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Surf Motel

3.0 star property
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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Chalet, Ocean View

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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16 South Beach Road, eMdloti, KwaZulu-Natal, 4350
  • Umdloti Beach
    2 min walk
  • Sibaya Casino
    6 min drive
  • Caffe Java
    3 min walk
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

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Chalet

Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chalet, Garden View | Private kitchen

Chalet, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet, Garden View

Chalet, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Chalet, Ocean View

Chalet, Ocean View

  • 12.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chalet (6) | Garden view

Chalet (6)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Chalet

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chalet, Garden View

Chalet, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

eMdloti

Located in eMdloti, Surf Motel is by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from Umdloti Beach and 6 minutes from Sibaya Casino. .This beach hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Umhlanga Lighthouse.

What's nearby

  • Umdloti Beach - 2 min walk
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 11 min drive
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 11 min drive
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 18 min drive
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tightline - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kauai - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Java - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Surf Motel

Beach hotel in eMdloti with free parking
Surf Motel offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Microwave

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Surf Motel formally Umdloti Milkwood
Surf Motel formally Milkwood
Surf formally Umdloti Milkwood
Surf formally Milkwood
Surf Motel Hotel
Surf Motel eMdloti
Surf Motel Hotel eMdloti
Surf Motel (formally Umdloti Milkwood)

Surf Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Wendy-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Far too close- no privacy
I was surprised by the lack of privacy. The units are so close together and in fact our unit had an internal door separating us from our neighbours. We could hear the television as though it was in our room. Balcony off our room had zero privacy. It felt like they have packed as many units into the site as possible with no thought to privacy. Not worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Umdloti Beach Surf Motel
The hotel was amazing. Walked out on my balcony and had an amazing view of the Indian Ocean!! Will stay there again when I return to South Africa!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Major Updates - Excellent!
The Surf Motel is the new name. We have brought groups to this facility for years and it was good then. The NEW owner has done MAJOR improvements, that now makes this a WINNER with our groups!! Great location to many services, the ocean across the street. I’m not hyping this, just honest.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mick , York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Guest house right on the beach
Well looked after and excellent location , for local restaurants, bars,and beach . Self contained self catering units.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Die Leute waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Sogar als wir ein Problem mit dem Mietwagen hatten ;-) Die Lage ist hervorragend, einmal über die Strasse ist man schon am Strand. Der Ausblick von unserem Appartement war sehr schön.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018