Family of 4 from Canada taking in the World Cup. We stayed 2 nights in 2 rooms: great accomodations: very clean, friendly staff, great breakfasts, awesome small swimming pool and great location. We stayed in 6 hotels/BBs in our trip; this was in the top strata. We would go back in a heartbeat.

We booked several rooms for a family gathering; the rooms themselves are of a reasonable standard, though they are quite dark and do vary in standard, one we booked in particular was in grave need of a bathroom refit! On our arrival when I opened the mini bar a can of coke exploded (a can which had been in the neglected mini bar a while had frozen and the lid had been blown clean off across the room, thankfully it missed my 2 year old daughter but there was a lot of Coke on the floor) the staff laughed at what I though was a serious hazard, even when the less that hospitable owner inspected the following morning there was no apology. Generally, the hospitality was not up to the standard we have come to expect from B&B’s in South Africa, the reception area (easily the nicest part of the Lodge) was closed and locked at 7pm every night meaning there was nowhere to sit inside after that time. Nearly everything we asked for at Lidiko received a grumpy response from staff just small things like an extra towel for our baby, blankets for the beds, poached eggs or toast at breakfast seemed, things which would not have been a lot of trouble in other places seemed hard work there.

I travelled from the UK to St Lucia as a single woman and was intially anxious. However, I soon discovered I couldn't have been in better hands. St Lucia is a beautiful and safe place to stay, but Lidiko Lodge made it an incredibly happy and memorable 3 day stay. The business is family run and from the minute I arrived I felt I was treated like part of the family. Nothing was too much trouble. The manager and owners couldn't have been more friendly and went to great lengths to make sure my stay was nothing short of perfect. All members of staff were equally friendly and welcoming. The lodge was beautifully presented. My room was very clean, spacious, tastefully presented and comfortable. The pool area was beautiful, set in a well planted and tended garden area - all very peaceful and relaxing. The reception area was welcoming with plenty of space to relax, read a book, admire local art and craft. The eating area was equally pleasant, with wonderful views across the front gardened area - an excellent location to relax in the evening with a drink and watch the sunset. Local restaurants were recommended for eating out in the evenings, and the short 3 minute walk to them made eating out effortless. Despite my short stay, the manager swiftly arranged for me to be able to enjoy a boat tour of the estuary, a day safari to the stunning Hluhluwe-iMofolozi park, a night safari, whale spotting, and a beautiful 30 minute walk leading to the vast and stunning beach of the Indian Ocean. All of these trips proved to be staggeringly beautiful and provided me with sightings of the big 5 and so much more. Lidiko Lodge was like home from home. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it and cannot wait to return.

Lidiko Lodge is a very pretty property, with tastefully decorated rooms and lush tropical exteriors. Management and staff are very professional and friendly. My only complaint is that the room had somewhat of a damp smell, at least when I was there during winter. The room has no heater, which isn't an issue for comfort because St Lucia is never very cold but may leas to dampness settling in during winter months.