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Manaar House

Bed & breakfast in uMhlanga with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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16 Manaar Road, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319
  • Umhlanga Main Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Kitchenette
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Garden

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Room

Double room with shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Luxury Apartment (Self Catering)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Room

Double Room, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

uMhlanga

Located in uMhlanga, Manaar House is near the beach. Umhlanga Lighthouse and The Old Fort are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include uShaka Marine World and Japanese Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Moses Mabhida Stadium or Sahara Stadium Kingsmead. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving and other activities like golfing.

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiger's Milk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Doppio Zero - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Spiaggia - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Manaar House

Bed & breakfast in uMhlanga with outdoor pool and Hot tub
An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and Access to hot tub are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and express check-out are on-site.
Manaar House offers 4 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available

House Rules

Check in after 2 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Pets

No pets allowed, no service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 95 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Manaar House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Manaar House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Manaar House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Manaar House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Manaar House?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Manaar House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM-5:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Manaar House located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve. Umhlanga Main Beach and KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Manaar House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

Amazing holiday

Very comfortable apartment, perfect for family of 4. Very clean and friendly hosts and staff, highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

brad

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointed...

We were welcomed by a lovely member of the management and able to check in slightly earlier which we appreciated. The place itself has a lovely garden and nice pool but bare in mind the photos do make it look better - at least in our case. We booked the self catering unit which is bit tired looking and has a musty, grandma-ish smell which we couldn’t get rid of despite opening terrace and main doors. I feel like sofas especially need replacing. Bathroom was lovely and we had plenty of fresh towels (some with holes though). The B&B part might be nicer? We were looking forward to using the hot tub but it had a damp, musty smell as well and wasn’t very clean inside. Overall the places was slightly overpriced and wouldn’t book it again. Oh and I found a slug in the kitchen on the day of checking-in lol. Staff was very lovely and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aurelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service in a nice location with easy access to main attractions. Hosts were lovely and the apartment was larger then expected and very comfortable. Looking forward to my return. Great wifi as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Les hôtes sont très gentils et au petit soins . Le petit-déjeuner est simple et la chambre que nous avons eu un peut bruyante car la route était pas loin..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anton

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

Awesome

Was overall a great stay, from welcome, to quality accomadation, firendly staff and value for money
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

Super Stay

If you are lucky enough to get a room at Manaar, you are bound to find a perfectly great stay. Hermann will take care of you like you are a long lost family member - I extended my stay twice during my time there, and right until my departure Hemann kept smiling and kept doing absolutely everything to make a long stay into a flawless one. The room was not overly decorated but incredibly neat and safe with lovely features and treasures in the fridge. Breakfast was great and made perfectly to order just about like everything else. If you like being treated like a friend visiting when you are away from home than this is probably the best choice you can make. 11/10 for Manaar.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

A comfortable safe place to stay

wonderful stay at the Manaar house. Arriving extremely late we were greeted with smiles and shown to our lovely room. Everyone was very helpful and generous which helped make our stay comfortable from a delicious breakfast to advice on where to head off for a day. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return as Umhlanga is breathtaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hervorragendes B&B

Hier wird der Gast noch Willkommen geheißen. Es ist modern und mit viel Charme eingerichtet, der Gast wird liebevoll behandelt.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Outstanding again - will return

Second stay here, still outstanding. Superb service, excellent breakfast, great overall condition. Will definitely return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

martine

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

Très agréable Guesthouse où il fait bon venir

Un accueil chaleureux dans ce guesthouse, dans un quartier résidentiel, calme et facile d'accès . Maison très bien entretenue, confortable et spacieuse. Un délicieux petit déjeuner est servi tous les matins devant la piscine et un jardin fleuri....pour commencer idéalement la journée..... Nous y avons séjourné 4 nuits....et nous y reviendrons....
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Bekvämt, god frukost och utmärkt service

Rummen är välutrustade och bekväma. Servicen utmärkt, frukosten mycket god. Verandan kring den lilla poolen är vackert dekorerad, liksom vardagsrummet. Enda minustecknet är läget - inte särskilt promenadvänligt pga trafikleder. (Man behöver bil för att kunna röra sig obehindrat.) Trafiken också hörbar från vissa håll - den privata terrassen direkt utanför mitt rumt var alltför bullrig för att man skulle vilja sitta där.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

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

Gerne wieder

Sehr schönes kleines Guesthouse etwa 20 Minuten außerhalb von Durban. Sichere Gegend. Leider hört man die Autobahn sehr stark. Service ist toll.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Top!

Alles in Ordung, nette Gastgeber. "Wach-Pony" Monty :-)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert, cape town

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

a quiet and friendly guest houe

very friendly welcome Comfortable and quiet place to stay very convenient for our travelplans
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice room with ocean view

I stayed here for two days at the end of a three week South Africa trip. The room was big and comfortable and there is an outdoor space. You can see the ocean in the distance and the host, Hermann, was great! Very friendly and attentive and always happy to help and answer questions. The guest house is a little distance from the beach and Umhlanga so I recommend you have a car. Shops and beach are only a 5 minute drive away though and Durban airport is super close.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Uwe, Bitterfeld

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

Zwischenübernachtung

Waren nur eine Nacht, dazu oder für die eine oder andere Nacht ideal. Komplett und liebevoll, aber funktionell ausgestattet, auch als Selbstverpfleger, da mit Küche. Gastgeber so wie man sie sich wünscht! Immer für die Gäste da. Zentral in besserer Wohngegend der Region Durban gelegen. Durban schnell erreichbar ( 20-30min.). Restaurants und Einkaufszone in Nähe - Auto o. Taxi nötig ( aber Parkplätze kein Problem). Airport 20min. Frühstück konnten wir nicht nutzen. Würden wir wieder machen.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Garry, Toowoomba

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

Pleasant Environment to Spend a Few Days

Very enjoyable stay. If staying more than one night the self contained accommodation is more roomy. Great hosts who can't do enough to assist their guests.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gail, Toowoomba

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

Pleasant B & B experience

Very pleasant B&B with lots of personal touches, attractive decor and hospitable hosts. Short taxi drive to Umlanga beachfront and Gateway shopping centre. Stay in the self contained accommodation if staying for longer than a night, where there is a lot more bedroom space. Large bathrooms with plenty of space. Great breakfast choices. Taxi to King Shaka airport costs approx $250.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ruan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Felix

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

Ideale Unterkunft in der Region Durban!

Das Manaar House war unsere erste Unterkunft in ZA - und eine der Besten! Tina und ihr Mann sind so nett und hilfbereit gewesen. Sie haben uns 1001 Tipp für unsere weitere Reise gegeben - einfach genial! Die gesamte Anlage sind traumhaft angelegt, die Zimmer sind sehr schön. Auch das Frühstück war traumhaft, welches wir direkt am Pool genießen konnten!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janette, London

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

Lovely B&B

It was a wonderful place to stay- the room is great with a fantastic mattress, the room is dark at night and the bathroom a delight. Everyone is very friendly and helpful, the garden is very pretty and the food delicious. Will definitely stay there again. Janette