14 The Shades is situated directly across the road from the access to the main bathing beach (Cabana Beach) in Umhlanga Rocks. This luxury self catering apartment consists of a lounge, dining area and a fully fitted modern kitchen. There are two double bedrooms with a main en suite. The apartment comfortably sleeps four people with a King-size bed in the main bedroom and two single beds in the other bedroom. There are two bathrooms including the main en-suite (shower).There is an additional bathroom and toilet. Quality linen and bath towels are provided. There is a stunning communal swimming pool for the exclusive use of residents.
Off the lounge are sliding doors into the garden with views of the sea. Sit in the garden and listen to the sounds of the ocean whilst enjoying your sundowners or that cup of coffee in the morning.
The modern kitchen has granite tops and is fully equipped. There is also a microwave oven, under counter oven and hob as well as a dish washer and tumble dryer. The apartment has satellite TV (DSTV). The apartment is air conditioned in the kitchen, living and dining area and there are ceiling fans in the bedrooms. Please note the unit does not have a washing machine, however there is a launderette in the complex at The Shades.
FREE Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the apartment.
The apartment is serviced daily except on Sundays and public holidays. A communal braai (barbeque) can be enjoyed in the garden. Secure undercover parking is provided for your vehicle.
14 The Shades is in easy walking distance of the Umhlanga Village. There are numerous hotels in the immediate vicinity where children can enjoy ten pin bowling, game arcades etc. Enjoy a walk along the 5 kilometer Promenade on the beach or a stroll along the nature trail through the Hawaan Forest which is on the doorstep of 14 The Shades. There are several family and up market restaurants in easy walking distance of the apartment. 14 The Shades is so ideally situated, one can virtually park your car at the beginning of your holiday and have no need to use it again for your entire stay. The Shades is a five minute drive from Gateway, (the largest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere), twenty minutes drive from Durban, the International Conference Centre (I. C. C.) and U-Shaka Marine World. King Shaka International Airport is a fifteen minute drive from Umhlanga Rocks. There are several fine restaurants in the village or at Gateway Shopping Centre. Private first world hospitals are a five minute drive away. There are several world class golf courses in the immediate vicinity including the prestigious Mount Edgecombe and Zimbali courses.
Umhlanga Rocks is one of the most sought after holiday resorts in South Africa whilst still retaining its unique seaside village feel. The world heritage site of Lake St Lucia, the Umfolozi / Hluhluwe Game Parks and the majestic Drakensberg Mountains are all within easy reach from Umhlanga Rocks.