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About this property

Located within 1.5 mi of Gateway Shoppertainment World, Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House in Durban provides ocean view from the deck and rooms with free WiFi. Set 2.3 mi from Umhlanga Ridge and La Lucia Ridge Office Park, the hotel is also 8.1 mi away from the Durban ICC. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle and a mini bar and have air-conditioner. All rooms boast ocean views and are equipped with a desk and a TV, and certain rooms at Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House have a balcony. Delicious full breakfast is served each morning at the property. Dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior arrangement. Moses Mabhida Stadium is 6.2 mi from the accommodations, while uShaka Marine World is 9.3 mi away. King Shaka International Airport is 12 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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1 king bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tanit
    United States United States
    I had a great stay at the Ocean Vista. Everyone treated me so well that I felt at home. I stayed in room #4, small but for me was perfect with everything I needed plus a fantastic ocean view, great breakfast and very comfortable bed.
  • Mbali
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was excellent, I enjoyed the fruits and had a taste of a very nice omelet I ate for the first time. keep it up with your great staff as well.
  • Olive
    South Africa South Africa
    Very clean in a very good location, restaurants and amenities are conveniently close
  • Nicholls
    South Africa South Africa
    The stuff were friendly and attantive. Wonderful, scrumptious breakfast (vegetarian friendly). The room was spacious, comfortable and clean.
  • Ilene
    United States United States
    The guest house had modern facilities, cooked to order breakfast either hot and cold options and delicious juices. Also accommodated gluten free dietary needs. The host is wonderful and very helpful. Beautiful views and close proximity to a a...
  • Daniel
    Ireland Ireland
    Just a wonderful coastal setting. This place has soul. Excellent breakfast and Snezana was so helpful in returning items left behind (common occurrence with me).
  • Gape
    Botswana Botswana
    Very clean , the staff is welcoming and so kind . The host makes you feel at home. The place is so peaceful and quiet so perfect for a solocation or baecation.
  • Givemore
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    The whole staff were awesome! We really felt at home and we were both sad to leave😢
  • Andrea
    United States United States
    My friend and I traveled to Durban, South Africa. This quaint little place is right outside of town. We were welcomed with nothing but open arms by the host even though we showed up early. It has an exquiste view of the Indian Ocean. The room was...
  • Yuan-yuan
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Everything was so pristine and every small details were taken care of. I’m a solo female traveler first time in SA, and Ocean Vista made me feel very safe here. The owner Snezana was super friendly and gave me confidence with my travel. The view...

Managed by Snezana and the Ocean Vista Team

Company review score: 9.8Based on 666 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Passionate about our hospitality journey, Durban and South Africa, I take great pride in my guest house. Dedicated to providing a facility that cares for discerning guests' needs as well as the environment, with the inclusion of recycling means, energy and water conservation, I am also very proud of empowering and inspiring our four ladies to set higher standards and goals for themselves. The team speaks 4 languages: English, Serbo-Croatian, Zulu and Xosa and we look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful guest house, for a story to be shared, ocean vista and more.

Property info

Designed to make the most of our superb ocean views and located minutes drive from both the heart of Umhlanga and La Lucia Ridge, Ocean Vista Boutique Guest house proudly holds a 4 star grading by the Tourism Grading Council of SA. We invite you to make a comfortable, safe base to do business or explore Durban, or just relax and feel at home in our care. We promise tranquility, privacy, personalized service, 7 beautiful ocean view bedrooms, delicious breakfast with a view and a magnificent roof-top deck with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, a setting that makes staying at Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House quite memorable. Amazing sunrises, sight and sound of the ocean, respectful staff, small but refreshing swimming pool, free fast WiFi, credit card facility, secure parking and a relaxing, elegant environment where at the end of a busy day one can unwind watching ships on the horizon from the comfort of the bed or joining other guests upstairs on the deck. Please note there may be a few monkeys playing on the lawn or trying to steel your sugar at breakfast, they are entertaining but often naughty visitors! Due to nature of the property, we regret no children under 12 and not wheelchair friendly.

Neighborhood info

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House is located in an affluent residential suburb of Durban called Umhlanga Rocks. With the iconic lighthouse and the Whalebone Pier presiding over the promenade, and The Village offering an array of excellent restaurant and shopping options, Umhlanga is certainly the place to be. Our neighbourhood is quiet and safe for runners and cyclists, with a great access to all 3 main roads so just 5-10 minutes drive to several large shopping centres, the new business hub on Umhlanga Ridge, best beaches and restaurants. Stadiums, 3 golf courses, Durban city attractions and King Shaka Airport are an easy 15-20 min drive from the guest house.

Languages Spoken

English,Serbian,Xhosa,Zulu

Area info

House rules

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 05:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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