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Durban View Guest House
Average price*: $35 (ZAR300) (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 based on 7 reviews 7 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 20 Specialty lodging in Durban
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  • Rooms: 4
Property Type: Lodge
  • A small hotel in a rustic or wilderness area, often in a National Park or similar setting; often includes access to outdoor activities such as fishing, river rafting or hiking.
Description: This is an exclusively gay guesthouse. We live on the premises and make our guests stay a personal one swopping experiences while chatting in the... This description is based on information provided by the specialty lodging.
No Business Center No Fitness Center No Free High-Speed Internet No Free Parking Pets Not Allowed No Restaurant No Room Service No Swimming Pool
Address:
16 Holstead Gardens
Morningside
Durban 4001
South Africa

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

Reviews of Durban View Guest House

( 3-7 of 7 )
“Best stay in Durban”

Durban View Guest House

May 14, 2008

Last week I have stayed at the Durbanview Guesthouse. I was so lucky to stay at the studio, which is huge and with a full kitchen, terrace and nice view. But also the other rooms are very nice. But the best part is the personalized service, lovely muffins for breakfast and the view from the rooftop (where they also have a jacuzzi. Really would recommend this place, if you look for a gay home away from home. Thanks Dave and Llewellyn!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — personalized service
    • Disliked — ?
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
berry64's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 14, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Business meeting / Event
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“Awesome place”

Durban View Guest House

5 of 5 stars
Miami, Florida
May 14, 2008

I have just returned from an awesome stay at the Durban View Guest House. It was a wonderful way to start my visit to South Africa. The house is magnificent and I experienced incredible service and hospitality. It was so lovely that it was hard to leave.
After a day out and about I couldn't wait to get back to the peace and tranquility in the house, I felt like I was back home. The breakfast was a lovely continental spread with cheeses fruit pastries etc. The pool and spa are lovely. The views from the third floor are fantastic. The nearby restaurants and bars are great.
Overall, I would say this is probably one the best guest houses I have ever stayed in on holiday and I am extremely happy that I stayed with them! In addition, it was an excellent value for the price paid. Thank you for a memorable experience.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The hospitality
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Xrayr's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 14, 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Spa, Other
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“Needle in the haystack”

Durban View Guest House

5 of 5 stars
Johannesburg
May 14, 2008

Dave and Llewellyn make great hosts and have an offering which should be experienced by those who are attracted to quieter places with a more personal service.

Dave and Llewellyn make you feel as though you have known them forever.

I stumbled across their website on the Internet and feel like I have found a needle in the haystack. Without a doubt, I would stay with Dave and Llewellyn again when I visit Durban.

The room I stayed in was spacious with a kingsize bed and clean. The lady responsible for making breakfast and cleaning up was very pleasant and had a way of cleaning up around you without ever being in your way. The Durban View Guest House has everything from a jacuzzi with a great view to a private swimming pool. My stay at the Durban View Guest House was very comfortable and I got to meet some great people. On top of all of this was the value for money.

If you are looking for a quiet place to stay whilst in Durban, I would definitely consider Durban View Guest House.

Wish to thank Dave and Llewellyn for creating this wonderful place which made my stay in Durban so much more comfortable.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The personal service and value for money.
    • Disliked — The length of my stay was not long enough.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
cbarendsen's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 14, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Awesome gay B&B in Durban!”

Durban View Guest House

5 of 5 stars
Dallas, TX
Jan 16, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

What a find! Very nice, gay guesthouse with amazing views of the Durban skyline. The guest rooms are all very nice with modern ensuite bathrooms and tvs, the house has a very nice plunge pool and tanning area, and also a rooftop deck with jacuzzi - with views that can't be beat. The owners and manager are all as nice as could be. It was like staying at your best friend's vacation house. Liked this place so much I stayed an extra night. Wish I could have stayed longer.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything - no complaints
    • Disliked — Nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
FHJR's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2007
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 04, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
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“Gay guesyhouse in Durban”

Durban View Guest House

Apr 21, 2006
4/7 found this review helpful

Finding a gay guesthouse in Durban was like finding a needle in a
haystack, but wow! what a find. A superb guesthouse in the heart of the
trendy restaurant area with great city-wide and sea views - fantastic at
night. A comfortable home from home.

DurbanView Guesthouse, 16 Holstead Gardens, Durban
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16 Holstead Gardens | Morningside, Durban 4001, South Africa