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Just 11 mi north of Durban, in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, Anchors Rest offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. The guest house features an outdoor pool, a large garden, and free private parking. Anchor's Rest Guest House offers air-conditioned rooms with a private entrance and a patio with barbecue facilities. They feature private bathrooms, an open plan lounge, a well equipped kitchenette and are fitted with a satellite TV, safe and a hair dryer. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet, while the property is within walking distance from a variety of restaurants and bars. Barbecue facilities are also available. Surfing, deep-sea fishing, dolphin viewing, and kite boarding are some of the activities guest will find in the surrounding area. Anchors Rest Guest House is 1.7 mi away from Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve, and 2.5 mi from Ohlanga River.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Durban, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Durban

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ntombizethu
    South Africa South Africa
    I enjoyed the breakfast, fresh. I like the efficiency of the staff
  • J
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was within strolling distance of the waterfront, and felt very homely.
  • Carly
    Australia Australia
    Staff are amazing. The locations is fabulous! Just a 2 min walk to Umhlanga Rocks restaurant strip. Beautiful breakfast included.
  • Tsemach
    South Africa South Africa
    It's the second time we've stayed at this guesthouse. The location is great, a 5 minutes walk to a supermarket and many restaurants, 7 minutes walk to the promenade on the beach. The room (selfcatering - Yellowwood) was very spacious, with a...
  • Teresa
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely clean well situated accommodation. Owners are great people persons who focus on their clients.
  • Anthony
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly owners, superb staff, great location, very comfortable room. Overall a great experience!
  • Richard
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was amazing the Staff was great. Loved the pool area to relax.
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    Very clean, beautiful property, nice hosts, walking distance to many restaurants and the beach
  • Brendan
    Canada Canada
    Very nice property, walking distance from the beach and Umhlanga. Rooms are nicely designed and the kitchen, while simple, has everything you could need.
  • William
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location near the beach. Awesome room. The hosts were outstanding!

Hosted by Cilla and Peter Rose

9.4
9.4
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Cilla and Peter Rose
Our guest house offers warmth, privacy and great service. Although we live on site, we respect our guests privacy and don't intrude unless they would like interaction with us, or our staff. We are always available to help with planning guests activities, make restaurant or car hire reservations and give general information on activities and sight seeing in the area. One of the best features of Anchor's Rest is that it is within easy walking distance of the restaurants, shops and golden beaches of Umhlanga. It is so easy to stroll down to restaurants in the evening, have a great meal at one of the many vibey restaurants, have a few glasses of wine or beers and then stroll back without having to worry about 'drinking and driving' regulations. We have a well stocked honesty bar on the premises which is ideal for a pre dinner drink, or a late night cap. If you are booked in on a self catering basis you can still choose to pop into the dining room for breakfast if you don't feel like preparing your own breakfast. If you are leaving early in the morning we will put a continental breakfast in your room so that you don't start out the day on an empty stomach.
Peter and I have been running Anchor's Rest for the past 18 years so we have a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. We both come from corporate backgrounds so we understand business travellers needs as well as leisure travellers as we have travelled extensively ourselves. Peter is Director of Tourism for Umhlanga Rocks and part of the North Coast so he is constantly involved in tourism related matters on a local and provincial level, which keeps us in the loop. Peter's specialty whilst in the corporate world was sales and marketing and Cilla comes from a human resources background. Our wonderful manageress, Sandy comes from a financial background so we have all areas covered which enables us to run a great, successful business.
Umhlanga Rocks is the premier holiday resort in Kwa-Zulu Natal and one of the top resorts in South Africa. We have blue flag beaches, great vibey restaurants just one block from the Guest House, plus the largest shopping centre, Gateway in the southern hemisphere just 1 km away. Gateway offers an Imax Theatre, 5 Cinema Nouvea Theatres plus 22 commercial cinemas. There is a multitude of shops, restaurants, sports shops, specialty shops within Gateway to cater for every traveller's needs. The golden beaches run for many kilometres and are ideal for early morning walks, or jogging, plus of course surfing and fishing. There is a well maintained Promenade which runs along the sea front for 2.5 kms which is popular for families, walkers and joggers throughout the day. There are three restaurants located on the Promenade which are ideal for dropping in for a cup of coffee, glass o wine or beer, plus a meal should you feel hungry. At the end of the Promenade is the Hawaan Forest which offers a delightful, shaded walk through this coastal forest where you might be lucky to spot a Duiker or family of mongooses. Umhlanga Rocks is the best place to be for a relaxing holiday year round.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Beach

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Unfortunately, Anchors Rest Guest House and Self Catering is unable to accommodate bookings for stag/hen parties or school leavers ('Matric Rage'). Any such bookings will be canceled, with no refund given. The hotel apologizes for any inconvenience.

Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.

Anchor's Rest is a small owner-run and managed Guest House. Check-in time is from 14:00 to 20:00 on weekdays, and from 14:00 to 18:00 over the weekend. The property cannot accommodate late check-ins.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

FAQs about Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Swimming pool
    • Beach

  • Guests staying at Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering is 9.3 miles from the center of Durban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

  • The prices at Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double