Set in Mtunzini, One On Hely offers accommodation with a free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a shared lounge. 1.6 km from Raffia Palm Monument, 1.8 km from Umlalazi Nature Reserve and 31 km from Ongoye Forest, the property provides a garden and a terrace. With a private bathroom, rooms at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi. One On Hely offers a buffet or Full English/Irish breakfast. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Mtunzini, like hiking and cycling. Riverland Estate Private Jetty is 2.6 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Quinto
    South Africa South Africa
    Warm welcome from the owner. Room as well as the common areas, are tastefully decorated. The balcony overlooking manicured, yet wild gardens, absolutely breathtaking. Breakfast was scrumptious and well assorted. Management and staff...
  • Sambashni
    South Africa South Africa
    Great freshly prepared breakfast. Manager was very pleasant. Beautifully decorated and set in a luscious garden.
  • Siyabonga
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was a standard breakfast and I liked the fact that it was freshly prepared
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Seonaid Beningfield

Company review score: 9.7Based on 43 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I am Seonaid Beningfield and was born and grew up on a farm in Zululand, not far from Mtunzini. I love nature and the wide open spaces and being out of the noise and pace of large cities ( traffic jams are not missed!). I find peace in nature, adore gardening and cycling, sailing, traveling, history, everything vintage and reading Biographies or non fiction. I studied Clothing and Textile Design and Production however left that field a long time ago but still enjoy decorating part time. I have 3 wonderful children who are now adults and give me endless joy, motivation and inspiration. I was privileged to have traveled extensively and through the travels experienced some of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels in the World, so I do keep standards high, albeit realistic. In 2015 my then partner and I bought One on Hely as a project for me to work at and improve and I have loved the journey and getting stuck into improving the vast garden, updating and upgrading the rooms each with their personal and proudly Zululand heritage coming through and sharing with guests what Zululand has to offer. I do enjoy people and love hosting guests and can't wait to meet you.

Property information

One on Hely has 9 deluxe en suite rooms all with balconies and private entrances and one room is a Family Suite with its own lounge All rooms have beautiful views over the indigenous forest and Indian Ocean which is 3km away. The spacious rooms tastefully reflect our Zululand heritage without compromising on high end quality. One on Hely is set in a quiet little village called Mtunzini ( the Zulu meaning of the name means "a place in the shade") which is a hidden gem as we are a birders paradise with "lifers" like the Palm Nut Vulture, Green Barbet, Black Coucal and Mangrave kingfishers in abundance. The walking/ hiking and cycling trails through the forests and farmlands around the lagoon and dams are nonparallel. Seeing vervet monkeys, red duiker and zebra whilst in the nature reserve is expected as well as the smaller animal such as the prehistoric mudskippers and fiddler crabs. Fishing, water skiing or just a trip up the lagoon are favorite activities with the locals too. We also have a great history and day tours can be arranged to nearby forts and monuments. Came to unwind and get away from it all and yet enjoy top notch facilities and service at One on Hely during your stay

Neighbourhood information

Mtunzini means "a place in the shade" in Zulu. It is a hidden gem on the North coast of KwaZulu - Natal, Zululand. It is a village bursting with nature with a beach, lagoon and coastal forest offering birding ( think Palm nut vulture, black coucal, finfoot, mangrove and woodland kingfishers), animal viewing such as zebra and red duiker (antelope), fishing and the smaller critters like mud skippers and beautiful red fiddler crabs are a delight to children as they do the mudwalk boardwalk along the lagoon . There are beautiful mangrove and forest trails and boardwalks, for walking, hiking, trail running or cycling. We have specialized guides in all the above fields to help our guests see and understand more. The area is also rich in history and monuments and places of interest such as John Dunn (the white Zulu chief) pool are easily accessible. Other activities like gym, golf, tennis and squash are available for a daily fee at the Mtunzini Country Club and horse riding, water skiing, canoeing and a trip on the lagoon are available by booking if you don't have the facilities yourself. The restaurants serve generous portions of good food and "nothing fancy" is their slogan

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of One On Hely
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

One On Hely takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:30

Check-out

From 05:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 13 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 13 and older are allowed)

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash One On Hely accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about One On Hely

  • One On Hely is 750 yards from the centre of Mtunzini. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at One On Hely is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at One On Hely may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at One On Hely include:

    • Family
    • Twin/Double

  • One On Hely offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Couples massage
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Horse riding
    • Bike tours
    • Fitness classes
    • Swimming Pool
    • Neck massage
    • Personal trainer
    • Hand massage
    • Aerobics
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Head massage
    • Game drives
    • Foot massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Full body massage

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.