Hipo's View
Hipo's View, R618, Mtubatuba Ward 4, Mtubatuba Local Municipality, 3936, South Africa- Viewpoint
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About this hotel
Luxurious Beachfront Accommodation:
Escape to The Estuary Guest Chalets in St Lucia for a luxurious beachfront getaway. Enjoy air-conditioned chalets with a patio, an outdoor swimming pool, and easy access to the nearby Ndlovu Beach.
Fully Equipped Apartments:
Our apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen, cozy seating area, and modern amenities including a TV and free WiFi. Perfect for a comfortable and convenient stay.
Relaxation and Accessibility:
Unwind by the outdoor fireplace or take a stroll to nearby beaches like Ingwe Beach and Estuary Beach. With facilities for disabled guests and free private parking, we cater to all your needs.
Book your stay at The Estuary Guest Chalets now for a memorable beach retreat in St Lucia.
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Important Information
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM and before 9:00 PM are requested to inform the property prior to their expected arrival time.
Please note that pets are only allowed upon request and subject to approval.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Garden
BBQ facilities
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Outdoor pool
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Accessible parking
Board games/puzzles
Wheelchair accessible
Plunge pool
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Shallow end
Fence around pool
Beach
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Guest room sealed after cleaning
CCTV in common areas
Access to health care professionals
Room Types
Standard Chalet
Up to 4 guests69 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Featuring 2 bedrooms, this chalet offers 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and an electric kettle in the well-fitted kitchen. The chalet also provides guests with a barbecue. Boasting a patio, this chalet also provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
69 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaMicrowavePrivate bathroomKitchenTile/marble floorElectric kettleStovetopToasterBarbecueOutdoor furnitureOutdoor dining area
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Guest reviews(354 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
9/10
Reviewed Sep 17, 2026Central to restaurants. Great space friendly and helpful staff
Na
10/10
Reviewed Sep 15, 2026Hosts were welcoming
Nothing really
10/10
Reviewed Sep 15, 2026Great value for money. Everything you need is in the accommodation. The shower is awesome 👌.
Nothing not to like. I would suggest an extra towel rack in the bathroom.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 14, 2026Ich kann diese Unterkunft nur empfehlen! Mary und alle Mitarbeiter sind super freundlich und hilfsbereit!
8/10
Reviewed Sep 1, 2026The staff was friendly and helpful.
They could have had a smart TV to allow me to watch DSTV for the sport
8/10
Reviewed Aug 26, 2026Alles het was schoon, ruim en het personeel was intens lief. We hebben genoten van de gastvrijheid en de heerlijke omgeving.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 17, 2026The place was amazing. The hosts, Mary and Andy were absolutely wonderful and always willing to assist.
The beds were very uncomfortable.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 14, 2026Easily accessible to get in and out of town, beautifully serviced daily with fresh towels and made beds.
Getting the keys to access the estuary felt like a chore as you have to go to the office every time you want to go out. A solution might be to attach a key to the chalet keys as opposed to having one key for tue entire resort.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 9, 2026Great location, clean and private. Staff is very helpful and friendly.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 3, 2026Good location. Easily accessed.
The shower pipe was coming off the wall. worn out interior that needs some upgrade. No tea or coffee. One small bar of soap to share.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 3, 2026Nearby all the action . Fantastic spot and walkable distance to nearby bars / restaurants / shops . Lovely friendly resident cat .
None
9/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026The convenience of having your vehicle parked in front of the unit.
Nothing.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026L’emplacement, le confort de l’hébergement ainsi que l’accueil charmant de Mary.
Un peu froid la nuit, mais notre séjour était en plein hiver.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 22, 2026Love hippos in the road, Townies clan!
I had to go back home for work 2 bad so sad
10/10
Reviewed Jul 21, 2026Clean and quiet place 💯
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Jul 20, 2026The venue was great 👌 & the staff was friendly
Nofhjng
10/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2026Everthing
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2026The hosts and the service staff went out of their way to make me feel comfortable.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 4, 2026We always enjoy our stay at The Estuary, it feels like home away from home. It is exceptionally clean and comfortable and staff are always so helpful, especially Aunty Mary and her husband. Will definitely recommend this property.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 16, 2026L'accueil était chaleureux et le logement spacieux et très propre.
9/10
Reviewed Jun 9, 2026Tout
Rien
8/10
Reviewed May 31, 2026Very clean pool was fantastic very cosy
TV disappointment and they was no coffee
10/10
Reviewed May 17, 2026Hospitable and friendly. Everything was found and convenient
9/10
Reviewed May 9, 2026Les logements sont grands, avec une place de parking devant le chalet. Les chalets disposent d'un exterieur très agréable sans vis à vis et qui permet d'acceder à la piscine.
Les chalets sont confortables et assez bien équipés mais les matelas sont un peu souples surtout dans la petites chambres avec les deux lits simples et il manquerait un grill pain.
9/10
Reviewed May 8, 2026Very nice place good size bedrooms hot shower with good strong pressure lovely garden right in the middle of the town near restaurants stores everything together nice owner very friendly
Nothing all good
9/10
Reviewed May 4, 2026Die Ferienwohnung war schön gelegen und mit allem ausgestattetwas man braucht. Der Garten ist schön schattig.
Das Badezimmer ist etwas eng und hat nur einen kleinen Waschbecken.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 24, 2026The accommodation is great 👍
TV 📺 should be upgraded to smart TV for screaming purposes or YouTube
10/10
Reviewed Apr 19, 2026Everything was 🥰
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Apr 18, 2026Alles, de omgeving, de tuin, het zwembad en natuurlijk het vriendelijke onthaal
8/10
Reviewed Apr 16, 2026Beautiful place just needs a little tlc
Not much view of the estuary due to the overgrown grass which is not the fault of the owner Not much entertainment on site
10/10
Reviewed Apr 15, 2026Wir waren 4 Nächte im Estuary. Es war alles vorhanden und sehr sauber. Tägliche Reinigung. Mary und Andy waren nette Gastgeber.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 11, 2026Clean, pleasant and really helpful staff.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 4, 2026Friendly attitude n told me about interesting places to visit
The Hippos didn't come past on time 😄
9/10
Reviewed Mar 31, 2026Well managed, friendly owners, clean, quiet, good wi-Fi, air-conditioning was working, nice private terrace, nice garden with pool
Pool water was a little bit murky, but still good enough to jump in
10/10
Reviewed Mar 28, 2026Very beautiful , quiet Location, clean, good beds, relaxed atmosfere. Andy and his wife very Very friendly and helping with everything you need.
Everything was fine
8/10
Reviewed Mar 24, 2026Location
6/10
Reviewed Mar 15, 2026Very well located Neat units
Kitchen sink was still broken and being worked on at 3 pm. Same afternoon the bathroom sink was clogged and took them the whole next day to repair and drain was still leaking
7/10
Reviewed Mar 14, 2026Work on your aircons please and the fans in room doesnt help
10/10
Reviewed Mar 14, 2026Always a nice stay
9/10
Reviewed Mar 12, 2026The cottages are just cosy and well designed. The atmosphere of the small town is also very welcoming. You access the cottage with a code. So there is no contact with the owner. Unfortunately we left too early to enjoy the living room style cafe and the art studio.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 11, 2026Location ideal, it's self catering.
keep it the way it is.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2026Friendly owners that really want to help if needed. Good value for money, nicely situated.
None
10/10
Reviewed Mar 6, 2026Was für eine tolle Unterkunft! Mittendrin und dennoch ruhig, groß, schöne Küche und nette Gartenterrasse mit Blick auf den Pool. Sehr hilfsbereite Vermieter.Absolut zu empfehlen. Great stay, right in the middle but calm. Big enough, nice kitchen and garden terasse with poolview. Very helpful hosts, hoghly recommanded.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 3, 2026Everything
8/10
Reviewed Mar 2, 2026Comfortabel chalets. Simple but good
No possiblity to make coffee.
7/10
Reviewed Feb 27, 2026breakfast was ok, nice filter coffee which I loved. The Location is lovely for whomever likes peace and quiet. Bad cellphone signal so very nice for tranquility.
For work is a challenge due to bad signal and so to say no wifi in the rooms. it is lovely to rest though.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 26, 2026Every stay there super lekker
10/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2026Always happy staying there
10/10
Reviewed Feb 13, 2026It was self service my ❤️
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Jan 31, 2026It was clean and cool Loved the proximity to the pool and restaurants. Friendly staff and great value for money !
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Jan 27, 2026Everything was within walking distance and the accommodations were good and confortable nice to have the pool after a day of exploring the nature parks. The staff were friendly
Nothing
4/10
Reviewed Jan 26, 2026This place is in the Main Street of st Lucia, which is nice for a night life. Went to the bar and it was just a walk back to our place
Furniture was so old. Couldn’t bear staying in the living room. The bathroom/ shower wasn’t friendly for an area with a beach. There was such a small basin. We couldn’t wash our sandy clothes from the beach. Wifi was so horrible
9/10
Reviewed Jan 22, 2026Prima appartement met prachtige tuin
Eenpersoonsbed wat smal voor volwassene
9/10
Reviewed Jan 18, 2026Had everything we needed. Very quiet and location to the town centre superb and easily walkable.
Needed a bit of maintenance, ie kitchen drawer would not close flush. TV remote not working (but we did not watch tv so not a huge problem).
10/10
Reviewed Jan 17, 2026I liked that owner made an effort to ensure our stay was comfortable.
Nothing everything was great.
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Friendly hosts
- •Beautiful location
- •Good value for money
Areas to consider
- •Roaches present
- •Hard beds
- •Small bathrooms
Cleanliness
7.64/10Some reviews mentioned the presence of roaches and need for maintenance.
Service
9.61/10Guests consistently praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the hosts.
Location
9.15/10Described as beautiful and conveniently located near restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
7.6/10Mention of hard beds and a small bathroom sink.
Amenities
8.13/10Good facilities, though some improvements were suggested for the fans and TV options.
Value for Money
8.59/10Generally good value, especially for the budget apartments.
Food and Beverage
8.64/10Not specifically mentioned, but kitchen amenities available for self-catering.
Overall Experience
8.61/10Overall positive experiences with some issues that detracted slightly.