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Anchors Rest Guest House

Property class: 4

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels
Exterior
Beach nearby
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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14 Stanley Grace Cresent, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319
  • Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Lighthouse
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Main Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels

Large Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Anchors Rest Guest House

This smoke-free guesthouse features an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are on-site.
Anchors Rest Guest House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. 32-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. This uMhlanga guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Anchors Rest Guest House, you're just a quick walk from Oceans Mall. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Oceans Mall
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Anchors Rest Guest House, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Anchors Rest Guest House also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star uMhlanga guest house is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 55 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 100 for adults and from ZAR 55 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 290 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 290 (one-way), (from 10 to 16 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Anchors Rest Guest House offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Anchors Rest Guest House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dewald

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gonaseelan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cleaned daily. Staff very friendly. Grounds in excellent shape Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dewald

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dewald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Best stay by far

Our best stay in South Africa by far. We stayed for 6 days. So sad to leave. Sandy looked after us and nothing was too much trouble. Our spacious room opened onto a terrace overlooking a beautiful pool and garden area. A great breakfast. Staff were excellent always smiling, in a great leafy quiet residential area and only a 5 minute walk to many shops and restaurants. We will be back when we return to South Africa
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

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

October 2024

Nice quiet beautiful little guesthouse, perfect for single or couples. A small swimming pool with sun in the afternoon and sunbeds. Very safe area to walk around to restaurants and the beach promenad. The host couple are great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thulisile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great place to stay.

Very friendly staff, very clean and well equipped. Was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

jaklien

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

Super chilled out place in umschlanga.

Loved everything. Had a wonderful and relaxing stay here. Lovely hosts and especially loved the patio with a glass of wine in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Feltham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peter, Cilla and Sandy are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Great comfy rooms and tasty breakfasts. The guest house is in a great location for the high street which has good bars and restaurants and is a short walk to the lovely beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

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

Excellent guest house close to town.

Excellent guest house close to lots of restaurants and bar. Very friendly hosts, nice room, missed breakfast as we had to leave early but it was a good place and I’m sure it would have been lovely. felt safe, clean and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Friendly hosts, wonderful place.

Peter and Sandy were amazing hosts. Very friendly and welcoming. Felt like staying with (very attentive) friends! A guest house with real charm, character, 1000x better than a soulless chain hotel would have been. I will definitely make Anchors Rest my default place to stay in Umhlanga.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and the people were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well-appointed self-catering room with everything we required. Good location, safe neighbourhood, protected parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carine

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

Amazing stay in Umhlanga

this was a lovely guest house. we stayed in the cottage and loved every minute of our stay. the staff wonderful and the owners great hosts. could really recommend this lovely gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lian

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

Gem guest house

Great guest house, they have thought of everything. Home away from home. The owners are incredibly nice and made sure everything was perfect. Great location and walking distnace to great foods. Safe and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steinar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unexpectedly quiet and relaxed in the middle of town. Friendly staff, clean. Best free PR: Peter, the owner, acting as a breakfast ceremony master. Clear recommendation!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Safe, well located, super comfy

Gem of a place, right in the heart of Umhlanga. Easily walkable to restaurants etc, and very safe, even at night. Super comfortable rooms, and lovely owners. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernst

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

Herzlich Willkommen

Obwohl wir zu früh anreisten, wurden wir herzlich begrüsst und empfangen. Das Guesthouse ist ideal gelegen, da man zu Fuss zum Lighthouse, zum Granny Pool sowie ins Zentrum zu den verschiedenen Restaurants gelangt. Sicherheit wird in diesem Quartier sehr gross geschrieben, wir fühlten uns jederzeit sicher.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020