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Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse

5.0 star property
Luxury guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Outdoor banquet area
Exterior detail
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Property entrance
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse offers a tranquil escape minutes from the beach. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, lounge by the pool, or explore the garden. Unwind in the library, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and benefit from dry cleaning services and barbecue grills.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite (Forest Mahogany) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Honeymoon Suite (Forest Mahogany)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Suite (Manor) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Suite (Manor)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1883 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
62 Forest Drive, La Lucia, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4051

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Legacy Yard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Barón - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Al Firenze - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse

Luxury boutique guest house near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Consider a stay at Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in and a front desk safe
  • 1 meeting room, free newspapers and barbecues
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • 7 bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Archery
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 7 private bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

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.
Cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Cots (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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 250.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse located?

Situated near the beach, this luxury guesthouse is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Umhlanga Lighthouse and Umhlanga Main Beach. Umhlanga Hospital and Gateway Theatre of Shopping are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 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

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

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

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ernest was a great host, very informative and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Aman

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified 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

Urs

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

Wonderful stay

Super vacation in an elegant, beautiful sand clean spacious surrounding. Bedroom was very big, and spacious, and tastefully decorated..The house had an elegant subtle fragrance! Portia was very kind in offering great restaurant tips which we thoroughly enjoyed. We highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Pascal

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

Stayed 1 night 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