Joan's Bed and Breakfast

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

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 158 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.8
Excellent
157 reviews

The location was perfect for us as we traveled a lot to Umhlanga, north and Central Durban.

Cynthia South Africa
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Joan's Bed and Breakfast

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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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Cynthia
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “The location was perfect for us as we traveled a lot to Umhlanga, north and Central Durban.”
  • Hattingh
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Peaceful, comfortable, clean. Colin was extremely helpful going the extra mile.”
  • Sandra
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “comfortable and great breakfast, hostess very friendly”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.3Based on 156 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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

Property info

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"

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of Joan's Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Internet
Basic free Wifi 11 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Shallow end
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Portuguese

    House rules

    Joan's Bed and Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM

    Check-out

    From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    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 upon request
    ZAR 275 per child, per night

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

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

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print

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

    FAQs about Joan's Bed and Breakfast

    • The prices at Joan's Bed and Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Joan's Bed and Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Swimming pool

    • Joan's Bed and Breakfast is 5.6 miles from the center of Durban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Joan's Bed and Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish

    • Check-in at Joan's Bed and Breakfast is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Room options at Joan's Bed and Breakfast include:

      • Twin
      • Double

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.