Flamingo Rocks

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Flamingo Rocks in Durban offers a serene garden, a bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The bed and breakfast features family rooms, an outdoor seating area, and a terrace. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free on-site parking. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, and kosher. Guests can savor warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits each morning. Prime Location: Located 11 mi from King Shaka International Airport, the property is a short walk from Umhlanga Main Beach and close to attractions such as Umhlanga Lighthouse and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Durban, this property has an excellent location score of 8.5!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Kosher

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Marina
South Africa South Africa
“This place is a quiet little gem of a guesthouse that has become my base of operations for a KZN holiday. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Breakfast is provided (including filter coffee, which I was thrilled about). Small bottles of body wash,...”
Robyn
Israel Israel
“Friendly staff , really went out of their to accommodate our needs”
Of
South Africa South Africa
“The breakfast is lovely because there is such a lot to choose from. Cereals, fruit, yogurt, banana bread, cheese, jam, and they make your hot breakfast to order.”
Of
South Africa South Africa
“I like that the property is only a 3-minute walk from the beach. I wish it had an ocean view, but it's not the owners' fault that someone built a gigantic mall in front of it! I love the breakfast they provide - so many options! I chose to have a...”
Irvine
South Africa South Africa
“Very central, close to beach, shops and the Village. Staff were super friendly and breakfast was delicious.”
Selma
South Africa South Africa
“Walking distance from the main beach, shops and restaurants”
Selvan
Switzerland Switzerland
“Close to the centre of Umhlanga and walking distance to the beach”
Kiren
South Africa South Africa
“Saret was a lovely host, easy to get hold of and communicate with at all times. The place was neat and clean, the pool was lovely and very well located for the beach and restaurants. I will definitely be back.”
Zandisile
South Africa South Africa
“It’s clear to the malls and it’s safe and the staff is friendly.”
Of
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was great - exactly as stated, there was fruit, yoghurt, cereal and I was given my cooked breakfasts to my exact specifications (fried eggs and sausage on Saturday and a mushroom omelette on Sunday). I was impressed that they had filter...”

Managed by Sam

Company review score: 8.9Based on 66 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

We warmly welcome you to Umhlanga B&B accommodation Flamingo Rocks. Our comfortable and ideally situated guest house in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks is only a few minutes' walk from the beaches and promenade. Each of the tastefully decorated rooms has a luxury en suite (with toilet and either bath/shower or both) with complimentary toiletries and a private patio. All rooms include a 32 inch HD LCD flat screen satellite television, free wi-fi, safe, tea/coffee making facilities, complimentary biscuits, bar fridge and individually controlled air-con and fans for your comfort. Excellent shops, restaurants, bars, boutiques, cafés and the beaches, are all within easy walking distance. Flamingo Rocks also offers great access to King Shaka International Airport (15 minutes), downtown Durban, Ushaka Marine World, Moses Mabhida Stadium and the Gateway Theatre of Shopping as well as many other Kwa Zulu Natal attractions. We provide a relaxed and friendly alternative to the large hotel experience, delivering personalised service with cosy rooms, a generous homely lounge with all day complimentary tea/coffee/biscuits.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Flamingo Rocks

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Flamingo Rocks takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 800 is required on arrival. That's about $49. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
ZAR 300 per child, per night
2 years old
Crib upon request
ZAR 300 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 600 per child, per night
3 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 600 per child, per night
11+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 700 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

A damage deposit of ZAR 800 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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