In the Umhlanga district of Durban, close to Umhlanga rocks Beach, La Posada Umhlanga has an outdoor swimming pool and a washing machine. It is set 1.1 km from Umhlanga Main Beach and features a housekeeping service. The guest house also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Some of the units feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. At the guest house, some units are fitted with a coffee machine and chocolates or cookies. The guest house features a barbecue, outdoor fireplace and sun terrace. La Lucia Beach is 1.9 km from the guest house, while Bronze Beach is 2.5 km from the property. King Shaka International Airport is 17 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the exceptional location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Durban

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elaine
    South Africa South Africa
    The exceptionally friendly & helpful staff go out of their way to make you feel at home & enjoy your stay.
  • Nellie
    South Africa South Africa
    Pet friendly and the hosts were very accommodating and welcoming. Loved our stay at La Posada and highly recommend this accommodation.
  • Aalia
    South Africa South Africa
    The accommodation was excellent! The room was clean, all required appliances were provided, and the apartment was cleaned daily. The hosts were superb! They were very helpful and replied to any messages promptly and efficiently.
  • Linda
    South Africa South Africa
    It was absolute value for money. Spotless and beautiful 😍
  • Anne
    South Africa South Africa
    The friendliness of the staff and owner Comfortable surroundings.
  • Lulu
    South Africa South Africa
    Situated in the heart of Umhlanga Beautiful The hosts were wonderful
  • Khwidzhili
    South Africa South Africa
    The communication between us and the staff was excellent.
  • John
    South Africa South Africa
    The host, the cleanliness, the pool area and the respect the host has for the guests, not forgetting the friendly dog.
  • Dube
    South Africa South Africa
    Linda was very friendly and helpful. Indeed, a great service from her.
  • Lucille
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the Comfortable bed and white linen, and the view of the pool. Impeccably neat garden

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Maria and Ashley

Company review score: 9.5Based on 77 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I'm Maria, born and raised in Chile, South America. I currently live with my partner Ashley here in South Africa. I have been living in beautiful South Africa for many years. We have 4 wonderful children whom are all grown up. We have travelled to many countries in the world and our hobbies are Scuba Diving, Marathon Running and travelling. I have been working in the tourism and hospitality industry in Durban and that is where my passion lies. Our languages are English ,Afrikaans and Spanish.

Neighbourhood information

Our place is 5mins drive to the main village of Umhlanga. Where you will find all various attractions and eateries, and 5mins drive to the beaches and promenade of Umhlanga.20 minutes from the King Sharka International Airport and a 15min drive to Durban Central.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Facilities of La Posada Umhlanga
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge

Internet
Good free WiFi 38 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Salt-water pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Water slide
  • Pool bar

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
La Posada Umhlanga takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 04:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about HK$ 844. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 87
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is 1 resident dog and 1 resident cat on site.

Guests are permitted no more than 4 visitors during the daytime until curfew. Regrettably, visitors of guests are not permitted to use the swimming pool for their own leisure.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform La Posada Umhlanga in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.