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Sommersby Guest House
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8.9

Excellent

9 reviews

9 reviews

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9.3

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - 1.39 kilometers from city center
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Big Rush Urban Adrenaline 1.1 km
Moses Mabhida Stadium 1.3 km
Suncoast Casino 1.3 km
Mitchell Park Zoo 1.3 km
Durban Botanic Gardens 1.9 km
Umgeni River Bird Park 3.0 km
uShaka Wet 'n Wild 4.5 km
uShaka Marine World 4.7 km
The Valley of a 1000 Hills 25.4 km
Nearby landmarks
Windermere Shopping Centre 120 m
ThunderRoad Rock Diner 180 m
Mr Mozzies Butchery 230 m
Society 260 m
African Art Centre 290 m
WowZulu 300 m
Tekweni Eco-Tours 350 m
The Playhouse Company 390 m
SUTTON PARK 450 m
Ike’s Books & Collectables 460 m

Sommersby Guest House

17 Clarabel Road, Berea, Durban, South Africa, 4001 - 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 Berea part of Durban, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Be sure to set some time aside to visit uShaka Marine World as well as Golden Mile nearby. This 3-star property features restaurant to make your stay more indulgent and memorable.

Highlights

Top Value

Airport transfer

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Air conditioning

Daily housekeeping

100% of staff fully vaccinated

100% of on-site staff have received all necessary vaccination shots for COVID-19.

Facilities

Airport transfer

Car park

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

BBQ facilities

Restaurants

Kitchen

Laundry service

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Durban every 7 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money9.1
Distance to city center2.1 km
Location rating9.3
Nearest airportKing Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Distance to airport26.6 km

Rooms available at Sommersby Guest House

Standard Double or Twin
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Garden view
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Double Room En-Suite
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Garden view
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Family Room En-Suite
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Garden view
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Twin Room with Private Bathroom
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  • 2 single beds
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Family Room with Private Bathroom
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
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  • 1 double bed
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Family One Bedroom Room
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    FAMILY 1 BED 1 TWIN BED
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      Double Room Suite
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        Room Assigned on Arrival
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          Frequently asked questions

          Does Sommersby Guest House provide airport transfer?

          Sommersby Guest House offers airport transfer service upon request! Additional charges may apply. To request, check the box on the booking form just before the payment page.

          Does Sommersby Guest House offer dry cleaning services?

          Yes! Sommersby Guest House features dry cleaning service that is accessible all throughout your stay, ensuring that you're always looking your absolutely best in your favorite outfit. Please contact the property for more information.

          Is car parking available at Sommersby Guest House?

          Sommersby Guest House has car park onsite free of charge for guests traveling with vehicles to take full advantage when staying at this property. Please contact the property for more information, or log into your Agoda account and contact the property through Agoda's direct message chatbox.

          What is the average travel time to the closest airport from Sommersby Guest House?

          The average travel time to get from Sommersby Guest House to the airport is 27 minutes, but please take into account that the travel time may vary based on traffic, weather conditions, and time of day.

          What was the average room rate for Sommersby Guest House been in the past month?

          The average room rate for Sommersby Guest House in the past month is 607.18 ZAR, compared to city's average of 1093.69 ZAR.

          What payment cards are supported at Sommersby Guest House?

          Sommersby Guest House supports up to 3, with payment card options such as MasterCard, Cash, and Visa.

          What is the average rating that past Couples' have given to Sommersby Guest House?

          Past couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Sommersby Guest House an average rating of 7.2. You can look up on more specific customer assessments, and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

          What is the average rating that past Group travelers have given to Sommersby Guest House?

          Past group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Sommersby Guest House an average rating of 7.4. You can check out more precise customer ratings and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

          What is the nearest train, metro, or bus station to Sommersby Guest House?

          The nearest train, metro, or bus station is Duff's Road, 10109.94 m away from Sommersby Guest House.

          What popular beaches are in close proximity to Sommersby Guest House?

          Sommersby Guest House is situated in the Berea neighborhood, including Golden Mile.

          What is the closest airport to Sommersby Guest House?

          The closest airport to Sommersby Guest House is Margate Airport, 131.0 km away.

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          What people love about Sommersby Guest House

          • 10

            Exceptional
            Staff 

            "Relaxed and friendly with nothing being too much trouble Thanks to the team for making us so welcome"

            Tarryn-Jayne

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            May 3, 2022

          • 8.8

            Excellent
            Staff 

            "The place itself is great love catiin and all,the friendly stuff swarm welcome,and everything is nearby."

            Jabulile

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            August 12, 2019

          Overall rating:

          8.9

          Excellent
          9 reviews
          Cleanliness
          8.9
          Facilities
          9.0
          Location
          9.3
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          More about Sommersby Guest House

          More about Sommersby Guest House

          Sommersby Guest House

          See more of Durban when you stay at Sommersby Guest House and experience all the benefits of a truly central location.
          Have a hassle-free trip while enjoying the services and amenities offered by Sommersby Guest House. Keep up with all your communications easily with the hotel's free Wi-Fi. Getting from and back to the airport can be easily arranged with the hotel's airport transfer services. Shuttle services provided by Sommersby Guest House makes it easy to plan your day trips, sightseeing, and more around Durban.
          Guests can enjoy free parking right at the hotel. Packing light is possible at Sommersby Guest House thanks to the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service keeping your clothes clean. Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time. For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the hotel.
          Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by hotel.
          Enjoy the services offered at Sommersby Guest House from the convenience of your guestroom. For your comfort, some rooms at the hotel are equipped with air conditioning. In-room entertainment amenities are available in some rooms and include television and cable TV.


          Dining and things to do

          A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the hotel, for whenever you get hungry. Do you prefer to cook your own meals? Then you'll love the in-house BBQ facilities and shared kitchen.
          Recreational facilities at Sommersby Guest House are designed for escape and relaxation. Get social at the hotel's shared lounge and TV area, where you can meet other guests.


          Around the property

          Experience Durban like a true local. Get fanatical about the local sports team at Moses Mabhida Stadium located 1.3 km away, where you can also find team merchandise and memorabilia. Enjoy the simple pleasures of an oceanside getaway, with Golden Mile located 2.5 km away, where you can turn a good day into a great one with a sea view.


          Reasons to stay here

          Find some of the city's best deals here with rooms 98% cheaper than other options.
          Get more than you bargain for here, which scores value for money higher than 98% of the city's accommodation.
          Ranking higher than 99% of the city's accommodations options, this is a great choice for location.

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          Amenities and facilities

          Exceptional
          Facilities

          9

          Languages spoken
          • English
          Internet access
          • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
          • Internet
          • Internet services
          • Wi-Fi in public areas
          Things to do, ways to relax
          • Garden
          Cleanliness and safety
          • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
          Dining, drinking, and snacking
          • BBQ facilities
          • Kitchen
          • Restaurants
          • Shared kitchen
          Services and conveniences
          • Air conditioning in public area
          • Daily housekeeping
          • Dry cleaning
          • Elevator
          • Invoice provided
          • Ironing service
          • Laundry service
          • Smoke-free property
          • Smoking area
          • Terrace
          For the kids
          • Family room
          Access
          • Non-smoking rooms
          • Pets allowed
          Getting around
          • Airport transfer
          • Car park [free of charge]
          • Car park [on-site]
          • Shuttle service
          Available in all rooms
          • Air conditioning
          • Fan
          • Free bottled water
          • Non-smoking
          • Satellite/cable channels
          • Shower
          • Wi-Fi [free]

          Location

          17 Clarabel Road, Berea, Durban, South Africa, 4001
          Exceptional
          Location

          9.3

          Airports
          • King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
            26.6 km
          • Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
            63.8 km
          Public transportation
          • Moses Mabhida
            1.1 km
          • Durban Railway Station
            1.4 km
          Hospital or clinic
          • Ridge Road Clinic
            1.9 km
          Shopping
          • Victoria St Market
            2.6 km
          Convenience store
          • Sasol Delight
            1.4 km
          Cash withdrawal
          • ATM
            90 m

          What's nearby

          Popular landmarks
          • Big Rush Urban Adrenaline
            1.1 km
          • Moses Mabhida Stadium
            1.3 km
          • Suncoast Casino
            1.3 km
          • Mitchell Park Zoo
            1.3 km
          • Durban Botanic Gardens
            1.9 km
          • Umgeni River Bird Park
            3.0 km
          • uShaka Wet 'n Wild
            4.5 km
          • uShaka Marine World
            4.7 km
          • The Valley of a 1000 Hills
            25.4 km
          Nearby landmarks
          • Windermere Shopping Centre
            120 m
          • ThunderRoad Rock Diner
            180 m
          • Mr Mozzies Butchery
            230 m
          • Society
            260 m
          • African Art Centre
            290 m
          • WowZulu
            300 m
          • Tekweni Eco-Tours
            350 m
          • The Playhouse Company
            390 m
          • SUTTON PARK
            450 m
          • Ike’s Books & Collectables
            460 m
          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.

          Infant 0-3 year(s)
          Stay for free if using existing bedding.
          Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
          Children 4-5 year(s)
          Must use an extra bed
          If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
          Guests 6 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 from13:00
          • Check-out until10:00
          Getting around
          • Distance from city center2.1 km
          • Travel time to airport (minutes)27
          The property
          • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
          • Number of floors2
          • Number of rooms 11
          • Room voltage220
          Parking
          • Daily parking fee00 ZAR

          Reviews of Sommersby Guest House from real guests

          Provided by verified guests of Agoda
          8.9
          /
          10
          Excellent
          Cleanliness8.9
          Facilities9.0
          Location9.3
          Room comfort and quality6.0
          Service8.9
          Value for money9.1
          High score for Durban
          Rating
          9+ Exceptional (2)
          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 (1)
          Sep - Nov (1)
          Dec - Feb (0)

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          Showing 4 verified guest comments
          10.0
          Exceptional
          Tarryn-Jayne from South Africa
          Business traveler
          Family Room En-Suite
          Stayed 3 nights in April 2022

          Feels like home”

          Relaxed and friendly with nothing being too much trouble Thanks to the team for making us so welcome

          Reviewed May 04, 2022

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Tarryn-Jayne from South Africa
          Family with teens
          Family Room En-Suite
          Stayed 4 nights in April 2022

          Lovely and relaxing”

          Great in every way

          Reviewed April 21, 2022

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          8.8
          Excellent
          Jabulile from South Africa
          Group
          Family Room En-Suite
          Stayed 3 nights in August 2019

          Nice and quite ”

          The place itself is great love catiin and all,the friendly stuff swarm welcome,and everything is nearby. Breakfast is good but I wish they can change some other thing specifically if I ask for eggs the first morning it doesn't mean I want ask the next day.They need some creativity in the kitchen please.

          Reviewed August 12, 2019

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          8.0
          Excellent
          Sonja from United States
          Solo traveler
          Stayed 1 night in September 2014

          Nice upgrade”

          Location, convenience, overall good standard

          It was so much closer to the airport than my last place near uSkaka Marine Park, Chris and his staff are very friendly which is always nice. The room was simple, I believe all are ensuite and the bathroom was clean. I was able to park my car in a secure lot, there is a centre across the street with a grocery and bottle store and quite a few shops to wander through. Florida street was two blocks away but it is only advised to go during daylight hours if one person but they do have a food delivery menu if you do not want to prepare your own dinner. The kitchen was probably recently upgraded as it was very clean and modern. If I had to point out a flaw, my sheets did not seem freshly clean, so I just turned everything over/inside out and was satisfied; if given the energy to get up and ask for new bedding I'm sure they would have had corrected it immediately.

          Reviewed September 25, 2014

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