Located on the shores of the St Lucia Estuary within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Elephant Lake Hotel features a restaurant and a bar leading out onto a viewing deck, where hippos can be spotted.

The hotel has 2 levels and each air-conditioned room comes either with balcony or a patio and offers views of the St Lucia Estuary. The rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box, tea-and-coffee making facilities, satellite TV and en-suite bathroom with shower and complimentary toiletries.

The a la carte and buffet restaurant is located on the ground floor and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Other facilities at Elephant Lake Hotel include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge. Free parking and WiFi is available.

Guests can book various activities via the in-house safari company, Go Safaris, including hippo and crocodile tours on the St Lucia Estuary, and safaris into both the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the Big 5 Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve. King Shaka International Airport is 211 km away.