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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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
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Durban
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • Sadeck
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was excellent. Host was friendly and helpful and the place is magnificent.
  • Maxime
    Australia Australia
    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...
  • Nozipho
    South Africa South Africa
    The owners were very welcoming n staff we friendly n. Breakfast was 10/10
  • Liz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, delicious breakfast, super friendly host. Fabulous room with everything you could need
  • Viaan
    South Africa South Africa
    The Guest house is close to shops, the sea, restaurants.
  • Angela
    South Africa South 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 answers
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  • 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 2020
  • hi 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 2023
  • How 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 2021
  • Good 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 2021
  • Good 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 2021
  • Hello. 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
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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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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

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

    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • 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.