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Royston Hall Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Escape to an oasis of calm by the lighthouse and relax with good books from the library or unwind by the pool.

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Comfort Suite, 1 Double Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor
Panoramic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Mountainside | Beach/ocean view
Mountain view
Exterior
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

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Comfort Suite, 1 Double Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

Comfort Suite, 1 Double Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom

Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 36 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Suite

Exclusive Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 34 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, River View (Master)

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, River View (Master)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Mountainside

Panoramic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Mountainside

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Lot 949 Royston Lane Umtentweni, Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, 4235

What's nearby

  • Port Shepstone Lighthouse - 7 min drive
  • Umtentweni Beach - 11 min drive
  • Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve - 25 min drive
  • Uvongo Beach - 26 min drive
  • Margate Beach - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Orca's Pub & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Schooners - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Royston Hall Guesthouse

Upscale bed & breakfast near Port Shepstone Lighthouse
At Royston Hall Guesthouse, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • 1 meeting room, outdoor furniture and books
  • Smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Books
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 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

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Royston Hall
Royston Hall Guesthouse
Royston Hall Guesthouse B&B
Royston Hall Guesthouse B&B Port Shepstone
Royston Hall Guesthouse Port Shepstone
Royston Hall Port Shepstone
Royston Hall Guesthouse Port Shepstone
Royston Hall Guesthouse Bed & breakfast
Royston Hall Guesthouse Bed & breakfast Port Shepstone

Frequently asked questions

Does Royston Hall Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Royston Hall Guesthouse?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royston Hall Guesthouse on 24 Feb 2025 start from AU$111.24, 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.

Is Royston Hall Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Royston Hall Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royston Hall Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Royston Hall Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Royston Hall Guesthouse located?

Situated on a river, this bed & breakfast is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Port Shepstone Lighthouse and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Uvongo Beach. Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve is 16.6 mi (26.8 km) away.

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Royston Hall Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Coert

Best guesthouse in Natal
Excellent service. Kind owners. Luxury rooms. Best breakfast in town. Strongly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Irena

For the amount I paid for my stay it was definitely worth that. Enjoyed the bird life.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Rosemarie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NOT 4 STAR NEEDS MUCH TLC
Our booking was done based on the pictures on Hotels.com. The drive down to the house is a bit narrow and steep which was ok in the day but not so sure at night. On arrival we walked around the house to find the office and was asked if we were early. Lizette checked and said the room was ready and asked us to sign in. After doing so we were taken to our room with the first visit being to the toilet after a long drive. There were still faeces in the toilet and the bathroom had not been cleaned. Told Lizette who called the maid who apparently was new. Then found that actually the room had not been serviced, linen not changed etc. Also the glass of the door leading to the balcony was broken and she said there may be some wind noise. No offer to cover the broken glass. The area around the pool was plain concrete and the lounges rusted. The patio was dusty and generally the place needed a lot of cleaning and TLC. By this time any rustic magic was gone and we cancelled and found alternative accommodation. Lizette's comment was "oh well we will have another booking within the hour" so guess she was not perturbed !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

raphael

Authentique et très agréable
Perdue au milieu d'un grand parc végétalisé, la maison est absolument époustouflante ! Elle est très vieille mais décorée et aménagée avec soin pour ne pas la dénaturer. La chambre était très très grande, avec une vue exceptionnelle sur la rivière et les environs. Son décor "d'époque" est unique, tout comme celui de sa salle de bain (avec douche, baignoire, toilettes et deux lavabos magnifiques). La literie est très confortable et il y a même un frigo et une télé ! On peut facilement se garer. L'accueil a été très chaleureux. Dommage que la piscine n'ait pas été nettoyée avant notre arrivée car on n'a pas pu se baigner. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le petit-déjeuner sur la terrasse (salade de fruits frais, jus de fruit, café, toasts, confiture, œufs...).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Tim, South Africa

Liked: Staff & service
Difficult to Find
I had booked this lodging as a stopover en route to St. Francis Bay. The house is very difficult to find even with GPS, down a narrow, badly potholed lane. The room was okay, but no toiletries (e,g shampoo) provided, and the only soap had obviously been used by previous guests! The house did not provide dinner. I asked the owners for suggestions on restaurants and drove around looking for them but never fund them as instructions were so vague. Had minimal sleep as my room did not have blackout curtains and there was a bright security light outside that kept me awake. I left before breakfast. Considering the high price, I would never recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Absolute gem of a find!
Quite remote, which adds to its charm- a little like stepping back in time but with all the mod-cons. Very very welcoming owners and staff - would love to have stayed much longer. Magnificent views and surroundings are outstanding- tropical gardens and a birdwatching paradise. Will definitely be back !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jo, UK

Delightful retreat
We arrived at this oasis of tranquillity on the day of a family funeral. However we were greeted warmly, our room was ready and we were made to feel very welcome. We spent a lovely afternoon sitting in the grounds of the guesthouse, listening to the birds whilst we sipped our tea and read. Later on when we were trying to organise a taxi to take us to a local restaurant for supper without success; our host, Ria, offered to drive us herself and collect us later when we had finished our meal. It was an extremely kind gesture, especially considering the circumstances. The following morning we were served a delicious breakfast on the veranda. The service, food and location were perfect. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

richard, france

An almost unique experience, but a good one
A historic house in an amazing setting.This is living in the grand style. Breakfast, served by a charming young lady, was excellent.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

It is a very relaxing and peaceful environment with very good hosts and staff who make you feel welcome. The breakfasts were innovative and tasty as was the dinner. It is a beautiful setting and the atmosphere has been retained. .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

SteveH, London

Historical house
Just like an english manor house with great period features. Spectacular river views. Room was delightful with period furniture and a good size. The hosts are delightful and very friendly. It was a shame we could only stay one night.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brent , Scotland

lovely setting and lovely old mansion; great food and service from extremely helpful hosts.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

A lovely neat old home where hospitality comes first
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller