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Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse

5.0 star property
Guesthouse in Durban North with an outdoor pool and a bar

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Front of property - evening/night
Bar (on property)
Reception
Terrace/patio
Lounge
Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse offers a genuine retreat with practical amenities. Enjoy the free airport shuttle, manager's reception, outdoor pool with sun loungers, garden, and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Luxury King Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Queen Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Luxury Queen Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
24 Savell Avenue, Glenashley, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, 4051

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chunky’s Burger Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fabrica - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Mama Luciana's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse

Guesthouse near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Take advantage of an airport shuttle, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace at Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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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) on request
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 180 to 250 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately ZAR 180 to 250 per person

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

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Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse Durban
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Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse House Durban North
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse?

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

What time is check-out at Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse located?

Situated in Durban North, this guesthouse is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Beachwood Golf Course. Umhlanga Hospital and Japanese Gardens are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Morne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bar could be better stocked and managed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the hotel was amazing. it's out of the way, but if that's okay with you, i strongly suggest staying here...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Luka

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

The Majestic Sanchia

The Sanchia Luxury Guest house is more than a home from home. Needful to mention is the warm and genuine welcome ushered to us by the senior lady who looks after guests. The breakfast muesli she prepared for us was to die for. Fantastic place to stay!!!!!!!!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Terrific breakfast

Breakfast was really good. Room was nice. Hard to find and not close to many restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, France

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

Un agréable et très bel endroit de séjour

3 nuits et 4 jours que nous aurions eu envie de prolonger sans hésitation si la poursuite de notre programme de découverte de l'AF.DU.SUD ne nous avait pas poussé plus loin ...Le sanchia Luxury Guesthouse procure Une réelle sensation de bien-être dans un espace ouvert et bien pensé, comme un hôtel relais chateau 4 étoiles avec la salle petit déjeuner et le salon Bar-terrasse accueuillants.

10/10 Excellent

Lizeka, Port Elizabeth

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

Quality Service

This was great guest house it comes as promise would recommend

10/10 Excellent

Len, Roodepoort

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

Great Relaxing stay

Great - Thk you to staff!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very unimpressed

Not what was advertised, facility was nmade out to more more that we found,

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Staff were very polite and helpful. Room clean & neat.

6/10 Okay

Khumo, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice place but service could be better

Stayed at the guesthouse for 2 nights. Some of the staff were friendly but not all of them. We experienced loadshedding early one evening and the lady on duty did not bother offering us candles or the rechargeable lights. We had to go ask for lights. Breakfast took too long to prepare in the mornings.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice Guesthouse, but not 5 star

Overall we had a nice stay. The staff is welcoming and the grounds are well kept. I am not sure if "guesthouses" operate on a different star rating than regular hotels, but if you would benchmark this with a Hilton property it does not measure up. The towels seemed old and there were issues with alarm noises during our stay, which made it hard to get to rest. Also the staff started prepping breakfast at 4 am or so and you could hear the dishes, we continued to sleep, but someone who cannot fall back asleep easily might have a rough time. Also, you need a car or use Uber/taxis since this is just a residential area. We had a car and to the main beachfront it is about 12 min drive. I think is also about expectations and value, if the place had a 4 star rating I would have not written this review at all. But don't expect a 5 star experience like a major hotel chain would offer i.e. fluffy towels, robes, spacious rooms, easy to adjust room temp etc. Breakfast was nice and staff is nice as well.

10/10 Excellent

Siboniso, RSA

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

excllent hospitality

We had a great stay with an excllent hospitality and friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Femi007

A wonderful residential property offering stunning views of the Indian ocean. We received a warm welcome on arrival, shown around the house and to our delight were given a room upgrade since the room was unoccupied. Room was clean, spacious and offerred a good nights sleep. I would definitely recommend this guest house.

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Johannesburg

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

Homely and comfortable

Great guest house with friendly staff and amazing breakfast!! Close to umhlanga and gateway. Would certainly return.

10/10 Excellent

Kate, indiana

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

Provita was amazing! So gracious kind abe fun

We were upgraded to a luxury room, waited on hand and foot and could not have asked for better service! Because the taxi was a bit late taking us into town one day the manager comp'd our transfer to the airport. Elegant surroundings in a small European style B&B. I would highly recommend the Sanchia!!!

8/10 Good

Michael, London, UK

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

Overall a very nice guest house.....

The guest house generally lives up to its description. Rooms are comfortable although rooms mpst rooms open directly into the pool side area so lack the privacy of a normal room - you have to draw the curtains for that! Breakfast was freshly made each day with a good selections. Staff are helpfull if asked although they dont volunteer any help. Location was handy for Umslanga and plenty of restaurants as well as close to airport. Constantly barking dogs nearby can get a a little wearing - but keeping the air con on drowns it out.

4/10 Poor

Keith, Johannesburg

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

King-sized bed not provided

The booking was made late October for the last week of the year. The booking specified a luxury room with a king-sized bed. The room offered had a queen-sized bed. The room itself did not reach my expectation of a luxury standard room. It was spartan and smelled of damp. The towels were of poor quality and the small melamine dressing table was chipped. The reception area had a chair whose arms were split and the desk was untidy and not giving the impression f a professionally run operation. Ordering breakfast was on a slip of paper to be handed in by 21:00 the night before. when our unhappiness was reported to the receptionist, she called the owner and we were told that s/he would come later that evening. we insisted that s/he came immediately. The owner came immediately, recognised our disappointment and offered an immediate and full refund which we accepted even though we had nowhere to stay. We were surprised that this guest house achieved a 5 star rating.

8/10 Good

Chrissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay at the Sanchia Guesthouse. Staff are very welcoming and do everything that they can to make stay comfortable. The daily breakfast was amazing. Only thing that would have made stay better is if room had a phone and an iron. Otherwise definitely worth the price and great environment and beautiful ocean view.

10/10 Excellent

Paul, England

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

Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse

We had a wonderful stay at the Sanchia Guesthouse. They arranged transport to and from the airport for us and couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. The room was beautiful and the huge jaccuzi bath was thoroughly enjoyed after 24 hours of travelling. Breakfast was delicious and overall we would give 5 stars. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

I found this GEM.

I found this GEM in a Durban that has many "sub standard" guesthouses. Very comfortable and clean. The breakfast was exceptional! I will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Graham, Newport

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

Very nice property

Was there on business for a week. The owner went out of his way to ensure we had all we needed. It's a nice place but you would need a car to get places. There is a supermarket across the road and a fish restaurant.

8/10 Good

Gordon B., Scotland

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

Fine place however somewhat expensive.

Fine place, friendly helpful staff. I would not rate this place 5*, that said there was nothing wrong with it.....just didn't feel like genuinely 5* location to me.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas.nick, England

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

Beautiful guesthouse

I'm not one for writing reviews, but this hotel is amazing. Beautiful rooms. Comfatable and very clean. There is a communal area, which is a balcony that over looks the sea. It's worth the money to sit and watch the sun setting. Worth every penny.

8/10 Good

Morne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mboneni Innocent

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

Amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

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