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Avondale Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Essenwood

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Terrace/patio
Front of property - evening/night
Family Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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335 Avondale Road, Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Place, Florida Road
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Greyville Race Course
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Durban Botanical Gardens
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Durban

Essenwood stay.At this Essenwood hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of African Art Centre and Florida Road. St. Mary's and Greyville Race Course are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Florida Road - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Greyville Race Course - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Kings Park Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glenwood Bakery Bagels - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Doughed Woodfired Dining Experiences - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Joop's Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cubaña - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Col’tempo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Avondale Boutique Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Essenwood
As a guest of Avondale Boutique Hotel, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Avondale Boutique Hotel also features room service (during limited hours), a front-desk safe, and a television in a common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Durban hotel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Avondale Boutique Hotel offers 17 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Avondale Boutique Hotel to the airport?

Avondale Boutique Hotel is 20.1 mi (26-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Avondale Boutique Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Avondale Boutique Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Avondale Boutique Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7 mi (13-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 1.4 mi (7-min drive) from Battery Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Avondale Boutique Hotel offer free breakfast?

Avondale Boutique Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Avondale Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (3-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Avondale Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Avondale Boutique Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Avondale Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Avondale Boutique Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Avondale Boutique Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Avondale Boutique Hotel to downtown Durban?

Avondale Boutique Hotel is 2.1 mi away from Berea.

Avondale Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, great staff and close to all amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ameeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely worth staying there

Rooms were well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jenna

Disliked: Staff & service

Terrible, hotel closed after accepting payment

The hotel is closed! I want a refund, I couldn’t access the hotel due to renovations. Terrible!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kabo

Avondale Hotel is not available

There was no stay. There was no hotel. I’m trying to get a refund as we speak. I ended up having to book a late night hotel elsewhere for the same dates and luckily was able to find something. Please assist with the refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Yuji

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t book. This is scam.

Please don’t book this hotel. The hotel property exists but there is only one security guy is there. He says hotel is closed for months, and I requested hotels.com for refund, but they didn’t refund it for a week because they said hotel does not reply. This is a really intelligent scam. The owner of the hotel knows that they can earn money without operating because the hotels.com never refunds.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muteba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room. Good staff members.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely nice

Excellent breakfast, very friendly staff, perfect parking, good location, very clean, great and flushy beds. Chairs on the varanda would be great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avondale Boutique Hotel

nice and comfortable accommodation, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Weekend Stay

Excellent stay only issue was the bed was too small. Sink in bathroom too small as well and water fell onto floor very easily causing the floor to be wet. Loved the atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to restaurants. Ample parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hasina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

The stay was great and location fantastic. The rooms were spacious and clean. The double bathrooms were amazing. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Hasina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The stay at this hotel was most definitely value for money. The rooms we had were a variety of different sizes and finishes. We were extremely satisfied with the manner in which we were welcomed. The location is central and very convenient. Would most definitely book there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint boutique hotel

Newly renovated, but flooring should have been changed. Found the bottom floor to be noisy, but the rooms on the upper floor were much better. Excellent staff who were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was ok, but it was the same everyday. Good location, close to Florida road and a lot of good eateries.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sithembiso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome beautiful hotel

Hotel was awesome, beautiful, clean, and very modern. I would definitely stay there again. The room was spacious and well decorated. Sufficient and secure in house parking. The staff was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

naeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A+ Accommodation

A+ Accommodation. So refreshing to stay at a place where everything is just right. Swift check-in, spotless rooms, luxury sheets & finishings, decent wifi, smart tv and spacious bathroom with rainfall shower. Breakfast is amazing, while there is no buffet - you order of a menu - this works out much better and you get a variety of freshly prepared and plated meals as well as platters of fruits, yogurts, cold meats, cheeses & pastries. You know the food is good when the locals come here just for the breakfast! Location is bang in the hub of durbans foodie paradise with dozens of restaurants, coffee shops, and smaller malls in the vicinity, some walkable, others a 1 or 2km drive away. For Muslims, you'll be happy to know their breakfast is halal, a spacious and beautiful musallah across the road for your prayers & tons of halal restaurants nearby (and the bathroom has a trigger spray:) All in all, we had a lovely stay and this is probably going to be our go-to place to stay whenever we visit Durban!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CLIVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 nights in Durban

An excellent hotel - certainly one of the best I've seen in many trips to Durban. The staff went out of their way to help - including a packaged breakfast on our last morning as we had to leave for the airport at 05:00. I'll certainly be looking to book here again next time we're in Durban. (Note that this hotel does not currently have a bar or serve alcohol.)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shiney new -

What I liked : Lovely newly built and crisp small boutique style hotel, with friendly reception and staff. Nicely appointed room with the necessary all new. What I did not like : the area surrounding the hotel is not great with safety as an issue - The surrounding walls of the hotel is only a fence however there is a 24hr gaurd service. Although new the shower fitting and head was coming apart and grimey Rooms on the ground floor have passers by look striaght in - this means for privacy you have to draw the drapes leaving you without natural light. Bfast service was feiendly but when it became busy I was served coffee without a spoon and left with cold milk when ordering hot - not the worst offence but showed a lack of care- A great overnighter though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Special stay in Morningside, Durban

Lovely hotel with special touches in the room. Ample parking. Excellent breakfast and SUPER friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good small hotel nice and private with ample parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short business trip

The best Hotel in Durban- we will definitely be back. Very professional team, they made us feel special, paying attention and providing support during whole stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Grizelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021