25 Swallow Street, 4011 Durban, South Africa
#149 of 185 B&Bs and Inns in Durban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 96 hotel reviews
7.2Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Location
7.3
Facilities
7.5
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 April 2024
Nonhlanhla
South AfricaMy room was without mirror and wall drop without hangers.
Quiet place and conducive atmosphere.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Alan
South AfricaThey could have mentioned they served breakfasts ... didn't know that.
Very basic. A little out of town, but friendly staff. Very noisy neighbourhood, people nearby talking loudly very early in the morning, and a colony of screeching hadedas!!! Not great for a good night's rest.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Melissa
South AfricaLocation is not clear but it’s a good place
Location was good the host was hospitable
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Pravesh
South AfricaRoom was extremely hot, we struggled to sleep Aircon should have been installed during Summer Months No Fan Also, only 1 Bath Towel Provided
Room was Clean & Fair The Toilets/Bathroom were Clean
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Byron
South AfricaNoisy bed Access in and out
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 March 2023
Mojapelo
South AfricaThe person who is renting the other cottage, he came to us early in the morning demanding the key before check out time.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 9 March 2023
Melissa
South AfricaNone
Bedroom
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Mpho
South AfricaThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Abongile
South AfricaThe quietness The beauty of the house from the inside and everything was exceptional
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Sibusiso
South AfricaNothing
Comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Zandile
South AfricaNo air-conditioned in the rooms No TV The only have one towel in the room n bathroom towel only one while it's a shared bathroom. The towel in the room was rough it's needs a staysoft
Location was bit confusing. We had our own breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Dumoh
South AfricaThere’s no privacy
Nothing!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Thembeka
South AfricaThe place is difficult to locate on Google Maps
Safety and comfort.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Mthandeni
South AfricaThe kitchen without a basin
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Petrus
South AfricaGot there after wrk on Tuesday. Asked the lady if I could make some tea. Had all my own ingredients. She said I could not use the kitchen and the accomodation only applies to the use of the room, a shared bathroom, toilet a shared lounge to watch TV. Had to print out the facilities offered to show a shared kitchen then was allowed to use the kitchen. Room doesn't get cleaned daily apparently only by request. The yard is unkept, grass is long. I normally travel for work and must say this place wasn't up to standard no value for money
Nothing
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Mduduzi
South Africatravaled down from Jhb to Durban, when i called Siyanda to let her know i will be checking in later, she was so rude and said she has locked up for a nigt. ended up not even going to the venue and lost my money. even after i suggested to come check in an go drop off pople i had been travelling with, since i was traveling with elders for my sisters wedding.. she was just plain rude
ended up not sleeping at the venue.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Sarah
South AfricaEverything was great
Gladys who helped me check in was just amazing and super helpful. Even early hours of the morning when I got home from function and the room. Alarm was playing up.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Mkhwanazi
South AfricaNothing I didn't like cause everything was nice and the property it very clean ,and the property was at the quiet place .
I like the way we got a warm welcoming ,it was so good .
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Sbongile
South Africastaff was so friendly
large rooms
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Mbele
South AfricaWe checked in and there were panties in the bathroom, there’s no privacy here. Just a shack paid for🚮🚮🚮
I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone 😭🚮the bed was horrible, soo uncomfortable with springs, woke up tired a.f 😭😭…
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Lebogang
South AfricaThe thing is the people of that house they stay with us ...there is no privacy at all....lot of ants ....also there bed are not comfortable at all...
What I like was the maid she is so friendly n she knows how to treat PPL
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Simanga
South AfricaI putted my drink in a fridge and later when I come back, I didn't find my drink... I layed the complain but they hear me out 😭😭
It clean and affordable.. the staff was so great
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Dimakatso
South AfricaEverything even our car was not safe, we canceled it on the very same night but they have refused to give us our money back, they even told us we sleeping at our own risk so we had to go and look for the alternative accommodation at Onomo hotel due to our safety.
Everything was fake compare to the pictures that appeared on the internet
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Njabulo
South AfricaVery noisy, could literally hear anyone talking, this one couple were going at each other for hours in the kitchen and bedroom, beds are not comfortable, couldn't even use their towels they are worn out, the shower has a funny smell
The staff was accommodating, very helpful
Stayed in September 2023
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