Beachfront
Airport shuttle

Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering

14 Stanley Grace Cresent, Umhlanga, 4319 Durban, South Africa
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Scored 9
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Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering

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Just 17 km north of Durban, in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, Anchors Rest offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. The guest house features an outdoor pool, a large garden, and free private parking. Anchor's Rest Guest House offers air-conditioned rooms with a private entrance and a patio with barbecue facilities. They feature en-suite bathrooms, an open plan lounge, a well equipped kitchenette and are fitted with a satellite TV, safe and a hair dryer. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet, while the property is within walking distance from a variety of restaurants and bars. Barbecue facilities are also available. Surfing, deep-sea fishing, dolphin viewing, and kite boarding are some of the activities guest will find in the surrounding area. Anchors Rest Guest House is 2.8 km away from Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve, and 4 km from Ohlanga River.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Durban, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Durban

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It’s a beautiful home from home within easy walking distance of the restaurants of Umhlanga and the beach too. The owner is very hospitable and takes time to get to know his guests.”
  • Susanna
    South Africa South Africa
    “We had a wonderful garden room with beautiful furnishings,super clean and comfy”
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very welcoming host / comfortable room / quiet location even though close to Umhlanga Rocks Village”
  • Wendy
    South Africa South Africa
    “Easy to find. Very central location. A walk away to restaurants and shops. Very safe. Comfortable room and friendly staff. Overall, a good experience.”
  • Duduzile
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location, Ocean Mall, Umhlanga Beach , Restaurants & lots of other interesting places to explore were a short walk from the guest house. The staff were friendly & helpful. I felt very much at home .”
  • Nigel
    Italy Italy
    “A perfect quiet spot in the center of town, very comfortable rooms with all amenities, great lounge area, staff genuinely very friendly and helpful, lovely dogs, superb breakfast served by Peter, excellent value for money, we just didn’t have time...”
  • Rick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful room, gardens etc, safe, walkable distance to the bar's and restaurants, all in all perfect.”
  • Estelle
    Australia Australia
    “Everything ! Staff friendly, efficient and helpful . Secure property with secure parking . Close to restaurants and coffee shops. Breakfast excellent !”
  • Louis
    South Africa South Africa
    “Comfortable and friendly and close to village restaurants”
  • Gudula
    Germany Germany
    “We were in love with this wonderful accommodation from the first moment. The reception was so warm, we were shown everything and explained to us also valuable tips for the area. The owner is such a loving person. The rooms are very large and...”

Hosted by Cilla and Peter Rose

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
Cilla and Peter Rose
Our guest house offers warmth, privacy and great service. Although we live on site, we respect our guests privacy and don't intrude unless they would like interaction with us, or our staff. We are always available to help with planning guests activities, make restaurant or car hire reservations and give general information on activities and sight seeing in the area. One of the best features of Anchor's Rest is that it is within easy walking distance of the restaurants, shops and golden beaches of Umhlanga. It is so easy to stroll down to restaurants in the evening, have a great meal at one of the many vibey restaurants, have a few glasses of wine or beers and then stroll back without having to worry about 'drinking and driving' regulations. We have a well stocked honesty bar on the premises which is ideal for a pre dinner drink, or a late night cap. If you are booked in on a self catering basis you can still choose to pop into the dining room for breakfast if you don't feel like preparing your own breakfast. If you are leaving early in the morning we will put a continental breakfast in your room so that you don't start out the day on an empty stomach.
Peter and I have been running Anchor's Rest for the past 18 years so we have a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. We both come from corporate backgrounds so we understand business travellers needs as well as leisure travellers as we have travelled extensively ourselves. Peter is Director of Tourism for Umhlanga Rocks and part of the North Coast so he is constantly involved in tourism related matters on a local and provincial level, which keeps us in the loop. Peter's specialty whilst in the corporate world was sales and marketing and Cilla comes from a human resources background. Our wonderful manageress, Sandy comes from a financial background so we have all areas covered which enables us to run a great, successful business.
Umhlanga Rocks is the premier holiday resort in Kwa-Zulu Natal and one of the top resorts in South Africa. We have blue flag beaches, great vibey restaurants just one block from the Guest House, plus the largest shopping centre, Gateway in the southern hemisphere just 1 km away. Gateway offers an Imax Theatre, 5 Cinema Nouvea Theatres plus 22 commercial cinemas. There is a multitude of shops, restaurants, sports shops, specialty shops within Gateway to cater for every traveller's needs. The golden beaches run for many kilometres and are ideal for early morning walks, or jogging, plus of course surfing and fishing. There is a well maintained Promenade which runs along the sea front for 2.5 kms which is popular for families, walkers and joggers throughout the day. There are three restaurants located on the Promenade which are ideal for dropping in for a cup of coffee, glass o wine or beer, plus a meal should you feel hungry. At the end of the Promenade is the Hawaan Forest which offers a delightful, shaded walk through this coastal forest where you might be lucky to spot a Duiker or family of mongooses. Umhlanga Rocks is the best place to be for a relaxing holiday year round.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Beach

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Unfortunately, Anchors Rest Guest House and Self Catering is unable to accommodate bookings for stag/hen parties or school leavers ('Matric Rage'). Any such bookings will be cancelled, with no refund given. The hotel apologizes for any inconvenience.

Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.

Anchor's Rest is a small owner-run and managed Guest House. Check-in time is from 14:00 to 20:00 on weekdays, and from 14:00 to 18:00 over the weekend. The property cannot accommodate late check-ins.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Swimming Pool
    • Beach

  • The prices at Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering is 9.3 miles from the centre of Durban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte