Tucked away in a tropical garden, just 10 minutes north of Durban, this luxurious guest house overlooks the Indian Ocean and offers affordable accommodation. Set in a quiet residential area of Umhlanga, Sylvan Grove Guest House extends a warm welcome to leisure and business travellers alike. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool. Each of the guest rooms is spaciously laid-out, making them the perfect place to relax after an active day. In the morning, you can choose between a hearty English breakfast and continental breakfast, comprising of only fresh ingredients. Explore the best the region has to offer and visit the nearby golf course or Blue Flag beach. Your hosts are happy to arrange special tours for you.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Durban
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jansen
    South Africa South Africa
    Just everything. Friendly staff the area the beautiful ambience
  • Mike
    South Africa South Africa
    They couldnt do enough for me as a visitor . Manager and staff were excellent and the location and surroundings were perfect .
  • Shaaista
    South Africa South Africa
    The manager was really friendly and all requests were seen to with ultimate professionalism

Host Information

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score

Sylvan Grove Guest House gives guests the feeling of home away from home. We are set in a quiet area away from the busy town. At night we can hear the ocean.
I am the manageress of this beautiful guest house. My name is Amanda Joubert. I have being for more than 20 years in the hospitality industry and love what I do. It makes me happy to see my guests relaxed and enjoying their stay. It gives me a sense of achievement.
There are a large variety of restaurants to choose from all within 1 km from Sylvan Grove. Umhlanga beach and its beautiful golden mile (paved walk-way with security all along the beach front) are about 3min drive or walking distance (1km) from the guest house. All the shops you can think of and more are in Gateway shopping mall, 1km from us, here are lots of restaurants, a theatre and a cinema. Gateway have a Wave House - a popular water world to the adventures of heart! To entertain the kids Umhlanga and main Durban area (20min) has many safe blue flag beaches and wonderful walkways on the beach front with surveillance camera`s everywhere. Umgeni River Bird Park, Mitchell Park Zoo, Ushaka Marine world is just a few to mention all within 20min for the guest house for the whole family to enjoy. For the sports enthusiast there are Greyville Horse Racing Track, Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Kings Park Staium and Moses Mabhida Stadium all within 20min drive from Sylvan Grove. Our two popular casino`s - Sibaya Casino and Suncoast Casino are 15 - 20 min drive from us.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Sylvan Grove Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Zulu

    House rules

    Sylvan Grove Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    From 05:00 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

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 10 and older are allowed)

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Sylvan Grove 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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform Sylvan Grove Guest House 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 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.