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Mackaya Bella Guest House

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Property entrance
Outdoor pool
Front of property
Property grounds
Free daily English breakfast
Mackaya Bella Guest House offers a quiet retreat near the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Guests enjoy English breakfast, free newspapers in the garden, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Amenities include in-room WiFi and dry cleaning services.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View, Poolside | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Family Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
137 Penzance Road, Glenwood, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • University of KwaZulu-Natal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Durban Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • uShaka Marine World - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goundens Restaurant & Take Away - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Willowvale Hotel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rhumbelow Theatre - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive And Oil - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Mackaya Bella Guest House

Upscale guesthouse near University of KwaZulu-Natal
Located close to Phansi Museum and Durban University of Technology, Mackaya Bella Guest House provides free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Mackaya Bella Guest House feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 480.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 480 (one-way), (from 4 to 18 years old)

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
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests should be aware that 1 dog resides at this property.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from October to April
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mackaya Bella Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mackaya Bella Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mackaya Bella Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mackaya Bella Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mackaya Bella Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Mackaya Bella Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–9:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 480.00 per person applies.

Where is Mackaya Bella Guest House located?

Located in Glenwood, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of University of KwaZulu-Natal and Phansi Museum. Durban University of Technology and Durban Botanical Gardens are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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