Buckleigh Guest House

3.0 star property
Suburban bed & breakfast with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Property grounds
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2 Buckleigh Place, Riverside, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, 4051
  • Durban Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Golden Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

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

Standard Twin Room

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

Honeymoon Suite

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

Executive Room (1)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room (3)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room (2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room (4)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Durban North

Within a short walk of Umgeni River Bird Park, Buckleigh Guest House is within 2 miles (3 km) of Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve. This 3-star bed & breakfast has 13 guestrooms and offers an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Durban Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Golden Mile - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • uShaka Marine World - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬4 min drive
  • Riverside Hotel & Spa
  • Capsicum @ Britannia
  • ‪caffe ItAlia Express - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Apache River Spur - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Buckleigh Guest House

Suburban bed & breakfast with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Guests of Buckleigh Guest House enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and free newspapers. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Coffee makers, safes, and desks are also available.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 75.00 per person

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
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Buckleigh Guest House B&B Durban North
Buckleigh Guest House B&B
Buckleigh Guest House Durban North
Buckleigh Guest House Durban
Buckleigh Durban North
Buckleigh Guest House Durban North
Buckleigh Guest House Bed & breakfast
Buckleigh Guest House Bed & breakfast Durban North

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near Buckleigh Guest House?

This bed & breakfast is located in Durban North within a short 6-minute walk of Umgeni River Bird Park. You'll also find Durban Beach and Kings Park Stadium within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Buckleigh Guest House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Buckleigh Guest House include a casino on the premises?

No, Buckleigh Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Buckleigh Guest House?

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

Is Buckleigh Guest House a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool plus some guestrooms include kitchens and separate bathtubs and showers.

Are there hot tubs at Buckleigh Guest House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Buckleigh Guest House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Buckleigh Guest House offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Buckleigh Guest House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Buckleigh Guest House.

Does Buckleigh Guest House have connecting rooms?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Buckleigh Guest House?

The closest major airport to Buckleigh Guest House is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR), which is 17.9 mi away (22 minutes by car).

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

Yes, some guestrooms at Buckleigh Guest House offer a patio.

Buckleigh Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
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

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

8/10 Good

Heiko

Business traveler
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 traveler

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.