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Mackaya Bella Guest House

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Located close to Phansi Museum and University of KwaZulu-Natal, 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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams on the ceiling, a sunset painting, and two bedside lamps.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Glenwood, a neighborhood in Durban, Mackaya Bella Guest House is in the suburbs. Phansi Museum is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Durban Botanical Gardens and uShaka Marine World. 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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137 Penzance Road, Glenwood, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • A large wave curling over the ocean with a city skyline in the background.
    Durban Beach
    12 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • University of KwaZulu-Natal
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Phansi Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kwazulu Natal Society of Arts
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • The Rhumbelow Theatre
    6 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Goundens Restaurant & Take Away
    15 min walk
  • The Willowvale Hotel
    19 min walk
  • Pedros Chicken
    3 min drive
  • Olive And Oil
    3 min drive
  • Maan Hing Chinese Take Away
    3 min drive

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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 self 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
  • Mosquito nets
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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)

Property class

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

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?

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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Reviews

Mackaya Bella Guest House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly and accommodating staff. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

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

Comfortable Stay

We had a comfortable stay, thanks a lot!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great locationIt was a good relaxed and quite stay. Host is welcoming and very helpful. I certainly will be booking for my next stay in the city. I can’t rate excellent, as there is always a room for improvement. I recommend Mackaya Guest Hiuse!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We know Durban well, have stayed here before and will do so again. We give top ratings in every department but outsiders should know that you must have a car because it is in a residential area with no shops or restaurants close by. The owners are on site and super friendly and energetic. Breakfast is great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly and cozy place to stay.

Had a lovely stay in very comfy bed in nice clean room. Hosts extremely friendly and made us delicious breakfast sandwiches to take away as we didn’t want to eat early. Highly recommend for anyone staying overnight in Durban.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ottimo soggiorno! Molto gentili e pronti a dare supporto ed informazioni! Casa ottima. Raccomandatissimo!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Best place to stay in Durban

Room was spacious with modern amenities. The breakfast included with the luxury room was delicious and filling! Service is accommodating, friendly, and attentive. Area is quiet and I felt safe. Easy to get an Uber to wherever. They can also arrange for a car service, which was great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Very kind and helpful host
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Durban stopover

Nice guest house. Friendly hosts. Rooms a wee bit basic but very clean so no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely home away from home
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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