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Sandals Guest House

5.0 star property
Upmarket beach guesthouse with outdoor pool, near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
Feel at home
  • Fridge
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is S$313
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Conch Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Ocean

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Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Urchin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Periwinkle

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Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Pansy Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Coral

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Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Oyster

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Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Pearl Room

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Cowrie Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
39 Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 16 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Butcher Boys - Umhlanga - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Tonga - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Little Havana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The George - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sandals Guest House

At Sandals Guest House, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Durban Beach. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights at this luxurious guest house.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 5 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 5 AM - 11 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (11 years old and younger) are not allowed
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Portable hoist available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 300.00 (one way)

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 300.00 per vehicle (one way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.

Also known as

Sandals Guest House Hotel Durban
Sandals Guest House Durban
Sandals Durban
Sandals Guest House Guesthouse Umhlanga
Sandals Guest House Guesthouse
Sandals Guest House Umhlanga
Sandals Guest House Umhlanga
Sandals Guest House Guesthouse
Sandals Guest House Guesthouse Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandals Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sandals Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sandals Guest House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sandals Guest House?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sandals Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Sandals Guest House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 300.00 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sandals Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Sandals Guest House?
No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but Sibaya Casino (8-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (14-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Sandals Guest House and nearby?
Sandals Guest House has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
What's the area around Sandals Guest House like?
Sandals Guest House is located on the Umhlanga Strip, a short 8-minute walk from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Umhlanga Lighthouse.

Sandals Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I love the place. Lovely fountain ouside my roim. Owner was personable. Great restaurants and bars and bank ATMs just a bit down the road. Easy walk.
Elizabeth D, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for us in every way!
Kyle, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A fantastic guest house in a really convenient and safe area
Andrew, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great stay - excellent amenities, place was very relaxing. Only issue was advertised as soundproof but could hear lots of noise in the mornings. Overall good relaxing stay.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

stay at Sandals
For my needs it worked well very helpful staff who went that exra mile delicious varied breakfasts
Sarah E, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My stay was great, and the premises were neat and very clean. Hosts were extremely helpful and went out of there way to assist with everything.
Wayne, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Double charge and incorrect pricing.
Charged twice for the same night. Paid through hotels.com and then was asked to pay again on checking out. Upon realising the double charge a few days later the telephone apparently not working and despite me calling from 2 different numbers Now when I cal the Sandals number listed it says this number does not exist.
james, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, and location. This was the second time I stayed there, and will definitely be back.
Ian, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jørgen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jackie & staff were excellent. Sandals Guest House is beautifully appointed. Will return in the future.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great rooms, great breakfast. I would absolutely stay here again when visiting Durban. It was so great, we extended our stay here after our original three nights! And, I don't think we've ever had a better free breakfast.
Sarah, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding
Malinda, Gavin and their staff made us most welcome, they are phenomenal hosts and deserve every success. Sandals is a very relaxing and pleasant place to be. Lots of advice on restaurants and shopping. Wonderfully comfortable beds and amenities, outstanding breakfasts, snacks and drinks in the bar every evening. We loved every minute of our time with them.
Clarissa, 7-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Bashar, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Don't miss Sandals if you visit Umhlanga
Sandals was amazing . Everything was great from reception to the friendly and helpful staff, our room , the facilities, breakfast to the location a short walk to town and the beaches. To top it off Malinda and Gavin were great hosts and made it seem as if we were just visiting friends! All in all the perfect place to stay
Suzanne, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We will return
Wonderful place, excellent hosts and staff. Thanks
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great!!!!
Great guesthouse, location and amenities! It was really nice. A quick walk to restaurants, bars and the beach! Breakfast was very good! I would 100% recommend.
Kerri, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fortnight of r&r
We had the pleasure of staying here in August 2017 for a fortnight and straight away from our arrival we were made to feel so welcome. Our hosts Melinda and Gavin were so kind and generous in their hospitality as were their staff who were so kind in their care and friendship they offered to us. I would be delighted to stay here again and would recommend it to anyone whether spending a quick weekend or longer. The location just a short walk from the beach, restaurant staff and bars of fashionable Uhmlanga was ideal all the while being quiet and restful in our accommodation. The complimentary parking and Wi-fi was an added bonus too for any traveller.
James, 12-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Two day stop over
Sandals is walking the beach and restaurants. The room we had was very nice with a walk out to the pool area. The breakfasts were excellent. Hosts we very helpful with suggestion.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great welcome, great meals!
It would be hard to overstate how much we enjoyed our recent stay at this wonderful place. Malinda and Kevin went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. We were in SA for a month and had very good accommodation everywhere we went but Sandals was our most favorite. Close to everything, safe, clean, good food etc etc.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great guest house!
Gavin & Malinda are great hosts. They really make an effort to engage with their guest on a more personal level, which gives the guest house that home-away-from-home feel. The location is excellent and I will certainly be back at Sandals for my next business trip.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Home from home
Charming guest house - luxury room in a gracious house with lovely lounge and bar areas to sit in comfort. So welcoming you felt like you were visiting family. Room was glorious - spotlessly clean. CHeck in early with no problem, hosted my guests and made wonderful home cooked breakfast. Pool was sparkling clean and it was a delightful stay - highly recommended from a very well travelled and discerning guest.
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