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Chartwell Guest House

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Luxury Double or Twin Room
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View | View from room
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 100 per person)
Standard Double or Twin Room | Room amenity

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
88 Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    12 min walk
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse
    20 min walk
  • Umhlanga Main Beach
    7 min drive
  • Durban North (VIR-Virginia)
    6 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Double or Twin Room

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • 41 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Budget Suite

Budget Suite

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Chartwell Guest House

Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Along with an outdoor pool, this bed & breakfast has a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Chartwell Guest House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Chartwell Guest House, you'll be within walking distance of Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 14 minutes from uShaka Marine World
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Chartwell Guest House. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Umhlanga bed & breakfast.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Chartwell Guest House has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:00 AM–8:30 AM: ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: ZAR 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
  • Pet fee: ZAR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Chartwell Guest House offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Chartwell Guest House Hotel Umhlanga
Chartwell Guest House Hotel
Chartwell Guest House Umhlanga
Chartwell Guest House
Chartwell Guest House B&B Umhlanga
Chartwell Guest House B&B
Chartwell Guest House Umhlanga
Chartwell Guest House Bed & breakfast
Chartwell Guest House Bed & breakfast Umhlanga

Chartwell Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steinar

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phindile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Dimakatso

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tarryn

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The worst service we have ever received from a hotel/Bnb. It was a very hot 32 degree day and the air conditioner was broken in our room. We asked for another room when we we told the bnb was fully occupied which was understandable. We then requested that we get a refund for our accommodation because we couldn’t stay in a room that was so hot. The owner told us we needed to wait for her maintenance guy who was a 2 hour drive away, let alone the amount of time it would take him to repair a broken unit. She REFUSED to give us our money back. We had to cut our losses and find somewhere else to stay which was much more reliable. The owner displayed absolutely no hospitality or professionalism at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Piwe

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amos at Chartwell
My stay at Chartwell guest house was amazing! Excellent serene homely environment with great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

GAIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
UPMARKET, PERFECT FOR A BUSINESS TRIP
A safe area - security cameras on the road and guards patrol the area. The Guest House is within a short driving distance of a shopping mall, so is conveniently located. The spacious room is spotless and has everything one needs - toiletries in the bathroom, a microwave oven and toaster, minibar with soft drinks and snacks, hairdryer, etc. Fast WiFi that works perfectly. The owner has paid great attention to detail and every little thing is in place and has been carefully selected. The bed is very comfortable and made up with fresh, crisp white linen and comfortable pillows. The staff are friendly, efficient and helpful. I will definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

David, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient for Durban Airport
Just needed somewhere to stay after arrival at the airport, before moving on the next day. The hotel was a relatively easy drive (with SatNav), though hotel wasn't clearly marked from the road, but shoeing as 88 Chartwell Drive, rather than as 'guest house. The room was good sized, with sofa, large tv, good bathroom and comfortable bed. The room had coffee facilities, refridgerator and 'honesty bar' Breakfast was good. Would certainly use again, if needi somewhere to stay in Durban.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location!
Nice big rooms, though some of them are not so private and the breakfast is so early :)

10/10 Excellent

Petros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful time, me and my family enjoyed our stay, it all turned out to be more than we expected, thank you very much.

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
A little disappointing stay. We had booked there because it clearly stated a separate living area, but in fact we had none (and there were ones on the property with separate areas). Our room was spacious and ok. The bedding was clean, but the valance covering the bottom of the bed looked like it had been there for ages. The safe was very small - too small to leave a laptop in. The room had several signs warning of security and panic buttons which left us feeling a bit uneasy - especially as two walls were glass doors which allowed for amazing views but had flimsy locks. The pool was too dirty to swim in, but in all fairness on the second day it was cleaned and usable thereafter. The breakfast was delicious and the staff serving the breakfast were wonderful - redeemed our stay. It was a very long walk to the centre (35-40 minutes). Taps were a little loose and some water was dripping behind the sink. Water supply was a bit unreliable. Our television did not work at one point, but it was immediately seen to. So a mixed experience.

8/10 Good

Priyesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Great stay, great location, great service

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views and good location
Large room. Good outdoor pool area. Short drive down Chartwell to restaurants, bars and shopping.

8/10 Good

Quintin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and safe guesthouse. Great staff.
The stay was fantastic. I was happy with the accomodation. I will surely book there again when I decide to go to Durban.

8/10 Good

walter, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very spacious, clean, confortable and well decorated rooms. Friendly and professional hosts.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Super de belle change bien située
Chambre impeccable et belle vue. Seul hic est que la piscine n'était pas très bien nettoyée et on ne s'est pas baignés.