Cowrie Cove Guest House

5-star luxury B&B near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Executive Suite | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Pool
Housekeeping
Laundry
Parking included
Air conditioning

Explore the area

4 Cowrie Terrace La Lucia, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Gateway Theatre of Shopping
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Umhlanga Main Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Suite

484 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Suite

431 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

uMhlanga

Close to the beach.At this uMhlanga B&B, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Umhlanga Lighthouse. Umhlanga Hospital and Oceans Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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What's nearby

Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
Umhlanga Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
Umhlanga Main Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
Durban Beach - 7 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chunky’s Burger Company - ‬4 min drive
‪Fabrica - ‬7 min drive
‪Saxony Coffee - ‬7 min drive
‪KAUAI - ‬3 min drive
‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cowrie Cove Guest House

5-star luxury B&B near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Cowrie Cove Guest House. Self parking is free.

This 5-star uMhlanga bed & breakfast is smoke free.

12 guestrooms or units

English breakfast (free)

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (limited hours)

Front-desk safe

Terrace

Garden

BBQ grill(s)

Newspapers in lobby (free)

No smoking on site

Cowrie Cove Guest House offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and slippers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This uMhlanga bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided

Food and drink

Electric kettle

Air conditioning
Electrical adapters
Laptop-compatible safe
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 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 at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December. The rest of the year they are welcome.

Rollaway/extra 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

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, and Diners Club.

We should mention

Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed from January to December.

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

Cowrie Cove Umhlanga

Cowrie Cove Guest House Umhlanga

Cowrie Cove Guest House Bed & breakfast

Cowrie Cove Guest House Bed & breakfast Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cowrie Cove Guest House to the airport?

Cowrie Cove Guest House is 13.4 mi (18-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cowrie Cove Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Cowrie Cove Guest House offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Cowrie Cove Guest House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 5-minute walk from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 3.9 mi (11-min drive) from Umhlanga Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cowrie Cove Guest House offer free breakfast?

Cowrie Cove Guest House offers free English breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Cowrie Cove Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (11-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Cowrie Cove Guest House?

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

Is there free parking at Cowrie Cove Guest House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Cowrie Cove Guest House have a pool?

Cowrie Cove Guest House features an outdoor pool.

Does Cowrie Cove Guest House have a spa?

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

How close is Cowrie Cove Guest House to downtown uMhlanga?

Cowrie Cove Guest House is 1.5 mi away from uMhlanga.

Cowrie Cove Guest House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

mark

Traveled with family

Jun 10, 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average

Clean, average accommodation. Certainly not the same as the photos. TV not working. Maher was very pleasant.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Prof Hetisani Lucky

Jun 9, 2025

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

Home away from home , the place is super safe and perfect for beach lovers

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanda

Dec 8, 2024

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

Lovely property in safe and quiet area. Direct access to beach, although we did not swim there, but very clean. Room was very spacious and comfortable although lacks natural light. Pool area is very nice with loungers and seating, some in a shaded gazebo. There are books and games available. Breakfast catered for us as vegetarians, fruit and cereals plus cooked options. It is fairly easy and cheap to take an Uber to Umhlanga Beach with its malls, restaurants and bars. The beach is nice and you can hire umbrellas and deck chairs. The promenade is nice to walk and leads to a small nature reserve. We liked the fact we stayed outside the beach area as it was so peaceful.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

dominic

Traveled with partner

Jan 2, 2024

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

Beautiful and serene environment with a private beach and pool. Friendly staff always ready and available to help. Enjoyed the complimentary all day coffee machine and warm croissants at breakfast! My wife loved the plush bed and hot shower.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayandree

Traveled with family

Dec 11, 2023

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

The BEST place I think I have ever stayed, hands-down. I’m from Australia & I’m quite fussy about where I stay when I holiday. Caroline was such an amazing host. The group of staff who cooked our breakfast daily & helped with our luggage’s etc. we’re just so amazing.. thank, thank you, thank you for making our stay so memorable. I loved the rooms. Just stunning & the best possible accomodation by far among those in Uhmlanga & La Lucia. Just so comfortable. We were spoilt!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Dec 4, 2023

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Nov 19, 2023

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

Stunning Guesthouse in a beautiful neighbourhood!

The guesthouse was in a beautiful location in a very nice neighbourhood with a private access to the beach. The owner Caroline and all her staff could not have been more friendly, welcoming and helpful during our stay. The room was huge, luxurious and extremely comfortable. The breakfast was the best English breakfast we had in our entire three week stay in South Africa!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Business traveler

Nov 19, 2023

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

A true gem of a place.

Beautiful garden, great room and very close to the beach.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Nov 3, 2023

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group

Sep 29, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

We had an amazing stay at Cowrie Cove Guest house for 10 nights. The bedrooms were fabulous, very clean with the most comfortable beds I have ever found on holiday. Also the breakfasts were excellent and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The beautiful Indian Ocean is within 2 minutes walking distance and our car was safe with on site parking. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022