Kingston Place Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with an outdoor pool, near Umhlanga Lighthouse

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Outdoor pool
Panoramic Penthouse | Balcony
Panoramic Penthouse | View from room
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Garden view
Daily full breakfast (ZAR 120 per person)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec

Explore the area

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3 Kingston Place, Herrwood Park, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320
  • Place, Umhlanga Main Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Lighthouse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Exclusive Suite, Bay View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Panoramic Penthouse

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

uMhlanga

At Kingston Place Guest House you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Umhlanga Lighthouse and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class uMhlanga guest house include Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Durban Beach.

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Röcker - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 1999 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪African Roots Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miami Spur Steak Ranch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kingston Place Guest House

Guesthouse with an outdoor pool, near Umhlanga Lighthouse
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Kingston Place Guest House. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Kingston Place Guest House was completed in June 2016.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star uMhlanga guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1972
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Kingston Place Guest House offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board 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

  • Secured parking on site (ZAR 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 80 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - June 2016

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kingston Place Guest House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 450.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 120 for adults and from ZAR 80 for children
  • Secured self-parking fee: ZAR 30 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 450.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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
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 and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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 Kingston Place Guest House?

Yep, Kingston Place Guest House has a secured self car park for ZAR 30 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at Kingston Place Guest House?

As of 10 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kingston Place Guest House on 11 Dec 2025 start from AU$127.62, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Kingston Place Guest House?

Yep, Kingston Place Guest House is a short 19-minute walk from Umhlanga Main Beach.

Does Kingston Place Guest House have a pool?

Kingston Place Guest House has an outdoor pool.

Is Kingston Place Guest House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free infant beds and travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Kingston Place Guest House is a hit with families.

Does Kingston Place Guest House serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kingston Place Guest House?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Kingston Place Guest House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.