54 Lighthouse Road, 4320 Durban, South Africa
#9 of 87 hotels in Durban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 774 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 October 2023
Thabiso
South AfricaNothing.
The staff, the facilities, breakfast and the quality of the food. The location.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Nicci
United KingdomNothing
Great location, staff and food. Rooms were spotless. The bubbles, cake and balloons in our room for our 25th wedding anniversary were a great and thoughtful touch.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Palesa
South AfricaThe fact that there isn’t a heater incorporated in their aircon system
Every thing , especially the food…
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Masidikwe
South Africagive variety of menu daily.
Breakfast was nice though the menu was the same everyday.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Tolond
United KingdomThe TV, beds & pillows
View, service, staff and breakfast was exceptional.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Mr
South AfricaThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Brenton
United KingdomTV reception slightly off and some small areas that require some restoration which is not surprising given the beautiful heritage of this hotel.
Location is amazing, right by the Indian Ocean. A short walk from restaurants and shopping malls if needed and a short Uber ride from the airport. The room was super comfortable, bed great, room clean, had a good work counter and its own balcony and view of the sea. The hotel has great reception and outdoor areas to relax. I only ate breakfast, which was very good. However the very best part of my stay was the warm, efficient and well trained staff, well done.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Meyer
South AfricaOur only complaint is the nightclubs situated across from the hotel. They attract some loud unpleasant characters, not to mention the horrible music spoiling the sound of the waves. This is a disturbance when seated on the lawn by the pool area. No fault of the hotel, but worth knowing.
Great stay in Umhlanga. This hotel has the absolute best location. Staff are helpful and friendly, good breakfast. We made use of the spa and it was fantastic. Will definitely return again.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Van
South AfricaBecause it's an older hotel it needs a face lift and some ornaments or lights in the room we were staying in needs to be replaced (eg spots on the mirror)
Classic and warm atmosphere, great attention to detail.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Lethabo
South AfricaThe food was lovely 😍 👌
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Masego
South AfricaNothing.
It’s clean, neat. The staff is very friendly. The location of the hotel is perfect.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Hugo
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful property maintained and staffed with an excellent team who stopped at nothing to make our stay so very special
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Iain
South AfricaThe staff were amazing! truly passionate about delivering 5 star service. food was excellent as well - what a breakfast!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Vaughn
South AfricaWe were not informed of the pool being refurbished
Everything was fabulous, the hotel is in need of a slight refurb and looking tired in places,
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Thembani
South AfricaNothing
Very friendly staff, luxurious treatment
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Erns
South AfricaThere were a few facilities closed for renovation but it is winter so understandable
Location was fantastic
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Refiloe
South AfricaNothing , it’s perfect
Location , food and the people ( staff) .
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Lorette
South AfricaSad the pool was being renovated.
We’ve been coming to BH for over 20 years and it didn’t disappoint.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Hope
South AfricaRoom 610 bathtub stopper not working, pool maintenance situation was only communicated to us when we got the hotel, though we were offered alternatives which we found very professional and nice, but we planned differently
The casual restaurant, the waitresses the food was amazing, overall friendly staff at the hotel
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Nomfuneko
South AfricaNothing!!
We loved every aspect of our stay!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Meyer
South AfricaUnfortunately the pool area is being renovated, with also no direct beach access during construction. Hopefully they complete soon, as some of the hotel’s appeal is the lovely lawn and relaxation area outside.
Clean comfortable room, good breakfast. Have stayed here many times before and will return.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Vanessa
South AfricaThe breakfast, location and friendliness of the staff were excellent
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Jacqueline
South AfricaSpa facilities were not good. Magwanani needs an upgrade.
Location.. View.. Restaurant Service was generally good
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Fathima
United KingdomExcellent location and friendly staff. Very comfortable.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Stella
South AfricaThe room is kind of small though
The sea
Stayed in August 2023
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