Holiday Stays

December Holiday Accommodation in St Lucia, KZN – 79 Properties — page 2 of 4

Property / Building

42 The Bridge - St Lucia

Apartment Central St Lucia St Lucia
Bed

The Bridge 59

Apartment Central St Lucia St Lucia
Modern living room with sectional sofa large windows and pendant lights
Star Star Star Star

St Lucia Hilltop Guest House

Guesthouse Central St Lucia St Lucia
From R2,060
Property / Building

Luwandla 12

Apartment Central St Lucia St Lucia
Property / Building

Piet My Vrou

Guesthouse Central St Lucia St Lucia
Break-A-Wave in St Lucia

Break-A-Wave

Self-catering Central St Lucia
From R1,500
iGwalaGwala Guest House in St Lucia

iGwalaGwala Guest House

Guesthouse Central St Lucia
From R1,500
The Sandpiper Guesthouse in St Lucia

The Sandpiper Guesthouse

Guesthouse Central St Lucia
From R1,700
Lake St Lucia Villas in St Lucia

Lake St Lucia Villas

Self-catering Central St Lucia St Lucia
From R1,200
The Bridge Apartments in St Lucia

The Bridge Apartments

Self-catering Central St Lucia
From R1,800
St. Lucia EcoLodge in St Lucia

St. Lucia EcoLodge

Lodge Central St Lucia
From R850
Cozy bedroom with a double bed wooden furniture and brick wall decor

Ingwenya Lodge

Self-catering Central St Lucia St Lucia
From R1,500
Facade or entrance

14 Manzini Chalets - Flamingo Cove

Apartment Central St Lucia St Lucia
From R1,100
Property / Building

Bushpigs Haven

Self-catering Central St Lucia St Lucia
From R1,200
Property / Building

Manzini Chalets

Self-catering Central St Lucia St Lucia
From R1,050
Swimming pool

Ocean House

Apartment Central St Lucia St Lucia
From R750
Swimming pool

Uitspan No 5

Apartment Central St Lucia St Lucia
From R1,500
Facade or entrance

St Lucia Safari Lodge Unit 1 and 3

Lodge Central St Lucia St Lucia
From R1,800
Property / Building

Uitspan

Apartment Central St Lucia St Lucia
From R1,250
Patio

Flamboyant Apartments

Apartment Central St Lucia St Lucia
From R800

79 properties found · Showing 21–40

December is the busiest time of year in St Lucia, with South African school holidays running mid-December through mid-January. There are currently 15 properties listed in the St Lucia area for the December peak season, with nightly rates ranging from R900 to R3,536 — averaging R1,832 per night. Demand outstrips supply significantly during this window, so properties book out weeks in advance. Whether you're after self-catering near the estuary or a guesthouse close to the beach, availability gets tight fast once schools close.

What to Expect in St Lucia in December

St Lucia in December is hot, humid, and full. Temperatures sit between 24°C and 32°C, afternoon thunderstorms are common, and the town sees its highest foot traffic of the year. The iSimangaliso Wetland Park remains fully operational — hippo and croc sightings on the estuary are reliable year-round, but December boat cruises book out days in advance. The beach at St Lucia is swimmable in December; the Zululand coast gets warm Indian Ocean conditions and surf is generally mild.

Where Properties Are Listed

All 15 listed properties are in or immediately around St Lucia town itself, which makes sense — the town sits between the estuary and the beach, with most accommodation within walking distance of the main street, the launch site, and the shore. There's no sprawling holiday park situation here; St Lucia is compact, so location differences between properties are modest. What matters more is whether you need air conditioning (essential in December), a private pool, or a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering over a two-week stay.

Rates and What You Get

At R900 per night you're looking at basic self-catering units or off-peak deals that may carry minimum-stay requirements over the festive period. The R3,536 end of the range typically covers larger houses sleeping six or more, or guesthouses with private pools and daily cleaning. The average of R1,832 per night reflects mid-range self-catering houses — usually three bedrooms, a kitchen, and a braai area. For a 10-night stay over Christmas, budget R18,320 at the average rate before you factor in food and activities.

Booking Tips for December in St Lucia

St Lucia has a small accommodation base for the volume of visitors it receives in December. Properties regularly sell out by October for the Christmas and New Year window. If you're targeting specific dates — Christmas Eve through New Year — treat those as non-negotiable and book the moment you find something suitable. Minimum-stay requirements of five to seven nights are standard over the festive peak. Confirm whether rates are per-property or per-person, and check whether linen and towels are included in self-catering quotes, as some properties charge separately. Arriving midweek gives slightly better availability and sometimes lower rates on shoulder dates around the 25th and 1st.