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Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa offers a refined suburban escape. Visitors can play the 18-hole golf course or book rejuvenating body wraps and aromatherapy at La Vita Spa. The property features on-site shopping, two distinct restaurants, and peaceful garden views throughout.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room, Patio, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Patio, Golf View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room, Patio, Golf View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 35 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, Patio, Garden View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite, Patio, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Garden View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
99 Old Main Road, Off Sezela off-ramp, Pennington, KwaZulu-Natal, 4184

What's nearby

  • Selborne Park Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Selbourne Golf Estate - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Umdoni Park Golf - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Scottburgh Beach - 11 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Crocworld Conservation Centre - 15 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pennington Skiboat Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Village Pub & Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bell & Anchor Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Indian Cusine Truck - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the suburbs
At Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa, you can look forward to a golf course, an attached winery, and a terrace. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a manicure/pedicure, and aromatherapy at La Vita Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Wedding services, massage treatment rooms, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa have perks such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 to 200 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Barker's Bar
  • Lord Selborne Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1954
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 to 200 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

Selborne Hotel
Selborne Hotel Golf Estate
Selborne Hotel Golf Estate Pennington
Selborne Hotel, Spa & Golf Estate Hotel Pennington
Selborne Hotel, Spa And Golf Estate
Selborne Hotel Spa Estate Pennington
Selborne Hotel Spa Estate
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Selborne Spa Estate
First Group Selborne Golf Estate Hotel Pennington
First Group Selborne Golf Estate Hotel
First Group Selborne Golf Estate Pennington
First Group Selborne Golf Estate
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Selborne Hotel Golf Estate Spa
Selborne Hotel Estate Spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Pennington hotel is located in the suburbs, within a 10-minute walk of Selborne Park Golf Club and Selbourne Golf Estate. Umdoni Park Golf is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Amenities
Golf
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

One night stay

The hotel rooms are in desperate need of a refurb. Bathroom is outdated and signs of patch repairs everywhere. Plus side was that the room was quiet, cool and the bed very comfortable.
Not very appealing 🤨
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sehr schöner ruhiger Ort. Hotel im altenglischen Stiel. Bungalowzimmer sind ziemlich groß. Perfekt ist Selborne für Golfspieler. Hervorragender 18 Lochplatz mit Golfclub direkt am Hotel. Green Fee für Hotelgäste ca. 15€ pro Runde. Wenn man mal ein paar Löcher mehr spielt interessiert das niemand. Umdoni, ein weiterer toller 18 Lochplatz liegt in direkter Nachbarschaft und kann, wenn vorhanden, sogar mit dem Cart erreicht werden.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabetta

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

Ottima struttura

Ottima struttura, bellissimo il posto e ottimo anche in rapporto al prezzo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Long weekend stay

The location and setting was perfect, very tranquil and peaceful. Enjoyed the walk around the picturesque golf course. Just what we wanted for the 4 night long weekend. Hotel, restaurant and golf club staff were very accommodating, polite, keen and very patient. However the Spa service was poor, no communication as to the treatment requirements or during the actual treatment, probably the worst massage I have had. The time period for the treatment was supposed to be 50 minutes but the masseuse left quietly after 35 minutes. Wouldn't recommend the Spa if visiting this hotel. The room was spacious and comfortable but does require some maintenance throughout. The hotel breakfast was spot on, but did have an issue with overcooked food for dinner, on the one night that we ate in the hotel restaurant, this was reported it to the head chef who assured us that the issue would be be investigated and rectified. The meals we had at the golf club house were found to be decent with no problems. Really enjoyed the facility and hotel ambience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

TANYA

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

Amazing stay with Family and Friends

Amazing stay with Family and Friends Rooms were cleaned daily, bed super comfortable and all the amenities needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always love returning to Selborne and stay in the golf view rooms. It's time for bathroom modernisation though. Lovely challenging golf course with a great clubhouse. Will be back next time in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Umgebung ist wunderbar, unser Zimmer war auch sehr schön. Die Zimmerreinigung war sehr gut. Leider kann man das Frühstück vergessen, auch das Personal war nicht interessiert und nicht freundlich. Schade
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lush surroundings with an abundance of wild life, staff very friendly and accommodating

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent stay, just what we required, tranquil settings, relaxing and quiet. Excellent food and service throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large outdoor pool and lush surroundings. Very peaceful with waterfalls all over. Staff in all sections of thev hotel went above and beyond to meet guest expectations. Rooms were large and spacious. Wish they had more plug points and catered for international tourists. A bit pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Byron

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Seborne Hotel

Comfortable. Leaves a lot to be desired
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness

Cleanliness could be better. The curtains are very dirty they have not been cleaned in a very long time. The sliding doors still had hand marks all over them frim the previous occupants. Ths bath enamel was chiped showing some rust. There was also a lot of insect gecko poo on the walls which have not been cleaned in some time room 34.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Hannelie

Liked: Staff & service
We booked at the hotel was then moved to a villa due to east coast radios booking at the hotel. This was ok and I did not mind. However no tea or coffee, toiletpaper or any ameneties in the villa. We also could not have breakfast at the hotel for which I paid and had to take our breakfast at the club house. The lady there very friendly and helpful, but breakfast not great. I felt that we were done in somehow
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Thobile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a holiday we needed except the food it was horrible ,ribs were too sweet ,pasta we ordered didnt have salt limited menu an ontop of that limited menu some things in the menu they didnt have ,other that the food service was excellent ladies at the front desk and the restaurant they were 👌
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Thabo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The hotel with fairway view

The hotel was good to stay at. But the process to enter the estate on arrival for check-in at the main gate needs serious improvement, especially if the guest does not have the access code.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

geraldene

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Okay

This is the second time we stayed at Selbourne and we had to change our room on both occasions. The cleanliness could be better. Service was good but can be improved
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We attended a wedding at hotel and booked into the Garden suites. The hotel is beautiful but does need a little TLC. The gardens, golf course and the scenery is great. It is a tranquil and relaxing setting. The staff were very pleasant, always helpful, they really tried to please. The rooms were comfortable and clean but in need of a revamp. Our overall experience was good and I would revisit this hotel in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
GREAT SERVICE BUT SHOWER FLOOR VERY DANGEROUS AND SLIPPERY A SHOWER FLOOR SHOULD NEVER BE TILED WITH SUCH SLIPPERY TILES ITS A ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN AND SHOWER DOOR HINGE ON THE BOTTOM IS BROKEN
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

KAren

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

Fantastic hotel in lovely surroundings

Reception staff were friendly and welcoming. The hotel is nicely decorated and has a variety of amenities including pool, tennis courts, games room and also a separate private area close to the beach (you have to drive), with a pool and secure area with a gate leading to the beach. Had a great time here - stayed 2 nights. Nice extras in the room - coffee machine, fridge, chairs + an outdoor seating area. We booked a room overlooking the fairway which was nice and of course we had to sample the golf course which I had booked from the UK through their website (not realising if you booked at the hotel you got a discount). Club hire selection wasn't brilliant but the course was amazing, very well kept, challenging and scenic. Would def recommend staying here, the only thing that let it down was the quality of the food (main course) at dinner so we only ate in the first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really beautiful hotel in fantastic grounds. Lovely room, great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

norman

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

a monthly must.

fantastic, don't know why its taken so long to find it. we will be back as regulars.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Our neighbours were extremely loud.

Our stay was great. the room was neat and clean. the staff were amazing. the breakfast was good. the menu was vert limited. our neighbours were extremely loud and their kids screaming terribly making it difficult to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel and location, food average to poor

It is a great either for a weekend or longer. A fantastic golf course and which is in brilliant condition. Also close to many great golf courses. Food was average and breakfast poor. Food from the previous day reappeared on the breakfast table and very limited selection for a 4 star hotel.....had better breakfasts at cheaper hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My only comment is that the rooms are a little tired !! Otherwise staff were first class
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

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