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Sunbird Guest House

Property class: 4
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Howick guest house

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Photo gallery for Sunbird Guest House

A garden pathway leading to a house with a brick border, surrounded by various trees and plants.
A dining table set with a red tablecloth, white plates, and a red vase.
A garden with palm trees and a white fence.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a brick oven, and a shelf with various bottles.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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30 Anderson Road Merrivale HOWICK KZN, 3291, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, 3291
  • Place, Howick Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Howick Public Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Sunbird Self Catering Cottage

A bedroom with a bed, a small table, and a mirror.

Sunbird Self Catering Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Robin 2 Twin Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Oakleigh Self Catering Cottage

A neatly made bed with blue bedding and pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Oakleigh Self Catering Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a television on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Barbet Twin Single

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden cabin room with a bed, two windows, and a wooden ceiling.

Carriage 2

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden cabin room with a bed, two windows, and a wooden ceiling.

Carriage 1

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Sunbird Small Self Catering Cottage (11)

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

Sunbird Small Self Catering Cottage (11)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Howick

Howick retreat .You'll find Howick Golf Club and Howick Museum within 3 miles (5 km) of this guesthouse. Also, Howick Public Falls is within 3 miles (5 km) and Karkloof Farmer's Market is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Howick Golf Club - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Howick Public Falls - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 10 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Karkloof Farmer's Market - 11 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve - 13 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ground Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taste of Thai new - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cabalash - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Guest House

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Howick guest house
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Sunbird Guest House. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Howick guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Sunbird Guest House offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Howick guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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; cash is not accepted
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property class

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sunbird Guest House to the airport?

Sunbird Guest House is 17.4 mi (29-min drive) away from the Pietermaritzburg (PZB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunbird Guest House?

As of Sep 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunbird Guest House on Sep 2, 2026 start from $68, including 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 Sunbird Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sunbird Guest House.

Does Sunbird Guest House offer free breakfast?

Sunbird Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sunbird Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Golden Horse Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sunbird Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sunbird Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Sunbird Guest House have a pool?

Sunbird Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Sunbird Guest House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sunbird Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Sunbird Guest House to downtown Howick?

Sunbird Guest House is 2.4 mi away from Howick.

Sunbird Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Irene

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

great service by owner

Our only gripe would be potholes en route but that is not the owner's fault & hopefully will be remedied.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

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