House for sale
Live-and-work coastal lifestyle in St Lucia, steps from iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Established five-room B&B with private owner's apartment, furnished rooms and easy access to the estuary.
This Bed and Breakfast , of which most of the furniture in the 5 rooms are included, is a guest house in the village of St Lucia, the gateway to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the northern KwaZulu-Natal coast. It is an established hospitality business with a private owner’s residence, set for someone who wants to live and work in one of South Africa’s most distinctive wildlife towns.
The property offers five en-suite guest rooms, Four of the rooms opening onto its own outside patio. Shared spaces include indoor and outdoor dining areas, a well-appointed kitchen, and a swimming pool with seating for guests. The layout supports a classic bed-and-breakfast operation while keeping the owner’s life separate: a one-bedroom owner’s apartment is included.
St Lucia sits beside the estuary and Lake St Lucia system, known for hippo and crocodile boat cruises, coastal forest, beaches, and easy access to the Eastern and Western Shores of the park. Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park is roughly an hour away. The village itself has restaurants, shops and a short walk to the main street, so the business benefits from steady tourism without being isolated.
Running costs are built for a subtropical coastal setting. Power is supported by a 16 kW solar system with 24 panels and a 16 kW battery bank. Water is backed by a borehole and JoJo tanks, reducing reliance on municipal supply.
This is a rare chance to own a working guest house inside the St Lucia / iSimangaliso setting — come and live the life you always dreamed of, and move to paradise.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
Listed for sale at R6,500,000
How does this home’s price compare with similar properties?
Insight
Priced 44% above the local median - and above the typical range across St Lucia.
Compared with 13 homes (14 listings) across St Lucia.
Buyers should compare condition, position, views, finishes and floor size before deciding. Benchmarked on town-level data where the suburb sample is limited. Premium pockets may trade above town averages - check with the agent for local guidance.
MyProperty Insights are based on current active listings (excludes sold data) and may change. This is not a valuation or appraisal.
St Lucia Central offers a unique, tranquil coastal lifestyle nestled between the Indian Ocean and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, perfect for those who value nature, wildlife, and a relaxed outdoor-focused community.
