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Sugar Beach Resort

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with private beach, outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Queen Unit | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds
Twin Unit | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds
In-room dining
Sugar Beach Resort offers ocean tranquility. Guests enjoy buffet breakfast, international dishes at African Chimes, spa treatments, and poolside lounging. Families love the amenities: bike rentals and an arcade/game room for all ages.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Family Unit

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Unit | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

King Unit

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Queen Unit

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Unit | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Twin Unit

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1 Cowry Drive, Elysium, KwaZulu-Natal, 4185

What's nearby

  • Selbourne Golf Estate - 10 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Selborne Park Golf Club - 11 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Umdoni Park Golf - 17 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Uvongo Beach - 39 min drive - 41.2 miles
  • Margate Beach - 41 min drive - 43.5 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Take Away - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Slappy's Pub - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Johnno's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Surf shack - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Sugar Beach Resort

Bed & breakfast by the ocean
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Sugar Beach Resort. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this bed & breakfast. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, African Chimes, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a poolside location. A garden, a playground, and an arcade/game room are available to all guests.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, barbecue grills, and a billiards/pool table
  • 1 meeting room, wedding services, and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Sugar Beach Resort boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • African Chimes

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Built in 2007
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 4:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 7 days of booking the reservation.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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

Sugar Beach Resort Elysium
Sugar Beach Elysium
Sugar Beach Resort Elysium
Sugar Beach Resort Bed & breakfast
Sugar Beach Resort Bed & breakfast Elysium

Frequently asked questions

Does Sugar Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sugar Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sugar Beach Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sugar Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sugar Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Sugar Beach Resort located?

Situated in Elysium, this beach bed & breakfast is within 12 mi (20 km) of Selbourne Golf Estate, Selborne Park Golf Club, and Hibberdene Beach. Umdoni Park Golf is 11.2 mi (18 km) away.

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Reviews

Sugar Beach Resort Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Cornelia

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

Zwischenübernachtung auf der Rundreise

Es war ein muslimisch geführtes Haus, es war bei der Buchung nicht ersichtlich. Das Restaurant was ein Fastfood Restaurant. Die Hotelanlage und die Zimmer waren in Ordnung.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tarryn

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Sandla

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Did not fully enjoyed

Not so good. Food choices not so appetizing. Noise from neighbors, terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Harsha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Khanyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fantastic... Service... stay.. accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Huzeifa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Tina, Midrand Joburg

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

Absolutely Beach Break

A wonderful restful week...with plenty sea and Sun!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Azra

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

Best accommodation ever

It was an amazing experience. The whole family enjoyed. Best holiday ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

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