Shakas Rock Accommodation at Shakas Seat Self Catering Dolphin Coast
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  • Property TypeApartments
  • Guests24
  • Rooms/Units8
  • Minimum Stay2 Nights

Shaka's Seat is a highly recommended property for self catering in Shakas Rock for tourists visiting the Dolphin Coast region.

About Shaka's Seat

Shaka's Seat offers luxury self-catering accommodation, comprising a choice of six suites.

Situated in Shaka's Rock, a stone's throw from the busy town of Ballito, you can sit out on your private undercover wooden deck and watch the dolphins at play, enjoy the spectacular close up sea views or simply take a quick 3 minute stroll down to Catfish Beach. The Shaka's Rock tidal pools are home to plenty of fish and good for a quick dip as well!

Self Catering Accommodation

All suites and cottages are fully furnished and have an en-suite with bath, shower and double vanities. The king size beds are comfortable, with wall mounted flat screen TV's (hotel DStv bouquet). Kitchenettes have dining facilities.

All the suites have our standard big glass sliding stack doors which open out onto the private undercover, furnished wooden decks. The suites accommodate two adults comfortably and some do have room for a third person.

The property is fenced and has a good security system in place. Undercover or shady parking on site and all accommodation is serviced each morning, except Sundays.

Please see the individual unit descriptions below.

Amenities

• Numerous good restaurants and takeaways
• Medical and dental practitioners
• Salt Rock Hotel
• Main Salt Rock beach
• Superette, bottle store and butchery
• Laundrette
• Methodist Church
• 3 kms to Tiffany's Mall (with Spar, Clicks, etc)
• 20 minute easy drive on the N2 from / to King Shaka Airport

Features you'll appreciate

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

In Room / Unit

  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Fan(s)
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Kitchenette (semi-equipped)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Television (with M-Net)

On Site

  • Garden(s)
  • Parking (off street)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool

Loadshedding Facilities

What is loadshedding? It refers to the temporary suspension of electricity provided by Eskom, South Africa's electricity provider, to reduce consumption and thereby the load on the national grid. To compensate, South African property owners are turning to solar power, inverters with backup batteries or in some cases generators to keep the power on, wherever feasible.

  • Gas cooker (stove)

Food & Drink

  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & Rates

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

Tree Tops Room

The Tree Tops Room has two single beds and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. This unit also has tea and coffee making facilities as well as a TV with DSTV. The stable door which leads out onto a lovely patio with a table and chairs. It overlooks the lovely garden area at Tree Tops height. Unfortunately no sea view and this is not a self catering room.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Television (with M-Net)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 7-18 years are allowed

Dolphins Cottage

Dolphins Cottage is a totally private and secure 2-bedroom unit. The main bedroom has a double bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath, separate shower and double vanities. The second bedroom is furnished with either a king-size bed or two single beds and has an en-suite bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. The open-plan living area has a small kitchenette, dining area for four and lounge area with a wall-mounted TV. A sliding door leads out to a private, shady patio. The patio has patio furniture, a portable braai and a small garden that is fully fenced, making it ideal for a small dog. Guests can also enjoy sea views through the palm trees. No breaker views, just the blue of the sea.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Television (with M-Net)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 5-18 years are allowed

Shaka's Suite

Shaka's Suite is a spacious Two bedroom unit on the lower level. The main bedroom has a king-size bed facing the sea and a wall-mounted TV. The second bedroom has a king-size bed which can be converted to two single beds upon request and also has a wall-mounted TV. The shared bathroom is fitted with a corner bath, double shower and double vanities. There is also a separate toilet with washbasin. The kitchenette is fully equipped with fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave, mini oven and cooker, crockery and cutlery. There is a dining table with seating for six guests. The large fold-up stack doors open out onto a private, undercover patio with patio furniture and portable braai facilities.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Television (with M-Net)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 5-18 years are allowed

Seaspray Room

Seaspray Room is a spacious room with a king-size bed and south sea views. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a corner bath, separate shower, and double vanities. The kitchen nook is equipped with a fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave, crockery and cutlery. There are no cooking facilities in this room. The big glass fold-up stack doors open out onto a private, undercover wooden deck with patio furniture.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Television (with M-Net)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 7-18 years are allowed

The Green Suite is romantic and tranquil, in shades of green and cream. The room features a king-size bed and a wall-mounted TV. The bathroom is fitted with a double shower, bath, and double vanities. The kitchenette is equipped with a kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge, mini oven and cooker, crockery and cutlery. There is also a counter with stools. The big glass fold-up stack doors open out onto the private, undercover wooden deck with patio furniture. The deck overlooks the swimming pool and sea.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Television (with M-Net)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 7-18 years are allowed

CatFish Suite

The Catfish Suite has stunning, close-up sea views. The room features a king-size bed and a wall-mounted TV. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a corner bath, shower, toilet and double vanities. The kitchenette features a fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave, mini oven and cooker, crockery and cutlery. There is also a counter with stools. The big glass fold-up stack doors open out onto a private, undercover wooden deck with patio furniture.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Television (with M-Net)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 7-18 years are allowed

Tiffany's Suite

Tiffany's Suite has a tropical feel to it with palm trees, lighthouses, and the beautiful breaker views. The bedroom has a king-size bed and a wall-mounted TV. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a bath, shower, toilet and double vanities. The kitchenette features a fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave, mini oven and cooker, crockery and cutlery. The big glass fold-up stack doors open out onto a private, undercover wooden deck with patio furniture.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Television (with M-Net)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 7-18 years are allowed

The Beach Suite is the largest upstairs suite with lovely close-up sea views. You are able to lie in your king-size bed and see the sea. The en-suite bathroom features a corner bath, separate shower and double vanities. The separate kitchenette is fitted with a table and two chairs, plus counter and two stools. A mini oven and cooker, microwave toaster and kettle. The lounge area, that overlooks the sea, has a wall-mounted TV and is equipped with a sleeper couch for a child above the age of 5 years. The big glass fold-up stack doors open out onto a private, undercover wooden deck with patio furniture.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Television (with M-Net)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 7-18 years are allowed

Tree Tops Two

This is a single room with two single beds or a double bed. The room also includes tea and coffee making facilities, a TV with DSTV, air-conditioning as well as an en-suite bathroom with a shower, toilet, and handbasin. Guests have a garden view but there are no sea views from this room.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Television (with M-Net)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 7-18 years are allowed

Lovely, spacious bedroom with king size bed, wall mounted TV and en-suite with corner bath, separate shower and double vanities. Long worktop counter, housing a fridge, kettle, toaster and microwave, with crockery and cutlery.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Television (with M-Net)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 5-18 years are allowed

Guest Reviews

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

Verified reviewvery good

Lovely venue and great place to stay...very well managed and maintained. Great views of the ocean and beach very accessible - make sure you have sea facing accommodation

March 2024

Alan S. (Hout Bay)

Verified reviewexcellent

absolutely amazing stay!

November 2023

Mike G. (Pretoria)

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Need to Know

Response timeShaka's Seat typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren under 5 are not permitted in upstairs suites but, options are available on Shaka's Suite or Beach Cottage.

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

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

Listed on SA-Venues.com since May 2014

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