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Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse

5.0 star property
Luxury guesthouse with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor banquet area
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Exterior detail
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Property entrance
Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse offers a tranquil escape minutes from the beach. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, lounge by the pool, or explore the garden. Unwind in the library, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and benefit from dry cleaning services and barbecue grills.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Manor Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Manor Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 175 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Forest Mahogany - Honeymoon Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Forest Mahogany - Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Unit

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
62 Forest Drive, La Lucia, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4051

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Saxony Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Legacy Yard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mama Luciana's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse

Luxury boutique guesthouse near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Consider a stay at Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in, and 1 meeting room
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • 7 bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Archery
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 7 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access

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 Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse have a pool?

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

Is Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 250.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse located?

Situated near the beach, this luxury guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of Umhlanga Rocks Beach, Umhlanga Lighthouse, and Oceans Mall. Umhlanga Main Beach and Umhlanga Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ernest was a great host, very informative and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Lovely guesthouse

What a lovely guesthouse. Host and staff were excellent. Our room was clean and spacious. Great breakfast, easy access to all restaurants and shops. We will return on our next visit to South Africa
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

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

Tranquillity

Excellent place; clean and quiet. Perfect for business and leisure excursions
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely helpful staff who couldn't do enough for you and in a great area. Good breakfast every morning. Wonderful room
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Stay. Very friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

Not disappointed!

Good value. We would have been happy to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very well located B&B, with comfortable rooms, a good b/fast and a nice team running it. Good value for what you pay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Urs

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

Wonderful stay

Super vacation in an elegant, beautiful sand clean spacious surrounding. Bedroom was very big, and spacious, and tastefully decorated..The house had an elegant subtle fragrance! Portia was very kind in offering great restaurant tips which we thoroughly enjoyed. We highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Went to umphlanga to celebrate my dad's birthday and glad we stayed there . Beautiful rooms , great service lovely facilities. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

The Beverly Hills of Durban

The Forest Manor B&B is an oasis by the sea. We arrived to a welcoming and hospitable staff who was more than accommodating to our every need. While the overall stay, the daily breakfast, the ambiance and location were more than we could ask, the bathroom was not 100% clean on arrival. Staff quickly remedied the matter and we were not the least bit inconvenienced. Would absolutely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

mary joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They were so helpful and accommodating. We had problems with our rental car, so they secured us a taxi for our trip to the airport. This place was beautiful and comfortable. The breakfast and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Adzie, Canberra

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

Beautiful Guesthouse, close to beach & town centre

The guesthouse was very nice, great set up, felt very comfortable. Room was very spacious and clean. Service was fantastic and the facilities were great. About 10 mins walk to the beach and 30 to downtown uhlmaga. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

shailendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was excellent. Will definitely go back

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Fantastic BnB

The Forest Manor was fantastic. We booked the 2 bedroom family sweet (named Mikkwood). It was beautiful with great Air Con and a balcony. The pool was really nice. Breakfast was excellent and made to order and the WiFi was really strong. The best part of this hotel however was the staff. They were really helpful and let us keep the ro for a few hours longer due to a late flight out. The location is great, walk to the beach and a short drive/UBer to the Umhlanga village. I highly recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely Guest House

Such a lovely Guest House and super friendly staff! All the comforts of home. Located close to a trendy shopping and restaurant district and also very close to the beach. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sehr schönes Boutique Hotel in La Lucia

Wir waren nur kurz hier, aber es war ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt, nettes Personal, gutes Frühstück.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Siva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and clean guesthouse. Breakfast was good with a few options. only comment would be that you have to ring every time to get into the property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jana, South Africa

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

Fabulous hotel

Best value for money. Exceptional attention to detail. We had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Mohammad

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

Home where you’re away from home

You truly feel at home. Nice property, nice staff and clean rooms

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Ruhige, sichere Lage

Das Guesthouse ist attraktiv gestaltet und bietet Parkplatz, kleinen Swimmingpool, schön ausgestattete Räume. Wir hatten ein "luxury room" gebucht, was sich als sehr kleines, enges Zimmer herausstellte, mit dem überhaupt nicht zufrieden waren. Die Managerin ließ uns wissen, dass "luxurious" gleichbedeutend sei mit "standard room", eine Aussage, die wir nicht nachvollziehen konnten. Die anderen - offenbar attraktiven - Zimmer seien "superior", und ein solches hatten wir nicht gebucht.Lage Wir fühlten uns betrogen, aber vielleicht stimmt ihre Aussage (?), dass das "luxury room" tatsächlich auch als "standard room" in SA gilt, allerdings haben wir diese Version auf unseren diversen Afrika-Besuchen noch nie kennengelernt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Therese

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

Gut aufgehoben

Unsere Gastgeberin war immer präsent und mit guten Tipps zur Hand, aber immer diskret im Hintergrund. Hat uns sehr gut gefallen
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

bob, Toronto

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

Beautiful guest house

Very well appointed boutique guest house. Excelent taste and refinement
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

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

Fantastic!!!

Fabulous location, great family suite, spotless rooms, lovely pool area and yummy breakfast!!! Would definitely recommend and return to this property!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Traveling Gnome, Bermuda

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

Top Notch

Everything about Forest Manor is well thought out to the guests every comfort and need throughout ones stay. Our room, White Seringa, was spacious, clean and had the comfort of a 5 star resort. No shortcuts have been taken and quality products are offered throughout- vanity kit, real coffee (instant for those who would like), robes, you name it. Absolute value for money - don’t think twice, just book!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Theo

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

Prima verblijf

Mooie, riante en ruime kamer met goede voorzieningen, lekker groot bad, prima ontvangst, heerlijk en uitgebreid ontbijt, lekker zwembad
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

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