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Chartwell Guest House

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Garden
Luxury Double or Twin Room
Budget Suite
Luxury Double or Twin Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$83
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July

Room options

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Luxury Double or Twin Room

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 41 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Budget Suite

Budget Suite

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
88 Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Legacy Yard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kauai Umhlanga - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Barón - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Tonga - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Chartwell Guest House

Bed & breakfast near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Chartwell Guest House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and outdoor furniture
  • Barbecues and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and microwaves

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • 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
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 100 for adults and from ZAR 50 for children
  • Pet fee: ZAR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Chartwell Guest House Hotel Umhlanga
Chartwell Guest House Hotel
Chartwell Guest House Umhlanga
Chartwell Guest House
Chartwell Guest House B&B Umhlanga
Chartwell Guest House B&B
Chartwell Guest House Umhlanga
Chartwell Guest House Bed & breakfast
Chartwell Guest House Bed & breakfast Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

Does Chartwell Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

How much does it cost to stay at Chartwell Guest House?

As of 4 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chartwell Guest House on 16 July 2025 start from AU$82.96, excluding 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 Chartwell Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, Chartwell Guest House allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet. There's a fee of ZAR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Chartwell Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chartwell Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Chartwell Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Chartwell Guest House located?

Situated near the airport, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mile (2 km) of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umhlanga Lighthouse. Umhlanga Main Beach and KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Chartwell Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steinar

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phindile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Dimakatso

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tarryn

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The worst service we have ever received from a hotel/Bnb. It was a very hot 32 degree day and the air conditioner was broken in our room. We asked for another room when we we told the bnb was fully occupied which was understandable. We then requested that we get a refund for our accommodation because we couldn’t stay in a room that was so hot. The owner told us we needed to wait for her maintenance guy who was a 2 hour drive away, let alone the amount of time it would take him to repair a broken unit. She REFUSED to give us our money back. We had to cut our losses and find somewhere else to stay which was much more reliable. The owner displayed absolutely no hospitality or professionalism at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Piwe

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amos

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

Amos at Chartwell

My stay at Chartwell guest house was amazing! Excellent serene homely environment with great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

GAIL

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

UPMARKET, PERFECT FOR A BUSINESS TRIP

A safe area - security cameras on the road and guards patrol the area. The Guest House is within a short driving distance of a shopping mall, so is conveniently located. The spacious room is spotless and has everything one needs - toiletries in the bathroom, a microwave oven and toaster, minibar with soft drinks and snacks, hairdryer, etc. Fast WiFi that works perfectly. The owner has paid great attention to detail and every little thing is in place and has been carefully selected. The bed is very comfortable and made up with fresh, crisp white linen and comfortable pillows. The staff are friendly, efficient and helpful. I will definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

David, UK

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

Convenient for Durban Airport

Just needed somewhere to stay after arrival at the airport, before moving on the next day. The hotel was a relatively easy drive (with SatNav), though hotel wasn't clearly marked from the road, but shoeing as 88 Chartwell Drive, rather than as 'guest house. The room was good sized, with sofa, large tv, good bathroom and comfortable bed. The room had coffee facilities, refridgerator and 'honesty bar' Breakfast was good. Would certainly use again, if needi somewhere to stay in Durban.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Super de belle change bien située

Chambre impeccable et belle vue. Seul hic est que la piscine n'était pas très bien nettoyée et on ne s'est pas baignés.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location!

Nice big rooms, though some of them are not so private and the breakfast is so early :)

10/10 Excellent

Petros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful time, me and my family enjoyed our stay, it all turned out to be more than we expected, thank you very much.

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
A little disappointing stay. We had booked there because it clearly stated a separate living area, but in fact we had none (and there were ones on the property with separate areas). Our room was spacious and ok. The bedding was clean, but the valance covering the bottom of the bed looked like it had been there for ages. The safe was very small - too small to leave a laptop in. The room had several signs warning of security and panic buttons which left us feeling a bit uneasy - especially as two walls were glass doors which allowed for amazing views but had flimsy locks. The pool was too dirty to swim in, but in all fairness on the second day it was cleaned and usable thereafter. The breakfast was delicious and the staff serving the breakfast were wonderful - redeemed our stay. It was a very long walk to the centre (35-40 minutes). Taps were a little loose and some water was dripping behind the sink. Water supply was a bit unreliable. Our television did not work at one point, but it was immediately seen to. So a mixed experience.

8/10 Good

Priyesh

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

Great place

Great stay, great location, great service

8/10 Good

Dana

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

Beautiful views and good location

Large room. Good outdoor pool area. Short drive down Chartwell to restaurants, bars and shopping.

8/10 Good

Quintin

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

Clean and safe guesthouse. Great staff.

The stay was fantastic. I was happy with the accomodation. I will surely book there again when I decide to go to Durban.

8/10 Good

walter, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very spacious, clean, confortable and well decorated rooms. Friendly and professional hosts.