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Flamingo Rocks

Property class: 4
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star uMhlanga guest house

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Photo gallery for Flamingo Rocks

A two-story house with a swimming pool, white picket fence, and palm trees.
A dining area with tables set for a meal, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A lush indoor garden with various plants and trees, including a prominent palm tree.
A modern dining area with white furniture, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a view through large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a painting of a coastal scene, a desk with a lamp, and a remote control on the nightstand.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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15 Flamingo Lane, Durban, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319
  • Place, Umhlanga Main Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Lighthouse
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a small table with a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Double or Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dining area with a table set for breakfast, a wooden cabinet with kitchen items, and a living room in the background.

Standard Apartment (Self Catering)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

uMhlanga

Close to the beach.Your stay at this uMhlanga guesthouse places you within a 10-minute walk of Oceans Mall and Umhlanga Main Beach. Also, Whalebone Pier is within half a mile (1 km) and Umhlanga Lighthouse is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Oceans Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Röcker - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Butcher boys - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tiger's Milk - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪African Roots Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Flamingo Rocks

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star uMhlanga guest house
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Flamingo Rocks. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star uMhlanga guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Flamingo Rocks offers 8 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 50 per person

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Flamingo Lodge
Flamingo Lodge Umhlanga
Flamingo Umhlanga
Flamingo Lodge
Flamingo Rocks Umhlanga
Flamingo Rocks Guesthouse
Flamingo Rocks Guesthouse Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Flamingo Rocks to the airport?

Flamingo Rocks is 11.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Flamingo Rocks have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Flamingo Rocks.

How close is Flamingo Rocks to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 7-minute walk from Umhlanga Main Beach and 1 mi (5-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Flamingo Rocks offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Flamingo Rocks, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 50 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Flamingo Rocks?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Sibaya Casino (8-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (12-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Flamingo Rocks?

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

Is there free parking at Flamingo Rocks?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Flamingo Rocks have a pool?

Flamingo Rocks features an outdoor pool.

Does Flamingo Rocks have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Flamingo Rocks have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Flamingo Rocks to downtown uMhlanga?

Flamingo Rocks is 1.2 mi away from uMhlanga.

Flamingo Rocks Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

monther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room is big and clean , but does not have any view. The hotel in a good and active area, staff are nice and welcoming. Breakfast is poor , if you choose to stay overthere you can take your breakfast at any restaurant arround. Overall is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I’d booked months before & selected the larger self catering apartment w/out breakfast rather than the smaller room with breakfast as we had an early flight & needed the space to rearrange our bags. Arrived to be put in a small room that wasn’t self catering. Questioned it with the very nice lady who welcomed us & she called her boss who said on the phone that I’d booked ‘the last room available’ and was pretty sharp with me saying that there was definitely no self catering apartment available when I booked & that Expedia was always showing rooms/# of people availability that wasn’t correct. it wasnt worth arguing for one night! Having worked in hotels in the past I know that Expedia shows whatever you as the owner/manager of the property add to it, so she maybe is just struggling with that side of things and/or had me confused with some other customer, but it was a bit annoying to not get the room we paid for - if the room type genuinely was booked in error, she had weeks to message me about it & explain. Room we were in was nice enough, although it was small & the lady present at the property gave us plates & cutlery etc so we could eat the food we'd planned to. They did offer us breakfast but we didn't take it as we had to catch our flight. This would be a great place to stay if they could ensure that customers get what they book, but with that uncertainty i wouldn't recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super hjælpsomt personale og god beliggenhed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs to be cleaned

It was ok . Mattresses need to be changed they are old and worn out . Place needs to be cleaned. The fan had a thick layer of dust on it and so did the table's .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

Great lodge in Umhlanga (Durban).

The Flamingo Lodge was great! Just a few minutes walk to Umhlanga Rocks beach and the famous Whale Bone pier. Surprisingly, it is really close to the Umhlanga action and restaurants, but peaceful inside. The Staff was great, they were quick to do anything that needed doing and had access or instructions for the various activities in the area. They even helped out with the 2 year. I will certainly stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Geoff and Di were gracious hosts. They have a wonderful guest property and make you feel at home. They gave us great suggestions on places to go to eat and to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Phillipa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful private area. Very warm and welcoming hosts. My friends and I booked to stay on NYE, best decision ever as it’s a walking distance to the village &beach. I’d definitely book there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Lovely Place

The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. They were around for anything needed and have ready answers for questions about the area and transport etc. The rooms are clean and comfortable, I had a great stay there. Location is good, depending on where you need to be. Safe area and restaurants nearby.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Convenient and clean

Very helpful staff. Nice balcony to have breakfast. Limited yard though.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margareta

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

Flamingo Lodge

Vi hade några fantaskiska dagar i Umhlanga och Flamingo lodge var ett mycket trevligt hotell
Verified review

8/10 Good

CATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien Je recommande vivement
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenarose

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

Good service

I had fun with my family and I love the room service and friendly staff. Keep up the good work. It was a first time visit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Umhlanga Stay

Good facility, issue was that the aircon control was not operational, had to use the ceiling fan. Situation of this particular room which was off the lounge area was not great as you are awakened by the people getting the breakfast ready
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deb

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

Nice B&B inn close to beach

Very quaint and comfortable. Liked location and how the Flamingo Lodge was set up. Quiet dead end street. Walked to beach, restaurant, bank.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daisaku

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

Very nice accomodation

Quiet and convenient to shopping and eating area. Security is fine.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Decent guest house

Despite unusual driving directions provided on the hotel's website we managed to find this place by using a GPS app downloaded to the phone and pulled in to the security gated parking area. We lugged our suitcases up the stairs to the foyer and looked for a member of staff. After a few minutes we found someone in the kitchen who was surprised that we were there. We were given a welcome drink of juice as we signed in, then lugged our suitcases back down the stairs as we were on the ground floor (advice to folk - leave the bags in the car until you know where your room is). Our room was spacious with a great sitting area, kitchenette and double bedroom. Our son was sleeping on the sofa bed which was neither the most comfortable nor the least that he has had in a hotel. There's an honesty bar and we had a gin and tonic and shared a bottle of water whilst playing a game on the balcony upstairs. This was queried by the owner the next morning and we still don't know why. Breakfast was good with fresh fruit, cooked breakfast and coffee/juices etc. My wife wasn't well and the owner was really helpful in finding us a pharmacy to sort her out. Hooray for pharmacists across the world.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Walking distance to beach and safe neighborhood. Only negative was that the room was next to the front door and very noisy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anso

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

Good value for money

Comfortable rooms, good breakfast overlooking the ocean in the distance.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

holiday

Great
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

Personal and friendly service

I enjoyed the hotel very much. The owners were very friendly and the hotel had a personal touch. There was an "honesty bar", where you could get a beverage and write it down in the book. They even washed your car while it was in the parking area. I would be very happy to come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Great Value in Umhlanga

We decided to have a quick get-away before year end and Flamingo lodge was great. It's walking distance from the Beach and Restaurants. Their breakfast is very good and staff very friendly. I would definitely recommend this lodge to friends and family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Flamingo Lodge goes the extra mile.

Geoff made it an absolute pleasure.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stacy

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

Great B&B

My 11 year old son and I had a brief stay in Flamingo Lodge and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff are friendly and helpful and the room clean and equipped. Excellent value for money and very well situated close to the beach and the village.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Avron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dewald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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