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Roseland House

4.0 star property
Edwardian guesthouse with 2 outdoor pools and a bar

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Roseland House, in the heart of the shopping district, offers an upscale retreat with thoughtful amenities. Enjoy a hearty English breakfast on the sunny terrace, lounge by the two outdoor pools, and relax in the library. Free WiFi and dry cleaning services add convenience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NT$1,471
NT$1,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20

Room options

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Double Room (1) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room (1)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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King or Twin room (9) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

King or Twin room (9)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room (3) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Triple Room (3)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
291 Helen Joseph Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • University of KwaZulu-Natal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Musgrave Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Durban University of Technology - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olive And Oil - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Maan Hing Chinese Take Away - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Canecutters - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pedros Chicken - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Roseland House

Upscale guesthouse near uShaka Marine World
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Roseland House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Library

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center (484 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1997
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 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 380 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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Roseland Durban
Roseland House
Roseland House Durban
Roseland House Guesthouse Durban
Roseland House Guesthouse
Roseland House Durban
Roseland House Guesthouse
Roseland House Guesthouse Durban

Frequently asked questions

Does Roseland House have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Roseland House?

As of 2025/12/18, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Roseland House on 2025/12/19 start from NT$1,471, 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 Roseland House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Roseland House?

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 Roseland House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Roseland House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 380 per vehicle applies.

Where is Roseland House located?

Located in the heart of Durban, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kwazulu Natal Society of Arts, University of KwaZulu-Natal, and West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium. Musgrave Centre and St. Thomas' Church are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Roseland House Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ayokunle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good and functional
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joachim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All in order
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joachim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Gaynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great value for money

Really nice. Nice staff. Very friendly. Quiet neighbourhood. Lovely breakfast pack - was just right!! Only problem was the toilet seat was cracked! And no tea or coffee - though there as a kettle. Minor things - and i will come and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Riad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were shown to a room, it was not ready, we went for lunch and returned and upon close inspection the AC was not working, the bedsheets looked dirty. We immediately left the property and found another hotel for our two night stay. Your rating of 8.4/10 is deceiving. I would like to request a refund and recommend you re-evaluate the rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nirendra

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

Lovely place to stay

Great value for money. Friendly and helpful staff, peaceful and clean property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok but rather dated. My room was not 4 star

The property is dated and while there was nothing shocking, I was disappointed since it is advertised as a 4 star. The place because it was stuffy and in need of an upgrade (broken tiles in bathroom and dirty silicone in shower), is probably better described as a 2.5 star. Breakfast was tasty though
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Brilliant simply Brilliant

A great hidden gem of a wonderful city a must for any traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

best little guest house in Durban

I found the property, the staff and the food to be of a very high standard. Would certainly highly recommend for a city break.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Jack, Pittsburgh, PA

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

bed begs in room 14

We rented 2 rooms and discovered evidence of bed bugs and dirty sheets with blood stains in room # 14. The other room 12 was acceptable. We discovered problem in rooom 14 around 10:30pm and the reception was not available to assist us because they close their office at 9pm and their emergency cell phones went directly to voice mails. We ended up rented another room in a very nice hotel which was R300 more but it was well worth it. The hotel stuff refused to admit about evidence of bed bugs but i took several pics and their maids admitted not changing all the sheets, however, they were able to give us a credit since we were unable to use room 14. Location is great but i will not recommend this quest house and if you are in Durban, i recommend going with major brand name hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shaaban, ATLANTA, Georgia

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

Nice hotel and close to everything.

The B&B is gorgeous inside and out. Very close to a major highway (N3) and a stone throw to downtown Durban's South Beach. The breakfast each morning was great and fulfilling. I had a blast sleep with the view of downtown from my window and waking up to natural sunlight. Overall, a great place for a even great price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Karin

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

Pool!

Great place for the money
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Great hosts!!!

Roseland house hosted us very well, they are very friendly and efficient.... will book again when in Durban!

2/10 Terrible

NTOMBIZABANTU

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
not so good owners they were very rude to my 2 year old child.

10/10 Excellent

T G

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

convenient and clean guesthouse

I really enjoyed

8/10 Good

Markus, Schweiz

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

Familär, einfacher Standard, Preis-Leistung stimmt

Gute Lage, familär geführt, Zimmer etwas klein und auf einfachem Standard, Preis-Leistung stimmt jedoch gut

8/10 Good

Traveller

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

Good location, safe and cheerful

Roseland House is well placed for the beach and harbour (about 20 mins drive), local restaurants and a Woolworths (about four mins' drive down the road), malls, the the university. It is a short drive from main freeways inland and up the coast. The owners are cheerful and helpful, the rooms are pleasant and clean, with period furnishings. Laundry is quick and reasonably priced. Everything works. The property feels safe. There are two nice pools and many of the rooms have sitting out areas. My only small suggested improvement would be fridges in the rooms.

8/10 Good

Carleigh, Washington, DC

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

Charming suburban guesthouse

Roseland house is a very charming B&B in a quiet neighborhood in Durban. The room was spacious, with a real Victorian character... Beautiful mahogany furnishings. The owners were lovely and very friendly. Breakfast was a delicious made to order egg dish wiry fresh fruit and other sides. For dinner, there are a number if restaurants just down the road. Note that if you're looking for modern, 21st century accommodations, this probably isn't the place for you. But if you want a place with a bit more character and a very friendly staff, I'd highly recommend Roseland House.

8/10 Good

Doris, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Frühstück

Tolles Frühstück. Parkieren in geschützten Innenhof.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Roseland House

Nice owners, excellent breakfast, clean, not far from the town center but in a safe area. Bathroom could use a shower curtain and bathmat. I recommend it but advise you ask for a room away from the dining area, as you'll be woken up early in the morning.

6/10 Okay

Abdul

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joachim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nonkululeko

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

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022