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Reviews of 14 The Shades - by Stay in Umhlanga

23 Weaver Crescent, 4319 Durban, South Africa

#21 of 697 Holiday rentals in Durban

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Review score

Based on 50 apartment reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing bad to report

    14 The Shades was amazing from the staff to the overall comfort, cleanliness and convenience of the location. I would definitely book here again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    9.0
    Excellent thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The rooms were serviced but dish washing was not included. This was a pity but we did negotiate with the cleaners to pay them additional to do that. otherwise all was great!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    8.0
    It was clean, cozy and convenient. My every query was dealt with quickly by the hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit of noise during our visit but quickly resolved

    The extra fast wifi was definitely a perk enjoyed by us younger ones.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb Value for Money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nothing to Add here

    Access was easy to apartment, cleaning service was good, apartment was neat and tidy, clean linen and towels,

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shades is situated right in the heart of Umhlanga,yet gives you your space, for relaxation, peace and quiet..It is walking distance to the beach and surrounded by Malls and restaurants.The vibe and atmosphere is amazing if you're on holiday like we were.Our host was in contact with us,which was reassuring. They provided daily housekeeping, and the helper was friendly and kind.We loved the air-conditioning, clean, and modern apartment.Thank you for having us.We most definitely will be back soon.Love Vee & Johnny 🇦🇺

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rules for me was just too much I kept on checking if we are not violating any of them just so I could get my deposit back that at times I couldn't enjoy my stay because I was forever worried.

    Everything is within walking distance, places we wanted to go to was just a few minutes away, it's really safe,comfortable and absolutely stunning.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    10
    Absolutely amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An amazing home away from home. Loved the place. The host was really helpful to queries. Will definitely be visiting this place again. My new favorite place in umhlanga! Keep it up

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2022

    10
    When I come to Durban again, the one place am going to stay will be at 14 The Shades, Hermann always replied to my commu
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything, this was exceptional! The cleaner was there everyday and she even offered to iron our clothes, which we kindly rewarded her at the end of the two weeks.

    This property was exactly how it appears online, but even more beautiful once your there!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2022

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good!

    The location. Near shod & restaurants

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2022

    10
    The apartment is exactly as you see it in the pictures. Beautiful, clean with morden finishes...
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2022

    10
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Upstairs neighbour getting up 5am & making a noise before going to work

    Location. Restaurants & shop in walking distance

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2022

    10
    Girls Weekend Trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was immaculate!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Only one shower in the apartment.

    Nice location - walking distance to the beach and promenade. Neat and cleaned regularly.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's nothing I didn't like

    It was clean, and had exactly what we needed

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleaning lady can be a little bit nicer.Had a bit of an attitude.

    The place was very clean,beautiful as well.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. The house. The staff and location

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the furniture is perfect and the surrounding area is amazing

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2021

    9.0
    Spectacular stay at the Shades
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Plug points arent located close to the bed, we could not find an adapter to use the hair dryer. No major issues.

    Very good location, friendly staff & comfortable beds and safe.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2021

    10
    I enjoy my stay my stay at the shades
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfectI enjoy my

    Good

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2021

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional ocean view, great location very clean tidy and stylish. It looked exactly like it did on the online ad. We are extremely happy

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2022

    6.0
    A weekend at The Shades
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What I didn't like is more of an external factor nothing to do with the host per se, while braaing were playing music very very soft a person 150m away wouldn't hear but the security guard came with a very negative attitude told us to reduce the volume and reducing below meant switching it off so we we did switch the music off thinking we outside maybe it's disrupting to neighbors yet he just came into his shift the security who just knocked off didn't have any issues he then came again later as we were chilling in the apartment he came and told us we making noise that was a fair request from him but the problem is the way he talked to us like we were his kids his attitude stinks I swear he has anger issues he was so angry we thought there must be something we did because there's no way the noise we made could make a person that angry,most times guests at some point must be reminded of the rules but politely so there was no need for him to shout at us and threaten us with eviction etc just because we laughed a lil louder but other than the place is nice and quite suitable for couple or family but definitely not group of friends.

    The apartment is very beautiful and very clean just next to the braai area,unfortunately we didn't meet house keepers as we're leaving before they arrived and came back qhen they left already but we always found the place spotless they did a great job,other security guards were very friendly except 1 who was on night shift.The swimming pool is crystal blue

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2022

    7.0
    14 Shades
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ad says ground floor unit however their is a staircase to lower ground and this was an inconvenience.

    Garden was beautiful.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

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