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Located in Umhlanga, 1.2 mi from the golden sands of Umhlanga Beach and Lagoon, Five Burnham Guest house offers colonial style accommodations with free WiFi and parking. It features an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. The rooms at Five Burnham are elegantly decorated and come with either shower or private bathroom. They include air conditioning, ceiling fans, satellite TV, mini-bar and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Guests can start their day with a continental or full English breakfast and relax at the adjoining lounge and veranda overlooking the pool. There also is an honesty bar. The property is only a 5-minute drive away from Gateway Theater of Shopping where guests can shop, eat, watch a movie, or even surf. There are 5 world class golf courses within easy drive. King Shaka International Airport is 13 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Pearl
    South Africa South Africa
    Thank you for a lovely stay. It was unfortunate that at the time of our arrival there was no water, though no fault of the Guest House, I believe a plan could have been made in arranging 5lts per room till problem was sorted (an idea for next time...
  • Gavin
    South Africa South Africa
    All we needed for an overnight business stay. lovely welcome from Faith when we arrived and communications with Lesley were very helpful and accommodating. Excellent breakfast.
  • David
    South Africa South Africa
    An exceptionally beautiful and attractively decorated facility with wonderful common areas, pool, jacuzzi, etc. Staff provided warm hospitality in a good location.

Managed by Pool area

Company review score: 9.3Based on 137 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We, at Five Burnham Guesthouse, are here to make you feel at home.

Property info

Our B&B is an up market property with a colonial ambiance. Everything at our luxury B&B is designed with your relaxation in mind. You can enjoy:- Continental & Full English breakfast A gleaming swimming pool all year round A honesty bar with adjoining lounge overlooking the pool A barbeque facility for guests staying on the property Free Wifi Laundry Services (on request) Daily delivered newspaper Each room has shower or bath en-suite, air-conditioning, hotel bouquet DSTV, hairdryer, ceiling fan, safe, mini-bar fridge and tea and coffee making facilities.

Neighborhood info

Five Burnham Guesthouse is just a 2 minute drive from the golden sands of Umhlanga Beach and Lagoon, as well as Chartwell Drive, full of excellent restaurants. Gateway Theatre of Shopping, the largest mall in the southern hemisphere is just 5 minutes drive away. You can shop, eat, watch a movie or even surf. There are 5 world class golf courses within easy drive from our B&B, these being Zimbali, Mount Edgecombe, Umhlali, Beechwood and the Durban Country Club.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Five Burnham Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Private check-in/out
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Adults only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Private entrance
    • Laptop safe
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Adults only
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Five Burnham Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 14 are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Five Burnham Guest House 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note a surcharge applies for late arrivals after 18:00.

    Please note that arrivals after 21:00 can not be accommodated.

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

    Please inform Five Burnham Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

    As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about Five Burnham Guest House

    • Room options at Five Burnham Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Twin/Double

    • Five Burnham Guest House is 8.1 miles from the center of Durban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Five Burnham Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Beach
      • Swimming pool

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Five Burnham Guest House on this page.

    • Check-in at Five Burnham Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Five Burnham Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.