Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
14 Stanley Grace Cresent, Umhlanga, 4319 Durban, South Africa – Excellent location - show map
Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
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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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
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Guests who stayed here loved
- RickUnited Kingdom“Beautiful room, gardens etc, safe, walkable distance to the bar's and restaurants, all in all perfect.”
- EstelleAustralia“Everything ! Staff friendly, efficient and helpful . Secure property with secure parking . Close to restaurants and coffee shops. Breakfast excellent !”
- LouisSouth Africa“Comfortable and friendly and close to village restaurants”
- GudulaGermany“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...”
- SadeckSouth Africa“Breakfast was excellent. Host was friendly and helpful and the place is magnificent.”
- MaximeAustralia“We were greeted at reception by one of the staff - she was so friendly and immediately made us feel right at home. It was so pleasant to be comfortable after a long trip, and grateful for the super short notice booking. The place is central to...”
- NoziphoSouth Africa“The owners were very welcoming n staff we friendly n. Breakfast was 10/10”
- LizUnited Kingdom“Great location, delicious breakfast, super friendly host. Fabulous room with everything you could need”
- ViaanSouth Africa“The Guest house is close to shops, the sea, restaurants.”
- AngelaSouth Africa“We received a lovely welcome from Tabitha and the manageress was lovely. The room was very comfortable, shower was lovely and the sitting area also felt like a home away from home.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hi...i am interested in this room. But i would like to know, do you have rose petals and candles available in this suite? If yes is that all included ..
Hi Thanks for your interest in our superior rooms. We can put rose petals and candles in the room for you with pleasure. We would need to buy the r..Answered on 10 August 2020hi we are planning to stay for 2 night in November this year. how much do you charge for the airport shuttle? it’s 2 adults. your place looks great.
Hi the cost of an airport transfer is R300,00. We use an external company for guests transfers. Glad you like Anchor's Rest, it is a lovely, tranqui..Answered on 16 April 2023How far is it to walk to the beach. Thank you
Hi Anchor's Rest is two blocks from the beach, so if you are walking slowly it will take you about ten minutes. If you are walking briskly it will t..Answered on 11 February 2021Good day, how far is the beach from the guest house?
Good Afternoon Anchor's Rest is situated two blocks from the beach. It is an easy walk to reach the beach, where there is a wonderful Umhlanga which..Answered on 20 May 2021Good day Is the wifi at your guest house secure? (password protected).
We have fibre wi-fi at our guest house which is fast and secure.Answered on 11 April 2021Hello. Do you offer wifi to guests? If so, is there a charge?
Hello We do offer free fibre wi-fi to all guests. Being fibre wi-fi the speed is very good and the connection is immediate. We have two boosters on..Answered on 4 March 2021- Still looking?
Hosted by Cilla and Peter Rose
Property surroundings
Facilities of Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self CateringGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Garden view
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Beach
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Adult only
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Car hire
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Open all year
- Adult only
- Salt-water pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- English
House rulesAnchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.
The fine printNeed-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
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Check-in at Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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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.
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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.
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Guests staying at Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
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Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Beachfront
- Swimming Pool
- Beach
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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.