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Kingston Place Guest House

4.0 star property
Upscale guesthouse near Umhlanga Lighthouse

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Outdoor pool
Balcony
Dining
Bathroom
Garden view
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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3 Kingston Place, Herrwood Park, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320
  • Popular LocationUmhlanga Lighthouse3 min drive
  • Popular LocationGateway Theatre of Shopping6 min drive
  • Popular LocationUmhlanga Rocks Beach9 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)17 min drive
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Room options

Exclusive Suite, Bay View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Panoramic Penthouse

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Umhlanga

Located in Umhlanga, Kingston Place Guest House is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Shoppers can visit Gateway Theatre of Shopping, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umdloti Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 14 min walk
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 19 min walk
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 6 min drive
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tiger's Milk - 3 min drive
  • African Roots Coffee - 3 min drive
  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • Doppio Zero - 3 min drive
  • Home Bru - 3 min drive

About this property

Kingston Place Guest House

Upscale guest house revitalised in 2016 and located near Umhlanga Lighthouse
Located close to Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Umhlanga Rocks Beach, Kingston Place Guest House provides a terrace, a garden and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Free newspapers, a front desk safe and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Kingston Place Guest House include thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, microwaves and ceiling fans

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, German, Russian, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (ZAR 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 80 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - June 2016

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 450.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 120 for adults and from ZAR 80 for children
  • Secured self-parking fee: ZAR 30 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 450.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kingston Place Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Kingston Place Guest House?

As of 2 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kingston Place Guest House on 31 May 2024 start from RM 289.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Kingston Place Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kingston Place Guest House?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 30 per day.

What time is check-in at Kingston Place Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Kingston Place Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Kingston Place Guest House located?

Situated near the airport, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Umhlanga Lighthouse, Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Umdloti Beach and Durban Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Kingston Place Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Imraan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Boris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerusha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Weekend Away
Thank You Martinus and Naomi for such a warm welcome. You both was very accommodating to our late check-in. You have been amazing hosts. Such great ambience. My Finance and I will be definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Senele

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

JAYTEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owners and staff are delightful people. Suites are well kept. Quite peaceful area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019