Oyster Guest House
About this bed and breakfast
Located in Umhlanga, this lovely bed and breakfast for $144 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and views of pool, Oyster Guest House is a recently renovated guest house set in Durban, 2.1 km from Umhlanga Main Beach. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Umhlanga
Reviews
4.3/5.0
Excellent(131 Reviews)
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10.0
We couldn’t fault anything at the guest house - the staff were brilliant always checking with us if it was convenient to clean the rooms - the pool was well kept and it really was a home from home stay
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6.0
The location was fantastic. I walked less than 10 minutes to the Umhlanga Park Run. On my walk I saw security patrol cars in the area which reassured me of some level of safety. The unit I got had all basic amenities for self-catering including pots, utensils, a medium size very cold fridge. Zero check-in drama. The owner was really friendly and nice. The unit is clean at surface level when you walk in but there is room for improvement.
Cleanliness could have been MUCH better. The unit had roaches. It had a very moldy musty smell. I opened the sleeper couch to find old biscuits and lots of dust in the couch indicating that the couch is not thoroughly cleaned. When I opened the couch, it smelled musty because it’s not cleaned well and that just added to the already bad musty smell in the unit. I had initially opened the couch so that my daughter could sleep on it. I decided to be the one to sleep on it because I didn’t want her getting sick from the dust and dirt on the couch, it was better if I got sick. I had to cover the entire couch with blankets before I slept on it.
I found cockroaches in the bathroom.
The unit I was in was also next to an outside tap. The staff used that tap for water and when they walked there it was so loud because there is loose stones outside. So when they went to collect water you would first hear the loud “crunch crunch crunch” of footsteps, followed by a loud “BRRRRRRR” of water hitting the bucket accompanied by loud giggling and chatting as the people need to speak louder than the sound of the water.
If I were the owner I would sleep in the units at least one or two nights a month to understand the true state of the units.
10.0
Lihle was a great host. Highly recommended.
10.0
The location is amazing, close to malls, the beach and anemities, but still tucked away in a quiet street to give you the holiday atmosphere. The accommodation is clean and presentable, it has an office desk with chair to cater for a buisness trip and you need to keep working., wifi is fast and sufficient.The Staff and owner goes over and above to assist and make your stay amazing. Communication is very good and instant, They were so accommodating, with our requests and flexible, and went out of their way to assist and make our stay amazing. Thanx Natasha and Lihle, you girls are amazing.
Nothing we didn't like...the parking can be a problem if it's fully booked, but their instant and pre communication assists with this very efficiently
7.0
The pool area is beautiful! It is home like, I liked that. It is safe!
There were no spoons in our room or anything to stir. The door handle, key hole part was falling off.
9.0
Staff were very friendly and accommodating. In a very good area. Can walk to the beach front from the place (about a 1km walk). Pool area seemed very nice (Did not use). Is quite. Had necessary items to be used such as pots and pans, iron ad board. One emergency lamp for loadshedding.
This is not about the host or the venue itself, but about other GUESTS and the shared parking. One must be careful as you can be easily parked in, as in my case. The other guests decided to park me in and leave for the day, and this prevented me from leaving.
10.0
location and cleanliness
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8.0
The place was very clean and even the stuff they were friendly.... Also the wifi worked very well my kid even enjoyed their DSTV as she was watching and enjoying cartoons
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10.0
It's got a good service standard,good staff
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10.0
very clean, close to the mall and the host was exceptional made us feel at home.
10.0
Close to both Gateway and Oceans mall, close to the beach as well and also not far from airport and durban central.
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7.0
Cleanness. Good communication and security.
Most importantly management prioritize their by all means
10.0
2023
I loved everything about Oyster guest house, our host Lihle is very friendly, sweet and loving is easy talk to her, she even took us very beautiful pictures to ensure that our stay is memorable.our room were very clean with a pool view , thanks again. We definitely gonna come back.. 😊😊😊😘😘
At oyster guest house what you see is what you will get... The place is very clean
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8.0
easy to access; great host; relatively new furniture; high speed WiFi. 43 inch smart TV.
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10.0
I loved everything about Oyster guest house, the host Lihle is very friendly and she attended to all our needs, she even went an extra mile to ensure that our stay is memorable. The interior decor, very classy and she upgraded us into a Deluxe apartment. We really appreciate it, thanks again. We definitely coming back.
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5.0
Location, the host, staff, wifi, safe.
Not well ventilated room.
10.0
it’s absolutely beautiful the pool braai area is amazing
10.0
Was great staying there. The host very gentle and helpful. Place is very neat and peaceful .
10.0
Everything 💯❤️
10.0
This is a great place to stay, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Spotlessly clean, in a very quiet and peaceful location. I would like to mention that every detail and every corner of the interiors and exteriors are built with love and perfect taste. The owners are very nice people with a gentle character of hospitality. The breakfast was impeccable. This may have been the first time I stayed here, it certainly won't be the last!
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FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Umhlanga?
The average price for a rental in Umhlanga is $146 per night. This rental is $2 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Oyster Guest House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Oyster Guest House. Enjoy the water!
Is Oyster Guest House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Oyster Guest House?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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