The Saffron House

4.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Ballito guest house

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Room (Protea) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Lounge
Outdoor pool
Fleur | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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15 Robbins Road, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4391
  • Place, New Salt Rock Shopping Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Salt Rock Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tiffany's Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Protea)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Fleur

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room (Lavender)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room (Mimosa)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Rose)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Sunflower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ballito

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Tiffany's Beach and Sheffield Beach. Umhlali Library and Salt Rock Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • New Salt Rock Shopping Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Salt Rock Beach - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Umhlali Library - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tiffany's Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ballito Beach - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Butcher Boys - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Salt Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fig Tree - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casa Bella - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Saffron House

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Ballito guest house
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at The Saffron House. An area shuttle within 10 km and an airport shuttle (available on request) are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ballito guesthouse.

  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Saffron House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 100
Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 9 PM and 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 9 PM and 11 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Saffron House to the airport?

The Saffron House is 14.5 mi (26-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Saffron House have an airport shuttle?

The Saffron House offers an airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on request, for a charge of ZAR 300. per vehicle, one-way.

How close is The Saffron House to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 10-minute walk from Tiffany's Beach and 13-minute walk from Sheffield Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Saffron House offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Saffron House offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Saffron House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Saffron House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Early check-in costs ZAR 100 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Saffron House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does The Saffron House have a pool?

The Saffron House features an outdoor pool.

Does The Saffron House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Saffron House to downtown Ballito?

The Saffron House is 0.2 mi away from Salt Rock.