African Sands Bed & Breakfast

3.5 star property
Colonial guesthouse in aManzimtoti with free parking

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Standard Twin Room | View from room
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Electric kettle
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Superior Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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663 Kingsway, aManzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, 4126
  • Place, Kingsway Hospital
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, aManzimtoti Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Galleria Arbour Town
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Queen)

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Double Room, Kitchenette

  • 269 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

aManzimtoti

AManzimtoti Beach is within a 5-minute walk of African Sands Bed & Breakfast while other popular sites like Kingsway Hospital are within a mile (2 km). This 12-room, 3.5-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Arbour Crossing - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kingsway Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • aManzimtoti Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • Galleria Arbour Town - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Galleria Ice Rink - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circus Circus Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eagle Canyon Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min drive

About this property

African Sands Bed & Breakfast

Colonial guesthouse in aManzimtoti with free parking
Guests of African Sands Bed & Breakfast enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and free newspapers. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 450 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, electric kettles, and safes are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 80 for adults and ZAR 80 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 80 for adults and ZAR 80 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 450 (one-way)

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

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses solar energy.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

African Sands Guesthouse
African Sands Amanzimtoti
African Sands Bed & Breakfast Guesthouse
African Sands Bed & Breakfast Amanzimtoti
African Sands Bed & Breakfast Guesthouse Amanzimtoti

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at African Sands Bed & Breakfast?

African Sands Bed & Breakfast offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of African Sands Bed & Breakfast?

This guesthouse is located in aManzimtoti, just steps from aManzimtoti Beach. You'll also find Galleria Arbour Town and Splash Water World within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at African Sands Bed & Breakfast?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does African Sands Bed & Breakfast have a casino on the premises?

No, African Sands Bed & Breakfast doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at African Sands Bed & Breakfast?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is African Sands Bed & Breakfast a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a minibar and premium bedding as well as an outdoor pool.

Does African Sands Bed & Breakfast have a hot tub?

No, but this guesthouse offers jetted bathtubs in some accommodations.

Does African Sands Bed & Breakfast have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

African Sands Bed & Breakfast offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does African Sands Bed & Breakfast allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at African Sands Bed & Breakfast.

Does African Sands Bed & Breakfast have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Are there rooms with balconies at African Sands Bed & Breakfast?

No, at African Sands Bed & Breakfast, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

Reviews

African Sands Bed & Breakfast Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pierre

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020