• Entire home
  • 2691 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
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Offering a garden, Thatch by the Sea offers accommodations in Blythedale. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The vacation home features an outdoor swimming pool and full-day security. Featuring a terrace and sea views, the spacious vacation home includes 5 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 4 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep warm by the fireplace on colder days. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. Snorkeling, cycling, and hiking are possible within the area, and the vacation home offers a private beach area. Blythedale Beach is a few steps from Thatch by the Sea, while The Official Luthuli Museum is 10 miles from the property. The nearest airport is King Shaka International Airport, 25 miles from the accommodation.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 4:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 5:
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Therene
    South Africa South Africa
    We really enjoyed it to just walk out to the beach.
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Connie was amazing and coped with all our washing and cleaning. It was an amazing house and location. Loved the decor and art. It made it a perfect holiday to remember.
  • Papa's
    South Africa South Africa
    The place we stayed at was magnificent. The house was clean, spacious, rooms were nice, the garden outside was up to standard. The beach was the most beautiful thing ive ever seen and ww walk a few seconds to the beach. Literally outside our yard.

Hosted by ingrid

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

ingrid
If you like - watching dolphins swim by in morning, while having breakfast on our deck, this is the place to be - having directly access to the beach from you own property - like listening to the sound of waves of see Thatch by the Sea is the place to be!
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Thatch by the Sea
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Shallow end
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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

House rules

Thatch by the Sea takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 4000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about GBP 173. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

Please inform Thatch by the Sea 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

A damage deposit of ZAR 4,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Thatch by the Sea

  • Thatch by the Sea is 1,000 feet from the center of Blythedale. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Thatch by the Sea offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Thatch by the Sea on this page.

  • The prices at Thatch by the Sea may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Thatch by the Sea is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Thatch by the Sea can accommodate this group size:

    • 10 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Thatch by the Sea on this page.

  • Yes, Thatch by the Sea is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Thatch by the Sea on this page.

  • Thatch by the Sea has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 5 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.