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This bed and breakfast in Durban is set in lush gardens with an outdoor pool and barbecue terrace. Virginia Forest Lodge offers air-conditioned rooms with a balcony and forest views. Guests can make use of free private on-site parking. Light décor with African touches, satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities come as standard in the rooms at Virginia Lodge. Each room also has a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Gateway is 5 km from the guest house. The sandy Umhlanga beaches are just over a 5-minute drive from Forest Lodge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
or
1 single bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Value for money
7.4
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.9
Low score for Durban

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Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Virginia Forest Lodge

8.3
8.3
Host review score
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Virginia Forest Lodge
HOME AWAY FROM HOME Peaceful. ..calm...serene...relaxing...cool
A people's person...studied HOTEL MANAGEMENT ..WORK STUDY and whole lot more...most recent ASSESSOR accredited by ETDP SETA
Directly opposite the VIRGINIA FOREST and 10 mins walk to the VIRGINIA BEACH in DURBAN NORTH next to UMHLANGA and 15 mins drive to KING SHAKA AIRPORT and USHAKA MARINE WORLD in DURBAN
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Virginia Forest Lodge

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Beach

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

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

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

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules
Virginia Forest Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 00:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Extra beds are subject to availability and are to be requested in advance.

Please inform Virginia Forest Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 00:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Virginia Forest Lodge

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

  • Check-in at Virginia Forest Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Virginia Forest Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool

  • Virginia Forest Lodge is 6.2 miles from the centre of Durban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Virginia Forest Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Virginia Forest Lodge include:

    • Family
    • Twin/Double

  • The nearest beach is just 500 yards from Virginia Forest Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.