Almost Heaven

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Almost Heaven in Durban offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can relax in the year-round outdoor swimming pool, lush garden, and outdoor seating area. The property features a patio, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Dining Experience: A delicious breakfast is provided daily, catering to special diets. The on-site restaurant offers a variety of menus, complemented by a cosy dining area. Local Attractions: Virginia Beach is a 17-minute walk away, while Umhlanga Lighthouse lies 7 km from the property. King Shaka International Airport is 22 km distant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Colin
South Africa South Africa
“The location in a residential area of Durban North was perfect for our needs. The room was clean and comfortable and everything worked. Our host, Constance, was charming and friendly and made us most welcome. Although we didn't use it, the...”
Jade
South Africa South Africa
“We loved our stay at Almost Heaven! It is a very beautiful place, amazing owner and staff! We had an beautiful room that was cleaned every day. It is very clean and you get everything you need. It is a very safe and nice neighbourhood with a lot...”
Mycle-lee
South Africa South Africa
“I liked the outside area, really soothing with the sound of the water fountain.”
Charmaine
South Africa South Africa
“Located in a beautiful, quite and clean suburb, central to various amenities in and around Durban and Umhlanga. Loved the serenity!”
Wendy
South Africa South Africa
“Our host Veronique was kind, accommodating, friendly and helpful. The rooms were spacious and clean. They were serviced daily by great staff. Nothing was lacking. The property is secure and there is a lovely lapa area and pool. Thank you for...”
Anne
South Africa South Africa
“Close to amenities, secure parking , comfortable beds , very good value for money, a green and peaceful oasis with lovely hosts !”
Van
South Africa South Africa
“Comfortable, clean, friendly, welcoming. Great bed and pillows. Nice mirror and ligting for doing hair and make up. Bedside tables with lamps. Plugs for chargers helped a lot. Aircom was great.”
Charles
South Africa South Africa
“breakfast as very good the location suited our purpose”
Xolisile
South Africa South Africa
“I liked everything, everything was great. Mr John's service 👌😊”
Mduduzi
South Africa South Africa
“The guest house was clean and tidy the staff was friendly”

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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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.

Managed by JOHN SALVAGE

Company review score: 8.8Based on 100 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Breakfast is generous consisting of a buffet of fresh fruit and fruit juices, Cereals, Yogurts, home-made muffins, breads as well as a freshly cooked English-style breakfast. It is served under our Gazebo, enjoying the tranquil sound of the waterfall to the Koi Pond and sparkling pool, or in our formal dining room. Our rooms are all double bedrooms, which can also be converted to 2 or 3 single bedded rooms, fully tiled, spacious and comfortable, all with private en-suites. They have their own entrance leading onto the garden, pool, Gazebo and Koi Pond area, enabling you to come and go as you please. They all have fridges, TV with M-Net and selected DSTV, tea and coffee facilities, AIRCONS and remote controlled ceiling fans, quality linen and towels. I provide all the little extras too, such as biscuits for your coffee, good night chocolates etc etc…. AMPLE SECURE OFF ROAD PARKING.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 9 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 400 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 19:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 19:00:00.