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Sommersby

3.0 star property
3-star B&B near uShaka Marine World

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Front of property
Outdoor dining
Exterior
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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17 Claribel Road, Morninside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Place, Florida Road
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Durban Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Moses Mabhida Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom (Double Room en-suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Durban

Windermere stay.At this Windermere B&B, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Florida Road and African Art Centre. Also, St. Mary's is within half a mile (1 km) and Greyville Race Course is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Florida Road - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Durban Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Golden Mile - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butcher Boys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Glenwood Bakery Bagels - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Doughed Woodfired Dining Experiences - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dropkick Murphy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sommersby

3-star B&B near uShaka Marine World
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Sommersby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Durban bed & breakfast.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sommersby offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
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 7 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 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
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, and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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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Sommersby Hotel
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Sommersby B&B Durban
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Sommersby Bed & breakfast Durban

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sommersby to the airport?

Sommersby is 20 mi (31-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sommersby?

As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sommersby on Mar 16, 2026 start from $54, 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 Sommersby have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sommersby.

How close is Sommersby to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 7 mi (14-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 1.3 mi (7-min drive) from Battery Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sommersby offer free breakfast?

Sommersby offers free full breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sommersby?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (3-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Sommersby?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at Sommersby?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Sommersby have a pool?

Sommersby does not have a pool.

Does Sommersby have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Sommersby to downtown Durban?

Sommersby is 2.3 mi away from Berea.

Sommersby Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Very good

It was a nice stay, i can recommend it to other people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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