Featuring a shared lounge and views of inner courtyard, Rato Thato Guest House is a recently renovated guest house set in Durban, 2.6 km from Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve. This guest house features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests. Each unit is fitted with a patio offering garden views, a satellite TV, a dining area, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with free toiletries. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop on-site. A car rental service is available at the guest house, while walking tours can be enjoyed nearby. Durban Botanic Gardens is 13 km from Rato Thato Guest House, while Durban ICC is 13 km away. The nearest airport is King Shaka International Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
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
8.4
Facilities
7.0
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
7.5
Low score for Durban
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Hosted by Thango Bongekile

8.4
8.4
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Thango Bongekile
1 bedroom with open plan kitchen, sitting room, and a bathroom. This is a self catering bnb. Breakfast is served, it in a peaceful environment. It closed by Montclair mall, restaurants i.e Pedro's, Debonairs, steers etc. Walking distance wholesale retailers i.e Shoprite, Spar and Pick n Pay
I am a peoples person, i really enjoy meeting and working with a lot of difference people. We also do picnic setup either in doors or out doors preferably to our guest. Full body massage can be found in advance notice
It a quite place situated closed by Woodlands Shoprite, there are few restaurants meters apart i.e Pedro's, Debonairs, Steers, Nando's, MC Donald's, Chicken Licken, KFC. Montclair mall is 2 minutes away
Languages spoken: English,Xhosa,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rato Thato Guest House

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool cover
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

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 of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Rato Thato Guest House

  • Check-in at Rato Thato Guest House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Rato Thato Guest House is 6.2 miles from the centre of Durban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Rato Thato Guest House include:

    • Family
    • Twin/Double

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

  • Rato Thato Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Happy hour
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Tour or class about local culture

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