Anchors Rest Guest House

Property class: 4

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An airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Anchors Rest Guest House. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is NT$2,574
NT$2,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Room options

View all photos for Large Superior Room

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a mirror, and a television on the wall.

Large Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a mirror, and a television on the wall.

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a mirror, and a television on the wall.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in uMhlanga, Anchors Rest Guest House is near the airport and near the beach. UShaka Marine World is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Durban Beach. Japanese Gardens and Big Rush Urban Adrenaline are also worth visiting. Visit our uMhlanga travel guide
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14 Stanley Grace Cresent, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319

What's nearby

  • A rocky cliff with vegetation and a beach with people and tents.
    Oceans Mall
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A beach with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a ship in the distance.
    Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A tall red and white lighthouse by the ocean with waves crashing against rocks.
    Umhlanga Lighthouse
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A wet promenade with a circular mosaic at the center and curved metal structures.
    Umhlanga Main Beach
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A collection of statues in a blue-lit environment.
    Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Butcher boys
    6 min walk
  • African Roots Coffee
    8 min walk
  • Joops
    4 min walk
  • Marco's
    6 min walk
  • Hooters
    8 min walk

About this property

Anchors Rest Guest House

  • Upscale guesthouse near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
  • Consider a stay at Anchors Rest Guest House and take advantage of an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
  • Other perks at this guesthouse include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • English breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
    • A reception hall, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Anchors Rest Guest House boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels
    • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and refrigerators

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Frequently asked questions

Does Anchors Rest Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Anchors Rest Guest House?

As of 2026/10/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Anchors Rest Guest House on 2026/10/25 start from NT$2,574, 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 Anchors Rest Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Anchors Rest Guest House?

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

What time is check-out at Anchors Rest Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Anchors Rest Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 290 per vehicle applies.

Where is Anchors Rest Guest House located?

Situated near the airport, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Oceans Mall and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Whalebone Pier and Umhlanga Lighthouse are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Anchors Rest Guest House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming staff. Delicious breakfast. Within walking distance of many restaurants and the beach. Well maintained and so comfortable guest house. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cleaned daily. Staff very friendly. Grounds in excellent shape Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Safe, well located, super comfy

Gem of a place, right in the heart of Umhlanga. Easily walkable to restaurants etc, and very safe, even at night. Super comfortable rooms, and lovely owners. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

October 2024

Nice quiet beautiful little guesthouse, perfect for single or couples. A small swimming pool with sun in the afternoon and sunbeds. Very safe area to walk around to restaurants and the beach promenad. The host couple are great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unexpectedly quiet and relaxed in the middle of town. Friendly staff, clean. Best free PR: Peter, the owner, acting as a breakfast ceremony master. Clear recommendation!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay by far

Our best stay in South Africa by far. We stayed for 6 days. So sad to leave. Sandy looked after us and nothing was too much trouble. Our spacious room opened onto a terrace overlooking a beautiful pool and garden area. A great breakfast. Staff were excellent always smiling, in a great leafy quiet residential area and only a 5 minute walk to many shops and restaurants. We will be back when we return to South Africa
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem guest house

Great guest house, they have thought of everything. Home away from home. The owners are incredibly nice and made sure everything was perfect. Great location and walking distnace to great foods. Safe and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay.

Very friendly staff, very clean and well equipped. Was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super chilled out place in umschlanga.

Loved everything. Had a wonderful and relaxing stay here. Lovely hosts and especially loved the patio with a glass of wine in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peter, Cilla and Sandy are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Great comfy rooms and tasty breakfasts. The guest house is in a great location for the high street which has good bars and restaurants and is a short walk to the lovely beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Herzlich Willkommen

Obwohl wir zu früh anreisten, wurden wir herzlich begrüsst und empfangen. Das Guesthouse ist ideal gelegen, da man zu Fuss zum Lighthouse, zum Granny Pool sowie ins Zentrum zu den verschiedenen Restaurants gelangt. Sicherheit wird in diesem Quartier sehr gross geschrieben, wir fühlten uns jederzeit sicher.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent guest house close to town.

Excellent guest house close to lots of restaurants and bar. Very friendly hosts, nice room, missed breakfast as we had to leave early but it was a good place and I’m sure it would have been lovely. felt safe, clean and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friendly hosts, wonderful place.

Peter and Sandy were amazing hosts. Very friendly and welcoming. Felt like staying with (very attentive) friends! A guest house with real charm, character, 1000x better than a soulless chain hotel would have been. I will definitely make Anchors Rest my default place to stay in Umhlanga.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and the people were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well-appointed self-catering room with everything we required. Good location, safe neighbourhood, protected parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay in Umhlanga

this was a lovely guest house. we stayed in the cottage and loved every minute of our stay. the staff wonderful and the owners great hosts. could really recommend this lovely gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019