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Sylvan Grove Guest House

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Consider a stay at Sylvan Grove Guest House and take advantage of free breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Luxury Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in uMhlanga, Sylvan Grove Guest House is in the suburbs and near the beach. Umhlanga Lighthouse and The Old Fort are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve and Palmiet Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Moses Mabhida Stadium or Kings Park Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling adventures can be found near the property. Visit our uMhlanga travel guide
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49 Sylvan Grove, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319

What's nearby

  • A wooden boardwalk through a lush green landscape.
    Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • A wooden boardwalk through a forested area with sunlight filtering through trees.
    Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • A wet promenade with a circular mosaic at the center and curved metal structures.
    Umhlanga Main Beach
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • A rocky cliff with vegetation and a beach with people and tents.
    Oceans Mall
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board
    7 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • African Roots Coffee
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • Red Röcker
    3 min drive
  • Tiger's Milk
    3 min drive
  • Lighthouse Café
    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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December; the rest of the year they are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, a smoke detector, and a security system

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
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Children under 5 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Sylvan Grove Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sylvan Grove 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 Sylvan Grove Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Sylvan Grove Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Sylvan Grove Guest House located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail and Umhlanga Main Beach. KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board and Oceans Mall are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Sylvan Grove Guest House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chwayita

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

OK but costly for an OK rating

It came at a high cost for 2 for what it had to offer
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

What a nice place to stay at.

I had a great stay and it feels like they truly want you to be there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

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

Sylvan Grove Guest House

A lovely home away from home. Welcomed by a very friendly Amanda and had a great nights rest in a clean and comfy room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

Excellent B & B

Excellent stay. We stayed in the family room which had everything we needed. The manager and staf whenever we asked for advice or help could not be more helpful. I would definitely recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Man fühlt sich gelich wie zu Hause.

Ich kann das Sylvan Grove Guest House uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Sehr guter Service. Ich wurde herzlich empfangen und bekam viele gute Tipps für Ausflüge. Das Zimmer liegt traumhaft schön am Pool, ist bestens ausgestattet und ruhig. Das Frühstück wurde individuell für mich zubereitet. Freue mich auf den nächsten Aufenthalt!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jun

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

親切ママさん運営の海が見えるゲストハウス

親切ママさんが運営されているゲストハウスです。ややアッパーな住宅街（リゾート地？）の中とあって治安は良さそうでした。早朝のフライトだったため朝食はいただけなかったのですが、代わりにわざわざサンドイッチを用意してくれました。部屋は特に広いというわけでないですがキレイにはされています。 空港からの往復はUberを利用しました。部屋からは海も見えて、良い季節にまたゆっくり来たいなと感じました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exactly what I needed whilst my husband was in hospital..... quiet, comfortable, clean and a delicious breakfast. Was disappointed in the TV programmes I couldn't get, but wasn't serious for me as I was chilling.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

excellent experience. . attention to everything.

Excellent all round ...experience attention to small things and friendly management ask for Amanda Joubert 5 star service big thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All you could ask for & more!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lize-Marie

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

Comfortable stay, good location

The room and bathroom we stayed in was spacious. The breakfast was well prepared and hearty. The location is great . The service is professional. If you are looking for a comfortable stay this is the place, but if you are looking for more character and a cosy atmosphere this might not be for you. I would suggest this more for the business traveller. In summer it could be better as it has a nice pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Birgir

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

Hübsches Hotelzimmer in einer Wohngegend.

Lieder hat bei uns der Wettervorhersage nicht mitgespielt. Hatten Sturm und Regen . Daher keine Beurteilung.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bettwsy-Anne

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

Very pleasant stay.

A delightful manager Amanda who welcomed us. Peaceful and comfortable night with great breakfast.
Verified review

8/10 Good

sue

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

Very Quiet Location

Although this is just a bed and breakfast establishment it is very good for short stays. With a "pet" taxi driver going into the town was not a problem.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marika

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

Enjoyable stay

We really enjoyed our stay at Sylvan Grove. The guest house is situated in a really nice and safe area, which is important in South Africa. The owner was very sweet and helpful. Rooms were nicely decorated and very comfortable. Would definitely stay at Sylvan Grove again.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stacey-Lee

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

Additional charges of R1000+ at departure.

We booked via hotels.com. We booked for a family of three. We were charged online for the full amount, or so it stated on the receipt. At the end of our stay, we were given a charge of R1035.00 due to our son not being paid for. When queried, the manager stated that it has happened before, but failed to check this detail when we arrived, or better yet, before we departed! Terrible oversight of something that has happened on other occasions. This should be noted when a booking for 2 adults, and 1 child they need to physically check if the child has been paid for. This is an extra R1000+ that was never accounted for in our budget, and having known this from day 1, the staff should have surely given us advance warning. Especially with an establishment that only has 6 rooms. If this did not occur, I would give the establishment high praise, but this is a costly oversight that, as stated, could have been corrected in due time. Especially since we booked 3 months before our departure.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Relaxing venue

End of holiday stop for relaxing and shopping at enormous local mall.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Ideal gelegenes Hotel Nähe Durban!

Das Hotel liegt zwischen Flughafen und Durban in Umhlanga. Die Preis-Leistung stimmt bei allem.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ildar

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

great venue with excellent service

Amanda made every effort to make our stay comfortable and memorable.
Verified review

8/10 Good

ALAN

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

Brief but comfortable

It was brief, as flying early next morning. We were very comfortable and happy with our choice.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bodo

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

Absolute Empfehlung

Wir waren 2 Nächte im Oktober dort und waren von dem Hotel sehr angetan. Man hat sich sehr um uns bemüht und uns wertvolle Tipp gegeben. Das Frühstück War sehr gut.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holger

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

Ruhiges, sehr freundlich geführtes Guesthouse.

Da nicht direkt im Center gelegen sehr ruhig und erholsam. Nach anstrengenden Arbeitstagen das richtige, um am Pool zu entspannen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

warm, friendly and welcoming

Tim was so warm, friendly and welcoming. Lovely neat place. A definite to stay at again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

n/a

My stay was short but lovely. The bathroom light was flickering, so the bulb needs replacing. Great place, will definitely stay there again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Excellent value for money

Excellent hospitality and the best breakfast (especially the french toast!)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

comfortable stay in perfect setting

Chris and Jill are lovely people who went out of their way to enure our comfort and happiness. The room was comfortable immaculately clean and tidy with a lovely view over their immaculate garden and swimming pool. The breakfast was delicious. Eminently repeatable exercise.