Anchor's Rest (Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa) - Guest house Reviews

Address: 14 Stanley Grace Crescent, Umhlanga Rocks 4319, South Africa

Phone Number:

Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Umhlanga Rocks

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

Ranked #2 of 31 B&Bs / Inns in Umhlanga Rocks

Price Range: $

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Anchor’s Rest is a small, friendly, relaxed guest house with the emphasis on peace, tranquillity and the personal touch. Whether you are on holiday or business, we will provide you with an ideal retreat and a warm welcome.Tropical gardens, sparkling pool, warm ambience and excellent service await you at Anchor's Rest, located in the centre of Umhlanga Rocks. An easy walk to the shops, restaurants, coffee bars, beaches and vibrant night life. The Guesthouse boasts four fully appointed en-suite bedrooms all of which are Wireless Internet enabled, with all the luxury and comfort for which we have become renowned.Each suite is delightfully furnished and has every modern facility, convenience and comfort - including air-conditioning and heating, king size bed with cool cotton percale linen, complimentary bathroom toiletries, hospitality tray, books and magazines for guests’ reading pleasure, personal safe and hairdryer. All rooms lead directly to the pool or garden and have private entrances.A full English or Continental Breakfast is served every morning.After a busy day sight-seeing, or sun tanning on the beach, relax around a sparkling pool, enjoying the magnificent weather and warm hospitality of the hosts. In the evening, bar-b-que under the stars, dine al fresco in the gardens, or stroll into Umhlanga to enjoy a variety of cuisine at any number of good quality restaurants.Secure off street parking is provided, airport transfers, car hire and private tours can be arranged. Solar heated swimming pool. Visa, MasterCard and Diners credit card facilities. Daily laundry service. Children 10 years and older are welcome. ... more less

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Rayno P

Cape Town

Contributor

17 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

1 helpful vote

“Anchor's Rest a pretty good BnB”

Reviewed May 12, 2013

Stayed here for only one evening, which makes it difficult to give a comprehensive review. The room was very clean, spacious and had everything one could ask for. What set Anchor's rest aside from some of the other BnB's was the exceptional attention from the owners. They make a massive effort to welcome you and to familiarise you with their... More

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“Five nights at the Anchors Rest April 2013”

Reviewed May 8, 2013

We stayed at the Anchors Rest for five nights in early April 2013 The first things to say about the place is that it is very well situated as it is less than ten minutes walk to the beach and less than five minutes walk to all the restaurants in Umhlanga Rocks. We walked each night from the guest house... More

inge_demetri

ried i/I

Reviewer

3 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Stopover in Durban”

Reviewed May 4, 2013

A warm welcome on arrival from the owner, the room overlooking a lush, green garden and a great oceanview . Comfortable room . Very nice and quiet location, walking distance to the beach and restaurants.

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Anchor's Rest. We always appreciate receiving guests' feedback as this is important to us to be able to maintain our standards and level of service to our guests. We hope you enjoyed your time spent in South Africa and that you will return for another memorable holiday. Warm regards... More

mark99roberts

Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Superb!”

Reviewed April 4, 2013

Absolutely superb small guest house set in beautiful gardens . The owners and staff could not have been more friendly and helpful . The location is perfect for visiting Umhlanga , being just a 2 minute walk from the bars , restaurants and beach . Highly recommended .

Thank you for your review, we do appreciate the time and effort that our guests' take when they send reviews on Ancor's Rest. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you found the location of our guest house so central. It really is ideal for walking everywhere. Please do come back for another stay... More

John N

Cambridge, United Kingdom

1 review

“A perfect final stay at the end of our holiday”

Reviewed March 28, 2013

This guest house is well situated - far enough back from the village centre to be quiet but close enough to walk there in 10 minutes. Our garden room was very well appointed, with a large comfortable bed and a terrace equipped with tables and chairs, sun loungers and even a BBQ. Attention to detail thoughout the house is outstanding,... More

Thanks very much for your most complimentary review. We are always delighted when we receive good feedback from our guests and it certainly motivates us to carry on delivering a warm welcome, good service and hospitality in true South African style. We hope that you will return to Umhlanga Rocks for another stay in the near future. Warm regards Cilla... More

mumbles10

Swansea, United Kingdom

Senior Contributor

21 reviews

18 hotel reviews

Reviews in 17 cities

14 helpful votes

“Good location and ideal for stopover from Durban Airport”

Reviewed March 22, 2013

We stayed just one night at this guest house after our trip to the Zulu Battlefields amd before our flight from Durban to Cape Town. The owners were welcoming although we did not see them after our initial meeting. It seems the day to day running of the front office and breakfast is left to Sandy who was very polite... More

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Thank you for your review. We enjoyed meeting you both and chatting to you about your travels and experiences in South Africa. We always appreciate getting feedback from guests who have been to different parts of our wonderful country and have experienced some of the sounds, sights and pleasures of our rainbow nation. What a pity that you were with... More

Nicolaas E

Pretoria, South Africa

“Excellent”

Reviewed March 8, 2013

I had a very pleasant experience, the room was neat and clean, best bed to sleep on, had the nicest breakfast, best omelette i have ever tasted, the best would be the hospitality form Sandy, she was very polite, worst would be, that we had to leave. Would recommend it to anyone.

We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay so much at Anchor's Rest. I have passed on your lovely compliment to Sandy and she has asked me to please thank you for your kind words. I tend to agree with you that our omelettes are the best indeed as they are light, fluffy and full of taste. There are lots... More

Roger E

Sevenoaks, United Kingdom

Reviewed March 7, 2013

This was our second visit to Anchors Rest following an enjoyable stay in 2010. Booking was easy and we were offered our original room. We were welcomed as old friends and immediately made to feel at home. Peter and Cilla, the owners, have high standards and it was good to see these being maintained. As a result, we had another... More

Thank you for taking the time to share your compliments and review of Anchor's Rest. We so enjoy hearing from our guests about their stay at the Guest House and always appreciate receiving compliments and feedback. It was wonderful having you both stay here again and we enjoyed our time with you and catching up on your news. We are... More

Alfred A

Zurich / Switzerland

“very personal”

Reviewed February 24, 2013

we enjoyed our stay very much, especially the personal assistance of Peter and his wife (the owner) was outstanding. nice clean pool and friendly living room with bar and fire place. good value all over. Alfred Ammann

Thank you for taking the time to submit your review on Anchor's Rest. It was good meeting you and being able to show you warm hospitality and personalised service the South African way. We so enjoy meeting people from overseas and hearing news from other parts of the world. We trust you enjoyed the rest of your holiday in S.A.... More

Annie S

Toronto, Canada

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

3 helpful votes

“Umhlanga Gem”

Reviewed February 15, 2013

We stayed for 5 idyllic days in the glorious haven perched on the hill, a view of the sea over Bougainvillea hedges and Hibiscus trees waving in the breeze. I knew from the website that the rooms and facilities would be more than delightful and entirely suitable for our needs, but I didn't anticipate the endless additional amenities and considerations... More

Thank you so much for your most eloquent review. It was an absolute pleasure having you and your mom stay at Anchor's Rest whilst on your journey down memory lane to your land of birth. It was great chatting to the two of you and finding out about life in Canada and Carolina. We would love to have the opportunity... More

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