Mackaya Bella Guest House is a four-star graded guesthouse located in Glenwood, Durban. Established in 2008, it was created to meet the growing demand for upmarket, eco-conscious, and homely accommodation in one of Durban’s most vibrant suburbs. The name Mackaya Bella originates from an indigenous shrub that thrives in KwaZulu-Natal’s forests, symbolizing resilience, natural beauty, and tranquillity – values that are reflected in the guesthouse experience.

Welcome to Mackaya Bella, a friendly, four-star graded Guest House nestled in Glenwood – an upmarket yet quirky suburb of Durban. Here, you can expect a warm welcome, professional service, great food, and clean, comfy rooms Established in 2008, our name comes from the Mackaya Bella shrub, an indigenous plant that grows near our main entrance. Known for thriving in quiet, peaceful environments, it reflects exactly how we want you to feel during your stay. Whether you're here for business, study, or a well-earned holiday, we hope you'll feel like you’ve chosen the perfect place – and are now part of our extended family. Many of our returning guests say it feels like their home away from home, and we take that as the highest compliment. We hope you’ll feel the same. their home away from home, which is the best compliment. We hope you do too!

Situated within 500 m of the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) and ~1 km from the Medical School, and a short drive to Musgrave Centre, the ICC and the CBD, MBGH serves business and academic travellers, families and leisure visitors. The property offers upmarket rooms with breakfast and self-catering options, tranquil public areas (deck, pool), secure parking, and high-speed Wi Fi, all within an indigenous garden that buffers city bustle.