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Sylvan Grove Guest House
Deluxe Doubles - Guestroom, Sylvan Grove Guest House in Durban
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9.3

Exceptional

66 reviews

66 reviews

Breakfast3
Housekeeping3
Shops1
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9.4

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - 900 meters to the beach
Popular neighborhood
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Umgeni River Bird Park 12.0 km
Moses Mabhida Stadium 13.8 km
Big Rush Urban Adrenaline 14.2 km
Mitchell Park Zoo 14.4 km
Suncoast Casino 14.6 km
Durban Botanic Gardens 16.5 km
uShaka Wet 'n Wild 17.7 km
uShaka Marine World 17.9 km
The Valley of a 1000 Hills 32.0 km
Nearby landmarks
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve 750 m
Bronze Beach 900 m
Umhlanga Main Beach 1.2 km
Hawaan Forest Nature Reserve 1.2 km
Fitzsimons Snake Park 1.5 km
Art Africa Umhlanga Rocks 1.5 km
Ocean Ventures 1.6 km
Makiwa Gallery 1.7 km
Umhlanga Lighthouse 1.8 km
Africa Art Gallery 1.8 km

Sylvan Grove Guest House

49 Sylvan Grove, Herrwood Park, Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa, 4319 - 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 restaurant, indoor pool and outdoor pool on-site.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Located in heart of Durban

Top Value

Excellent room comfort & quality

900 meters to the beach

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

BBQ facilities

Check-in/out [private]

Swimming pool [indoor]

Golf course [on-site]

Laundry service

Restaurants

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Durban every 5 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money8.9
Distance to city center2. Km
Location rating9.4
Nearest airportKing Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Distance to airport11.7 km

Rooms available at Sylvan Grove Guest House

Very good
Room comfort & quality

8

Deluxe Doubles
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Partial ocean view
  • 2 single beds
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Twin/Double Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Sea view
  • 1 king bed
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Family Room
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 king bed or 1 king bed an...
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Family Suite
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Pool view
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Deluxe 1 Twin Bed
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    Suite Quadruple Room
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        Deluxe Room
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          SUITE SEPARATE ROOMS
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              Frequently asked questions

              What time is check-in and check-out at Sylvan Grove Guest House?

              Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 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.

              How do I get to Sylvan Grove Guest House?

              For those who wish to drive their own cars, Sylvan Grove Guest House has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is free for guests.

              Is breakfast offered at Sylvan Grove Guest House?

              Start your mornings right, with the continental and buffet breakfast options offered at Sylvan Grove Guest House.

              What is the smoking policy at Sylvan Grove Guest House?

              Sylvan Grove Guest House does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

              What restaurants are nearby Sylvan Grove Guest House?

              Restaurants including Old Town Italy, Circus Circus Cafe and Jack Salmon Fish House are popular in Sylvan Grove Guest House’s neighborhood which is known as Umhlanga.

              What popular shopping places are close to Sylvan Grove Guest House?

              Located in the Umhlanga area, Sylvan Grove Guest House is close to great shopping choices like Art Africa Umhlanga Rocks, Makiwa Gallery and Africa Art Gallery.

              What are popular attractions near Sylvan Grove Guest House?

              Guests at Sylvan Grove Guest House can easily visit Wavepark Gateway, Umhlanga Lighthouse and Natal Sharks Board located in the Umhlanga area.

              What popular beaches are close to Sylvan Grove Guest House?

              Guests at Sylvan Grove Guest House can easily visit Bronze Beach, Umhlanga Main Beach and Umhlanga rocks Beach in the Umhlanga area.

              What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Sylvan Grove Guest House?

              Sylvan Grove Guest House 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 Sylvan Grove Guest House

              • 8

                Very good
                Cleanliness

                "Very Comfortable, clean, excellent service"

                Mark

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                January 7, 2022

              • 10

                Exceptional
                Breakfast

                "The breakfast was served hot and on time.Loved the variety that is offered for breakfast"

                Dudu

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                December 30, 2022

              • 10

                Exceptional
                Staff 

                "The staff were amazing, breakfast was lovely and the property is beautiful."

                Percy

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                April 25, 2022

              Property ranking|Compared to 1,382 Durban properties
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              Location score
              9.4/10
              Service score
              9.7/10
              Cleanliness score
              9.4/10
              Value for money score
              8.9/10
              Better than
              99
              %
              of Durban properties
              Better than
              99
              %
              of Durban properties
              Better than
              99
              %
              of Durban properties
              Better than
              98
              %
              of Durban properties
              Overall rating:

              9.3

              Exceptional
              66 reviews
              Cleanliness
              9.4
              Facilities
              9.2
              Location
              9.4
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              More about Sylvan Grove Guest House

              More about Sylvan Grove Guest House

              Sylvan Grove Guest House

              When you are looking for comfortable and convenient accommodations in Durban, make Sylvan Grove Guest House your home away from home. A stay at Sylvan Grove Guest House ensures an easy access to the lively city and all of its wonders.
              Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at Sylvan Grove Guest House. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. Parking is provided free of charge for guests. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the laundry service offered at Sylvan Grove Guest House.
              The hotel's daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice. The hotel is entirely non-smoking. Smoking may only take place in restricted designated areas.
              Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning. The specially-designed rooms at Sylvan Grove Guest House offer a layout option like a balcony or terrace. The hotel's in-room entertainment is second to none, with television and cable TV provided to guests in select rooms.
              You may be assured to know that a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar are available in some select rooms. You can stay fresh and clean with a hair dryer and toiletries provided in some of the guest bathrooms.


              Dining and things to do

              Wake up with no worries at Sylvan Grove Guest House, where breakfast can be provided in house. Throughout your stay, choose from a variety of delicious dining options at the hotel. The hotel even has in-house cooking amenities such as BBQ facilities for its most selective guests.
              Throughout the day, you can enjoy the activities offered at Sylvan Grove Guest House. While you're there, be sure to take some time to explore the easily accessible beach. The many offerings at Sylvan Grove Guest House ensures you'll have plenty to do during your stay. No vacation is complete without a refreshing jump into the pool. Test your skills! Get competitive with your travel group or other guests, at the hotel's golf course on site.


              Around the property

              While in Durban, take some time to venture outside of Sylvan Grove Guest House. Watch the local team play at Moses Mabhida Stadium located 13.7 km away, where you can also buy authentic team merchandise. Sometimes the best vacation days are spent doing nothing. With Golden Mile located 15.9 km away, you can turn a sunny day into a perfect chill out with sand and surf.


              Reasons to stay here

              This hotel's facilities score higher than 99% of accommodations in the city.
              Travelers who stayed here really appreciated the location, scoring it better than 99% of the city's other options.
              This hotel's staff and services score higher than 99% of accommodations in the city.

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              Amenities and facilities

              Exceptional
              Facilities

              9.2

              Most talked about facilities

              Breakfast

              2 mentions

              Food & Dining

              1 mention

              Housekeeping

              1 mention

              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
              • Golf course [on-site]
              • Swimming pool [indoor]
              • Swimming pool [outdoor]
              Cleanliness and safety
              • Anti-viral cleaning products
              • Cashless payment service
              • Daily disinfection in all rooms
              • Daily disinfection in common areas
              • Face coverings on staff
              • First aid kit
              • Free face masks
              • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
              • Hand sanitizer
              • Hot water linen and laundry washing
              • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
              • Professional-grade sanitizing services
              • Protective screens in common areas
              • Room sanitization opt-out available
              • Rooms sanitized between stays
              • Safe dining setup
              • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
              • Shared stationery removed
              • Staff trained in safety protocol
              • Temperature check for guests and staff
              Dining, drinking, and snacking
              • BBQ facilities
              • Breakfast [buffet]
              • Breakfast [continental]
              • Kitchen
              • Restaurants
              • Shared kitchen
              Services and conveniences
              • Air conditioning in public area
              • Contactless check-in/out
              • Daily housekeeping
              • Elevator
              • Invoice provided
              • Ironing service
              • Laundry service
              • Safety deposit boxes
              • Smoke-free property
              • Smoking area
              • Terrace
              • Xerox/fax in business center
              For the kids
              • Family room
              Land sports
              • Golf course (within 3 km)
              Access
              • CCTV outside property
              • Check-in/out [private]
              • Fire extinguisher
              • Non-smoking rooms
              • Pets allowed
              • Safety/security feature
              • Smoke alarms
              Getting around
              • Car park [free of charge]
              • Car park [on-site]

              Food and dining

              Breakfast options
              • Continental
              • Vegetarian
              • Vegan
              • Full English/Irish

              Location

              49 Sylvan Grove, Herrwood Park, Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa, 4319
              Exceptional
              Location

              9.4

              Airports
              • King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
                11.7 km
              • Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
                67.0 km
              Public transportation
              • Mount Edgecombe Station
                5.1 km
              • Ottawa
                6.3 km
              Hospital or clinic
              • KZN Day Clinic
                2.3 km
              Cash withdrawal
              • ATM
                1.5 km

              What's nearby

              Popular landmarks
              • Umgeni River Bird Park
                12.0 km
              • Moses Mabhida Stadium
                13.8 km
              • Big Rush Urban Adrenaline
                14.2 km
              • Mitchell Park Zoo
                14.4 km
              • Suncoast Casino
                14.6 km
              • Durban Botanic Gardens
                16.5 km
              • uShaka Wet 'n Wild
                17.7 km
              • uShaka Marine World
                17.9 km
              • The Valley of a 1000 Hills
                32.0 km
              Nearby landmarks
              • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve
                750 m
              • Bronze Beach
                900 m
              • Umhlanga Main Beach
                1.2 km
              • Hawaan Forest Nature Reserve
                1.2 km
              • Fitzsimons Snake Park
                1.5 km
              • Art Africa Umhlanga Rocks
                1.5 km
              • Ocean Ventures
                1.6 km
              • Makiwa Gallery
                1.7 km
              • Umhlanga Lighthouse
                1.8 km
              • Africa Art Gallery
                1.8 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 0-12 year(s)
              Must use an extra bed
              If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
              Guests 13 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-in until23:00
              • Check-out from10:00
              • Check-out until11:00
              • Reception open until20:00
              Getting around
              • Distance from city center2. Km
              • Travel time to airport (minutes)20
              Extras
              • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0 ZAR
              The property
              • Non-smoking rooms/floorsno
              • Number of bars/lounges1
              • Number of floors2
              • Number of rooms 6
              • Room voltage220
              • Year property opened1973
              • Most recent renovation2011

              Reviews of Sylvan Grove Guest House from real guests

              Provided by verified guests of Agoda
              9.3
              /
              10
              Exceptional
              Cleanliness9.4
              Facilities9.2
              Location9.4
              Room comfort and quality8.0
              Service9.7
              Value for money8.9
              High score for Durban
              Rating
              9+ Exceptional (6)
              8-9 Excellent (2)
              7-8 Very Good (1)
              6-7 Good (0)
              <6 Below Expectation (0)
              Time of the year
              Mar - May (3)
              Jun - Aug (1)
              Sep - Nov (1)
              Dec - Feb (4)

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              Showing 9 verified guest comments
              10.0
              Exceptional
              Dudu from South Africa
              Solo traveler
              Deluxe Doubles
              Stayed 6 nights in December 2022

              Viv is a great host. time .She is hands on”

              The breakfast was served hot and on time.Loved the variety that is offered for breakfast

              Reviewed December 31, 2022

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              9.6
              Exceptional
              Nqubeko from South Africa
              Couple
              Deluxe Doubles
              Stayed 2 nights in September 2022

              It was worth it”

              The staff were friendly and always available when you needed them. The pool area is lovely if you are doing a staycation. Breakfast was always served on time upon our request

              Reviewed October 04, 2022

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              10.0
              Exceptional
              Thembi from South Africa
              Couple
              Family Suite
              Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

              Best place ”

              Everything was perfect.

              Reviewed May 31, 2022

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              Dear Thembi, Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you and your husband, and I am glad to hear you had a good stay. We look forward to welcoming you both back in the future. Kind Regards, Vivian D'Alton. Guest House Manager | Sylvan Grove Guest House

              Responded May 31, 2022
              Sylvan Grove Guest House
              10.0
              Exceptional
              Percy from Canada
              Solo traveler
              Family Suite
              Stayed 1 night in April 2022

              Lovely Guest House”

              Due to flooding I ended up getting this place the day of. The staff were amazing, breakfast was lovely and the property is beautiful.

              Reviewed April 25, 2022

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              8.0
              Excellent
              Mark from South Africa
              Couple
              Deluxe Doubles
              Stayed 2 nights in January 2022

              Excellent”

              Very Comfortable, clean, excellent service

              Reviewed January 07, 2022

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              8.4
              Excellent
              Colin from South Africa
              Business traveler
              Deluxe Doubles
              Stayed 2 nights in July 2018

              Excellent”

              Room was nice an clean and everything worked. Enough plug facilities for laptops etc. Staff friendly and efficient and breakfast was a pleasure.

              Reviewed July 08, 2018

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              9.2
              Exceptional
              Mariam from South Africa
              Family with teens
              Deluxe Doubles
              Stayed 4 nights in December 2017

              Great experience”

              The B&B management went out of their way on a daily basis to accommodate our dietary needs (Halaal food). The staff is very friendly and helpful. The place is in the best location close to Shopping malls, Umhlanga beach, Umhlanga Netcare hospital etc.

              Reviewed December 25, 2017

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              10.0
              Exceptional
              Wayne from South Africa
              Couple
              Twin/Double Room
              Stayed 1 night in April 2017

              Home away from home”

              The room was very cosy and clean. It rely felt like i was home. The staff and the lady who runs the place was very accommodating. I would definitely stay here again and again and again...

              Reviewed May 01, 2017

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              9.0
              Exceptional
              Nolan from South Africa
              Couple
              Deluxe Doubles
              Stayed 5 nights in December 2013

              Quiet and relaxing”

              The guest house was in a quiet location, with sea views and very comfortable

              It was pleasant. The selection of food at breakfast was nice but limited and I think more effort could have been made in this regard.

              Reviewed January 07, 2014

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