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Anchors Rest Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Property grounds
Beach nearby

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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14 Stanley Grace Cresent, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319
  • Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Lighthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Large Superior Room

Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels

Large Superior Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

uMhlanga

Anchors Rest Guest House places you within a leisurely stroll of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Oceans Mall. This 5-room, 4-star guesthouse welcomes guests with a bar/lounge, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 1999 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Little Havana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Steak & Ale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Tonga Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Chef's Table - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Anchors Rest Guest House

Guesthouse with free parking, near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Guests of Anchors Rest Guest House enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 290 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry and securing valuables. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a reception hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries. Other amenities include dining areas, sitting areas, and refrigerators.
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 uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 55 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 English breakfast: approximately ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 55 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 290 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 290 (one-way), (from 10 to 16 years old)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-8 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours). 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 and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around Anchors Rest Guest House?

This guesthouse is located in uMhlanga, a short 12-minute walk from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and also 13 minutes on foot from Umhlanga Lighthouse. You'll also find Umhlanga Main Beach and Oceans Mall less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Anchors Rest Guest House?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Anchors Rest Guest House include a casino at the property?

No, Anchors Rest Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Anchors Rest Guest House?

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

What do couples enjoy most about Anchors Rest Guest House?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as a bar and an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Anchors Rest Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Anchors Rest Guest House feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Anchors Rest Guest House offers an English breakfast on weekday mornings for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Anchors Rest Guest House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Anchors Rest Guest House though service animals are welcome.

Does Anchors Rest Guest House have connecting rooms?

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

How far is the airport from Anchors Rest Guest House?

The closest major airport to Anchors Rest Guest House is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR), which is 12.7 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Anchors Rest Guest House?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Anchors Rest Guest House.

Reviews

Anchors Rest Guest House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Best stay by far

Our best stay in South Africa by far. We stayed for 6 days. So sad to leave. Sandy looked after us and nothing was too much trouble. Our spacious room opened onto a terrace overlooking a beautiful pool and garden area. A great breakfast. Staff were excellent always smiling, in a great leafy quiet residential area and only a 5 minute walk to many shops and restaurants. We will be back when we return to South Africa
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

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

October 2024

Nice quiet beautiful little guesthouse, perfect for single or couples. A small swimming pool with sun in the afternoon and sunbeds. Very safe area to walk around to restaurants and the beach promenad. The host couple are great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thulisile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great place to stay.

Very friendly staff, very clean and well equipped. Was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

jaklien

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

Super chilled out place in umschlanga.

Loved everything. Had a wonderful and relaxing stay here. Lovely hosts and especially loved the patio with a glass of wine in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Feltham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peter, Cilla and Sandy are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Great comfy rooms and tasty breakfasts. The guest house is in a great location for the high street which has good bars and restaurants and is a short walk to the lovely beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

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

Excellent guest house close to town.

Excellent guest house close to lots of restaurants and bar. Very friendly hosts, nice room, missed breakfast as we had to leave early but it was a good place and I’m sure it would have been lovely. felt safe, clean and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Friendly hosts, wonderful place.

Peter and Sandy were amazing hosts. Very friendly and welcoming. Felt like staying with (very attentive) friends! A guest house with real charm, character, 1000x better than a soulless chain hotel would have been. I will definitely make Anchors Rest my default place to stay in Umhlanga.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and the people were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well-appointed self-catering room with everything we required. Good location, safe neighbourhood, protected parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carine

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

Amazing stay in Umhlanga

this was a lovely guest house. we stayed in the cottage and loved every minute of our stay. the staff wonderful and the owners great hosts. could really recommend this lovely gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lian

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

Gem guest house

Great guest house, they have thought of everything. Home away from home. The owners are incredibly nice and made sure everything was perfect. Great location and walking distnace to great foods. Safe and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steinar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unexpectedly quiet and relaxed in the middle of town. Friendly staff, clean. Best free PR: Peter, the owner, acting as a breakfast ceremony master. Clear recommendation!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Safe, well located, super comfy

Gem of a place, right in the heart of Umhlanga. Easily walkable to restaurants etc, and very safe, even at night. Super comfortable rooms, and lovely owners. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernst

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

Herzlich Willkommen

Obwohl wir zu früh anreisten, wurden wir herzlich begrüsst und empfangen. Das Guesthouse ist ideal gelegen, da man zu Fuss zum Lighthouse, zum Granny Pool sowie ins Zentrum zu den verschiedenen Restaurants gelangt. Sicherheit wird in diesem Quartier sehr gross geschrieben, wir fühlten uns jederzeit sicher.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

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