19 The Shades - Walk to the Beach and Village!

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional
  • The entire place is yours
  • 829 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

About this property

Spacious Accommodation: 19 The Shades in Umhlanga offers a spacious apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living room features a sofa and a work desk, ensuring comfort and convenience. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, a lush garden, and an outdoor seating area. The terrace provides sea views and a perfect spot for relaxation. Convenient Location: Located 17 km from King Shaka International Airport, the property is an 8-minute walk from Umhlanga Main Beach and 1 km from Umhlanga Lighthouse. Nearby attractions include Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve and Kings Park Stadium. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the convenient location, friendly host, and easy beach access.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Durban, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Bongekile
South Africa South Africa
“The property was impeccably clean, and I had everything I needed in the kitchen, which is a top priority for me. The kids enjoyed watching their favorite shows, while we tuned into our favorite music, making it a truly fun experience. I would...”
Whyte
South Africa South Africa
“Best stocked self-catering we have ever been to. Nespresso, various teas and coffees, milk, washing powder, shampoo, body wash, lots of towels,blankets, etc. It's always a waste to buy a full container of items for a short stay, so it was so...”
Nirvana
South Africa South Africa
“Loved the added bonus of the coffee machine. The places was clean and very homey.”
Tamera
South Africa South Africa
“The location was perfect — just a short walk to the beach and the malls.The apartment was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The host was friendly and responsive, making check-in and check-out very easy.”
Edoo-simpson
Ghana Ghana
“The facility was very clean, beds were comfortable. The owner was very helpful in terms of suggesting places of tourist attractions. The place was well secured, with 24 hours security. Very quiet at all times. It was infact a home away from...”
Tabile
South Africa South Africa
“Apartment was perfect and neat. It's very close to restaurants,Ocean mall and a walk to the beach”
Gerald
South Africa South Africa
“Charmaine is an amazing host. The unit was clean, comfortable, location was great and only a few minutes' walk to the beach. I appreciated all the little extras, like the tea, coffee and milk. toiletries.”
Jeff
South Africa South Africa
“The drain in the 2nd bathroom was blocked everything else was great,”
Florent
France France
“Really like the braii area underneath the beautiful trees; ideal to relax. The proximity to the beach front, shopping center and restaurants.”
Heikkilä
Finland Finland
“We loved everything about this place! The appartment was really nice and cozy, it was spacious. The pool was great and clean. The estate was really safe with security guards, who were always so friendly and happy. The host was extremely friendly...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Charmaine

9.2
Host review score
Charmaine
Great value for money, this neat, ground floor, self-catering, 2 bed, 2 bath apartment has fast wifi, airon, undercover free parking, electric fence, Nespresso coffee machine, work/study area and more. It's a peaceful apartment which also includes a dedicated pool area, braai area, laundromat, and 24-hour security guard. What's more, it's super convenient being close to the main uMhlanga Beach and Promenade, is next to the Oceans Mall and walking distance to the famous uMhlanga Village. During Loadshedding (scheduled power cuts), information is provided onsite regarding when to expect these cuts. During the power cuts, there is a battery that ensures uninterrupted WiFi access during Loadshedding as well as portable, rechargeable lights for your convenience. The apartment has a Smart TV allowing you easy access to your streaming channels as well as a few free apps for your enjoyment. Local/terrestrial TV stations (not accessed via an app) are currently not available.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of 19 The Shades - Walk to the Beach and Village!

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities

House rules

19 The Shades - Walk to the Beach and Village! takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform 19 The Shades - Walk to the Beach and Village! in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.