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Hillside Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, a quick walk to Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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View from property
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Room, Sea Facing | Balcony
Point of interest

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Explore the area

Map
142 Ridge Road, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Umhlanga Main Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Durban North (VIR-Virginia)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, Sea Facing

Room, Sea Facing

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Road Facing)

Room (Road Facing)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Umhlanga

At Hillside Guesthouse you'll be 0.4 km (0.3 mi) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, free continental breakfast and in-room kitchenettes. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Umhlanga guest house include Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Durban Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butcher Boys - Umhlanga - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Tonga - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Little Havana - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The George - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Daily Dose Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hillside Guesthouse

Guesthouse with free breakfast, a quick walk to Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Hillside Guesthouse. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Umhlanga guest house.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hillside Guesthouse offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3.5-star guest house has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per vehicle (one-way)

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, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga
Hillside Umhlanga
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga
Hillside Guesthouse Guesthouse
Hillside Guesthouse Guesthouse Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hillside Guesthouse?

Hillside Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hillside Guesthouse?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hillside Guesthouse on 8 Mar 2025 start from NZ$175.01, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hillside Guesthouse?

Yep, Hillside Guesthouse has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hillside Guesthouse?

Yep, Hillside Guesthouse is a short 5-minute walk from Umhlanga Rocks Beach.

Does Hillside Guesthouse have a pool?

Hillside Guesthouse has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hillside Guesthouse?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Hillside Guesthouse serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hillside Guesthouse?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hillside Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hillside Guesthouse?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hillside Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room
Lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zimele

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night sleepover for a wedding function. Well kept, very clean, and tidy. Five-star amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully designed, clean rooms with a lovely view of the sea. The staff were so accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, clean and amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Serenity at Hillside
I just love this place! From the time I arrived I was met with a big warm smile, my bags were wheeled in for me. I found the room immaculately clean and waiting for me, with everything provided to make one forget they're away from home. The service was fantastic.The location is within reach of a nice mall, I forget the name. Coming from a landlocked country I so much enjoyed the veiw of the see especially the sound of the waves in the stillness of the night. I am glad I picked you Hillside Guesthouse. Thank you staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people are super nice and the view is spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Jan-Christoph

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy Alain

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellente
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023