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Cowrie Cove Guest House

5.0 star property
5-star luxury B&B near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Executive Suite | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby
Exterior
Free daily English breakfast
Standard Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, slippers, towels
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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4 Cowrie Terrace La Lucia, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Popular LocationUmhlanga Rocks Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationGateway Theatre of Shopping6 min drive
  • Popular LocationUmhlanga Main Beach11 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)18 min drive

Room options

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Standard Suite | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Umhlanga

Close to the beach.At this Umhlanga B&B, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Umhlanga Lighthouse. Umhlanga Hospital and Beachwood Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 5 min walk
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 6 min drive
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 7 min drive
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 9 min drive
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Comics Food Bar & Take Away - 4 min drive
  • Al Firenze - 5 min drive
  • Chunky’s Burger Company - 4 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean - 3 min drive
  • The Fish Plaice - 5 min drive

About this property

Cowrie Cove Guest House

5-star luxury B&B near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Cowrie Cove Guest House. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Umhlanga bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Cowrie Cove Guest House offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and slippers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Umhlanga bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December. The rest of the year they are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed from January to December.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Cowrie Cove Umhlanga
Cowrie Cove Guest House Umhlanga
Cowrie Cove Guest House Bed & breakfast
Cowrie Cove Guest House Bed & breakfast Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cowrie Cove Guest House to the airport?

Cowrie Cove Guest House is 13.4 mi (18-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cowrie Cove Guest House?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowrie Cove Guest House on May 26, 2024 start from $108.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Cowrie Cove Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Cowrie Cove Guest House offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Cowrie Cove Guest House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 5-minute walk from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 4.5 mi (6-min drive) from Durban Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cowrie Cove Guest House offer free breakfast?

Cowrie Cove Guest House offers free English breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Cowrie Cove Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (11-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Cowrie Cove Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cowrie Cove Guest House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Cowrie Cove Guest House have a pool?

Cowrie Cove Guest House features an outdoor pool.

Does Cowrie Cove Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Cowrie Cove Guest House to downtown Umhlanga?

Cowrie Cove Guest House is 1.5 mi away from Umhlanga.

Cowrie Cove Guest House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dominic

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and serene environment with a private beach and pool. Friendly staff always ready and available to help. Enjoyed the complimentary all day coffee machine and warm croissants at breakfast! My wife loved the plush bed and hot shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayandree

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The BEST place I think I have ever stayed, hands-down. I’m from Australia & I’m quite fussy about where I stay when I holiday. Caroline was such an amazing host. The group of staff who cooked our breakfast daily & helped with our luggage’s etc. we’re just so amazing.. thank, thank you, thank you for making our stay so memorable. I loved the rooms. Just stunning & the best possible accomodation by far among those in Uhmlanga & La Lucia. Just so comfortable. We were spoilt!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning Guesthouse in a beautiful neighbourhood!
The guesthouse was in a beautiful location in a very nice neighbourhood with a private access to the beach. The owner Caroline and all her staff could not have been more friendly, welcoming and helpful during our stay. The room was huge, luxurious and extremely comfortable. The breakfast was the best English breakfast we had in our entire three week stay in South Africa!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A true gem of a place.
Beautiful garden, great room and very close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had an amazing stay at Cowrie Cove Guest house for 10 nights. The bedrooms were fabulous, very clean with the most comfortable beds I have ever found on holiday. Also the breakfasts were excellent and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The beautiful Indian Ocean is within 2 minutes walking distance and our car was safe with on site parking. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

IRENE

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cowrie Cove Guest House
Lovely B & B, centrally located, near all amenities, shops, restaurants. Just off the highway and easy to get to work and back. Within a few metres of the beach and views of Durban and Umhlanga skyline. Staff and owner were very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Breakfasts were delicious, with continental variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

NSM, Oxfordshire

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lavishly and tastefully furnished and exudes comfort and style. The bedrooms are equally impressive and comfortable. The breakfast is excellent. The pool area and private beach add to a top class establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendliest and heart warming host. Home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019