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Manaar House

Bed & breakfast in Umhlanga with an outdoor pool and a hot tub

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Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 95 per person)
Luxury Apartment (Self Catering) | Terrace/patio
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Double Room, Kitchenette
Luxury Apartment (Self Catering) | View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Double room with shower

Double room with shower

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Apartment (Self Catering) | Living area

Luxury Apartment (Self Catering)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Kitchenette

Double Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
16 Manaar Road, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 10 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 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 near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
At Manaar House, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Beach towels, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 95 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 16 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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 elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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

Property is also known as

Manaar
Manaar House
Manaar House B&B
Manaar House B&B Umhlanga
Manaar House Umhlanga
Manaar House Umhlanga
Manaar House Bed & breakfast
Manaar House Bed & breakfast Umhlanga

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?

Check-out 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 mi (3 km).

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Manaar House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

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: 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

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

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

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

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

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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

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

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert, cape town

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

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

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Garry, Toowoomba

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

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Felix

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

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