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Anchors Rest Guest House

4.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat at Anchors Rest Guest House, where they can relax by the outdoor pool or take leisurely strolls through the garden

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Located near the airport, Anchors Rest Guest House offers a serene escape with a sun lounger-lined pool deck and garden grounds. Enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi and convenient dry cleaning/laundry services for travelers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is ฿2,723
฿3,131 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 100 for adults and from ZAR 55 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 290 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 290 (one-way), (from 10 to 16 years old)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Does Anchors Rest Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Anchors Rest Guest House?

As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Anchors Rest Guest House on 29 May 2026 start from ฿2,723, 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 Anchors Rest Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Anchors Rest Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Anchors Rest Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Anchors Rest Guest House?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Anchors Rest Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 290 per vehicle applies.

Where is Anchors Rest Guest House located?

Situated near the airport, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Oceans Mall and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Whalebone Pier and Umhlanga Lighthouse are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gonaseelan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cleaned daily. Staff very friendly. Grounds in excellent shape Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Safe, well located, super comfy

Gem of a place, right in the heart of Umhlanga. Easily walkable to restaurants etc, and very safe, even at night. Super comfortable rooms, and lovely owners. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

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

October 2024

Nice quiet beautiful little guesthouse, perfect for single or couples. A small swimming pool with sun in the afternoon and sunbeds. Very safe area to walk around to restaurants and the beach promenad. The host couple are great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unexpectedly quiet and relaxed in the middle of town. Friendly staff, clean. Best free PR: Peter, the owner, acting as a breakfast ceremony master. Clear recommendation!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Best stay by far

Our best stay in South Africa by far. We stayed for 6 days. So sad to leave. Sandy looked after us and nothing was too much trouble. Our spacious room opened onto a terrace overlooking a beautiful pool and garden area. A great breakfast. Staff were excellent always smiling, in a great leafy quiet residential area and only a 5 minute walk to many shops and restaurants. We will be back when we return to South Africa
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lian

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

Gem guest house

Great guest house, they have thought of everything. Home away from home. The owners are incredibly nice and made sure everything was perfect. Great location and walking distnace to great foods. Safe and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great place to stay.

Very friendly staff, very clean and well equipped. Was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jaklien

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

Super chilled out place in umschlanga.

Loved everything. Had a wonderful and relaxing stay here. Lovely hosts and especially loved the patio with a glass of wine in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peter, Cilla and Sandy are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Great comfy rooms and tasty breakfasts. The guest house is in a great location for the high street which has good bars and restaurants and is a short walk to the lovely beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernst

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

Herzlich Willkommen

Obwohl wir zu früh anreisten, wurden wir herzlich begrüsst und empfangen. Das Guesthouse ist ideal gelegen, da man zu Fuss zum Lighthouse, zum Granny Pool sowie ins Zentrum zu den verschiedenen Restaurants gelangt. Sicherheit wird in diesem Quartier sehr gross geschrieben, wir fühlten uns jederzeit sicher.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

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

Excellent guest house close to town.

Excellent guest house close to lots of restaurants and bar. Very friendly hosts, nice room, missed breakfast as we had to leave early but it was a good place and I’m sure it would have been lovely. felt safe, clean and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Friendly hosts, wonderful place.

Peter and Sandy were amazing hosts. Very friendly and welcoming. Felt like staying with (very attentive) friends! A guest house with real charm, character, 1000x better than a soulless chain hotel would have been. I will definitely make Anchors Rest my default place to stay in Umhlanga.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and the people were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well-appointed self-catering room with everything we required. Good location, safe neighbourhood, protected parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carine

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

Amazing stay in Umhlanga

this was a lovely guest house. we stayed in the cottage and loved every minute of our stay. the staff wonderful and the owners great hosts. could really recommend this lovely gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dewald

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dewald

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dewald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steinar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thulisile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Karin

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