Stokkiesdraai Holiday Accommodation

Stokkiesdraai Holiday Accommodation is located in St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, on South Africa’s Elephant Coast, a region celebrated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This charming destination offers clean, affordable, and comfortable self-catering holiday units, ideal for overnight stops or dreamy holidays. Whether you're seeking sun, fun, unspoiled nature, great fishing, or breathtaking sunsets, Stokkiesdraai is a paradise for tourists and holidaymakers alike. Our units are perfectly positioned, while the office is conveniently located on the main street, the accommodation itself faces the tranquil St Lucia Estuary, offering a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of traffic. You’ll be welcomed by our friendly staff, who ensure you feel relaxed and at home from the moment you arrive. Stokkiesdraai offers 12 spacious 6-sleeper duplex units, each fully furnished and equipped for a comfortable stay. Six of the units face the lake and garden, while the other six are located just behind them near the swimming pool. Each unit includes a fully tiled kitchen, bathroom, and floors, ceiling fans in all rooms (with extra mounted fans in the bedrooms), and private parking close to the unit. Boat parking is also available on the premises. The kitchens are equipped with everything you need for self-catering, including a fridge, microwave, 4-plate stove with oven, kettle, toaster, and kitchen utensils. Bedding is provided, and units include channel satellite TV and daily servicing of the kitchen area. The self-catering units are centrally situated and just steps away from convenience stores, a laundromat, restaurants, ATMs, and a liquor store, making your stay both easy and enjoyable. From here, you don’t have to go far to experience the very best of the St Lucia Estuary and its unique natural surroundings. To enhance your stay, Stokkiesdraai also offers bookings for a wide range of guided tours and activities, including deep sea fishing, lake and ocean cruises, game viewing, kayaking, walking trails, horse riding, whale watching (in season), and turtle tours during the nesting months. We also offer seasonal specials throughout the year, so you can enjoy more for less. Whether you're staying for a night or planning a longer escape, you'll find that St Lucia and Stokkiesdraai offer so much more than expected. A true paradise in the sun, with nature on your doorstep and adventure just around the corner.

Area Info

The area around Stokkiesdraai Holiday Accommodation, located at 74 McKenzie Street in St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, sits within one of the most biodiverse and unique regions in South Africa — the gateway to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

St Lucia is renowned for its rich ecosystems, where wetlands, coastal dunes, lakes, estuaries, and savannah meet. It’s the heart of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, which spans over 3,000 km² and is home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife, from elephants, rhinos, and leopards inland to whales, dolphins, and turtles along the coast.

What makes the area truly unique is that you can experience game drives, boat safaris, beach walks, and wetland excursions all within a short distance.

St Lucia offers an incredible range of wildlife and outdoor experiences, making it a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. One of the town's most unique and memorable features is the sight of hippos casually roaming the streets at night. Visitors can enjoy guided boat cruises on the St Lucia Estuary, where hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of bird species can be spotted in their natural habitat.

The nearby iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve provide thrilling opportunities for game drives, where guests may encounter the Big Five, as well as zebras, giraffes, and antelopes. For those visiting between June and November, whale-watching tours offer the chance to see humpback whales migrating along the coast, while turtle tours take place from November to March, when loggerhead and leatherback turtles nest on the beaches. Outdoor enthusiasts can also enjoy hiking, guided nature walks, birdwatching, and horse riding, all within proximity to the town, making St Lucia a truly immersive wildlife destination.

St Lucia Beach is wild and unspoiled, with golden sands and strong surf. Although not ideal for swimming due to currents, it’s great for beach walks, picnics, and exploring the dunes. Cape Vidal, about 30 km north within the park, offers a more sheltered bay that’s ideal for snorkelling and swimming, plus excellent fishing opportunities.

The town of St Lucia is a small, charming coastal village that serves as the gateway to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Despite its size, it offers all the essentials for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The main street, McKenzie Street, where Stokkiesdraai Holiday Accommodation is located, is the heart of the town, lined with a variety of restaurants, cafés, coffee shops, and curio stores selling locally made crafts and souvenirs. Visitors will also find practical amenities including a supermarket, pharmacy, petrol station, ATMs, and tour booking offices offering everything from safari drives to estuary cruises and cultural excursions. The atmosphere is laid-back and friendly, with a strong focus on eco-tourism and conservation. The town is clean, walkable, and feels safe, making it easy to explore on foot. Whether you're grabbing fresh seafood for dinner, browsing handmade crafts, or planning your next outdoor adventure, St Lucia offers a relaxed, welcoming environment with a distinctive blend of coastal charm and bushveld adventure.