Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
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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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
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Guests who stayed here loved
- DeirdreSouth Africa“Great location. Mouth watering breakfast served by friendly staff. Owners, Cilla and Pete, were very friendly and caring. Felt like home away from home with our stay. Will definitely recommend Anchor's Rest Guesthouse to anyone looking for...”
- RichardUnited 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.”
- SusannaSouth Africa“We had a wonderful garden room with beautiful furnishings,super clean and comfy”
- ChrisUnited Kingdom“Very welcoming host / comfortable room / quiet location even though close to Umhlanga Rocks Village”
- WendySouth 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.”
- DuduzileUnited 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 .”
- NigelItaly“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...”
- 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”
Hosted by Cilla and Peter Rose
Property surroundings
Facilities of Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self CateringGreat 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/champagneAdditional charge
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree 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 cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- 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
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- 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 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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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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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 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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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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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: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
- À la carte
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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.
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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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Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Beachfront
- Swimming Pool
- Beach