In the Umhlanga district of Durban, close to Umhlanga rocks Beach, La Posada Umhlanga has an outdoor swimming pool and a washing machine. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.1 km from Umhlanga Main Beach. The guest house also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Some of the units feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. At the guest house, some units are fitted with a coffee machine and chocolates or cookies. The guest house features a barbecue, outdoor fireplace and sun terrace. La Lucia Beach is 1.9 km from the guest house, while Bronze Beach is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is King Shaka International, 17 km from La Posada Umhlanga, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Durban
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anne
    South Africa South Africa
    The friendliness of the staff and owner Comfortable surroundings.
  • Lulu
    South Africa South Africa
    Situated in the heart of Umhlanga Beautiful The hosts were wonderful
  • Khwidzhili
    South Africa South Africa
    The communication between us and the staff was excellent.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Maria and Ashley

9.2
9.2
Host review score
Host review score

Maria and Ashley
I'm Maria, born and raised in Chile, South America. I currently live with my partner Ashley here in South Africa. I have been living in beautiful South Africa for many years. We have 4 wonderful children whom are all grown up. We have travelled to many countries in the world and our hobbies are Scuba Diving, Marathon Running and travelling. I have been working in the tourism and hospitality industry in Durban and that is where my passion lies. Our languages are English ,Afrikaans and Spanish.
Our place is 5mins drive to the main village of Umhlanga. Where you will find all various attractions and eateries, and 5mins drive to the beaches and promenade of Umhlanga.20 minutes from the King Sharka International Airport and a 15min drive to Durban Central.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Facilities of La Posada Umhlanga
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
Internet
Good free WiFi 38 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Salt-water pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Water slide
  • Pool bar
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

La Posada Umhlanga takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 05:00 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 room.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 04:00

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 2000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about GBP 83. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 87

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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

Please note that there is 1 resident dog and 1 resident cat on site.

Guests are permitted no more than 4 visitors during the daytime until curfew. Regrettably, visitors of guests are not permitted to use the swimming pool for their own leisure.

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 La Posada Umhlanga 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about La Posada Umhlanga

  • Check-in at La Posada Umhlanga is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • La Posada Umhlanga offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool
    • Tour or class about local culture

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

  • The prices at La Posada Umhlanga may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at La Posada Umhlanga include:

    • Double
    • Apartment
    • Suite

  • La Posada Umhlanga is 8.1 miles from the centre of Durban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.