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Manaar House

Umhlanga B&B with outdoor pool and bar/lounge
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Double Room, Kitchenette | View from room
Luxury Apartment (Self Catering) | Terrace/patio
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Double room with shower | Living area
Luxury Apartment (Self Catering) | View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach towels
  • Hot tub
  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bedroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Double room with shower

Double room with shower

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Apartment (Self Catering) | Living area

Luxury Apartment (Self Catering)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Double Room, Kitchenette

Double Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
16 Manaar Road, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 10 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 20 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiger's Milk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Doppio Zero - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Spiaggia - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Manaar House

Manaar House puts you within a 15-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Durban Beach. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and the Hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
  • 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 9 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 (16 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 in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • On-site parking is limited

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM*
  • Cruise terminal shuttle*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*
  • Beach shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Selected Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 95 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 300 per vehicle (one way)
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Local area shuttle and beach shuttle services are offered for an extra charge

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Manaar
Manaar House
Manaar House B&B
Manaar House B&B Umhlanga
Manaar House Umhlanga
Manaar House Umhlanga
Manaar House Bed & breakfast
Manaar House Bed & breakfast Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Manaar House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Manaar House?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Manaar House?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Manaar House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 300 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Manaar House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Manaar House?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Sibaya Casino (9-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (16-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Manaar House and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as scuba-diving and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Manaar House also has a garden.
Does Manaar House have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Manaar House like?
Manaar House is a short 13-minute walk from Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail and 19 minutes' walk from Umhlanga Main Beach.

Manaar House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing holiday
Very comfortable apartment, perfect for family of 4. Very clean and friendly hosts and staff, highly recommend
Oliver, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Disappointed...
We were welcomed by a lovely member of the management and able to check in slightly earlier which we appreciated. The place itself has a lovely garden and nice pool but bare in mind the photos do make it look better - at least in our case. We booked the self catering unit which is bit tired looking and has a musty, grandma-ish smell which we couldn’t get rid of despite opening terrace and main doors. I feel like sofas especially need replacing. Bathroom was lovely and we had plenty of fresh towels (some with holes though). The B&B part might be nicer? We were looking forward to using the hot tub but it had a damp, musty smell as well and wasn’t very clean inside. Overall the places was slightly overpriced and wouldn’t book it again. Oh and I found a slug in the kitchen on the day of checking-in lol. Staff was very lovely and welcoming.
brad, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service in a nice location with easy access to main attractions. Hosts were lovely and the apartment was larger then expected and very comfortable. Looking forward to my return. Great wifi as well.
Aurelia, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome
Was overall a great stay, from welcome, to quality accomadation, firendly staff and value for money
Anton, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super Stay
If you are lucky enough to get a room at Manaar, you are bound to find a perfectly great stay. Hermann will take care of you like you are a long lost family member - I extended my stay twice during my time there, and right until my departure Hemann kept smiling and kept doing absolutely everything to make a long stay into a flawless one. The room was not overly decorated but incredibly neat and safe with lovely features and treasures in the fridge. Breakfast was great and made perfectly to order just about like everything else. If you like being treated like a friend visiting when you are away from home than this is probably the best choice you can make. 11/10 for Manaar.
Joe, 5-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A comfortable safe place to stay
wonderful stay at the Manaar house. Arriving extremely late we were greeted with smiles and shown to our lovely room. Everyone was very helpful and generous which helped make our stay comfortable from a delicious breakfast to advice on where to head off for a day. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return as Umhlanga is breathtaking.
Melissa, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful
2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding again - will return
Second stay here, still outstanding. Superb service, excellent breakfast, great overall condition. Will definitely return.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

a quiet and friendly guest houe
very friendly welcome Comfortable and quiet place to stay very convenient for our travelplans
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice room with ocean view
I stayed here for two days at the end of a three week South Africa trip. The room was big and comfortable and there is an outdoor space. You can see the ocean in the distance and the host, Hermann, was great! Very friendly and attentive and always happy to help and answer questions. The guest house is a little distance from the beach and Umhlanga so I recommend you have a car. Shops and beach are only a 5 minute drive away though and Durban airport is super close.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very good

Pleasant Environment to Spend a Few Days
Very enjoyable stay. If staying more than one night the self contained accommodation is more roomy. Great hosts who can't do enough to assist their guests.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Pleasant B & B experience
Very pleasant B&B with lots of personal touches, attractive decor and hospitable hosts. Short taxi drive to Umlanga beachfront and Gateway shopping centre. Stay in the self contained accommodation if staying for longer than a night, where there is a lot more bedroom space. Large bathrooms with plenty of space. Great breakfast choices. Taxi to King Shaka airport costs approx $250.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely B&B
It was a wonderful place to stay- the room is great with a fantastic mattress, the room is dark at night and the bathroom a delight. Everyone is very friendly and helpful, the garden is very pretty and the food delicious. Will definitely stay there again. Janette
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Family and budget friendly weeklong stay
Went down to Durban for a work conference, the wife and kids joined me to enjoy some time at the beach. The self-catering lofted apartment had space enough for all of us and the kids were able to sleep quietly in their own separate room. It is a charming location with a super fast drive to the beach, dining and shopping. The hosts were very friendly and always ready with advice on places to eat or things to do, they even helped us with baby-sitting service one night so mom and dad could get out for a date night. We would go back again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Return to Manaar House
Simply put, Excellent value for money!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place with perfect service!
Fantastic B&B, lovely surroundings and the hosts were really friendly and welcoming. I would not hesitate to recommend it!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful B&B and great staff
I booked this location based on reviews that I read and I am so happy that I did. Tina was SOOO friendly and accommodating. She helped me back into our parking space given that I wasn't used to driving on the left side of the car, had a taxi pick us up and had dinner reservations all within the first 30 mins of us getting there. The B&B was charming and the beds and bathroom were so nice. Breakfast was also very good. I would totally recommend it to anyone who was going to that area.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice Bed and Breakfast in a quiet residential
Excellent hosts and very comfortable room
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic service
Very hospitable - great stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Small friendly B&B/hotel
The managers of the hotel are really friendly, welcoming and helpful, and we enjoyed passing the time with them and benefitting from their expertise and knowledge of Africa, the wildlife, the local area etc. The duplex was very nicely appointed and spacious, clean and comfortable. It was a gentle and safe 15 minute walk to the beach with local shops just a short walk further on so not too difficult for us to get supplies as we didn't have a car. There was also a pool and jaccuzzi next to a comfortable lounge area in the garden which we enjoyed.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay
My partner and I stayed 2 nights at Manaar House and had a great stay, the room was very comfortable and clean with a nice kitchen area and outside seating area and a great shower. The owners were very welcoming and very helpful, they showed us what was around the area, helped us find the correct airport as we nearly went to the wrong one!!! and held our bags after check out for us. The location was great close to the gateway shopping complex, which is huge, close to the lovely beach and town of Umhlanga and close driving distance to Durban. Our room had a private entrance so we were not disturbing any other guests coming or going. Would stay again for sure.
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8/10 Very good

Les hôtes sont très gentils et au petit soins . Le petit-déjeuner est simple et la chambre que nous avons eu un peut bruyante car la route était pas loin..
marion, 1-night romance trip
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