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9.2

Exceptional

16 reviews

16 reviews

Housekeeping3
Garden1
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8.9

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - 400 meters to the beach
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Umgeni River Bird Park 6.7 km
Moses Mabhida Stadium 8.5 km
Big Rush Urban Adrenaline 8.9 km
Mitchell Park Zoo 9.2 km
Suncoast Casino 9.3 km
Durban Botanic Gardens 11.3 km
uShaka Wet 'n Wild 12.5 km
uShaka Marine World 12.7 km
The Valley of a 1000 Hills 29.2 km
Nearby landmarks
La Lucia Mall 210 m
La Lucia Beach 400 m
Glenashley Beach 560 m
Umhlanga rocks Beach 670 m
Virginia Beach 1.2 km
Parish of the Blessed Sacrament 1.7 km
Virginia Airport 1.8 km
Airfield viewing spot 2.2 km
Natal Shark Board 2.3 km
Beachwood Beach 2.4 km

Carters Lodge

54 Armstrong Avenue, La Lucia, Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa, 4051 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Umhlanga part of Durban, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous uShaka Marine World. Rated with 4 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to fitness center and outdoor pool on-site.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Top Value

Front desk [24-hour]

Excellent room comfort & quality

Airport transfer

Everything you need for a rejuvenating retreat for both body and spirit.
Eco & Adventure
Horseback riding
Workout and Leisure
Fitness center
Swimming pool [outdoor]
Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Pets allowed

Car park

Fitness center

Swimming pool [outdoor]

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Durban every 6 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money9.1
Distance to city center8km
Location rating8.9
Nearest airportKing Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Distance to airport17.0 km

Rooms available at Carters Lodge

Exceptional
Room comfort & quality

10

Family Room
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  • Room size: 45 m²/484 ft²
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Deluxe Double Room
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  • Room size: 42 m²/452 ft²
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KING BED 2 KING BEDS
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    Deluxe Room
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      Room Assigned on Arrival
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        Single
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          Double or Twin Room
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            FAMILY KING BED SOFA BED 2 BEDS
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              Frequently asked questions

              What time is check-in and check-out at Carters Lodge?

              Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The front desk is always open, day or night.

              How do I get to Carters Lodge?

              Carters Lodge is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind with the additional charge of 27 ZAR. Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the lodge know you want a ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service. A stay at Carters Lodge also comes with easy access to the neighborhoods around the hotel through the convenient shuttle service offered at the lodge. For those who wish to drive their own cars, Carters Lodge has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is free for guests. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Durban with private transportation, the lodge can arrange car rental for you.

              What is the smoking policy at Carters Lodge?

              Carters Lodge does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

              What restaurants are nearby Carters Lodge?

              Carters Lodge is located in Umhlanga, famous for good restaurants such as Old Town Italy, Circus Circus Cafe and Jack Salmon Fish House.

              What popular shopping places are close to Carters Lodge?

              Carters Lodge is located in Umhlanga area which features shopping places such as Gateway Theatre Of Shopping, Granada Square and Africa Art Gallery.

              What are popular attractions near Carters Lodge?

              Carters Lodge is located in Umhlanga area, which is famous for attractions such as Wavepark Gateway, Durban View Park and Natal Sharks Board.

              What popular beaches are close to Carters Lodge?

              Carters Lodge is located in the Umhlanga area, which includes La Lucia Beach, Glenashley Beach and Umhlanga rocks Beach.

              What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Carters Lodge?

              Carters Lodge is located in the Umhlanga area, which is famous for natural sightseeing destinations such as Natal Shark Board, Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve and Hawaan Forest Nature Reserve.

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              What people love about Carters Lodge

              • 8

                Very good
                Staff 

                "The place is clean and homely, the owner was very welcoming and accommodating."

                Neville

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                January 6, 2020

              • 10

                Exceptional
                Cleanliness

                "Our room was spacious and clean, we had private parking right outside our door and were able to come and go as we pleased."

                Darroch

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                August 2, 2019

              • 10

                Exceptional

                "The facilities are great for those just wishing to pass through or those needing to settle in for a stay."

                Darroch

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                August 2, 2019

              Property ranking|Compared to 1,378 Durban properties
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              Value for money score
              9.1/10
              Service score
              9.4/10
              Cleanliness score
              9.4/10
              Room comfort score
              10/10
              Better than
              99
              %
              of Durban properties
              Better than
              99
              %
              of Durban properties
              Better than
              99
              %
              of Durban properties
              Better than
              99
              %
              of Durban properties
              Overall rating:

              9.2

              Exceptional
              16 reviews
              Cleanliness
              9.4
              Facilities
              8.9
              Location
              8.9
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              More about Carters Lodge

              More about Carters Lodge

              Carters Lodge

              Take everything available in Durban with a comfort stay at Carters Lodge.
              Carters Lodge provides the best in services and amenities to help make guests feel comfortable. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. If you need a ride from or to the airport, the lodge can arrange it before your check-in date. Exploring Durban is made even more convenient with the car hire and shuttle services available at the lodge.
              If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the lodge's free parking, right on-site. Front desk services including safety deposit boxes can assist with your needs. If you need, the ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations at all the best shows and programs nearby. Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? At the lodge, your favorite travel outfits will be kept clean and available with laundry service provided on-site.
              For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room. Please be advised that smoking is not allowed in the lodge to allow cleaner air for all guests. Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff.


              Dining and things to do

              Guests who prefer to make their own meals will love the in-house BBQ facilities available here.
              Enjoy the countless activities offered at Carters Lodge. Start your vacation off right with a dip in the pool. Fitness lovers who want to keep up their routine on vacation can drop in at the lodge's fitness facility. Get wet in the best way on sunny days by joining water-world activities like fishing, non-motorized water sports, motorized water sports and diving.
              Get the family involved in activities such as horse riding. Have fun with your friends or family, or even meet new people at the library.


              Around the property

              Take some time to explore Durban during your stay at the lodge. Get fanatical at Moses Mabhida Stadium located 8.5 km away. During the season, you can buy tickets to see home games and cheer with the locals. Keep your vacation simple, with a visit to Golden Mile just 10.7 km away, where the ocean breeze makes you instantly feel relaxed.


              Reasons to stay here

              Know you'll get excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining above 99% of the city's accommodation.
              It's hard to beat the room comfort here, which is rated higher than 99% of other accommodations in Durban.
              This accommodation is highly rated for its staff and service, beating 99% of competition within the city.

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              Amenities and facilities

              Excellent
              Facilities

              8.9

              Most talked about facilities

              Housekeeping

              2 mentions

              Breakfast

              1 mention

              Languages spoken
              • English
              Internet access
              • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
              • Internet
              • Wi-Fi in public areas
              Things to do, ways to relax
              • Diving
              • Fishing
              • Fitness center
              • Garden
              • Horseback riding
              • Swimming pool [outdoor]
              • Ticket services
              • Tours
              • Water sports (motorized)
              • Water sports (non-motorized)
              Dining, drinking, and snacking
              • BBQ facilities
              Services and conveniences
              • Daily housekeeping
              • Elevator
              • Laundry service
              • Library
              • Safety deposit boxes
              • Smoke-free property
              • Smoking area
              For the kids
              • Babysitting service
              • Family room
              Land sports
              • Golf course (within 3 km)
              Access
              • Dog-friendly
              • Front desk [24-hour]
              • Pet-friendly [charges apply]
              • Pets allowed
              • Security [24-hour]
              Getting around
              • Airport transfer
              • Car park [free of charge]
              • Car park [on-site]
              • Rental car
              • Shuttle service

              Food and dining

              Breakfast options
              • Full English/Irish

              Location

              54 Armstrong Avenue, La Lucia, Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa, 4051
              Excellent
              Location

              8.9

              Airports
              • King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
                17.0 km
              • Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
                65.8 km
              Public transportation
              • Avoca
                4.4 km
              • Red Hill
                4.8 km
              Hospital or clinic
              • Umhlanga Hospital
                3.2 km
              Convenience store
              • Caltex Star Mart
                770 m
              Cash withdrawal
              • ATM
                300 m

              What's nearby

              Popular landmarks
              • Umgeni River Bird Park
                6.7 km
              • Moses Mabhida Stadium
                8.5 km
              • Big Rush Urban Adrenaline
                8.9 km
              • Mitchell Park Zoo
                9.2 km
              • Suncoast Casino
                9.3 km
              • Durban Botanic Gardens
                11.3 km
              • uShaka Wet 'n Wild
                12.5 km
              • uShaka Marine World
                12.7 km
              • The Valley of a 1000 Hills
                29.2 km
              Nearby landmarks
              • La Lucia Mall
                210 m
              • La Lucia Beach
                400 m
              • Glenashley Beach
                560 m
              • Umhlanga rocks Beach
                670 m
              • Virginia Beach
                1.2 km
              • Parish of the Blessed Sacrament
                1.7 km
              • Virginia Airport
                1.8 km
              • Airfield viewing spot
                2.2 km
              • Natal Shark Board
                2.3 km
              • Beachwood Beach
                2.4 km
              Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

              Property policies

              Children and extra beds

              Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

              All children are welcome.

              Children 0-1 year(s)
              Must use an extra bed
              If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
              Guests 2 years and older are considered as adults
              Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
              Others
              • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

              Some helpful facts

              Check-in/Check-out
              • Check-in from14:00
              • Check-out until10:30
              Getting around
              • Airport transfer fee27 ZAR
              • Distance from city center8km
              • Travel time to airport (minutes)15
              The property
              • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
              • Number of floors1
              • Number of rooms 5
              • Room voltage220
              • Year property opened2003
              • Most recent renovation2013

              Reviews of Carters Lodge from real guests

              Provided by verified guests of Agoda
              9.2
              /
              10
              Exceptional
              Cleanliness9.4
              Facilities8.9
              Location8.9
              Room comfort and quality10.0
              Service9.4
              Value for money9.1
              High score for Durban
              Rating
              9+ Exceptional (7)
              8-9 Excellent (1)
              7-8 Very Good (1)
              6-7 Good (0)
              <6 Below Expectation (0)
              Time of the year
              Mar - May (2)
              Jun - Aug (0)
              Sep - Nov (1)
              Dec - Feb (6)

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              Showing 9 verified guest comments
              8.4
              Excellent
              Talent from South Africa
              Couple
              Stayed 2 nights in February 2020

              Good and clean”

              Value for money and close to everything. Great stuff

              Reviewed February 15, 2020

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              8.0
              Excellent
              Neville from South Africa
              Family with young children
              Stayed 3 nights in December 2019

              Mix feelings”

              The place is clean and homely, the owner was very welcoming and accommodating. But the staff is dishonest

              Reviewed January 06, 2020

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              10.0
              Exceptional
              Darroch from South Africa
              Couple
              Deluxe Double Room
              Stayed 3 nights in April 2019

              Home away from home”

              We used Carter's Lodge as a place to rest our heads while exploring the area. We were accommodated brilliantly. The facilities are great for those just wishing to pass through or those needing to settle in for a stay. Our room was spacious and clean, we had private parking right outside our door and were able to come and go as we pleased.

              Reviewed August 02, 2019

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              10.0
              Exceptional
              Jean from South Africa
              Couple
              Stayed 1 night in December 2018

              Romantic weekend”

              The lodge is a hidden unexpected gem in close proximity to malls and highways. We truly enjoyed our stay and felt welcome from the minute we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised by the carafe of sherry. The owner and staff went out of their way to make our stay unforgettable. The scrambled eggs were the best we've had! The garden is lovely and create a tranquility whilst enjoying the home cooked breakfast!

              Reviewed March 02, 2019

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              9.2
              Exceptional
              Eulali from South Africa
              Couple
              Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

              Excellent”

              Everything was excellent.

              Reviewed February 19, 2019

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              10.0
              Exceptional
              Lizelle from South Africa
              Solo traveler
              Stayed 1 night in December 2018

              Carter's Lodge ”

              Location central, friendly staff and clean spacious rooms.. all and all a great stay and would highly recommend it.

              Reviewed December 10, 2018

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              9.2
              Exceptional
              Thierry from Switzerland
              Family with teens
              Stayed 2 nights in October 2016

              Perfect location for a short stay”

              Close to town and greatest shopping mall in SouthAfrica, we were wonderfully advised on how and where to go by the owner. the Place is lovely despite the rain we went through when there.

              Reviewed November 07, 2016

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              10.0
              Exceptional
              Declan from Ireland
              Couple
              Stayed 2 nights in March 2015

              Well Worth Its High Rating”

              Location, staff and food.

              We had a most enjoyable stay. Located beside La Lucia Mall and a 5 minute drive to Gateway. The owner and her staff provide a great service. Highly recommended.

              Reviewed March 10, 2015

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              10.0
              Exceptional
              ANNA from Russia
              Solo traveler
              Stayed 8 nights in February 2019

              Exceptional”

              Carters Lodge - замечательное место как для отдыха, так и для деловой поездки. В комнате есть все необходимое, возможность пользования микроволновой печью и посудой превращает номер практически в апартаменты. Доброжелательность, отзывчивость хозяев и персонала погружают Вас в семейную атмосферу. Уютный и красивый внутренний дворик с ландшафтным бассейном позволяет максимально расслабиться. Вечером двор наполняется ароматами цветущих растений. В шаговой доступности находится гипермолл, где можно купить все необходимое, перекусить в кафе, приобрести готовые блюда. До океана - минут 20 прогулочным шагом по красивой дороге. Если одним словом, - ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНО!

              Reviewed March 12, 2019

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