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Reviews of Umzumbe Surf House

11 Green Lane, 4225 Umzumbe, South Africa

#3 of 6 hotels in Umzumbe

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Review score

Based on 53 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay, to get away from the hustle and bustle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Self caterong unit to have Better braai utensils, especially proper braai tongs and wire brush to clean the grids are required as well as a lighter. Can maybe install a fan in the lower area of the bungalow.

    Made our own breakfast as we did not stay in the main surf house, we stayed in the self catering unit.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    10
    Perfect place to unwind
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful beachhouse with amazing sunrises. Lovely place! Everything was perfect.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

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

    Nick and Marina are great Hosts and created a dream getaway for travellers, surfers and Families with their surfhouse. It is located directly at the beach, offers plenty of community space such us a huge terasse and yoga Deck, a tree deck, huge Garden. I Liked the Swing and the hammock.. and their pets: two dogs and three cats are also around. WiFi is Very good. My Favorite: braai initiated by Nick and Marina together with all the Other guests.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    10
    Perfect three night beach chill
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location right on the beach. Friendly, full of advice and really hospitable management team - loved going to the local surf competition!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    9.0
    very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    nothing to complain about.

    Just loved the view.. It was very comfortable and relaxing. Location was good. People friendly

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    9.0
    amazing holiday destination
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    they could cater for gas during load shedding

    amazing location....few metres from the beach

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    10
    Great!!! And wonderful!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was super relaxing and the atmosphere was fabulous. The location is amazing and can walk from the place onto the beach. A definite must visit. Also great for big families. Loved it!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    10
    Feels and looks like heaven…
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is like heaven! Location is amazing, very beautiful decorated and cozy, super clean and well stocked kitchen. The garden is huge with two lovely dogs and cats you can cuddle and a direct pathway to the beach. I didn’t do much activities sound because the place was just so gorgeous and perfect to spend time at the local beach or sind the house. Staff is super friendly and obliging! Additionally, Nick is a really nice, competent surf instructor - I can only highly recommend to stay at Umzumbe Surf House.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    10
    My stay was really amazing. My spouse and I had an amazing relaxation time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The ocean

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2023

    10
    Lovely property by the beach. Great views. Peaceful environment. Tiny (lady who helps to clean the property) , is so fri
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No aircon available for the upstairs room in the bungalow . Gets very hot and stuffy in the evenings. No generators/inverters or UPS when loadshedding hits so there is no cellphone reception to use the phone in case of emergencies. Toilet pressure is poor so you need to flush quite a few times which leads to water wastage even if it is borehole water. Limited parking in the front of the property, overflow parks on the grass but the ground slopes down then up which is difficult for smaller cars to get through and ends up damaging the front bumper.

    Large property , close to the beach. Volleyball , surfing and yoga available. Swing on spacious deck with a large outdoor table for entertaining. A treehouse with spectacular views.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2023

    8.0
    Value for money with beautiful scenic views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No Rooibos Teabags available

    Loved that the property was a gate-opening away from the beach The bungalow is well-equipped for daily living I was startled at first by the outside shower but thoroughly enjoyed after initial use Loved the view of the sea from the bedroom Staff was friendly

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some water problem on first day, flush didn't work in banana cottage.

    Wooden tree house feel, Location, stunning property overall , beach access, outdoor shower in banana cottage, wifi

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2022

    10
    needed a place to stay to get out of town for a few nights to kick back and chill. Umzumbe surf house was the purfect pl
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    basic, neat and tidy

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2022

    10
    Absolutely loved the time there and plan to return soon. So comfortable - everything you need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was nothing to dislike whatsoever.

    I was with my granddaughter and it was just amazing. The staff are super friendly. The whole environment is amazing and I can't wait to book my next holiday. I love the tree deck and watching the whales and dolphins.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2022

    10
    A spot you never want to leave again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Perfect spot for a little retreat! With direct access to a beautiful beach, a super relaxed atmosphere, breathtaking property (we stayed at the garden cottage), proximity to smaller town, some seafood & wine there was nothing else we could have wished for!! Although surfing is not for us we had one of the most amazing holidays!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2022

    10
    Such a lovely place - keen to go back. Nick and Marina are lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Incredible location and access to the beach. Great hosts. Nick was super helpful in giving tips about the surf!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The beds require attention and may need replacing and maybe the duvet cover (linen) as well...

    Location and amenities were great. The treehouse was a bonus which is great for sundowners and an awesome view. Its was exactly like the photo's.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2022

    10
    Hidden Gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is such a gem right on the beach. We stayed in one of the cottages. Although the facilities are basic as the website says, there is attention to detail. Crisp clean linen, thick white bath towels, beach towels, complimentary tea, sugar, spices, soaps and even bug spray. The unit was serviced daily. Nick the surf instructor was amazing with my two children. They could surf within 30 min! Shaan, the manager is amazing. She contacted us the day before we arrived, checked in during our visit and again after our departure. We will miss the pets, especially Savanah and Zamma. We look forward to our next stay.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No Breakfast is served. Location is pretty good. Although due to wooden house, there were many lizards that was the problem. The shower was in open, toilet is ensuite.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2021

    9.0
    Little place in heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water restrictions, having a shower outside would have been better without water restrictions so you can enjoy a long hot shower, or, at least shelter from the wind because it gets cold quickly while showering.

    Loved the privacy, the view, the layout of the property, the staff and random people that we saw, they were all so friendly. Loved that you could walk on the beach and the dogs and cats were awesome. Loved that it felt like we were living in and with nature. Loved that there was someone to clean up. Loved the outdoor shower.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is incredible, and the house and its facilities are great - I particularly like the tree house for surf checks, and whale watching from the balcony!

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    perfect location. friendly staff. cool animals. relaxed vibe. a great stay overall in the garden bungalow! thank you

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location - close to the beach.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Direct access to beach.

    Stayed in March 2021

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