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Coweys Corner

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of a landscape through a window. - Coweys Corner (Durban)
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors. - Coweys Corner (Durban)
A spacious living room with a wooden floor, brown leather sofas, a coffee table, and large windows with wooden frames. - Coweys Corner (Durban)
A pathway leading to a classical-style pavilion surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees. - Coweys Corner (Durban)
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Located close to Greyville Race Course and Durban Botanical Gardens, Coweys Corner provides free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a bathroom with a checkered floor.

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 4 Bedrooms

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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An outdoor seating area with a wooden table and chairs, a tree, and a white fence.

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Essenwood, a neighborhood in Durban, is home to Coweys Corner. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Mile and Durban Beach, while Durban Botanical Gardens and Durban Funworld are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead or Moses Mabhida Stadium. Visit our Durban travel guide
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42 Robarts Road, Berea, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • A sign for Durban Botanic Gardens with opening hours and a pathway leading into the garden.
    Durban Botanical Gardens
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Greyville Race Course
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Durban Golf Club
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Florida Road
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Musgrave Centre
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chippewa Spur Steak Ranch
    16 min walk
  • Rusty Hook
    16 min walk
  • The Bread Mill
    3 min walk
  • Durban Botanic Gardens
    8 min walk
  • Simply Asia
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 3:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Coweys Corner pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Coweys Corner?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Coweys Corner?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Coweys Corner located?

Located in Essenwood, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Durban Botanical Gardens and Greyville Race Course. Sahara Stadium Kingsmead and Durban International Convention Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Coweys Corner Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient, safe and homely - a really good stay

We really had a great stay. The staff are welcoming, friendly and very helpful. We were visiting family and the location was very convenient & easy to get to everywhere we needed to. The B&B is clean & tidy, the rooms serviced every day, clean linen & towels and plenty of space in our room. It provided us with a home away from home, and for some peace & quiet. With a small fridge in the room, and a kettle for tea & coffee, plus access to the kitchen with microwave & other facilities, it allows for self-catering/preparation of lunch and/or dinner. We’d recommend it. Thanks to all the staff for making us feel at home.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I booked last minute and even on short notice they were able to cater for our requests.the room was very comfortable and clean.The breakfast was good.staff were friendly and extremely helpful.we were able to check in early and also on check out leave our luggage at the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O atendimento foi excelente, no entanto o hotel fica em uma região central, o que nao me agradou. Toalhas velhas, asperas. Café da manha muito bom. O atendimento foi excelente, no entanto o hotel fica em uma região central, o que não me agradou. Toalhas velhas, ásperas. Café da manhã muito bom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

A nice place but things went wrong for me.

My stay was relatively ok and the room had decent space however a few things let it down and thus overall tipped the scales negatively. The towels were musty and had a stuffy smell (even when drying ones hands, leaves a bad smell on the hands). The tv remote wasn’t working. I struggled with the shower door. More disappointingly though was the massive cockroach that greeted me when I walked in. Also the inconceivable small worms that were on the pillows (shook off 5-6 worms). The toilet also wasn’t cleaned properly and so I presume that normally the place would be good but on this weekend things just went wrong with my room. Disappointed because it’s a spacious room and breakfast was really tasty. It is probably a 2.5 star and not a 4 star.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about our stay at Coweys corner was fantastic. Joan organised for us to be able to get in because we arrived late on our check in day and suggested we go for the outside room (room 6) as it is more private as there were going to be some other guests with kids. The room was really big, had excellent air conditioning and DSTV (cable TV). The breakfast in the morning was really good and you can select exactly what you want from the menu the night before so its ready nice and sharp in the morning. The location is really good too, about 5 min drive from Florida street and between 10 and 15 to UShaka (the water park is worth the visit, not so much the marine world). The entrance is off the road so feels safer and they have plenty of protection on the walls and CCTV. We had a really lovely time and would 100% recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice guesthouse

Very nice guesthouse in great location. Good breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Affordable and convenient

Good room, affordable, convenient, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Coweys Corner Mostly a Delight

The help received from the cook and cleaning staff was excellent. Bar fridge was well stocked. Room finishes could be improved. The ceiling moulding / repair finishes fell to floor and bed on my first night. The headboard does not fit. I found the old style room skirting boards robust and manly. The bath could have had more modern floor skirting fitted. The toilet flush needs service as it continues without stop unless pressed a few times. This waste water granted drought conditions in certain locales. Cornice finishes should be considered to uplift standards. I would have rated the visit more highly had I been better informed by senior agents. The agent Joan whom I emailed prior to visit did not interact nor did I meet her on my visit. Apparently the owner Angela lives in the property next door. When I did accidentally meet she did not introduce herself which is inappropriate. She claimed she worked for Joan who emailed about the number of guests. I said one but if I did meet someone gorgeous said there would be two. I guessed same related to breakfast bookings however that was something easily done when on the premises. The cook Nikki advised that Angela was the owner of the property. On a Friday evening I did hear a little religious music and assumed that may relate to attitude about guests. Other than weird management the stay was pleasant because I do not expend energy on vapid et ceteras. The fact that I have to mention it is inconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was like I'm in my own home. The staff is very welcoming, friendly. I even met the boss he is also a very good guy. Can't wait for my next trip
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Was not so bad. Was peaceful but the room is not dark enough in the night
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great B&B

Great place, will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great central base camp in Durban

If you are in Durban and want to travel like I was mainly West and out of Durban then this was brilliant. Not to far to travel back on safe roads which are not to remote if late at night and you park in secure parking. I chose this rather than establishments in Umhlanga etc because of this. I had keys to enter the building and my room and a gate remote to come and go anytime of day and night. The staff are super friendly and efficient. Breakfast was everything one needs and kept me fueled up to start the day. When I am back that way and need a central Durban/Berea base camp to use, I will be back. Thanks for the great time everybody.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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