serene-estate Boutique Guesthouse offers accommodation in St Lucia. Free private parking is available on site.
Every room at this guest house is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain units include a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room has a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer.
There is ticket service and hairdresser's at the property.
A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as golfing, horse riding and snorkeling. The guest house also offers bike hire.
Room information details
All of the 5 guest rooms are bright, spacious and beautifully designed. Each of the rooms has been decorated in its own unique way featuring bold Zulu colours: luhluza (green), bomvu (red), liphuzi (yellow) and zuluz wathile (blue).
Each room has a king size bed, comfortable sitting area and a wide pivot door opening on to the gardens and your own private terrace. Bathrooms are luxurious with a bath and separate shower.
Travelling information
From Johannesburg to St Lucia
Take the N12 South until you reach Mtubatuba, where you should turn left onto the R618 and follow the signs to St Lucia.
From Durban to St Lucia:
Take the N2 North in the direction of Empangeni / Pongola. When you reach Mtubatuba you should turn right onto the R618 and follow the signs to St Lucia.
To the guesthouse:
After about 25 km you will cross the bridge over the estuary in St Lucia. At the T-junction, turn right into McKenzie St, you will pass a Spar on your left. When you see a small ticket office and a Wimpy on your left, you should take the next left into Dolfyn St. From here, take the 2nd turning on your right which is Pelican Street, then the first left on to Kuda Street. At the end of this road, you cross onto Hornbill Street and you can follow the signs to Serene-estate Guesthouse.
Serene-estate Boutique Guesthouse Policies
Check-in
14:00 - 18:00
Check-out
07:00 - 10:30
Accepted CreditCards at Hotel
The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Cancellation Policy
If cancelled up to 30 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled up to 28 days before date of arrival, 20 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled up to 15 days before date of arrival, 30 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled up to 8 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy
Children older than 14 years are welcome.
There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
Deposit Policy
50 percent of the total amount will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.
VAT and city/tourist taxes
VAT is not applicable.
Service charge is not applicable.
1 % city/tourist tax per person per night is included.
Internet
Wi-fi is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.
Meal Plan
Breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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