Hillside Guesthouse  

In the upmarket Umhlanga Rocks neighborhood, a short walk (≈300 m) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and about 700 m from Umhlanga Village. Gateway Theatre of Shopping is roughly 2.9 km away and King Shaka Intl. Airport is about 21 km—easy for quick arrivals and beach escapes.

Owner-run Hillside Guesthouse offers five individually decorated guestrooms with kitchenettes, refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have LED TVs with premium channels, safes and desks; bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads. A communal lounge opens onto a covered patio with sea views and a small plunge pool—stylish, personal and quietly luxe.

Take a dip in the outdoor plunge pool, unwind on the terrace or picnic in the garden. There are communal barbeque/braai facilities and a tour/ticket desk to plan nearby adventures. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected and free self-parking is available onsite.

Services include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available 24 hours for a surcharge. On-site conveniences also include laundry, press and a safe-deposit box.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. For casual evenings, the communal patio and braai area are perfect for grilling and socializing after a day at the beach.