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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
Property grounds
Beach nearby
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Located near the airport, Anchors Rest Guest House offers a serene escape with a sun lounger-lined pool deck and garden grounds. Enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi and convenient dry cleaning/laundry services for travelers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is P3,984
P4,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25

Room options

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels

Large Superior Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in uMhlanga, Anchors Rest Guest House is near the airport and near the beach. UShaka Marine World is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Durban Beach. Japanese Gardens and Big Rush Urban Adrenaline are also worth visiting.
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14 Stanley Grace Cresent, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cafe 1999
  • ‪Tiki Tonga - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Steak & Ale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Havana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Butcher boys - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Anchors Rest Guest House

Upscale guesthouse near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Consider a stay at Anchors Rest Guest House and take advantage of an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills, a reception hall, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Anchors Rest Guest House boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and refrigerators

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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Anchor's Rest Guesthouse House Durban
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Frequently asked questions

Does Anchors Rest Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Anchors Rest Guest House?

As of Sep 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Anchors Rest Guest House on Sep 24, 2025 start from P 3,983.58, 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.

Is Anchors Rest Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Anchors Rest Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Anchors Rest Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Anchors Rest Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Anchors Rest Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 290 per vehicle applies.

Where is Anchors Rest Guest House located?

Situated near the airport, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Umhlanga Rocks Beach, Umhlanga Lighthouse, and Umhlanga Main Beach. KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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