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Surf Motel

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel with free WiFi

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Terrace/patio
Chalet, Garden View | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Chalet, Garden View | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Chalet, Ocean View | Balcony

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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16 South Beach Road, eMdloti, KwaZulu-Natal, 4350
  • Place, Umdloti Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Main Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Chalet, Ocean View | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, Ocean View

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chalet, Garden View | Private kitchen | Microwave, stovetop, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

Chalet, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet, Garden View | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Chalet (6) | Garden view

Chalet (6)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Chalet

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chalet, Garden View | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chalet | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

eMdloti

Walk to the beach.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Umdloti Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Sibaya Casino. Umhlanga Lighthouse is within 6 miles (10 km) and Oceans Mall is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Umdloti Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sibaya Casino - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 10 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tightline - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zululand Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bel Punto - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Surf Motel

3-star beach hotel with free WiFi
As a guest of Surf Motel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Surf Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star eMdloti hotel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Surf Motel offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Beach yoga

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Surf Motel formally Umdloti Milkwood
Surf Motel formally Milkwood
Surf formally Umdloti Milkwood
Surf formally Milkwood
Surf Motel Hotel
Surf Motel eMdloti
Surf Motel Hotel eMdloti
Surf Motel (formally Umdloti Milkwood)

Frequently asked questions

How close is Surf Motel to the airport?

Surf Motel is 7 mi (16-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Surf Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Surf Motel.

How close is Surf Motel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Umdloti Beach and 9.2 mi (20-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Surf Motel offer free breakfast?

Surf Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Surf Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sibaya Casino (6-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Surf Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

Is there free parking at Surf Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Surf Motel have a pool?

Surf Motel does not have a pool.

Does Surf Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Surf Motel to downtown eMdloti?

Surf Motel is 0.2 mi away from Selection Beach.

Surf Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Wendy-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Far too close- no privacy

I was surprised by the lack of privacy. The units are so close together and in fact our unit had an internal door separating us from our neighbours. We could hear the television as though it was in our room. Balcony off our room had zero privacy. It felt like they have packed as many units into the site as possible with no thought to privacy. Not worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Umdloti Beach Surf Motel

The hotel was amazing. Walked out on my balcony and had an amazing view of the Indian Ocean!! Will stay there again when I return to South Africa!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Major Updates - Excellent!

The Surf Motel is the new name. We have brought groups to this facility for years and it was good then. The NEW owner has done MAJOR improvements, that now makes this a WINNER with our groups!! Great location to many services, the ocean across the street. I’m not hyping this, just honest.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mick , York

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

Guest house right on the beach

Well looked after and excellent location , for local restaurants, bars,and beach . Self contained self catering units.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Die Leute waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Sogar als wir ein Problem mit dem Mietwagen hatten ;-) Die Lage ist hervorragend, einmal über die Strasse ist man schon am Strand. Der Ausblick von unserem Appartement war sehr schön.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018