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Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse

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

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Outdoor banquet area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property entrance
Bar (on property)
Library

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
62 Forest Drive, La Lucia, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4051
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    19 min walk
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse
    6 min drive
  • Umhlanga Main Beach
    6 min drive
  • Durban North (VIR-Virginia)
    3 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite (Forest Mahogany)

Honeymoon Suite (Forest Mahogany)

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | View from room

Family Suite

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Suite (Manor) | Bathroom

Suite (Manor)

  • 174.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Umhlanga

When you stay at Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse in Umhlanga, you'll be near the beach, a 3-minute drive from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 8 minutes from Durban Beach. .This luxury guesthouse is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from uShaka Marine World and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Umhlanga Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Food Lovers Market - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Daily Dose Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Col'Cacchio pizzeria - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse

Luxury guesthouse with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Umhlanga guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

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 flat-screen televisions. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

Afrikaans, 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
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Archery
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquillity
Excellent place; clean and quiet. Perfect for business and leisure excursions
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely helpful staff who couldn't do enough for you and in a great area. Good breakfast every morning. Wonderful room
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Stay. Very friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not disappointed!
Good value. We would have been happy to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very well located B&B, with comfortable rooms, a good b/fast and a nice team running it. Good value for what you pay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vivien and Geoff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Went to umphlanga to celebrate my dad's birthday and glad we stayed there . Beautiful rooms , great service lovely facilities. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

The Beverly Hills of Durban
The Forest Manor B&B is an oasis by the sea. We arrived to a welcoming and hospitable staff who was more than accommodating to our every need. While the overall stay, the daily breakfast, the ambiance and location were more than we could ask, the bathroom was not 100% clean on arrival. Staff quickly remedied the matter and we were not the least bit inconvenienced. Would absolutely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

mary joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They were so helpful and accommodating. We had problems with our rental car, so they secured us a taxi for our trip to the airport. This place was beautiful and comfortable. The breakfast and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Adzie, Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Guesthouse, close to beach & town centre
The guesthouse was very nice, great set up, felt very comfortable. Room was very spacious and clean. Service was fantastic and the facilities were great. About 10 mins walk to the beach and 30 to downtown uhlmaga. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dineo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
loved it. it was quiet, serene and private
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

shailendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was excellent. Will definitely go back

10/10 Excellent

Sybrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic BnB
The Forest Manor was fantastic. We booked the 2 bedroom family sweet (named Mikkwood). It was beautiful with great Air Con and a balcony. The pool was really nice. Breakfast was excellent and made to order and the WiFi was really strong. The best part of this hotel however was the staff. They were really helpful and let us keep the ro for a few hours longer due to a late flight out. The location is great, walk to the beach and a short drive/UBer to the Umhlanga village. I highly recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Dhayanandan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Guest House
Such a lovely Guest House and super friendly staff! All the comforts of home. Located close to a trendy shopping and restaurant district and also very close to the beach. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Siva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and clean guesthouse. Breakfast was good with a few options. only comment would be that you have to ring every time to get into the property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jana, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel
Best value for money. Exceptional attention to detail. We had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home where you’re away from home
You truly feel at home. Nice property, nice staff and clean rooms

10/10 Excellent

bob, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful guest house
Very well appointed boutique guest house. Excelent taste and refinement
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!!!
Fabulous location, great family suite, spotless rooms, lovely pool area and yummy breakfast!!! Would definitely recommend and return to this property!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Traveling Gnome, Bermuda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top Notch
Everything about Forest Manor is well thought out to the guests every comfort and need throughout ones stay. Our room, White Seringa, was spacious, clean and had the comfort of a 5 star resort. No shortcuts have been taken and quality products are offered throughout- vanity kit, real coffee (instant for those who would like), robes, you name it. Absolute value for money - don’t think twice, just book!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017