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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Luxury guesthouse with personal touch

Fabulous poolside relaxation awaits with dedicated bar service. Spacious rooms open to ultra-large balconies perfect for morning coffee before strolling to nearby Umhlanga Rocks Beach. The attentive owners prepare delicious cooked breakfasts daily, ensuring personalized service throughout your stay.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Pansy Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Pansy Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Conch Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Conch Room

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Urchin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Urchin Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Cowrie Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Cowrie Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pearl Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Pearl Room

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Oyster | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Oyster

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Periwinkle | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Periwinkle

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Ocean | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Ocean

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Coral | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Coral

  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in uMhlanga, Sandals Guest House is near the airport and near the beach. Ster-Kinekor Gateway and Mount Edgecombe Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Japanese Gardens and Big Rush Urban Adrenaline. Mini Town and Mitchell Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our uMhlanga travel guide
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39 Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oceans Mall
    Oceans Mall
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse
    Umhlanga Lighthouse
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach
    Umhlanga Main Beach
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cafe 1999
    7 min walk
  • Marco's
    7 min walk
  • Butcher boys
    7 min walk
  • Hooters
    8 min walk
  • Lighthouse Bar
    10 min walk

About this property

Sandals Guest House

Luxury guesthouse near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Sandals Guest House. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Portable hoist available
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 5 AM - 11 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 300.00 (one way)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300.00 per vehicle (one way)

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, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandals Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sandals 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 Sandals Guest House?

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

What time is check-out at Sandals Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Sandals Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 300.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sandals Guest House located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Oceans Mall and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Umhlanga Main Beach and Umhlanga Lighthouse are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Sandals Guest House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, Fantastic hosts. Would highly recommend this Guesthouse to everybody.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so accommodating!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the place. Lovely fountain ouside my roim. Owner was personable. Great restaurants and bars and bank ATMs just a bit down the road. Easy walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic time at Sandals guest house. Room was amazing , clean and big and spacious with all necessary facilities. Started everyday with delicious cooked breakfast. Thanks to owners also for personal care and attention. Highly recommended for your stay in umhlanga.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic guest house in a really convenient and safe area
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for us in every way!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - excellent amenities, place was very relaxing. Only issue was advertised as soundproof but could hear lots of noise in the mornings. Overall good relaxing stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved Everything ! Keep doing what you’re doing
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L

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

Home from home

Charming guest house - luxury room in a gracious house with lovely lounge and bar areas to sit in comfort. So welcoming you felt like you were visiting family. Room was glorious - spotlessly clean. CHeck in early with no problem, hosted my guests and made wonderful home cooked breakfast. Pool was sparkling clean and it was a delightful stay - highly recommended from a very well travelled and discerning guest.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Fabulous pool

Nice, friendly staff. Very, very nice room with ultra large balcony/terrace. Pool fabulous. Breakfast room and lounge had unfortunately the atmosphere of a funeral parlour and had very uncomfortable (but nice looking) chairs. Would come back though. For the room, pool and terrace. And for the service! At safe walking distance to Umhlanga Village with lots of restaurants and close to the beach promenade.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah E

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

stay at Sandals

For my needs it worked well very helpful staff who went that exra mile delicious varied breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was great, and the premises were neat and very clean. Hosts were extremely helpful and went out of there way to assist with everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

james

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

Double charge and incorrect pricing.

Charged twice for the same night. Paid through hotels.com and then was asked to pay again on checking out. Upon realising the double charge a few days later the telephone apparently not working and despite me calling from 2 different numbers Now when I cal the Sandals number listed it says this number does not exist.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, and location. This was the second time I stayed there, and will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jackie & staff were excellent. Sandals Guest House is beautifully appointed. Will return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great rooms, great breakfast. I would absolutely stay here again when visiting Durban. It was so great, we extended our stay here after our original three nights! And, I don't think we've ever had a better free breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

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

Outstanding

Malinda, Gavin and their staff made us most welcome, they are phenomenal hosts and deserve every success. Sandals is a very relaxing and pleasant place to be. Lots of advice on restaurants and shopping. Wonderfully comfortable beds and amenities, outstanding breakfasts, snacks and drinks in the bar every evening. We loved every minute of our time with them.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Don't miss Sandals if you visit Umhlanga

Sandals was amazing . Everything was great from reception to the friendly and helpful staff, our room , the facilities, breakfast to the location a short walk to town and the beaches. To top it off Malinda and Gavin were great hosts and made it seem as if we were just visiting friends! All in all the perfect place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Jacquie

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

We will return

Wonderful place, excellent hosts and staff. Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

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

Great!!!!

Great guesthouse, location and amenities! It was really nice. A quick walk to restaurants, bars and the beach! Breakfast was very good! I would 100% recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Fortnight of r&r

We had the pleasure of staying here in August 2017 for a fortnight and straight away from our arrival we were made to feel so welcome. Our hosts Melinda and Gavin were so kind and generous in their hospitality as were their staff who were so kind in their care and friendship they offered to us. I would be delighted to stay here again and would recommend it to anyone whether spending a quick weekend or longer. The location just a short walk from the beach, restaurant staff and bars of fashionable Uhmlanga was ideal all the while being quiet and restful in our accommodation. The complimentary parking and Wi-fi was an added bonus too for any traveller.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gordon

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

Two day stop over

Sandals is walking the beach and restaurants. The room we had was very nice with a walk out to the pool area. The breakfasts were excellent. Hosts we very helpful with suggestion.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

UKi

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

Sehr schönes Guesthouse in ruhiger zentraler Lage

Ideal und ruhig gelegen aber Strand und Restaurants sind fußläufig erreichbar. Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Das Frühstück ist ein Traum und bietet jeden Tag neues. Absolut empfehlenswert.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Einfach nur super. Sehr zu empfehlen.