Anchors Rest Guest House in Umhlanga Rocks, Accommodation in Durban
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  • Property TypeGuest House/B&B
  • Guests12
  • Rooms/Units6

Anchor's Rest Guest House is one of the highly recommended Umhlanga Rocks guest houses and provides accommodation in 6 guest rooms for tourists visiting the Umhlanga Coast region.

About Anchor's Rest Guest House

Anchor's Rest offers Bed & Breakfast or Self-catering accommodation in upmarket, private guest suites in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks just a two-minute walk to the golden beaches of Umhlanga in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.

ACCOMMODATION

Each of the rooms at Anchor's Rest has been individually decorated with great care to ensure a quality and relaxing experience for our guests. There are 3 large, superior rooms which can be taken either on a bed and breakfast basis or a self-catering basis and 1 double comfort room and 1 standard room which is taken on a bed and breakfast basis only. Please note we cannot accommodate children under the age of 10 years.

Each of the suites offers the following facilities:
• Private entrance with patio and barbecue facilities
• Air conditioning plus ceiling fans
• En-suite bathroom with shower and bath
• Tea and coffee making facilities plus a small fridge
• Personal DSTV decoder for satellite TV
• Free Wireless Internet
• Safes, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards
• Books and magazines for guests' reading pleasure
• All suites are available with, or without breakfast
• Open plan bedroom and lounge area which opens onto the patio.

Anchor's Rest provides excellent security, including electric fencing all round, alarms on the gates and CCTV watching each external entrance. A solar heated pool is provided for greater swimming comfort throughout the year.

BREAKFAST

At Anchor's Rest you can choose between "self catering" or the "bed & breakfast" option. Should you decide to go for the bed & breakfast option, a full cooked breakfast, as well as the option of a hearty continental breakfast is served in the dining room, or on the patio - weather permitting.

SERVICES & FACILITIES

After a busy day sight seeing, or sun tanning on the beach, you can relax around a sparkling pool, enjoying the magnificent weather of the Sugar Coast and the warm hospitality of the hosts. In the evening, bar-b-que under the stars, dine al fresco in the gardens, or walk into Umhlanga to enjoy local seafood at any number of good quality restaurants.

Secure off street parking is provided for guests, as well as a laundry service at an additional cost. Airport transfers, car hire and private tours can be arranged to suit guests. Wireless internet access throughout the whole guesthouse.

Nearby sporting facilities include: golf, tennis, squash, scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing, horse riding, surfing, micro light flights, skate boarding, ten pin bowling and mini golf. Comprehensive sports club facilities are available in nearby La Lucia.

Features you'll appreciate

  • wifi
  • air-con
  • swimming
    pool
  • parking
  • airport
    transfers
  • kitchenette
  • braai / bbq
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Air-conditioning
  • Area information booklet
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Cleaning materials supplied
  • Clock radio
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Fan(s)
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater(s)
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Kitchenette (semi-equipped)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Safe for valuables
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)
  • Television (with satellite)

On Site

  • Air-conditioning
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Garden(s)
  • Guest lounge with TV
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laundry service
  • Parking (off street)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool

Food & Drink

  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee
  • Restaurant / dining room

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Transfers

  • Airport transfers
  • Other transfers available
  • Tour assistance
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Large Superior Rooms

Large luxuriously appointed garden room with king size bed, en-suite bathroom and lounge area, The room opens onto a private patio, complete with sun loungers and barbecue. A well fitted kitchenette with self-catering facilities completes the picture. Each of the suites offers a private entrance with patio and barbecue facilities. Air conditioning plus ceiling fans. En-suite bathroom with shower and bath. Tea and coffee making facilities plus a small fridge. Personal DSTV decoder for satellite TV, Free Wireless Internet, Safes, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Books and magazines for guests' reading pleasure.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 3
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 10-18 years are allowed

Comfort Double Room

Double room with a queen size bed and full en-suite bathroom (separate shower and bath). Each of the suites offers a private entrance with patio and barbecue facilities. Air conditioning plus ceiling fans. En-suite bathroom with shower and bath. Tea and coffee making facilities plus a small fridge. Personal DSTV decoder for satellite TV, Free Wireless Internet, Safes, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Books and magazines for guests' reading pleasure.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 2
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 10-18 years are allowed

Standard Double Room

The standard double room overlooks our sparkling swimming pool and has a very generous size modern en suite shower (no bath). There is a double size bed and crisp cotton percale linen which allows you to relax and unwind with a restful night’s sleep. Each of the suites offers a private entrance with patio and barbecue facilities. Air conditioning plus ceiling fans. En-suite bathroom with shower and bath. Tea and coffee making facilities plus a small fridge. Personal DSTV decoder for satellite TV, Free Wireless Internet, Safes, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Books and magazines for guests' reading pleasure.;

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 10-18 years are allowed

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Guest Reviews

2 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

An outstanding guest house in all aspects. 10/10 from me :)

July 2019

Amelia (UK)

Verified reviewexcellent

This guest house is extremely comfortable and provides an excellent breakfast.

August 2011

Missy Britan (Arlington, VA)

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Need to Know

Response timeAnchor's Rest Guest House typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren 10 years and older are welcome.

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 13h00
Check-out by 10h00

Exceptions to check-in / out times by arrangement, please enquire.

Payment methods accepted by the property Visa, Mastercard, Diners, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since August 2000

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