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Sunbird Guest House

Property class: 4

Photo gallery for Sunbird Guest House

A garden pathway leading to a house with a brick border, surrounded by various trees and plants.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a brick oven, and a shelf with various bottles.
A garden with palm trees and a white fence.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.
A dining table set with a red tablecloth, white plates, and a red vase.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept

Explore the area

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30 Anderson Road Merrivale HOWICK KZN, 3291, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, 3291
  • Place, Howick Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Howick Public Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Sunbird Self Catering Cottage

A bedroom with a bed, a small table, and a mirror.

Sunbird Self Catering Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Robin 2 Twin Single Room

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Robin 2 Twin Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Oakleigh Self Catering Cottage

A neatly made bed with blue bedding and pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Oakleigh Self Catering Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Barbet Twin Single

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a television on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Barbet Twin Single

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Carriage 2

A wooden cabin room with a bed, two windows, and a wooden ceiling.

Carriage 2

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Carriage 1

A wooden cabin room with a bed, two windows, and a wooden ceiling.

Carriage 1

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Sunbird Small Self Catering Cottage (11)

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

Sunbird Small Self Catering Cottage (11)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Howick

At Sunbird Guest House you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Howick Golf Club and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Howick Museum. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, barbecues and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Howick guest house include Howick Public Falls and Karkloof Farmer's Market.
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What's nearby

  • Howick Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Howick Public Falls - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Karkloof Farmer's Market - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve - 13 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taste of Thai new - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ground Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yellowwood Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Mozambique Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Guest House

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Sunbird Guest House. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Howick guest house is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Sunbird Guest House offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Howick guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sunbird Guest House?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Sunbird Guest House?

As of 7 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunbird Guest House on 8 Sept 2026 start from AU$96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sunbird Guest House?

No, Sunbird Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sunbird Guest House?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sunbird Guest House's onsite restaurant.

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

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

Sunbird Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Irene

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

great service by owner

Our only gripe would be potholes en route but that is not the owner's fault & hopefully will be remedied.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023