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Sylvan Grove Guest House

Suburban guesthouse in Umhlanga with free parking

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Front of property - evening/night
Front of property
Beach nearby
Reception
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
49 Sylvan Grove, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Suite

Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

About the area

Umhlanga

At Sylvan Grove Guest House you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This guest house has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Umhlanga guest house include Umhlanga Rocks Beach and uShaka Marine World.
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What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 8 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiger's Milk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Doppio Zero - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Spiaggia - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sylvan Grove Guest House

Suburban guesthouse in Umhlanga with free parking
A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Sylvan Grove Guest House. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Umhlanga guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sylvan Grove Guest House offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Umhlanga guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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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

Food and drink

  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December. The rest of the year they are welcome.
  • 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
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, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. 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.
  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed from January to December.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sylvan Grove Guest House?

Yep, Sylvan Grove Guest House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sylvan Grove Guest House?

Yep, Sylvan Grove Guest House is a short 18-minute walk from Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing.

Does Sylvan Grove Guest House have a pool?

Sylvan Grove Guest House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does Sylvan Grove Guest House serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sylvan Grove Guest House?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Sylvan Grove Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sylvan Grove Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Chwayita

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

OK but costly for an OK rating

It came at a high cost for 2 for what it had to offer
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

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

What a nice place to stay at.

I had a great stay and it feels like they truly want you to be there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

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

Sylvan Grove Guest House

A lovely home away from home. Welcomed by a very friendly Amanda and had a great nights rest in a clean and comfy room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dean, Nottingham, UK

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

Excellent B & B

Excellent stay. We stayed in the family room which had everything we needed. The manager and staf whenever we asked for advice or help could not be more helpful. I would definitely recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exactly what I needed whilst my husband was in hospital..... quiet, comfortable, clean and a delicious breakfast. Was disappointed in the TV programmes I couldn't get, but wasn't serious for me as I was chilling.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All you could ask for & more!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Lize-Marie

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

Comfortable stay, good location

The room and bathroom we stayed in was spacious. The breakfast was well prepared and hearty. The location is great . The service is professional. If you are looking for a comfortable stay this is the place, but if you are looking for more character and a cosy atmosphere this might not be for you. I would suggest this more for the business traveller. In summer it could be better as it has a nice pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bettwsy-Anne

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

Very pleasant stay.

A delightful manager Amanda who welcomed us. Peaceful and comfortable night with great breakfast.

8/10 Good

sue, uk

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

Very Quiet Location

Although this is just a bed and breakfast establishment it is very good for short stays. With a "pet" taxi driver going into the town was not a problem.

2/10 Terrible

Stacey-Lee, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Additional charges of R1000+ at departure.

We booked via hotels.com. We booked for a family of three. We were charged online for the full amount, or so it stated on the receipt. At the end of our stay, we were given a charge of R1035.00 due to our son not being paid for. When queried, the manager stated that it has happened before, but failed to check this detail when we arrived, or better yet, before we departed! Terrible oversight of something that has happened on other occasions. This should be noted when a booking for 2 adults, and 1 child they need to physically check if the child has been paid for. This is an extra R1000+ that was never accounted for in our budget, and having known this from day 1, the staff should have surely given us advance warning. Especially with an establishment that only has 6 rooms. If this did not occur, I would give the establishment high praise, but this is a costly oversight that, as stated, could have been corrected in due time. Especially since we booked 3 months before our departure.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Relaxing venue

End of holiday stop for relaxing and shopping at enormous local mall.

10/10 Excellent

ildar, Moscow

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

great venue with excellent service

Amanda made every effort to make our stay comfortable and memorable.

8/10 Good

ALAN, Howick

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

Brief but comfortable

It was brief, as flying early next morning. We were very comfortable and happy with our choice.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

warm, friendly and welcoming

Tim was so warm, friendly and welcoming. Lovely neat place. A definite to stay at again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

n/a

My stay was short but lovely. The bathroom light was flickering, so the bulb needs replacing. Great place, will definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Gauteng

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

Excellent value for money

Excellent hospitality and the best breakfast (especially the french toast!)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

comfortable stay in perfect setting

Chris and Jill are lovely people who went out of their way to enure our comfort and happiness. The room was comfortable immaculately clean and tidy with a lovely view over their immaculate garden and swimming pool. The breakfast was delicious. Eminently repeatable exercise.

10/10 Excellent

Beena, San Francisco

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

Comfortable stay, excellent service

The service and breakfast here is excellent! Its the best breakfast I had during my stay in South Africa (Durban, cape town). The rooms are comfortable. Its not walking distance to anything, but you the area is nice and easy to take a cab into Uhmlanga village or the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen, Edinburgh

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

Peaceful retreat

After a hectic few days at a family wedding, Jill and Chris's attractive and welcoming guest house provided a place to relax and also a good base for exploring the area. Quiet, friendly, clean and excellent facilities - and nothing was too much trouble, even my endless questions.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location not good

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Essex, UK

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

Don't forget your swimming costume!

We were made to feel really welcome. Breakfast was excellent. I would recommend this B&B rather than a 4* hotel anytime. Thank you to our hosts for a wonderful stay.

8/10 Good

Jessica, Chicago, IL

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

Sylvan Grove great location!

We stayed over the past weekend at Sylvan Grove which was a fantastic and comfortable guest house. It was just a couple minute drive to the light house and Umhlanga boardwalk/ beaches, and easy to hop on the M4 to drive about 20 minutes to Durban/ Ushaka Marine World. Jill and Chris were lovely welcoming hosts, and breakfast was delicious. We'd love to come back and stay longer!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Man fühlt sich gelich wie zu Hause.

Ich kann das Sylvan Grove Guest House uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Sehr guter Service. Ich wurde herzlich empfangen und bekam viele gute Tipps für Ausflüge. Das Zimmer liegt traumhaft schön am Pool, ist bestens ausgestattet und ruhig. Das Frühstück wurde individuell für mich zubereitet. Freue mich auf den nächsten Aufenthalt!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Jun

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

親切ママさん運営の海が見えるゲストハウス

親切ママさんが運営されているゲストハウスです。ややアッパーな住宅街（リゾート地？）の中とあって治安は良さそうでした。早朝のフライトだったため朝食はいただけなかったのですが、代わりにわざわざサンドイッチを用意してくれました。部屋は特に広いというわけでないですがキレイにはされています。 空港からの往復はUberを利用しました。部屋からは海も見えて、良い季節にまたゆっくり来たいなと感じました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017