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Mackaya Bella Guest House

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with free parking, steps from University of KwaZulu-Natal

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Front of property
Family Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View, Poolside | View from room
Property entrance
Outdoor pool
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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137 Penzance Road, Glenwood, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Place, University of KwaZulu-Natal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Phansi Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbour
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Garden view

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Family Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View, Poolside

Family Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Durban

At Mackaya Bella Guest House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of University of KwaZulu-Natal and Phansi Museum. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free English breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Glenwood guest house, you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Durban University of Technology and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Durban Botanical Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • University of KwaZulu-Natal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Phansi Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kwazulu Natal Society of Arts - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sugar Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Willowvale Hotel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Goundens Restaurant & Take Away - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Davlyn's Good Foods - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rhumbelow Theatre - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Mackaya Bella Guest House

Suburban guesthouse with free parking, steps from University of KwaZulu-Natal
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Mackaya Bella Guest House. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Durban guest house is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2007
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Mackaya Bella Guest House offers 7 accommodations with free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mackaya Bella Guest House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 480.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 480 (one-way), (from 4 to 18 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in April.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Mackaya Bella Guest House.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Mackaya Bella Guest House?

Yep, Mackaya Bella Guest House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Mackaya Bella Guest House?

The closest beach to Mackaya Bella Guest House is Umhlanga Rocks Beach (16.6 km).

Does Mackaya Bella Guest House have a pool?

Mackaya Bella Guest House has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from October to April.

Does Mackaya Bella Guest House serve breakfast?

Yeah, free English brekkie is available daily between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mackaya Bella Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mackaya Bella Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mackaya Bella Guest House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Mackaya Bella Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

REfilwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great locationIt was a good relaxed and quite stay. Host is welcoming and very helpful. I certainly will be booking for my next stay in the city. I can’t rate excellent, as there is always a room for improvement. I recommend Mackaya Guest Hiuse!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

We had a comfortable stay, thanks a lot!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We know Durban well, have stayed here before and will do so again. We give top ratings in every department but outsiders should know that you must have a car because it is in a residential area with no shops or restaurants close by. The owners are on site and super friendly and energetic. Breakfast is great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and cozy place to stay.

Had a lovely stay in very comfy bed in nice clean room. Hosts extremely friendly and made us delicious breakfast sandwiches to take away as we didn’t want to eat early. Highly recommend for anyone staying overnight in Durban.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Galatia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay in Durban

Room was spacious with modern amenities. The breakfast included with the luxury room was delicious and filling! Service is accommodating, friendly, and attentive. Area is quiet and I felt safe. Easy to get an Uber to wherever. They can also arrange for a car service, which was great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind and helpful host
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Durban stopover

Nice guest house. Friendly hosts. Rooms a wee bit basic but very clean so no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely home away from home

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ottimo soggiorno! Molto gentili e pronti a dare supporto ed informazioni! Casa ottima. Raccomandatissimo!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019