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Reviews of Pearls of Umhlanga 5 stars

6 Lagoon Drive, 4320 Durban, South Africa

Review score

Based on 198 hotel reviews

6.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.0

  • Comfort

    6.8

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    7.0

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    5.8

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  • Reviewed: 2 November 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was a bit hard. Either than that, all was well.

    The area and everything.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2021

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio.
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Window of room was broken, asked Anesh to assist he did nothing. Room had no dish cloths .bathrooms no dirt bins. No blanket.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2021

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio.
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service / private unit . Getting biometrics done at security was a schlepp. But the way the letting was administered and the agent provided very little communication. The building is rated five star but there none of those five star touches I’ve been accustomed to at other facilities .. biometrics used at each floor and a key left in the room .. no instructions left for the stove or microwave also let it be known that this unit is not sea facing as the picture shows you have a view of the construction cleaning or servicing of the unit costs extra. And the ridge .. construction was noisy.. the windows aren’t clean on the unit either .

    Clean Good location

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2021

    1.0
    Cockroach hell hole.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio.
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    DO NOT BOOK HERE. IT IS THE WORST. IT IS COCKROACH Infested hellhole. Everything of this stay was bad. Firstly this is advertised, giving the impression that it is part of the hotel. It is not. It is privately owned. You have to print your own lease form and covid screening before you even get booked in. The owner did not inform security that I was booked in. You need your finger scanned to get in but there are no sanitizer stations after touching these things. This is appalling considering Covid protocol. There is no explanation of usage of facilities that this was not part of the actual hotel. It made us feel unwelcome by the hotel staff. The room was disgusting. There was an old used sponge for dishes, the drying rack was filthy, the oven dirty. The bed was awful, sheets were fraying and old. The listing states a feather pillow but is the cheapest lumpiest pillows on the market. There is no dining table Or washing as shown in pictures. There is mold growing in the shower a serious health hazard. A hole in the door, scratches on the wall. The towels are old and falling apart. The iron is scorched and unusable. But most of all there was COCKROACHES everywhere. I eve killed some on the bed. When I informed the owner, he said that it was the first time it happened which is clearly a lie based on previous reviews that I failed to see. He had to send bug spray to use which was ineffective. I requested several times to clean the room. It was not cleaned at all. No other cleaning was done for the entire stay. The cleaner eventually came to sweep and mop after several requests. They also came while we were in the room at the end of the day. No soap was given, only a small sanitizer and shampoo on checking in. The 'city' view is of a construction site with the associated noise for the entire day. There is no curtains only a blind that allows all the light to enter so it is difficult to sleep with lights from surrounding buildings shining in the room.

    Nothing good. Even the location cannot overcome all of the negative things.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2021

    3.0
    Need work
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment we rented was poorly stocked. We had to fight to get enough towels and to get shower mats. In addition the apartment need work. The windows don’t seal properly so when it is windy the wind whistles through the windows which makes it difficult to sleep. Please also not there is construction next to the Pearls which is very noisy. Finally the Pearls uses finger print biometrics for access……very in-covid friendly!!! Issue cards rather please.

    Well situated.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2021

    3.0
    Beautiful view but that's about it.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The check in process is a complete mess and you are required to stand in an extremely long queue. They only assist 2 persons at a time and all access control to the hotel, although secure through fingerprints is very Covid unfriendly. Upon checking into the room it was still very dirty (Bedding, floors, cutlery and glasses). They seem to be completely disorganised in terms of replacing the towels etc. and on some days just delivered wet towels hoping they would dry in the room. We were stuck in the lift for more than an hour on the 13th floor and after getting out of the lift we were told by the reception that the lifts have been giving multiple issues over the last couple of months and the specific lift we were stuck in were closed for 2 or 3 months prior and that she was uncertain why they had opened the specific lift. The entire area is currently one massive construction zone and the specific positioning of the rooms are extremely noisy. We would not had a moments silence was it not for the lockdown curfews.

    The view from the room

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2021

    1.0
    there were too many bugs and the owner didn't refund me and it was overall a pathetic experiance
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    there were too many bugs and the owner didn't refund me and it was overall a pathetic experiance

    i like the modern apartment.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio.
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location beach front, very quiet and peaceful, Shops within, free parking and the check-in procedure

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2021

    10
    Had fun, thank you so much
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio.
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Checking in was a problem

    Location was perfect

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2021

    8.0
    Relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio.
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didn't inform us about deposit

    The view

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2021

    10
    Aaaaammmmmmaaaaaazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked a balcony room but the room I received didn’t have a balcony. Other than that I was extremely happy with the booking. Excellent location, beautiful views.

    The check in was seamless and the staff was very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    perfect location, you can walk to beach and resturants

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Biometric system

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2021

    8.0
    Nice view , near to all restaurants and shops
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything

    The view

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2021

    4.0
    Unprofessional owner
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner of the apartment is very rude, disrespectful of people's privacy and kept calling late at night. Making accusations and threats.

    The building, surrounding areas and the stuff

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2021

    3.0
    Poor
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The flat was infested with cockroaches. I was disgusted with the apartment...and management was not willing to assist besides arranging for a superficial cleanup and spraying of insecticide which did not help at all...intact it made the cocroach situation even worse as these bugs seem to be breeding in the building.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2021

    1.0
    Bad service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in asked for early said they would make a plan but blinds were being fixed. The room blinds were broken. Security was unaware of my booking was told i need to get owner to send a email. Room was not clean.

    Location near ocean

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio.
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything was perfect!

    Location, the apartment itself, swimming pool

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our unit was dirty under the bed and the cigarette smoke and dirty feet smelled the whole time.

    The location, the pool.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2021

    1.0
    Terrible and unpleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything, it was an extremely terrible experience, was not with the money at all! The unit owner was extremely rude, the room was not ready at 15.30pm after requesting an early check-in of 11am. The staff were unprofessional and were making the room while we waited, the cutlery and dishes in the kitchen was filthy and terribly ugly. There seems to be no proper rules and management of the property. Honestly very disappointed that I spent money at this establishment, the 5-star rating is over-rated it should be 3 or lower for what you get.

    The convenient location

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2021

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are old

    The place is stunnng, and strategically positioned.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio.
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise that was coming from the construction site in Radisson Blu Oceans was the worst

    I liked everything and chilling by the pool was so amazing the view was so beautiful.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2021

    9.0
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio.
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view basically I could see the construction

    Everything was awesome

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2021

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stuff. There was this other lady who had an attitude. I honestly didn’t appreciate that. But besides that. Everything ticks my box

    The apartment was beautiful, great value for money. Nearby shopping facilities and restaurants not to mention the sea. Prenesh made sure I got everything that I wanted and needed and made my stay a lot easier.

    Stayed in June 2021

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