Name: Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
Address: 14 Stanley Grace Cresent, Umhlanga, 4319 Durban, South Africa, 14 Stanley Grace Cresent, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £48 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering

14 Stanley Grace Cresent, Umhlanga, 4319 Durban, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

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Just 17 km north of Durban, in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, Anchors Rest offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. The guest house features an outdoor pool, a large garden, and free private parking. Anchor's Rest Guest House offers air-conditioned rooms with a private entrance and a patio with barbecue facilities. They feature en-suite bathrooms, an open plan lounge, a well equipped kitchenette and are fitted with a satellite TV, safe and a hair dryer. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet, while the property is within walking distance from a variety of restaurants and bars. Barbecue facilities are also available. Surfing, deep-sea fishing, dolphin viewing, and kite boarding are some of the activities guest will find in the surrounding area. Anchors Rest Guest House is 2.8 km away from Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve, and 4 km from Ohlanga River.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Durban, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Self Catering Twin/Double Room

1 extra-large double bed

2 single beds

Double Room

1 double bed

Double Room

1 large double bed

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.5

Facilities

9.3

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.4

Value for money

9.3

Location

9.6

Free WiFi

9.3

High score for Durban

See what guests loved the most:

Warren
South Africa
“Very hospitable and friendly manager and owners. Great location”
Madeleine
United Kingdom
“Loved our stay here! Property was beautiful, room had everything we needed and very comfy beds. Great wifi. Great location a close walk to beach, shops and restaurants. Hosts were absolutely lovely and very accommodating when we had a late flight...”
Marie
South Africa
“I arranged with Cilla for Roses and Prosecco in the room as it was a very special occasion. Cilla went to so much effort and had rose pedals at various spots in the unit with special rose pedal heart on the bed. Ice bucket filled with ice...”
Paul
United Kingdom
“Very friendly, lovely room great safe area with excellent restaurants and walks by the beach”
Robert
Australia
“The attention to detail was great and the breakfasts were excellent”
Adele
South Africa
“Nicely appointed - well thought out amenities, very comfortable”
J
Jayne
United Kingdom
“Our self catering studio had a lovely private terrace. Although in a self catering studio, we opted for breakfasts which were good.”
Jane
South Africa
“The Staff were lovely, breakfast was amazing, Sandy lovely and helpful as always.”
Mason
South Africa
“Everything, especially the great breakfast. The room was spotless and comfy.”
Sally
United Kingdom
“Anchors Rest was exactly that. A calm oasis for me before a long trip through South Africa. It’s peaceful, close to the beach promenade and very well presented. The breakfast was everything I could ask for, they even had Marmite! Kind and helpful...”

Hosted by Cilla and Peter Rose

9.5

Host review score

Cilla and Peter Rose

Our guest house offers warmth, privacy and great service. Although we live on site, we respect our guests privacy and don't intrude unless they would like interaction with us, or our staff. We are always available to help with planning guests activities, make restaurant or car hire reservations and give general information on activities and sight seeing in the area. One of the best features of Anchor's Rest is that it is within easy walking distance of the restaurants, shops and golden beaches of Umhlanga. It is so easy to stroll down to restaurants in the evening, have a great meal at one of the many vibey restaurants, have a few glasses of wine or beers and then stroll back without having to worry about 'drinking and driving' regulations. We have a well stocked honesty bar on the premises which is ideal for a pre dinner drink, or a late night cap. If you are booked in on a self catering basis you can still choose to pop into the dining room for breakfast if you don't feel like preparing your own breakfast. If you are leaving early in the morning we will put a continental breakfast in your room so that you don't start out the day on an empty stomach.

Peter and I have been running Anchor's Rest for the past 18 years so we have a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. We both come from corporate backgrounds so we understand business travellers needs as well as leisure travellers as we have travelled extensively ourselves. Peter is Director of Tourism for Umhlanga Rocks and part of the North Coast so he is constantly involved in tourism related matters on a local and provincial level, which keeps us in the loop. Peter's specialty whilst in the corporate world was sales and marketing and Cilla comes from a human resources background. Our wonderful manageress, Sandy comes from a financial background so we have all areas covered which enables us to run a great, successful business.

Umhlanga Rocks is the premier holiday resort in Kwa-Zulu Natal and one of the top resorts in South Africa. We have blue flag beaches, great vibey restaurants just one block from the Guest House, plus the largest shopping centre, Gateway in the southern hemisphere just 1 km away. Gateway offers an Imax Theatre, 5 Cinema Nouvea Theatres plus 22 commercial cinemas. There is a multitude of shops, restaurants, sports shops, specialty shops within Gateway to cater for every traveller's needs. The golden beaches run for many kilometres and are ideal for early morning walks, or jogging, plus of course surfing and fishing. There is a well maintained Promenade which runs along the sea front for 2.5 kms which is popular for families, walkers and joggers throughout the day. There are three restaurants located on the Promenade which are ideal for dropping in for a cup of coffee, glass o wine or beer, plus a meal should you feel hungry. At the end of the Promenade is the Hawaan Forest which offers a delightful, shaded walk through this coastal forest where you might be lucky to spot a Duiker or family of mongooses. Umhlanga Rocks is the best place to be for a relaxing holiday year round.

Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

House rules

Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Bankcard Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Unfortunately, Anchors Rest Guest House and Self Catering is unable to accommodate bookings for stag/hen parties or school leavers ('Matric Rage'). Any such bookings will be cancelled, with no refund given. The hotel apologizes for any inconvenience.

Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.

Anchor's Rest is a small owner-run and managed Guest House. Check-in time is from 14:00 to 20:00 on weekdays, and from 14:00 to 18:00 over the weekend. The property cannot accommodate late check-ins.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests staying at Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
- À la carte
The prices at Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Check-in at Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Beachfront
- Swimming Pool
- Beach
Room options at Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering is 9.3 miles from the centre of Durban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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