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The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House

4.0 star property
This boutique hotel combines the best of both worlds - championship golf surrounded by lush gardens and a peaceful atmosphere steeped in historic charm

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The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House sits in central Durban offering travelers an 18-hole golf experience alongside peaceful gardens. Guests can browse the library's collection or connect to WiFi from the sunny terrace, creating a balanced retreat from city exploration.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is P4,106
P4,769 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House?

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House on May 28, 2026 start from P4,106, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House located?

This family-friendly Durban hotel is located in the business district, within 1 mi (2 km) of St James Anglican Church, Kings Park Stadium, and Moses Mabhida Stadium. Durban Country Club is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good at the price. Getting in an out was a bit irritating at times, no intercom and you dont want to hoot and distrub guests (which some people did).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

lebogang

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice old converted house. Good neighbourhood. Check in staff not available when I arrived despite being at a time they were meant to be there. Found a security guard who suggested I call the duty manager who was not on site - security guard let me in to room. Left after a few days while only ever having seen the security guard and occasionally someone on reception, who was not particularly helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Fe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check-in was horrendous. The toilet was not cleaned. The TV did not work. The aircon remote was missing and the lights would not turn off.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bel endroit

Personnel accueillant, Décorations, meubles et plafonds merveilleux. Quartier agréable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place with kind, helpful staff and good breakfasts.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Since the door of the balcony was not really closable and the bar was direct in front of my room, it was much to noisy, even late in the night. The standard was good but definitely not luxury
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig

The guest house is great with an old but welcoming feel to the reception. The rooms however, are very modern, spacious and luxurious. My only criticism of the rooms is that the wash basin is in the room instead of inside a conventional bathroom. There is a flat screen TV in the rooms with ample channels for viewing pleasure. The staff are extremely friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. I looked at the menu in the guest house restaurant (The Fig Leaf) and was shocked at the high prices for the food on the menu. The menu is also limited and it is important to note that the guest house is strictly Halaal, so if you enjoy a glass of wine or a beer with your meal, this is not the place to dine. Overall, the room was comfortable and my stay was a pleasant one.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great guest house with friendly staff. Fantastic rooms. Really nice outdoor dining area and great breakfasts, and in a quiet neighbourhood within walking distance to Florida Road and nice cafes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Not what it promises to be...

Two and a half star hotel masquerading as a four. Rooms are very small, no sound proofing so very noisy, and decor is garish. Restaurant was good until we found out it was staffed by students from the local catering school who are not paid for their efforts!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fathima

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

Awesome stay

I loved the warm hospitality. The decor and setting is amazing. People who work there are super friendly and helpful
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

St James is okay for one night maximum

St James is not amazing! Room no 7 has a bath tub with a hand shower attachment. Very disappointing. Hate bath tubs! The shower head was ineffective making ablution facilities below expectation. No buffet breakfast as expected. Was a la carte. Good location.
Verified

8/10 Good

Manga Gauthier

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

Gauthier

It was amazing and confortable
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful stay at Morningside

The staff at St James were amazing, especially Sam. We were travelling under difficult circumstances as my Father in Law had passed. Even though they didn't know, they went out of their way to accommodate all our requests. Coming back to the hotel each evening with a wonderful typed note on the pillow and homemade truffles brought a smile to our faces.The food was amazing. Thank you to the chef who made a peppercorn sauce for my son's steak. The only downside of staying here is constantly having to key in codes to access the Wi Fi. Each time you arrive at the hotel it needs to be keyed in and then if not in use for a while, it needs to be re-keyed. We were fortunate enough to see a monkey at breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

Très bon hotel

Très bon accueil, jolie chambre et propre. Très bon petit déjeuner, jolis extérieurs. Parking pour se garer très pratique. Hotel bien situé.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not Impressed

The room was pleasant, but the Halaal conditions were not clearly marked in the description. I do not mind Halaal food, but the lack of alchohol was not explained when I booked. The staff were slow, it took 25 minutes just to get a couple of coffees in the restaurant. I had to go looking for milk for coffee in the room on the second morning. I will not be staying there again, I would rather go to a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

No need to return, nothing special

Not much to say. Extremely uncomfortable bathroom (bathtub) with hand held shower and no curtain. Big mess after every shower. Electric plugs behind curtain difficult to find and use. staff with no interest in assisting anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Absolutely poor

The hotel management is absolutely poor. We book 3 rooms 2 months in advance all paid for yet the day arrive the don't have any rooms cant provide alternative rooms or a refund
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

Checked in after 5pm . Area for parking was very dark . Room was old but we'll furnished. The room smelt bad ;like it had not been opened for awhile and the bed had curly hairs and dirt on the top.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay in a fantastic place with very friendly and accommodating staff! The breakfast was amazing and the breakfast setting was delightful
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy, peaceful, friendly, safe and not far from downtown. Close to Suncoast Casino and entertainment complex.
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very good bed and breakfast, with exceptionally friendly staff, who always went the extra mile to ensure I was comfortable. The room was always in a neat state, and with more-than-sufficient facilities, such as free WiFi, air conditioning, and cable TV, it was a comfortable and enjoyable living space. The extra touches such as the note and chocolate left daily on the bedside table by the cleaning staff, further added to the feeling that you are important and cared for. There was also a charming shared living room adjacent to the guest rooms, with couches, air conditioning and a flat screen TV, that made for a lovely place to relax and watch TV or perhaps read a book. Location was also very convenient, being close to Florida Road (a strip of restaurants, with some fast food delivery stores as well; helpful for organising lunch or dinner if you're having a lazy day, and the guard will even escort the delivery man to your door) and only 5km from uShaka Marine World, and even less to the beach front. Overall, a very comfortable stay, and I would definitely recommend this hotel as well-priced and well-placed.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient, clean, contemporary hotel in good area

Quick weekend getaway in Durban. Would recommend the Saint James on Venice without hesitation.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janice

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

Lovely spacious and comfortable

Guesthouse and room was lovely, clean and spacious. Wooden floors do mean that you hear the other guests though. Breakfast was disappointing. It says served from 6h30. By 6h50 the coffee machine was only started. No freshly squeezed juices as promised either. Not ideal if one is in a rush. However the food served was tasty. A nice place. I would stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

convenient and clean

Old style charm with modern facilities