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Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse
KwaZulu Natal - Durban · South Africa
62 Forest Drive La LuciaView location
9.4/10Excellent100 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/10 9.6
Service9.2/10 9.2
Comfort9.4/10 9.4
Condition9.6/10 9.6
Neighborhood9.4/10 9.4
Amenities10.0/10 10.0
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About Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse
When you stay at Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse in Umhlanga, you'll be near the beach, a 1-minute drive from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 8 minutes from Durban Beach. This 5-star guesthouse is 9. 5 mi (15. 4 km) from uShaka Marine World and 2. 7 mi (4.
3 km) from Gateway Theatre of Shopping. 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).
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite. 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. Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions.
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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.
When you stay at Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse in uMhlanga, you'll be near the beach and within a short 3-minute drive from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. This luxury guesthouse is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Umhlanga Lighthouse and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Umhlanga Hospital.
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. 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.
Popular amenities
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Transportation services
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
9:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
21
Hotel policies
Beach nearby
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Important information
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You need to know
- 24-hour pool access
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Minimal age
21
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Optional fees
- 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.
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Spoken Language
Afrikaans
English
Zulu
Nearby attractions
Umhlanga Rocks Beach
1.6 km / 1 mi
Umhlanga Lighthouse
2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Oceans Mall
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Whalebone Pier
3 km / 1.9 mi
Umhlanga Main Beach
3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Umhlanga Hospital
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Gateway Theatre of Shopping
3.9 km / 2.4 mi
KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board
4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Beachwood Golf Course
4.8 km / 3 mi
Ster-Kinekor Gateway
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Japanese Gardens
6.5 km / 4 mi
Mount Edgecombe Country Club
7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Golden Mile
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Durban Beach
8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 7
- guest house
- Car park
- Wi-fi
- Airport Shuttle
- Laundry service
- Hotel safeExtra charge
- Garden
- Newspapers
- Clothes dryer
- BBQ facilities
- Grill/BBQ
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- Library
- Towels and bed linenExtra charge
- Bar
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- Meeting room
- Business centre
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Sun loungers
- Parasols
- Game roomExtra charge
- Breakfast
- Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
- DivingExtra charge
- WindsurfingExtra charge
- SquashExtra charge
- GolfExtra charge
- Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans
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Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU
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- SUPERIOR
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- SUPERIOR
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FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- FAMILY ROOM
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Room code: FAM.ST
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- KING SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.KG
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SUITE PresidentialSUITE • PresidentialSUI.6S
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Room code: SUI.6S
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DOUBLE LUXURYDOUBLE • LUXURYDBL.LX
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- LUXURY
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Room code: DBL.LX
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SUITE HONEYMOONSUITE • HONEYMOONSUI.HM
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- SUITE
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- HONEYMOON
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- SUITE
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- HONEYMOON
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Room code: SUI.HM
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DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY
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- ECONOMY
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Room code: DBL.EY
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SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- SUITE
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- STANDARD
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Room code: SUI.ST
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- SUPERIOR KING BED
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- SUPERIOR KING BED
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Room code: DBL.KG-SU
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse
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Peter
Lovely guesthouse
What a lovely guesthouse.
Host and staff were excellent.
Our room was clean and spacious.
Great breakfast, easy access to all restaurants and shops.
We will return on our next visit to South Africa
Host and staff were excellent.
Our room was clean and spacious.
Great breakfast, easy access to all restaurants and shops.
We will return on our next visit to South Africa
Karen
Ernest was a great host, very informative and helpful.
Clifford
Tranquillity
Excellent place; clean and quiet. Perfect for business and leisure excursions
Alice
Lovely helpful staff who couldn't do enough for you and in a great area. Good breakfast every morning. Wonderful room
Verified traveler
Excellent Stay. Very friendly host
Phil
Not disappointed!
Good value. We would have been happy to stay longer.
Verified traveler
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.
Verified traveler
Went to umphlanga to celebrate my dad's birthday and glad we stayed there . Beautiful rooms , great service lovely facilities. Highly recommended.
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!!
mary joan
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.
Adzie
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.
shailendra
Our stay was excellent.
Will definitely go back
Will definitely go back
Robert
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.
Verified traveler
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!
Siva
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
only comment would be that you have to ring every time to get into the property
Jana
Fabulous hotel
Best value for money. Exceptional attention to detail. We had a great stay
Mohammad
Home where you’re away from home
You truly feel at home. Nice property, nice staff and clean rooms
bob
Beautiful guest house
Very well appointed boutique guest house. Excelent taste and refinement
Adrienne
Fantastic!!!
Fabulous location, great family suite, spotless rooms, lovely pool area and yummy breakfast!!! Would definitely recommend and return to this property!
Traveling Gnome
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!
Verified traveler
I was there for 2 days on my way to Eshowe.
I did not have transport but they arranged for transport back to the airport for me, R250 one way, which was reasonable.
Some very nice restaurants not far away, which friends took me to
I did not have transport but they arranged for transport back to the airport for me, R250 one way, which was reasonable.
Some very nice restaurants not far away, which friends took me to
Lee
Great place! Great stay!
Mick
Nice area away from the city
A bit of a walk into the main centre , but taxis available . Beaches are much quieter this end . Hotel experience very pleasing and very helpful staff.
Debbie
very comfortable
Very comfortable, clean, perfect spot. First class breakfast. Staff very pleasant
Julie
Luxury guest house near to the ocean
every comfort thought about. Excellent breakfast on the pool terrace
FCA Pretoria Two
Amazing
Ntsikelelo
I had a great stay at the guest house, continue with your excellent service.
rusheed
Very disappointing!
This is a beautiful property and very clean. We expected the service levels and guest experience to be amazing as this is a luxury accommodation with premium pricing. Unfortunately this was not the case. The shower tray in our bathroom was badly stained and urgently needed to be cleaned. One of the taps in the bathroom was loose and not fixed. The pool was not cleaned and we didn't feel comfortable to swim as we had a 3 year old toddler who could have ingested the floating debris. We were surprised that there was no iron in the rooms and we had to give our clothes to management to have their staff attend to it. We would have preferred to do our own ironing as some our clothes had very expensive fabrics. We were in South Africa to attend a wedding! We brought the condition of the bathroom to the attention of management. We were frankly surprised that the manger didn't bother to address us about what steps have been taken to attend to our complaints. It appears that some type of caustic agent was used to clean the shower tray but this did not completely remove the tar/mound. We have a little toddler and would have preferred a non toxic agent to have been used. We found the manager to be utterly rude! We would not return to this property and felt misled by the previous reviews as this was not our experience!
Shaun
A 2 night getaway
We had a lovely 2 night stay here. Great check-in, friendly staff, clean and very spacious suite, hearty and well prepared breakfast. What a great find! Will definitely stay here again.
Simon
Good location with v helpful management and staff
Stayed for two nights with family. Staff very attentive and even came in early to cook breakfast as we had an early airport departure
Diane
Fabulous guesthouse
Forest Manor was an exceptional guesthouse. Our family suite was very spacious and the place was immaculate. The service was impeccable. We had a crisis the first night we were there and the staff was very accommodating in helping us to resolve it. When we returned to Durban a couple of weeks later, we cancelled our reservations at another hotel so we could stay at Forest Manor again. Many thanks to Donovan and his staff!!
Zamatungwa
Amaaaazing....
Me and My Hubby had a wonderful stay at Forest Manor boutique guesthouse, their staff is friendly and we felt at home. We. Definitely coming back again for a longer stay
Clarissa
Kindly give us a very late check out which made s great difference to our stay
Verified traveler
located close to shopping centres and highways
Most enjoyable, accommodating requirements for a business trip. Friendly, clean and easy access.
Meg
Awesome weekend
Outstanding service ..great location . Beautiful rooms and spacious bathrooms. Kept clean. Lovely pool area
Phumelela
It was splendid
Jacob
Best Boutique Guesthouse I have ever been
out of this world. Fantastica
Jacob
Best Guesthouse Ever
My stay was out of this world. The service was excellent and out of this world. Thanks to Portia for warm hospitality. The Area is very secluded and upmarket. The Guesthouse is upmarket and flawless.
George Michael
Excellent location, very tidy, clean facilities!
We had a warm welcome upon arrival, we were shown all the beautiful facilities of the guesthouse, taken to our room, which was very beautiful and spacious! Breakfast was just as tasty! This guesthouse deserves all 5 stars!
Mark
Lovely, well-appointed accommodation.
Very accommodating host and staff in very secure and luxurious surroundings. Would definitely stay again. We travelled with our 19 yr old daughter who had seperate room within our own suite. Large open space, nice secure pool and close proximity to the beach
Michael
Great Place, but WIFI was not good!
I was in Umhlanga for business, and stayed at the guest house. The guest house is amazing and the staff are awesome. The only one problem i had was the WIFI. The speed and signal strength was not good at all. I could not work in my room, I had to go down stairs and even then I could not connect properly.
Mrs. Daisy
Lovely Hotel
Nice hotel, very clean, well decorated, very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent.
Don't see a reason for not coming back.
Don't see a reason for not coming back.
Verified traveler
Our Stay was enjoyable, the room was comfortable and clean. The property was close to the beach, running trails and shops. The property is in a quiet street
Zaki
Great location!
Room was big and comfortable. It felt like i was at my private apartment instead of hotel. I would like to see some, silverware and plates at the kitchen.
Gareth
A fantastic, friendly & welcoming guest house
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Forest Manor. The house is impeccable, beautifully designed and decorated and very spacious and comfortable. We had the family suite which is perfect for a family of four. The rooms were spacious and very clean. The staff are super-friendly and accommodating and breakfast provided a good selection of tasty food, hot & cold. The location is ideal, 15 mins from the airport, 15 mins from the centre of Durban, 5 mins from Gateway Mall and the beach. It's a fantastic place to stay and we would definitely stay here again.
Verified traveler
Overbooked, moved 32 Km north - no accommodation!!
Overbooked - so placed into their overflow guesthouse North @ Umhlodti - no one there - in the bushes and place not finished...
Am absolute cheek...a dn we then had to find out own accommodation...
Am absolute cheek...a dn we then had to find out own accommodation...
Liezel
Excellent
Awesome
Zanele
Super
It was great if only a room phone can be added
Bradley
Durbans best
Was an amazing experience staying here, welcomed by the manager in the parking lot.
We were really treated like gold from the moment we arrived till the time we left!
Would recommend the omelette for breakfast! I even asked the chef for the recipe!
The jacuzzi bath in the manor suite is amazing!
We were really treated like gold from the moment we arrived till the time we left!
Would recommend the omelette for breakfast! I even asked the chef for the recipe!
The jacuzzi bath in the manor suite is amazing!
L A
Classy Establishment. Convenient location.
Top of range place. Well situated for business in Umhlanga Ridge area.
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Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse
62 Forest Drive La Lucia, Umhlanga, South Africa
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