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Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Morningside with outdoor pool and restaurant
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Front of property - evening/night
Interior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Airport shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace
For families
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Kitchen
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private hot tub
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
11 Sir Arthur Road, Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3 min drive
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 4 min drive
  • Durban Beach - 5 min drive
  • uShaka Marine World - 7 min drive
  • Golden Mile - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 23 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Delfi greek taverna - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Skyline Coffee Roasters - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Love Coffee Kombi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Antique Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel

Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of uShaka Marine World and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Eleven Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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
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Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
    • Train station pickup*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (377 square feet)

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1928
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 32-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • Private hot tub
  • In-room massage
  • Furnished balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Kitchen
  • Free bottled water

More

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

Special features

Dining

Eleven Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 550 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Is parking offered on site at Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 550 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (4-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (16-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as sailing, scuba-diving and body boarding, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel?
Yes, Eleven Restaurant offers al fresco dining.
Does Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a a private hot tub.
Does Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker.
Does Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.
What's the area around Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel like?
Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Florida Road and 17 minutes' walk from Kings Park Stadium.

Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nice but....
Nice hotel with spacious room, and friendly staff, but the furnitures inside the room were about to break down and the carpet was not in the best condition. Far fron being a 5 star hotel...
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful boutique hotel with large rooms an attentive service
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Shocking experience
With COVID we looked for a hotel that was spacious with few guests. The hotel has spacious rooms and with only 10 rooms, it suited our needs. The hotel failed to mention that they hire out the premises for events. One such event was scheduled for the Sunday morning - the team setting up worked outside our room for most of the night, and got pretty rowdy from around 6am on the Sunday morning. Completely unacceptable. The party further increased the number of people sharing the space (a converted house) by over 40 - we could not use the main entrance as this was set up for the party and most of the 40+ guests did not wear masks, nor did they practice social distancing. The hotel did nothing to correct this. The only up side to the stay was that management was gracious enough to let us check out early and refund us. Lovely hotel, average service, and a complete disregard for the safety or comfort of guests!
Amantha, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Martin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Joanne’s review
Wonderful large room comfortable firm bed large bathroom and nice balcony with view. Area relatively safe. Very accommodating staff. Good breakfast.
Joanne, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My husband and I were so blessed to have had the opportunity to stay at this beautiful place. The manor is a piece of history and a place to treasure. We will never forget staying there. From the moment we checked in and until we checked we checked out we felt at home and safe. Your staff were professional, and most gracious to us. Breakfasts were delicious. Our heartfelt thanks to all the staff for taking care of us. We look forward to staying at the manor when we come back to South Africa.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel in a quiet part of town overlooking the city. Loved the staff who couldn’ t do enough for us including leaving us fruit to eat as we had a 4.00am departure. Food beautifullly presented and so tasty. On the other side of the coin we felt the pool area needs some attention to draw guests to make better use of it. If we had to single out a member of their great staff it would be Agnes who was amazing!!
Bill, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff and property was very nice. We had a miscommunication about our driver that we had for the day. Did not realize that we will be charged for the mileage. Thought the price that he gave us for the day was the only price.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Great staff but expected more from Audacia
They staff is so lovely and friendly. The building is interesting and has lots of potential. The room was comfortable - the best part is the little balcony with sea view. It is a "shared" balcony some of the rooms have private balconies. No attention to detail (no extra cotton wool or amenities in bath room only just bare minimum). New towels are sorely needed. Although there are some special furniture and art pieces, the place lacks luxury atmosphere. We expected more of 5 star establishment. Lovely pool area. The food not great. We had breakfast and dinner over 2 days and felt the kitchen can do better. The dinning room courtyard needs to spruced up. (needs flowers and plants. The fountain is not operational). It can be a haven if things are jacked up a bit. It is clear that some effort has been put in however to compete with 5 star accommodation and attract the discerning traveler requires more improvements. Room tip - if you are a light sleeper choose a room not overlooking parking area. Noisy people arrived, loud music woke us up. The checkin and checkout was smooth. Lovely people.
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, very accommodating and saw to every need
Dave, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Time
This was actually a last minute booking because the previous placed I booked was not adequate nor matched everything that I saw online. I wasn't looking for anything fancy but this place was one of the only ones still available that offered free breakfast and WiFi in my room with a good location. Everything about the stay was great. They were all incredibly accommodating and did a wonderful job of welcoming me and making me feel at home. Specifically Shannon, the general manger, knows how to treat her guest and provides individual attention to help ensure you have a great stay. I'd return in a heartbeat and plan on it the next time I visit Durban.
Derek, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Old school charm with superb hospitality
This is a charming converted Baron's house, hight ceilings, dark wood and period furniture. What really sets it apart is the charm and hospitality of the staff, especially Jean Francois! The standards are high here, food is top class, hotel is beautiful and I highly recommend it. WiFi a bit slow.
Gabriel D'Oliveira, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

none
the shower floor needs to be cleaned and the general upkeep needs attention eg cant lock the room door from inside -- not good experience
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10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A Manor House, surrounded by garden.
We greatly enjoyed our stay. Very quiet, pleasant and safe surroundings. Excellent breakfast and delicious dinner. Warm swimming pool.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Friendly staff, great food and service; but shy blankets (nowhere to be found). Cable TV options not ideal for young family.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Old world charm
The place is lovely, the house is great as was the food. My only issues were they could do with a reception bell as it was very hard sometimes to get staff attention quickly - but when you did get their attention, service was great. The location is best suited to people who have their own car, as is quite residential. But there is still a lovely view of the ocean.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Beautiful building, but need more attention.
lovely building, but need to be refurbished. The door of the room didn't shut without locking, which was not mended during out 3 nights stay. There was a wedding going on on Saturday, which made quite noisy, disturbing our sleep a bit. We should be notifed about this event in advance.
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8/10 Very good

A lovely quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of the city center. It was a bit difficult to find, so be sure to get directions before arriving! I greatly enjoyed my stay and will definitely return on future visits to Durban.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Our visit at African Pride will be one to remember. The superior King room is really amazing, with the highlights for us being the outdoor spa bath and outdoor shower. It is very romantic, and my boyfriend proposed to me while we were there :) We definitely hope to be viting again soon!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A Great Boutique Hotel in Durban
Very large, well appointed rooms with period decor is the main thing about this place. Highly recommend.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely weekend in Durban
We had a great weekend at the African Pride Audacia Hotel. The food was wonderful, the room welcoming and comfortable, and the staff exceptionally warm. We hope to visit Durban and the Audacia Hotel again in the future. The only small glitch was the lack of internet for the weekend.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

beautiful, but better management needed
No one seemed to be in charge when we arrived - Wifi was down for the first night, no one could answer questions, and service at the restaurant was frustratingly slow. Things seemed to run a lot smoother when the owner was there the next 2 days, but we wish there had been a manager there on the 1st night... Otherwise, beautiful hotel and amazing room.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly Recommended!
Outstanding hotel, Great friendly staff, Excellent location and breakfast
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