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Offering a year-round outdoor pool, Sandals Guest House is situated in Durban in the KwaZulu-Natal Region. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Every room at this guest house is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some units have a seating area for your convenience. Some rooms feature views of the sea or pool. Every room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a shared lounge and BBQ facilities at the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Bike hire is available at this guest house and the area is popular for golfing. The guest house also offers car hire. Granada Square Shopping Centre is 350 metres from Sandals Guest House, while Durban View Park is 450 metres away. The nearest airport is King Shaka International Airport, 17 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the exceptional location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Durban

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nomthi
    South Africa South Africa
    The room is big clean and spacious , comfortable as well
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We only had one night at Sandals as a transit to safari. However, we found Sandals to be an excellent guest house and wish we'd spent a day or two longer. The guest house is expertly run and the staff are motivated and very friendly. Our room...
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Safe location. Close to shops, bars & restaurants. Short drive from the airport. Great AC, breakfast, hosts, & the room / hotel. Would definitely return.
  • Samu
    South Africa South Africa
    If you're looking for comfort and tranquility, Sandals Guesthouse is the place to go. I loved the spaciousness of the room and how clean it was. I really appreciated the daily cleaning. The breakfast selection is wide and definitely catered for...
  • L
    Lindelwa
    Lesotho Lesotho
    The location is amazing-quiet, safe and a short walk to the beach and restaurants. Hazel was a wonderful and very accommodating host, took the time to explain what was available in the area and recommend places of interest. The staff was also very...
  • Jason
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, lovely breakfast, friendly staff and felt like home from home
  • Greg
    South Africa South Africa
    Location excellent. Breakfast fantastic presented and delivered with a smile
  • Jack
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautifully appointed Guest House with outstanding hosts! First impression of the house and garden were disappointing but once inside it was lovely. Needs a coat of paint outside and a garden spruce up!
  • Thomas
    Switzerland Switzerland
    A wonderful place to stay, beautifully furnished, great rooms and lovely and very helpful hosts. Thank you for a top stay.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location, in walking distance to restaurants and beach. The breakfast was lovely. Friendly staff. Large clean modern bedroom with glass sliding door onto a balcony which had comfy chairs and views of Umhlanga and the sea. Comfy bed. Good...

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 Hazel And Ashley

Company review score: 9.8Based on 354 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our mission is to provide quality minded guests with a premier, elegant, comfortable and above all peaceful enviroment! We give personal attention to guest to make their stay, feel like home. As hands-on managers we ensure that our Guest House is maintained to a very high hospitality standard. What you see is what you get. We are prepared to walk the extra mile for each and every guest, every time!

Property information

Sandals is an upmarket guest house right in the heart of Umhlanga rocks. We have 9 elegantly furnished rooms all with bathrooms en suite. These rooms are complemented by excellent "best in Umhlanga" breakfast. As a small owner-run establishment we offer personalised care and attention to detail and can assure you of a restful and peaceful stay which you will remember with fondness for years to come!

Neighbourhood information

We are right in the heart of Umhlanga,which lies just 15km north of Durban.Umhlanga is a great tourist destination with a sub-tropical climate, year round warm waters and golden sands that stretch for many kilometers in each direction. We are 200 m from the Worlds famous Village with all the Restaurants and Bars and about 100m from the Promenade.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Sandals Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • BBQ facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules
Sandals Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 to 21:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

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

Please inform Sandals Guest House 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 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.