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Manaar House

Bed & breakfast in Umhlanga with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Double Room, Kitchenette | View from room
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Luxury Apartment (Self Catering) | Terrace/patio
Double room with shower | Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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16 Manaar Road, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Umhlanga Main Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Durban North (VIR-Virginia)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Double room with shower

Double room with shower

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Apartment (Self Catering) | Living area

Luxury Apartment (Self Catering)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Double Room, Kitchenette

Double Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Umhlanga

At Manaar House you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve. Highlights at this B&B include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the Hot tub and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Umhlanga B&B include Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Durban Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 13 min walk
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 19 min walk
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 6 min drive
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiger's Milk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Doppio Zero - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Spiaggia - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Manaar House

Bed & breakfast in Umhlanga with outdoor pool and Hot tub
Manaar House offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available on request) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Manaar House. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Umhlanga bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Manaar House offers 4 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. 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

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 95 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Manaar House

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • 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 buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 95 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Manaar
Manaar House
Manaar House B&B
Manaar House B&B Umhlanga
Manaar House Umhlanga
Manaar House Umhlanga
Manaar House Bed & breakfast
Manaar House Bed & breakfast Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Manaar House?

Yep, Manaar House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Manaar House?

Yep, Manaar House is a short 19-minute walk from Umhlanga Main Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does Manaar House have a pool?

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

What makes Manaar House a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as comfy beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Manaar House.

Does Manaar House serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Manaar House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Manaar House?

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

Are pets allowed at Manaar House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Manaar House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing holiday
Very comfortable apartment, perfect for family of 4. Very clean and friendly hosts and staff, highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

brad

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointed...
We were welcomed by a lovely member of the management and able to check in slightly earlier which we appreciated. The place itself has a lovely garden and nice pool but bare in mind the photos do make it look better - at least in our case. We booked the self catering unit which is bit tired looking and has a musty, grandma-ish smell which we couldn’t get rid of despite opening terrace and main doors. I feel like sofas especially need replacing. Bathroom was lovely and we had plenty of fresh towels (some with holes though). The B&B part might be nicer? We were looking forward to using the hot tub but it had a damp, musty smell as well and wasn’t very clean inside. Overall the places was slightly overpriced and wouldn’t book it again. Oh and I found a slug in the kitchen on the day of checking-in lol. Staff was very lovely and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aurelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service in a nice location with easy access to main attractions. Hosts were lovely and the apartment was larger then expected and very comfortable. Looking forward to my return. Great wifi as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
Was overall a great stay, from welcome, to quality accomadation, firendly staff and value for money
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Stay
If you are lucky enough to get a room at Manaar, you are bound to find a perfectly great stay. Hermann will take care of you like you are a long lost family member - I extended my stay twice during my time there, and right until my departure Hemann kept smiling and kept doing absolutely everything to make a long stay into a flawless one. The room was not overly decorated but incredibly neat and safe with lovely features and treasures in the fridge. Breakfast was great and made perfectly to order just about like everything else. If you like being treated like a friend visiting when you are away from home than this is probably the best choice you can make. 11/10 for Manaar.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A comfortable safe place to stay
wonderful stay at the Manaar house. Arriving extremely late we were greeted with smiles and shown to our lovely room. Everyone was very helpful and generous which helped make our stay comfortable from a delicious breakfast to advice on where to head off for a day. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return as Umhlanga is breathtaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding again - will return
Second stay here, still outstanding. Superb service, excellent breakfast, great overall condition. Will definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Robert, cape town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a quiet and friendly guest houe
very friendly welcome Comfortable and quiet place to stay very convenient for our travelplans

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room with ocean view
I stayed here for two days at the end of a three week South Africa trip. The room was big and comfortable and there is an outdoor space. You can see the ocean in the distance and the host, Hermann, was great! Very friendly and attentive and always happy to help and answer questions. The guest house is a little distance from the beach and Umhlanga so I recommend you have a car. Shops and beach are only a 5 minute drive away though and Durban airport is super close.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Garry, Toowoomba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant Environment to Spend a Few Days
Very enjoyable stay. If staying more than one night the self contained accommodation is more roomy. Great hosts who can't do enough to assist their guests.

8/10 Good

Gail, Toowoomba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant B & B experience
Very pleasant B&B with lots of personal touches, attractive decor and hospitable hosts. Short taxi drive to Umlanga beachfront and Gateway shopping centre. Stay in the self contained accommodation if staying for longer than a night, where there is a lot more bedroom space. Large bathrooms with plenty of space. Great breakfast choices. Taxi to King Shaka airport costs approx $250.

10/10 Excellent

Ruan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Janette, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B&B
It was a wonderful place to stay- the room is great with a fantastic mattress, the room is dark at night and the bathroom a delight. Everyone is very friendly and helpful, the garden is very pretty and the food delicious. Will definitely stay there again. Janette

10/10 Excellent

Jerome, Pretoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family and budget friendly weeklong stay
Went down to Durban for a work conference, the wife and kids joined me to enjoy some time at the beach. The self-catering lofted apartment had space enough for all of us and the kids were able to sleep quietly in their own separate room. It is a charming location with a super fast drive to the beach, dining and shopping. The hosts were very friendly and always ready with advice on places to eat or things to do, they even helped us with baby-sitting service one night so mom and dad could get out for a date night. We would go back again.

10/10 Excellent

Martin Tubby, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Return to Manaar House
Simply put, Excellent value for money!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place with perfect service!
Fantastic B&B, lovely surroundings and the hosts were really friendly and welcoming. I would not hesitate to recommend it!

10/10 Excellent

Mona, Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful B&B and great staff
I booked this location based on reviews that I read and I am so happy that I did. Tina was SOOO friendly and accommodating. She helped me back into our parking space given that I wasn't used to driving on the left side of the car, had a taxi pick us up and had dinner reservations all within the first 30 mins of us getting there. The B&B was charming and the beds and bathroom were so nice. Breakfast was also very good. I would totally recommend it to anyone who was going to that area.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice Bed and Breakfast in a quiet residential
Excellent hosts and very comfortable room

10/10 Excellent

RG, Jhb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service
Very hospitable - great stay

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small friendly B&B/hotel
The managers of the hotel are really friendly, welcoming and helpful, and we enjoyed passing the time with them and benefitting from their expertise and knowledge of Africa, the wildlife, the local area etc. The duplex was very nicely appointed and spacious, clean and comfortable. It was a gentle and safe 15 minute walk to the beach with local shops just a short walk further on so not too difficult for us to get supplies as we didn't have a car. There was also a pool and jaccuzzi next to a comfortable lounge area in the garden which we enjoyed.

10/10 Excellent

Tommie and Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay
My partner and I stayed 2 nights at Manaar House and had a great stay, the room was very comfortable and clean with a nice kitchen area and outside seating area and a great shower. The owners were very welcoming and very helpful, they showed us what was around the area, helped us find the correct airport as we nearly went to the wrong one!!! and held our bags after check out for us. The location was great close to the gateway shopping complex, which is huge, close to the lovely beach and town of Umhlanga and close driving distance to Durban. Our room had a private entrance so we were not disturbing any other guests coming or going. Would stay again for sure.

8/10 Good

marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Les hôtes sont très gentils et au petit soins . Le petit-déjeuner est simple et la chambre que nous avons eu un peut bruyante car la route était pas loin..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019