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
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
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
Manaar House puts you within a 15-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Durban Beach. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and the spa tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
4 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (16 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Transfers
Airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM*
Cruise terminal shuttle*
Offsite
Area shuttle*
Beach shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
What to do
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Beach towels
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Spa tub
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 95 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 300 per vehicle (one way)
Cruise ship terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Area shuttle and beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
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.
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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
Is there a pool at Manaar House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Manaar House?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Manaar House?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Manaar House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 300 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Manaar House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Manaar House?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Sibaya Casino (9-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (16-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Manaar House and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as scuba diving and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Manaar House also has a garden.
Does Manaar House have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Manaar House like?
Manaar House is a short 19-minute walk from Umhlanga Main Beach and 13 minutes' walk from Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail.
Manaar House Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2020
Amazing holiday
Very comfortable apartment, perfect for family of 4. Very clean and friendly hosts and staff, highly recommend
Oliver
Oliver, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 2, 2020
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.
brad
brad, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2019
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.
Aurelia
Aurelia, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2019
Awesome
Was overall a great stay, from welcome, to quality accomadation, firendly staff and value for money
Anton
Anton, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2018
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2017
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.
Joe
Joe, 5-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2017
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.
Melissa
Melissa, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2017
Wonderful
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2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2017
Outstanding again - will return
Second stay here, still outstanding. Superb service, excellent breakfast, great overall condition. Will definitely return.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2016
a quiet and friendly guest houe
very friendly welcome
Comfortable and quiet place to stay
very convenient for our travelplans
Robert
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 22, 2015
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2015
Lindsay
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 1, 2015
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.
Garry
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8/10 Very Good
Jul 27, 2015
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.
Gail
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2015
Ruan
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2015
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
Janette
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2015
Family and budget friendly weeklong stay
Went down to Durban for a work conference, the wife and kids joined me to enjoy some time at the beach. The self-catering lofted apartment had space enough for all of us and the kids were able to sleep quietly in their own separate room. It is a charming location with a super fast drive to the beach, dining and shopping. The hosts were very friendly and always ready with advice on places to eat or things to do, they even helped us with baby-sitting service one night so mom and dad could get out for a date night. We would go back again.
Jerome
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2014
Return to Manaar House
Simply put, Excellent value for money!
Martin Tubby
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2014
Lovely place with perfect service!
Fantastic B&B, lovely surroundings and the hosts were really friendly and welcoming. I would not hesitate to recommend it!
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2014
Wonderful B&B and great staff
I booked this location based on reviews that I read and I am so happy that I did. Tina was SOOO friendly and accommodating. She helped me back into our parking space given that I wasn't used to driving on the left side of the car, had a taxi pick us up and had dinner reservations all within the first 30 mins of us getting there. The B&B was charming and the beds and bathroom were so nice. Breakfast was also very good. I would totally recommend it to anyone who was going to that area.
Mona
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2014
Very nice Bed and Breakfast in a quiet residential
Excellent hosts and very comfortable room
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2014
Fantastic service
Very hospitable - great stay
RG
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2013
Small friendly B&B/hotel
The managers of the hotel are really friendly, welcoming and helpful, and we enjoyed passing the time with them and benefitting from their expertise and knowledge of Africa, the wildlife, the local area etc. The duplex was very nicely appointed and spacious, clean and comfortable. It was a gentle and safe 15 minute walk to the beach with local shops just a short walk further on so not too difficult for us to get supplies as we didn't have a car. There was also a pool and jaccuzzi next to a comfortable lounge area in the garden which we enjoyed.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2012
Very comfortable stay
My partner and I stayed 2 nights at Manaar House and had a great stay, the room was very comfortable and clean with a nice kitchen area and outside seating area and a great shower. The owners were very welcoming and very helpful, they showed us what was around the area, helped us find the correct airport as we nearly went to the wrong one!!! and held our bags after check out for us. The location was great close to the gateway shopping complex, which is huge, close to the lovely beach and town of Umhlanga and close driving distance to Durban. Our room had a private entrance so we were not disturbing any other guests coming or going. Would stay again for sure.
Tommie and Agnieszka
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 25, 2019
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..