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Sandals Guest House

5.0 star property
Enjoy your stay in style and indulge in local flavors while relaxing by the outdoor pool.

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Oyster | Balcony view
Exterior
Coral | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Ocean | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Outdoor pool
Welcome to Sandals Guest House, a luxury retreat on the Strip where you can unwind with free full breakfast and WiFi. Relax by the seasonal pool, sip cocktails at the poolside bar or explore nearby attractions with tour/ticket assistance from our multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 517
AED 832 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb

Room options

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Conch Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Conch Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Ocean

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Urchin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Urchin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Periwinkle | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Periwinkle

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pansy Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Pansy Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Coral | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Coral

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Oyster | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Oyster

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pearl Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Pearl Room

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cowrie Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Cowrie Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
39 Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 8 min walk
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 9 min walk
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 14 min walk
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butcher Boys - Umhlanga - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Tonga - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Little Havana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The George - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sandals Guest House

Luxury guesthouse near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Sandals Guest House. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Portable hoist available
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 5 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 300.00 (one way)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300.00 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Sandals Guest House Hotel Durban
Sandals Guest House Durban
Sandals Durban
Sandals Guest House Guesthouse Umhlanga
Sandals Guest House Guesthouse
Sandals Guest House Umhlanga
Sandals Guest House Umhlanga
Sandals Guest House Guesthouse
Sandals Guest House Guesthouse Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandals Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandals Guest House?

As of 7 February 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandals Guest House on 8 February 2025 start from $162.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sandals Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandals Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandals Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sandals Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Sandals Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 300.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sandals Guest House located?

Situated on the Strip, this luxury guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umhlanga Lighthouse. Umhlanga Main Beach and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Sandals Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Morne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic time at Sandals guest house. Room was amazing , clean and big and spacious with all necessary facilities. Started everyday with delicious cooked breakfast. Thanks to owners also for personal care and attention. Highly recommended for your stay in umhlanga.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved Everything ! Keep doing what you’re doing
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, Fantastic hosts. Would highly recommend this Guesthouse to everybody.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D, Oceanside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the place. Lovely fountain ouside my roim. Owner was personable. Great restaurants and bars and bank ATMs just a bit down the road. Easy walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for us in every way!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic guest house in a really convenient and safe area
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - excellent amenities, place was very relaxing. Only issue was advertised as soundproof but could hear lots of noise in the mornings. Overall good relaxing stay.

8/10 Good

Sarah E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
stay at Sandals
For my needs it worked well very helpful staff who went that exra mile delicious varied breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was great, and the premises were neat and very clean. Hosts were extremely helpful and went out of there way to assist with everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

james

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Double charge and incorrect pricing.
Charged twice for the same night. Paid through hotels.com and then was asked to pay again on checking out. Upon realising the double charge a few days later the telephone apparently not working and despite me calling from 2 different numbers Now when I cal the Sandals number listed it says this number does not exist.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, and location. This was the second time I stayed there, and will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jørgen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jackie & staff were excellent. Sandals Guest House is beautifully appointed. Will return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great rooms, great breakfast. I would absolutely stay here again when visiting Durban. It was so great, we extended our stay here after our original three nights! And, I don't think we've ever had a better free breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding
Malinda, Gavin and their staff made us most welcome, they are phenomenal hosts and deserve every success. Sandals is a very relaxing and pleasant place to be. Lots of advice on restaurants and shopping. Wonderfully comfortable beds and amenities, outstanding breakfasts, snacks and drinks in the bar every evening. We loved every minute of our time with them.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Bashar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't miss Sandals if you visit Umhlanga
Sandals was amazing . Everything was great from reception to the friendly and helpful staff, our room , the facilities, breakfast to the location a short walk to town and the beaches. To top it off Malinda and Gavin were great hosts and made it seem as if we were just visiting friends! All in all the perfect place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will return
Wonderful place, excellent hosts and staff. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!!!!
Great guesthouse, location and amenities! It was really nice. A quick walk to restaurants, bars and the beach! Breakfast was very good! I would 100% recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

James, Sheffield, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fortnight of r&r
We had the pleasure of staying here in August 2017 for a fortnight and straight away from our arrival we were made to feel so welcome. Our hosts Melinda and Gavin were so kind and generous in their hospitality as were their staff who were so kind in their care and friendship they offered to us. I would be delighted to stay here again and would recommend it to anyone whether spending a quick weekend or longer. The location just a short walk from the beach, restaurant staff and bars of fashionable Uhmlanga was ideal all the while being quiet and restful in our accommodation. The complimentary parking and Wi-fi was an added bonus too for any traveller.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two day stop over
Sandals is walking the beach and restaurants. The room we had was very nice with a walk out to the pool area. The breakfasts were excellent. Hosts we very helpful with suggestion.

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great welcome, great meals!
It would be hard to overstate how much we enjoyed our recent stay at this wonderful place. Malinda and Kevin went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. We were in SA for a month and had very good accommodation everywhere we went but Sandals was our most favorite. Close to everything, safe, clean, good food etc etc.