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Reviews of African Ambience Guest House 4 stars

124 Pelikaan Street, 3936 St Lucia, South Africa

#5 of 29 B&Bs and Inns in St Lucia

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 128 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Very enjoyable short stay with excellent hosts Hennie & Ilze
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very central and homely.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    10
    An incredible lovely African experience with the most loving hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We spent the last few days at this incredibly beautiful lodge. Hennie and Ilse are both incredibly hospitable and do everything they can to make their guests' stay as pleasant as possible. From booking tours to preparing delicious breakfasts, nothing is too much for them. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    10
    Fantastic place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great place, super clean and nice rooms. Lovely host who helps with planning your stay. Good breakfast. Walking distance from mainroaod with restautants.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    10
    Super stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain about

    Great hosts, very helpful, location great, breakfast delicious. 10/10

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The stay was too short.

    The hosts were extremely kind and helpful, it was a real pleasure to be looked after in this way. The room was not huge but had a very pleasant character, with a high thatched roof/ceiling. Location was great, at the edge of the small town next to some nice woodland. Breakfast was wonderful. I even got snorkeling equipment at very short notice.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not staying longer

    The hosts,location and attention to detail are excellent. And the cats are an added plus.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    10
    A Wonderful Stay with Lovely Hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The hospitality of the hosts Hennie and Ilse was wonderful. They were both very attentive and helpful to provide us with sites to see and insuring that were we always comfortable. The breakfasts were outstanding and they offered a variety during our stay. The accommodation is clean, quiet and well located, within walking distance of the main streets. We had private secured parking for our rental car. We highly recommend this accommodation and hope to return ourselves some day.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Love this place our go to in St Lucia

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    8.0
    We will come back
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Luxury Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You are always very warm welcomed.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing of note or needing a mention.

    The facilities were very good. I particularly enjoyed the attention to detail throughout the facilities and in our interactions with Hennie and Ilze. The breakfast was superb. We were very happy with our choice of accommodation.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Beautifully decorated and wonderful garden (Looks even better than in the pictures) - Great Breakfast - Very friendly hosts that have great tips for the area and even further

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    10
    Would book again any time when i go to vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect, nice place, stuff and owners very friendly and good. Explain everything well and go out of there way to make sure that the customers are sorted amd know where the good stuff is to go and what to see and where to eat.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    10
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    What I liked about the venue is that it is family friendly, swimming pool for the kids and adults, breakfast is amazing.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely everything. Friendly owners Very well organized

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    9.0
    The whole family loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The downstairs room was very dark with very little natural or artificial light.

    The location was perfect - within easy walking distance to restaurants but not noisy. The gardens were very beautiful and lush. Although small, the pool was perfect to have a dip and cool off. The breakfasts were delicious and there was a new sweet treat each day. Henne and Ilze were very helpful in explaining what was available in the area and booking for us. It was great that we could borrow snorkeling equipment from them too.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2024

    10
    Hennie & Ilze were the perfect hosts and made me feel of the family. Thank you for an awesome stay! Also thank you t
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Hennie & Ilze ensured that I had the best day trips - even going as far as checking the weather report before booking!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    9.0
    Great spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some staff members were a bit unprofessional, there needed to be more communication between the staff and guests as to what was and not allowed

    Breakfast was amazing, Hennie was very informative and friendly. Cats were great and pool as well as swinging chair made it

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a very beautiful hotel with a unique atmosphere. The design is carefully thought out down to the smallest details. The hosts are welcoming and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2024

    10
    The Place to stay in saint lucia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hennie and Ilze are very open and friendly people The morning breakfast from Ilze with self backed cruesli in the yoghurt was superb

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2024

    10
    Great place to stay in St Lucia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay was perfect, the room & breakfast are highly recommend

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a very pleasant stay at the African ambience guest house. The breakfast was excellent and the host were very welcoming.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    10
    A perfect break away weekend with lots to do
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms are a bit dark but that is understandable because of the thatch roof.

    The name African Ambience cannot do the guest house more justice. The extremely well kept stunning garden and pool allows the visitor to completely relax. The breakfast was just awesome and no need to feel peckish before lunch. The owners Hennie and Ilze went out of their way to ensure every need was fulfilled. We will definitely return at a heartbeat.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    None

    Great location, beautifully decorate room/facility, wonderful host, best stay in St Lucia

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    9.0
    We had a very pleasant stay and would definitely recommend African Ambiance Guest House to anyone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Would have liked a fridge in our room, but we were allowed to use the bar fridge in the family room.

    The location was perfect, breakfast was delicious and Hennie and Ilze were friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. On arrival, we were given a map and a heads-up on all the great places to visit around St Lucia and Hennie arranged a night drive for us in the game reserve. We will definitely be visiting again!

    Stayed in October 2024

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