Buckleigh Guest House

3.0 star property
Suburban bed & breakfast with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Deluxe Double Room
Terrace/patio
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
2 Buckleigh Place, Riverside, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, 4051
  • Umgeni River Bird Park
    6 min walk
  • Japanese Gardens
    4 min drive
  • Govender's Curry Pot
    17 min walk
  • Durban North (VIR-Virginia)
    6 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room (1)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room (3)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room (2)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room (4)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Durban North

At Buckleigh Guest House you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Umgeni River Bird Park and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve. Highlights at this B&B include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This bed & breakfast has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Durban North B&B include Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World.

What's nearby

  • Durban Beach - 5 min drive
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 5 min drive
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 7 min drive
  • Golden Mile - 8 min drive
  • uShaka Marine World - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jukes Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tsd Ultra Lounge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪caffe ItAlia Express - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Apache River Spur - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Buckleigh Guest House

Suburban bed & breakfast with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
As a guest of Buckleigh Guest House, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Buckleigh Guest House also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Durban North bed & breakfast.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Buckleigh Guest House offers 13 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

This Durban North bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 75 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

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 continental breakfast: from approximately ZAR 75.00 per person

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

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Buckleigh Guest House?

Yep, Buckleigh Guest House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Buckleigh Guest House?

The closest beach to Buckleigh Guest House is Durban Beach (3.7 km).

Does Buckleigh Guest House have a pool?

Buckleigh Guest House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Buckleigh Guest House serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is on offer daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buckleigh Guest House?

No, Buckleigh Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Buckleigh Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Buckleigh Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Buckleigh Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Skhumbuzo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Heiko

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay
Overall good service and good place, was just a bit disappointed at not having a fridge in the room. Have to make use of common kitchen fridge. Other than that a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tolokazi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
Woow our stay was perfect everything was amazing.. And the receptionist was so friendly and helpful.. We will definately come next time and collect more nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liezl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight oasis
Wow, we urgently needed overnight accommodation and what a nice surprise. Thank you for very professional service and stunning accommodation. Definitely telling everybody.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mouton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you to all the staff of Buckleigh Guest house for the clean room, the secure parking, the wifi facillity and the very helpful staff. I felt so safe after the visit to my husband in the Lenmed heart hospital very late in the evenings. I shall recommend this Guest House to anyone who needs an efficient and well-organised place to stay! Deanna Mouton
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mbalenhle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My trip was amazing
It was amazing. The place was nice and clean. The staff was also very friendly. The area was nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2
Bad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon sejour à Durban
Un bon sejour dans le Nord de Durban. Logement propre et agréable. Bon accueil et lieu calme.