Cowrie Cove Guest House

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Exclusive serenity with private beach access

Beautiful and serene, this guesthouse offers luxurious rooms with plush beds and private beach access. Enjoy warm croissants at breakfast, all-day coffee, and personalised service in a tranquil environment.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is ฿4,856
฿4,856 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A neatly made bed with a fluffy blanket, two bedside lamps, and a large mirror on the wall.

Deluxe Suite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, and a desk with a chair.

Standard Suite

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in uMhlanga, Cowrie Cove Guest House is near the beach. UShaka Marine World is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Durban Beach. Japanese Gardens and Big Rush Urban Adrenaline are also worth visiting. Visit our uMhlanga travel guide
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4 Cowrie Terrace La Lucia, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • A beach with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a ship in the distance.
    Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A collection of statues in a blue-lit environment.
    Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • A tall red and white lighthouse by the ocean with waves crashing against rocks.
    Umhlanga Lighthouse
    7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • A wet promenade with a circular mosaic at the center and curved metal structures.
    Umhlanga Main Beach
    7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • A large wave curling over the ocean with a city skyline in the background.
    Durban Beach
    7 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Al Firenze
    5 min drive
  • Seattle Coffee Company
    3 min drive
  • Taste
    3 min drive
  • Wimpy
    3 min drive
  • The Wok Box
    5 min drive

About this property

Cowrie Cove Guest House

  • Luxury bed & breakfast near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
  • Consider a stay at Cowrie Cove Guest House and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and free newspapers
    • A front desk safe and barbecues
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Cowrie Cove Guest House include comforts, such as furnished patios and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cowrie Cove Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Cowrie Cove Guest House?

As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowrie Cove Guest House on 28 Oct 2026 start from ฿4,856, 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 Cowrie Cove Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cowrie Cove Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowrie Cove Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of ZAR 500 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Cowrie Cove Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 500 (subject to availability).

Does Cowrie Cove Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Cowrie Cove Guest House located?

Situated near the beach, this luxury bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Umhlanga Lighthouse and Umhlanga Hospital. Oceans Mall and Beachwood Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cowrie Cove Guest House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home , the place is super safe and perfect for beach lovers
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
100% recommended, great stay everyone is very friendly and accommodating, I will say there again! The beach was amazing and clean.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great New find. Loved this little haven literally 5 mins walk from the beach through what felt like a door to a secret garden. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Myles and his staff were amazing . So friendly and helpful . Room was huge and so comfy. So close to all amenities and lovely to be so close to the beach .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

A true gem of a place.

Beautiful garden, great room and very close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host with friendly mentality and relaxing attitude. They welcomed us in petson and gave us good hints for nearby restaurants and turistlocations. Restaurants and malls in short driving distance. Ocean 100m from gate and 1min by foot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely oasis

Very nice and comfortable. Very friendly and helpful owner & staff. Perfect for access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Guesthouse in a beautiful neighbourhood!

The guesthouse was in a beautiful location in a very nice neighbourhood with a private access to the beach. The owner Caroline and all her staff could not have been more friendly, welcoming and helpful during our stay. The room was huge, luxurious and extremely comfortable. The breakfast was the best English breakfast we had in our entire three week stay in South Africa!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The BEST place I think I have ever stayed, hands-down. I’m from Australia & I’m quite fussy about where I stay when I holiday. Caroline was such an amazing host. The group of staff who cooked our breakfast daily & helped with our luggage’s etc. we’re just so amazing.. thank, thank you, thank you for making our stay so memorable. I loved the rooms. Just stunning & the best possible accomodation by far among those in Uhmlanga & La Lucia. Just so comfortable. We were spoilt!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely property in safe and quiet area. Direct access to beach, although we did not swim there, but very clean. Room was very spacious and comfortable although lacks natural light. Pool area is very nice with loungers and seating, some in a shaded gazebo. There are books and games available. Breakfast catered for us as vegetarians, fruit and cereals plus cooked options. It is fairly easy and cheap to take an Uber to Umhlanga Beach with its malls, restaurants and bars. The beach is nice and you can hire umbrellas and deck chairs. The promenade is nice to walk and leads to a small nature reserve. We liked the fact we stayed outside the beach area as it was so peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and service. Were in contact via whatsapp to confirm arrival etc.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was our second time staying at Cowrie Cove, and we would definitely stay again! We even stayed in the same fantastic room as before! New owner Milo, was so helpful, sorting out taxis and restaurant tables for us in the Durban/ Umlhanga area throughout our stay.
Photo of Pool area from the breakfast room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All is good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had an amazing stay at Cowrie Cove Guest house for 10 nights. The bedrooms were fabulous, very clean with the most comfortable beds I have ever found on holiday. Also the breakfasts were excellent and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The beautiful Indian Ocean is within 2 minutes walking distance and our car was safe with on site parking. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and serene environment with a private beach and pool. Friendly staff always ready and available to help. Enjoyed the complimentary all day coffee machine and warm croissants at breakfast! My wife loved the plush bed and hot shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average

Clean, average accommodation. Certainly not the same as the photos. TV not working. Maher was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house had a terrible smell and the common areas weren’t clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Myles ist ein exzellenter Gastgeber und war sehr um unser Wohlergehen bemüht und stand und hat uns viele tolle Tipps gegeben. Cowries Cove hat Charme und ist relativ ruhig gelegen. Zum Strand gibt es einen sehr schönen Zugang
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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

Cowrie Cove Guest House

Lovely B & B, centrally located, near all amenities, shops, restaurants. Just off the highway and easy to get to work and back. Within a few metres of the beach and views of Durban and Umhlanga skyline. Staff and owner were very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Breakfasts were delicious, with continental variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lavishly and tastefully furnished and exudes comfort and style. The bedrooms are equally impressive and comfortable. The breakfast is excellent. The pool area and private beach add to a top class establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendliest and heart warming host. Home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific accommodations in a nice neighborhood. Very nice owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023