Leopard
Corner Guest House is a 4 Star Guest House, located in the small town of St
Lucia and situated on the edge of the forest/greenbelt area surrounding St Lucia.
St
Lucia forms part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa’s oldest
Heritage Site.
Leopard
Corner is named after a young leopard who lives in the forest/greenbelt area
adjacent to the Guest House.
Our main wooden deck (Breakfast Area)
overlooks the pool and the Cycad garden and when the cycads are in bloom, it is
common to see the many species of birds that come to feed on the variety of red
seeds.
St Lucia has the largest number of different
bird species found together, in one place, out of the entire continent of
Africa.
Secure
parking and boat washing facilities for ski-boats are available, but limited to
4 ski-boats per day.
Check-in
Time: as from 14:00.
Check-out Time: 10:00.
St Lucia is the gateway to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and
the Hluhluwe Game Reserve (2nd biggest Game Reserve in South Africa), which is
just one (1) hour away. Daily day and/or night game viewing Safaris to
these 3 game reserves can be arranged and booked from the Guest House’s
reception. There are many more exciting activities such as Whale
Watching, Turtle Breeding, Deep Sea Fishing, Snorkeling, Estuary Boat Cruises
etc excursions that can be arranged and booked from the Guest House’s
reception. We will gladly explain all these excursions to our guests and will arrange
and make all your activity bookings for you.
Each of
the rooms has its own cooler box for guests to use. We recommend
packing it full of goodies for a picnic lunch in the Wetland
Park. Hampers are also available, made to order, upon request.
* Four of our rooms open into the garden with undercover
wooden deck patios. * Three of our
rooms open onto a shared big wooden deck balcony/patio overlooking the
forest/greenbelt area surrounding St Lucia. Guest staying in these three
rooms will have the opportunity to view wildlife such as hippos, Kudu,
Bushbuck, Warthog, monkeys, birdlife and, if lucky, Hyena and Leopards in the
forest adjacent to our Guest House. * Two of our rooms
have private covered wooden deck balconies/patios. * Four of our rooms
have wheelchair friendly bathrooms and the whole guest house is wheelchair
accessible. * Full Continental
and English (cold & hot) breakfast is served each morning outside on the
main deck between 07:30 and 09:30. The deck overlooks the swimming pool, the
forest and the beautiful tropical cycad and succulent garden.
Leopard
Corners staff take hospitality, a warm feeling of a home away from home and
professionalism to new limits as they provide a very personal and engaging
service to all of their guests.
Tame the African Wilds in Style when staying at Leopard Corner Guest House.
OUR 9 ROOMS ARE NAMED AFTER A LEOPARD’S PREY:
All
our rooms are en-suite rooms which are disabled friendly and wheelchair
accessible.
* Rooibok is a Luxury Queen Garden Room and can sleep 3 persons
(extra sleeper couch). This room & Bosbok room share a covered wooden
deck patio opening into the garden, making it ideal for friends or big families
to book these two rooms together. * Bosbok is a Luxury Queen Garden Room and can sleep 3 persons (extra sleeper couch). The twin single beds (side-by-side) can be easily converted into a king size bed, on request. This room & Rooibok room share a covered wooden deck patio opening into the garden, making it ideal for friends or big families to book these two rooms together. * Springbok is a Luxury Queen Garden Room with an extra single bed and can sleep 3 persons. The room has its own private covered wooden deck patio opening into the garden. * Blesbok has triple beds, 2 side-by-side (the twin single beds can easily be converted into a king size bed, on request) and 1 standing alone (sleeps 3 persons). This
room has its own private undercover wooden deck patio opening into the garden. * Duiker is a Twin Forest Room, beds side-by-side (the twin single beds can be easily converted into a king size bed, on request) (sleeps 2 persons). This room shares a
big wooden deck balcony/patio with Waterbok & Eland rooms, overlooking the forest/greenbelt area surrounding St Lucia. * Waterbok is a Queen Forest
Room (sleeps 2 persons). This room shares a big wooden deck balcony/patio
with Duiker & Eland rooms, overlooking the forest/greenbelt area
surrounding St Lucia. * Eland is a Family Forest Room with a queen bed, a bunker bed, and a sleeper couch to sleep a family of 5. This room shares a big wooden deck balcony/patio with Duiker & Waterbok, overlooking the forest/greenbelt area surrounding St Lucia. * Koedoe is our 2nd Family Room with a queen bed, a bunker bed and a sleeper couch to sleep a family of 5. This room has its own private undercover wooden deck
balcony/patio. This room is also equiped for self-catering purposes and can be booked as self-catering or bed & breakfast. * Nyala is a Private Double Room (sleeps 2 persons). This room has its own private undercover wooden deck balcony/patio & the entrance to this room is separated
from the other rooms.
·In-room facilities:
All our rooms include
a Tv, an air conditioner, ceiling fan, tea and coffee trays, bar fridge, an
electronic safe, a hairdryer, a hair straightener, free Wifi, free Internet
access, Dstv, a cooler box and insect repellents.
Our Lodge is one of very few accommodation establishments in St Lucia that is located on the edge of the forest/greenbelt area surrounding St Lucia and is within walking distance away from the beaches and the town. Situated in the street closest to the beach, away from the hustle & bustle of the town, our guests will enjoy a calm and relaxing stay with us.
There are many different tours and activities that can be enjoyed in and around St Lucia. All of these, including safari game drives to 3 game reserves surrounding or close to St Lucia (Eastern Shores, Western Shores and Hluhluwe game reserves), Ocean Explore Fishing Adventure, turtle breeding tours, snorkeling tours at Cape Vidal, Hippo and Croc boat cruises on the Estuary, deep sea fishing, horse riding, hiking, birding etc, can all be arranged and booked from Leopard Corner’s reception.
Attractions:
* Night Drives in the Easter & Western Shores Game Reserves. * 4 x 4 Safari Activities. * Ocean Explore Adventure. * Turtle Tours (seasonal). * Horse trails. * Hiking. * Bird Watching with 526 species to be found in the St. Lucia Wetland’s Park. * Deep-Sea Fishing. * Diving at Sodwana Bay. * Zulu Cultural Tours.
Activities:
Visit our Lodge’s website at www.leopardcorner.co.za to view the many activities St Lucia has to offer.
Clothing and Accessories:
Please bring your own swimming/beach towels as the Lodge’s bathroom towels are not allowed to be removed from the apartments.
Health and Climate:
St Lucia is not a malaria area.
Please bring insect repellent for the mosquitos.
Rooms and Units Available:
ROOIBOKis a Deluxe Twin/King Garden View Room with Patio & Spa Bath (Sleeps 4 persons, but maximum 2 adults). The Twin Single beds (side-by-side) can easily be converted into a King Size bed upon request. Rooibok also has a Sleeper Couch that can sleep 2 children under the ages of 12 sharing. The bathroom was designed with couples in mind & the bathroom has his-and-her basins, a spa-bath and a large glass shower. The room has an undercover wooden deck patio/seating area with a view of the garden and is shared with the room next door (Bosbok), making it ideal for friends or families to book these two rooms together.
BOSBOKis a Deluxe Twin/King Garden View Room with Patio & Spa Bath (Sleeps 2 persons). The Twin Single beds (side-by-side) can easily be converted into a King Size bed upon request. The bathroom was designed with couples in mind & the bathroom has his-and-her basins, a spa-bath, and a large glass shower. This room & Rooibok room share an undercover wooden deck patio/seating area with a view of the garden, making it ideal for friends or families to book these two rooms together.
SPRINGBOKis a Deluxe Queen Garden View Room with Patio & Spa Bath (Sleeps 3 persons). Springbok is equipped with a Queen Size Bed (Extra Length) and a Single Bed. The bathroom was designed with couples in mind & the bathroom has his-and-her basins, a spa-bath and a large glass shower. The room has its own private undercover wooden deck patio/seating area with a view of the garden.
BLESBOKis a Luxury Twin/King – 2 Bedroom – Garden View Room with Patio (Sleeps 3 persons). Blesbok is decorated with several unique pieces of art by Elzabe Booysen (Something Elz Art). Blesbok has two bedrooms. The main bedroom is equipped with two side-by-side Single Beds that can easily be converted into a King Size bed upon request. The 2nd bedroom is equipped with a Single Bed. This unit has enough space to stand a further camping cot for growing families. This room has its own private undercover patio/seating area with a view of the garden.
DUIKERis a Deluxe Twin/King Forest View Room with Balcony (Sleeps 2 persons). The two Single Beds side-by-side can easily be converted into a King Size bed upon request. Guests staying in this room frequently see hippos below the balcony, a few meters away, busy grazing at night-time. Other animals to view from the balcony are various species of birds, monkeys, different species of antelope, warthog, bushpig and the occasional leopard and hyena. Duiker affords you the perfect wildlife experience. Inspired by a wet-room, Duiker’s bathroom has a wheelchair accessible shower and the needed handrails to make this room 100% wheelchair friendly. The shower head is on a flexible pipe and can be lowered or used independently from its mounting.This room shares a big wooden deck undercover balcony/seating area with Waterbok & Eland rooms, overlooking the forest/greenbelt area surrounding St Lucia.
ELAND is a Deluxe Family Forest View Room with Balcony (Sleep 4 persons, but maximum 3 adults). Eland is decorated with several unique pieces of art by the late Nicholas Prinsloo. Eland is equipped with an Extra Length Queen Size Bed and a Bunk bed. A 3rd adult can sleep on the bottom of the Bunk Bed or 2 kids under the ages of 12 can share the Bunk Bed. Guests staying in this room frequently see hippos below the balcony, a few meters away, busy grazing at night-time. Other animals to view from the balcony are various species of birds, monkeys, different species of antelope, warthog, bushpig and the occasional leopard and hyena.Eland affords you the perfect wildlife experience. Inspired by a wet-room, Eland’s bathroom has a wheelchair accessible shower and the needed handrails to make this room 100% wheelchair friendly. The shower head is on a flexible pipe and can be lowered or used independently from its mounting. This room shares a big wooden deck undercover balcony/seating area with Duiker & Waterbok, overlooking the forest/greenbelt area surrounding St Lucia.
WATERBOK is a Deluxe Twin/King Forest View Room with Balcony (Sleeps 2 persons). Waterbok is decorated with several unique pieces of art by Elzabe Booysen (Something Elz Art). Guests staying in this room frequently see hippos below the balcony, a few meters away, busy grazing at night-time. Other animals to view from the balcony are various species of birds, monkeys, different species of antelope, warthog, bushpig and the occasional leopard and hyena. Waterbok affords you the perfect wildlife experience. Inspired by a wet-room, Waterbok’s bathroom has a wheelchair accessible shower and the needed handrails to make this room 100% wheelchair friendly. The shower head is on a flexible pipe and can be lowered or used independently from its mounting. This room shares a big wooden deck undercover balcony/seating area with Duiker & Eland rooms, overlooking the forest/greenbelt area surrounding St Lucia.
KOEDOEis a Deluxe Family Suite with Private Patio (Sleep 4 persons, but maximum 3 adults). Koedoe is decorated with several unique pieces of art by Elzabe Booysen (Something Elz Art). Koedoe has a Queen Bed in the main bedroom and a Bunk Bed in the lounge area. A 3rd adult can sleep on the bottom of the Bunk Bed or 2 kids under the ages of 12 can share the Bunk Bed. Inspired by a wet-room, Koedoe’s bathroom has a wheelchair accessible shower and the needed handrails to make this room 100% wheelchair friendly. The shower head is on a flexible pipe and can be lowered or used independently from its mounting. This room has its own private enclosed undercover wooden deck patio/seating area with no view. This room also has a fully equipped kitchen.
NYALA is a Queen Private Room with Private Patio (Sleeps 2 persons). Nyala is decorated with several unique pieces of art by Elzabe Booysen (Something Elz Art). This room has its own private enclosed undercover wooden deck patio/seating area with no view. The entrance to this room is separated from the other rooms.
Blesbok Room
Deluxe 2 Bedroom Garden Room (sleeps 3 persons). Main bedroom is equipped with 2 single beds that can be converted into a king size bed. 2nd bedroom is equipped with a single bed. Enough space for a camping cot. Private undercover patio with garden view.
Sleeps 3 Adults
Bosbok Room
Bosbok - Luxury Garden Twin/King Room (sleeps max 2 persons). Bosbok has a garden view & shares an undercover wooden deck patio with Rooibok room, making it ideal for friends or families to book these two rooms together.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Duiker Room
Duiker is a Twin Forest Room, two single beds side-by-side, sleeps 2 (King size option). This room is 100% wheelchair friendly & shares a wooden deck balcony/patio with Waterbok & Eland rooms, overlooking the forest/greenbelt area surrounding St Lucia.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Eland - Family Room
Eland - Family Forest View Room with a queen bed & a bunk bed (sleeps max 4 persons, but limited to 3 adults). Room is 100% wheelchair friendly & shares a wooden deck balcony/patio with Duiker & Waterbok, overlooking the forest/greenbelt area of St Lucia.
Sleeps 3 Adults
and 1 child
Koedoe – Family Room
Koedoe - Family Room with a queen bed (main bedroom) & a bunk bed in the lounge (sleeps max 4 persons, limited to 3 adults). Room is 100% wheelchair friendly & has it’s own private undercover wooden deck balcony/patio. Self-catering option also available.
Sleeps 3 Adults
and 1 child
Nyala Room
Nyala is a Double Private Room that sleeps 2 persons. This room is very private as it is separated from the other rooms in the Guest House. This room has it’s own private undercover wooden deck balcony/patio.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Rooibok Room
Rooibok - Luxury Garden Queen Room with a sleeper couch (sleeps max 4, but limited to 2 adults). Rooibok has a garden view & shares an undercover wooden deck patio with Bosbok, making it ideal for friends or families to book these two rooms together.
Sleeps 2 Adults
and 2 children
Springbok Room
Springbok - Luxury Garden View Queen Room with an extra single bed and can sleep 3 persons. This room has it’s own private undercover wooden deck patio with a view of the garden.
Sleeps 3 Adults
Waterbok Room
Waterbok is a Queen Forest View Room that sleeps 2 persons. This room is 100% wheelchair friendly & shares a wooden deck balcony/patio with Duiker & Eland rooms, overlooking the forest/greenbelt area surrounding St Lucia.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Facilities & Services available:
Babies Children under 12 Elderly Disabled (wheelchair friendly) Honeymoon Couples Airport Shuttle Service Laundry Service Ironing Service Self-Braai / Barbecue Dining room
Cots available Fireplace on the Premises Garden Internet Access Parking (off-street - open) Tourism Information Desk Wi-Fi Afrikaans English Xhosa / Zulu
Hiking / Walking Trails Horse Riding Swimming Pool No Pets Allowed Beaches Nature 4x4 Routes Diving Golfing Hiking
Fishing Horse Trail Birdwatching Ethnic Villages Arts and Craft Galleries Safaries Eco Tours
Cancellation Policy:
The Guests can cancel free of charge until 21 days before arrival.
The Guest will be charged the total price of the reservation if they cancel within 21 days before arrival.
If the Guest does not show up, they will be charged the total price of the reservation.
The Guest will be charged a 50% prepayment of the total price after reservation at any time.
The Guest will be charged a 100% prepayment of the total price for 1 night stays.
Terms and Conditions
Check-in time: 14:00 to 18:00. Check-out time: 07:00 to 10:00. Contact the Lodge and inform us of your time of arrival. Contact the Lodge if arriving after 18:00 to make arrangements. No Check-in after 21:00 as nobody is available at the Lodge to do Check-ins, unless prior arrangements had been made with the Lodge Manager. No loud noise or parties of any nature will be allowed. No noise between 22:00 and 07:00 (Quiet hours). Our Lodge’s generator will operate in cases of power outages/load shedding between 07:00 and 22:00. The generator is not allowed to operate during quiet hours, which are from 22:00 to 07:00. Please respect other guests’ privacy and peace at all times. All refunds will be subject to a 5% admin fee in order to cover for bank transaction fees. Only Lodge guests allowed on the property. Right of admission reserved at all times. Guests are reminded to bring beach towels, beach ambarellas & insect repellents when visiting our Lodge. The Lodge’s bathroom towels are not for use by the pool area or to be taken to the beach under no circumstances.
Directions:
From Johannesburg/Pretoria: The safest way, nowadays, to travel to our lodge, from Johannesburg/Pretoria, is to take the N3 towards Durban. When approaching Durban, turn North onto the N2 towards St Lucia. Continue North on the N2 past Umhlanga, Balito, King Shaka airport & Richards Bay, Take the turn-off on your left towards Mtubatuba and St Lucia (R618). When in Mtubatuba, follow the R618 towards St Lucia (St Lucia is located approximately 27km East of Mtubatuba). When you arrive in the greater St Lucia Wetland Park: Pass over the bridge. Follow the road till you reach the traffic circle. Turn left in McKenzie Street (this is the main street of St Lucia) - then immediately turn right into Beach Road. Follow this road till you reach the second turn off on your right, turn right into Kingfisher Road. The first road on your left will be Garrick Road. Turn left into Garrick Road and follow this road. This road leads into Sandpiper Street. We are situated at number 7 Sandpiper Street. PLEASE HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY ON YOUR WAY TO OUR LODGE.
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Children Policy
Children
of 12 years and older are considered as adults.
Children between
0 to 2 years have specific rates.
Children between
3 to 11 years have specific rates
Guests Rating:
(3)
TGCSA Grading:
Accommodation Type: Bed & Breakfast, Guesthouse and Hotel