Name: Joan's Bed and Breakfast
Address: 3 Mathias Place, 4051 Durban, South Africa, 3 Mathias Place, KwaZulu-Natal, 4051, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $49 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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3 Mathias Place, 4051 Durban, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

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Very cosy and neat. Loved the bath very much. Breakfast was delicious lovely fresh fruit and hot breakfast. The host was excellent, very friendly and helpful.

Loise

South Africa

Clean. Neat. Close to everything we wanted to do. Friendly host. Nice pool to cool down in with the heat.

Nandor

South Africa

I the view of the House The breakfast was very nice Mmm dog was worries us while eating that was no no

Lihle

South Africa

Dorinda and Colin were most welcoming and accommodating. The room was well appointed and comfortable with a pleasant sea view. Breakfast was great! Situated close to a wide range of restaurants.

Jane

South Africa

The room was clean, the breakfast was tasteful and the guesthouse was secure and quiet. It's very close to nice restaurants and the beach.

Sari

South Africa

The establishment was very clean and such a peaceful area. The Room was clean and of a decent size. The host Colin was lovely and very accommodating .I would definitely go back.

Mandy

South Africa

The look, cleanliness of the place and the warm welcome from Mr Collins a very friendly man.

Zakhele

South Africa

The view is good, and their breakfast was very good

Winnie

South Africa

Beds were comfortable, great shower with good pressure. Rooms were neat with lovely clean linen

Kevin

South Africa

Collin the owner, serve breakfast. Make sure everything you want are available. The location of the property is superb. Several restaurants are nearby. The area is clean, quiet and safe. You are at home staying at Joan's B & B.

Hannes

South Africa

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9.2

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What guests loved the most:
“Very cosy and neat. Loved the bath very much. Breakfast was delicious lovely fresh fruit and hot breakfast. The host was excellent, very friendly and helpful.”

Loise South Africa
“Clean. Neat. Close to everything we wanted to do. Friendly host. Nice pool to cool down in with the heat.”

Nandor South Africa
“I the view of the House The breakfast was very nice Mmm dog was worries us while eating that was no no”

Lihle South Africa
“Dorinda and Colin were most welcoming and accommodating. The room was well appointed and comfortable with a pleasant sea view. Breakfast was great! Situated close to a wide range of restaurants.”

Jane South Africa
“The room was clean, the breakfast was tasteful and the guesthouse was secure and quiet. It's very close to nice restaurants and the beach.”

Sari South Africa
“The establishment was very clean and such a peaceful area. The Room was clean and of a decent size. The host Colin was lovely and very accommodating .I would definitely go back.”

Mandy South Africa
“The look, cleanliness of the place and the warm welcome from Mr Collins a very friendly man.”

Zakhele South Africa
“The view is good, and their breakfast was very good”

Winnie South Africa
“Beds were comfortable, great shower with good pressure. Rooms were neat with lovely clean linen”

Kevin South Africa
“Collin the owner, serve breakfast. Make sure everything you want are available. The location of the property is superb. Several restaurants are nearby. The area is clean, quiet and safe.”

Hannes South Africa

One of our best sellers in Durban! Located in the suburb of Durban North, Joan's Bed and Breakfast is within a 10-minute drive from the Gateway Theater of Shopping. It features a garden and outdoor swimming pool.

The classic rooms feature air conditioning, a satellite TV and fan. Each room comes with a refrigerator and private bathroom including free toiletries. Some rooms offer a view of the sea.

A full English or Continental breakfast can be enjoyed on the terrace and a number of restaurants can be found within 1.9 mi of Joan's Bed and Breakfast.

Sibaya Casino, uShaka Marine World and ICC Durban Arena is within 15 minutes’ drive, and the Moses Mabhida Stadium is 5 mi away. Nearby activities include golf and surfing.

An airport shuttle can be arranged at a charge and the King Shaka International Airport is a 25-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

We speak your language!

Joan's Bed and Breakfast has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 21, 2014

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1 swimming pool

Free parking

Free WiFi

Non-smoking rooms

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Max adults: 2	Twin Room 2 twin beds
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Max adults: 2	Double Room with Sea View 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2	Twin Room with Balcony 2 twin beds
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Max adults: 2	Deluxe Double Room with Bath 1 queen bed
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At Joan's Bed and Breakfast we strive to make your stay as pleasant as possible and always try to keep to out motto " May all who arrive as guests leave as friends"

I am an ex financial manager and have been running the bed and breakfast for the past 5 years. I enjoy talking to people and finding out what makes them exited. I enjoy cycling and doing jigsaw puzzles

Durban North is very central and is close to the freeways which lead into town and north towards Umhlanga. We have a number of restaurants within walking distance and approximately 10 Minutes from the beaches and shopping centres

Languages spoken: Afrikaans, English, Portuguese, Zulu

Area Info

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What's nearby *

Beachwood Golf Club
0.6 miles
Kengsington Square
1 miles
Japanese Gardens Durban North
1.6 miles
La Lucia Mall
1.7 miles
Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve
2.5 miles
Blue Lagoon Park
2.7 miles
Umgeni River Bird Park
3.1 miles
Gateway Mall
3.5 miles
Wavepark Gateway
3.7 miles
Kings Park Stadium
3.7 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Checkers Supermarket
0.6 miles

Natural Beauty *

Umhlanga Beach Ocean/Sea
3.1 miles
Durban Beaches Ocean/Sea
3.1 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Beachwood Beach
2,600 feet
Virginia Beach
2,750 feet

Closest Airports *

King Shaka International Airport
11.7 miles
Pietermaritzburg Airport
39.9 miles

4 reasons to choose Joan's Bed and Breakfast

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-out

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 6 years

Extra bed by request

ZAR 275 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

American Express Visa Mastercard Diners Club Joan's Bed and Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

“Dorinda and Colin were most welcoming and accommodating. The room was well appointed and comfortable with a pleasant sea view. Breakfast was great! Situated close to a wide range of restaurants. ”

“The establishment was very clean and such a peaceful area. The Room was clean and of a decent size. The host Colin was lovely and very accommodating .I would definitely go back.”

“Collin the owner, serve breakfast. Make sure everything you want are available. The location of the property is superb. Several restaurants are nearby. The area is clean, quiet and safe. You are at home staying at Joan's B & B.”

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Newest Reviews for Joan's Bed and Breakfast

Reviewed: March 17, 2020

Alfred
South Africa

1 helpful vote
6.0

“good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
The bed needs to be replaced. It is not that comfortable anymore
The location is great and view from the and the room. The friendliness of the owner

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 7, 2020

Loise
South Africa

1 helpful vote
8.0

“Very convenient and excellent host.”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very cosy and neat. Loved the bath very much. Breakfast was delicious lovely fresh fruit and hot breakfast. The host was excellent, very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: February 23, 2020

Nandor
South Africa
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Clean. Neat. Close to everything we wanted to do. Friendly host. Nice pool to cool down in with the heat.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 18, 2020

Anonymous
South Africa
6.0

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
The television was locked onto 1 Chanel

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 16, 2020

Lihle
South Africa
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I the view of the House The breakfast was very nice Mmm dog was worries us while eating that was no no

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 13, 2020

Jane
South Africa
9.6

“Convenient Location”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Dorinda and Colin were most welcoming and accommodating. The room was well appointed and comfortable with a pleasant sea view. Breakfast was great! Situated close to a wide range of restaurants.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 11, 2020

Meredith
South Africa
5.0

“It turned horrible as we left, because of the attitude and behaviour of the lady”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The wife of the owner was very rude,and she doesn't know how to talk to people.she doesn't even greet guests.
The view from our room. And the owner(man) was very nice and more helpful

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 2, 2020

Enna
South Africa

1 helpful vote
1.0

“TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE AND UNBEARABLE”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The wife of the owner is very UNFRIENDLY DOES NOT EVEN GREET THE GUESTS, the yoghurt has reached the expiry date, the overall food was bad, THE BEDS were a nightmare, THE BEDS ARE OLD MUST BE REPLACED, SLEEPING WAS A NIGHTMARE, dog was all over us, we did not have peace of mind. THE ADVERT IS MISLEADING. WILL NEVER EVER GO BACK THERE again

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: January 30, 2020

Sari
South Africa
9.0

“Great location, clean and secure ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Twin beds weren't very comfortable, but they did the job
The room was clean, the breakfast was tasteful and the guesthouse was secure and quiet. It's very close to nice restaurants and the beach.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 26, 2020

Mandy
South Africa
10

“A lovely place ”
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing I didn't like
The establishment was very clean and such a peaceful area. The Room was clean and of a decent size. The host Colin was lovely and very accommodating .I would definitely go back.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 7, 2020

Sylvia
South Africa
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No microwave in the room to warm the milk
Tranquility

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 6, 2020

Pretty
South Africa
10

“Awesome ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything including the puppy aww😍😍😍

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 5, 2020

Zakhele
South Africa
10

“The place is good so close to most of Facilities. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was great with the best hospitality.
The look, cleanliness of the place and the warm welcome from Mr Collins a very friendly man.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: December 12, 2019

Lungile
South Africa
7.0

“Good relaxing, home away from home”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast could have more options 2 or 3
The host is very welcoming and friendly, the stay felt like a home away from home.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: November 17, 2019

Winnie
South Africa

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I didnt like it when they knocked from the door asking what time are we checking out while I sent the email for my check out time and have been aproved by them before I checked in.
The view is good, and their breakfast was very good

Stayed in November 2019

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