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Hillside Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, a quick walk to Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Hillside Guesthouse offers a peaceful retreat near Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Enjoy a continental breakfast each morning, relax by the pool, or explore nearby attractions. The Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve are both easily accessible.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Room options

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Room, Sea Facing | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, Sea Facing

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Road Facing) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room (Road Facing)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in uMhlanga, Hillside Guesthouse is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Playhouse, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve. Check out an event or a game at Moses Mabhida Stadium, and consider making time for uShaka Marine World, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Map
142 Ridge Road, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 1999 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Little Havana - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Steak & Ale - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Tonga Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Chef's Table - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hillside Guesthouse

Guesthouse near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Located close to Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve, Hillside Guesthouse provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), beach towels, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per vehicle (one-way)

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Continental breakfast is served in guestrooms.

We should mention

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga
Hillside Umhlanga
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga
Hillside Guesthouse Guesthouse
Hillside Guesthouse Guesthouse Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

Does Hillside Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hillside Guesthouse?

As of Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hillside Guesthouse on Oct 26, 2025 start from $111.49, 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 Hillside Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hillside Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillside Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hillside Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Hillside Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 350 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hillside Guesthouse located?

Situated near the airport, this guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of Umhlanga Rocks Beach, Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve, and Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Umdloti Beach and Durban Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Hillside Guesthouse Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people are super nice and the view is spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely room

Lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night sleepover for a wedding function. Well kept, very clean, and tidy. Five-star amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jan-Christoph

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zimele

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy Alain

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellente
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully designed, clean rooms with a lovely view of the sea. The staff were so accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, clean and amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Serenity at Hillside

I just love this place! From the time I arrived I was met with a big warm smile, my bags were wheeled in for me. I found the room immaculately clean and waiting for me, with everything provided to make one forget they're away from home. The service was fantastic.The location is within reach of a nice mall, I forget the name. Coming from a landlocked country I so much enjoyed the veiw of the see especially the sound of the waves in the stillness of the night. I am glad I picked you Hillside Guesthouse. Thank you staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019