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Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Luxury Room, Ocean View, Ground Floor
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View (Suite 1) | View from room
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

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28 Ridge Road, La Lucia, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    20 min walk
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse
    6 min drive
  • Umhlanga Main Beach
    10 min drive
  • Durban North (VIR-Virginia)
    3 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Luxury Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Luxury Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 29 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double or Twin Room, Patio, Partial Ocean View (Room 5)

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Patio, Partial Ocean View (Room 5) | Courtyard view

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Patio, Partial Ocean View (Room 5)

  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, Ocean View, Ground Floor

Luxury Room, Ocean View, Ground Floor

  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View (Room 3)

Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View (Room 3)

Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View (Room 3)

  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Balcony, Ocean View (Room 4)

Standard Room, Balcony, Ocean View (Room 4)

Standard Room, Balcony, Ocean View (Room 4)

  • 19 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View (Suite 1)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View (Suite 1)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View (Suite 1)

  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Bathtub, Ocean View (Room 2)

Standard Double or Twin Room, Bathtub, Ocean View (Room 2) | View from room

Standard Double or Twin Room, Bathtub, Ocean View (Room 2)

  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Umhlanga

Located in Umhlanga, Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Golden Mile. .This guesthouse is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Umhlanga Main Beach and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Moses Mabhida Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 10 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Food Lovers Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Daily Dose Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Good Food Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Serbian, Xhosa, 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
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • 10 steps to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note that guests must climb a spiral staircase to reach guestrooms. There is no elevator.
Advance Notice for Dietary Restrictions/Food Allergies.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: ZAR 100 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views. Outstanding breakfast. Owner incredibly helpful with arrangements.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

J C

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

j

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thureya

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DASHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend away
Snezana and her staff was so welcoming and friendly made you feel at home. Our stay was lovely but to short.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chiara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic! From staff to the room. And a perfect location in Umhlanga! If you have the chance, please stay here it's amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything for this property is absolutely 10 out of 10, absolute excellence, and the host extremely helpful in every way you need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kalle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

J

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

J

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

j

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean Vista was the perfect spot to relax and regroup after a long week on safari. The relaxing space, the warm and welcoming staff was above and beyond. Such a beautiful outdoor space to unwind - the views are spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place in Umhlanga
This is a hidden diamond and particularly if you are tired of big, famous hotel chains which keep promising but never delivers. Here is the opposite the staff is fantastic and so also the ocean view. Very clean and a super breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Me and my son stayed here on a tennis tour. Perfect view, breakfast is excellent. The whole guesthouse is very clean! Snezana is a wonderful hostess!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only here for two nights. We were exploring Durban which didn't permit much time at the guest house. We found the check in and check out smooth and efficient. Svenana is an exceptional hostess, she is warm and inviting. You feel right at home here The home is extremely clean and serene. We enjoyed the peace, the sound of the waves at night, the cozy bed and ease getting to restaurants and beach. You could spend the entire day reading on the sun deck. Lovely. Will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional place to stay
Great guest house with magnificent view on the ocean located in one of the best neighbourhoods in Durban. Fancy rooms exceptionally clean. Friendly staff, wonderful breakfast with view. Also with the monkeys visiting your terrace to say hello. I will definitely get back once in Durban.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute perfect stay! Accommodations are excellent and only outshined by the owner & staff. Book here with assurance of the absolute best holiday!!! You will be overjoyed with you experience and the hospitality!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing property with a fantastic view of the Indian Ocean. The only thing better than the property were the owner and staff. Very highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
What an amazing place. We had everything we needed. Superb service from Dorothy, Precious and the other ladles. Shezana was very welcoming and helpful. A perfect stay. Thank you everyone at Ocean Vista.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022