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About this property

Essential Facilities: The Lazy Lizard in Durban offers a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor fireplace, and a housekeeping service. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, kitchenettes, patios, and garden views. Additional amenities include barbecues, outdoor furniture, and picnic areas. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Bronze Beach is 2 km away, Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve a 17-minute walk, and Umhlanga Lighthouse 3 km distant. King Shaka International Airport is 19 km from the property. Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the quietness of the area, the friendly host, and the excellent location.

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Property highlights

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

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

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rosemary
    South Africa South Africa
    Had a lovely patio, where we could eat supper. We didn’t use the kitchen or braai facilities as our stay was very short, but will use it again whenever we need to be in UMhlanga. A small private Garden was fenced so a good doggie friendly spot I...
  • Navish
    South Africa South Africa
    Room was very nice. Very nice hostess. Our fur babies were very happy there
  • Thakgalo
    South Africa South Africa
    The braai area and the inclosed garden. It was perfect for our dog and very shaded .
  • Nosithembele
    South Africa South Africa
    The Lazy Lizard is superb , outside the busy hub but close enough. So peaceful and lovely hosts Chris and Wendy they were so helpful. The place is beautiful , I like their well maintained garden
  • Linda
    South Africa South Africa
    It’s located close to amenities, private access with the spacious patio and braai area. They really considerate for pet lovers.
  • Ursula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The little patio outside the room was delightful for morning tea, and the kitchen had all the basics we needed. Wendy and Chris were extremely helpful when we had a minor issue with the button for the gate.
  • Wayne
    South Africa South Africa
    Very peaceful and quiet and close to all amenities. Very nice outside seating area.
  • Thulani
    South Africa South Africa
    Great host, safe location, beautiful place, facilities and nice quiet place/location.
  • Nzadi
    South Africa South Africa
    When I first stumbled upon this accommodation, it seemed almost too good to be true. Everything was as perfect as it seemed online. Chris and Wendy were the most thoughtful host. They provided me with all the information I needed. The...
  • Frederick
    South Africa South Africa
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Lazy Lizard. It is very quiet, clean and Wendy made us feel most welcome. The air-conditioned guest suite was fabulous and very well equipped with everything we needed. The garden was very well manicured and...

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.

Hosted by Wendy

9.6
Host review score
Wendy
Nestled in the heart of prestigious Umhlanga Rocks, the Lazy Lizard Guesthouse offers private, up market accommodation. Our accommodation consists of two separate comfortable rooms which are set apart from the main house. Each room has its own entrance, DSTV, aircon, a shower en-suite, a kitchenette and sliding doors opening onto a secluded garden patio with a built in braai. Towels and linen are provided and our units are serviced daily (except for weekends and public holidays). Our rooms have their own washing line, irons and hairdryers.We provide complimentary tea, coffee, milk, and washing up liquid. Pets on request only. The Lazy Lizard is very conveniently situated. We are 1.5 km from the main swimming beach and the Village with restaurants and shops. The King Shaka International airport is a 15 km drive. Umhlanga, with it’s all year round mild weather and wide variety of things to do offers something for everyone. A relaxing, pleasant break awaits you at the Lazy Lizard – we look forward to welcoming you!
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Lazy Lizard

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules

The Lazy Lizard takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:30 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 of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 50 per child, per night

Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a daily maid service is available except on weekends and public holidays.

Please inform The Lazy Lizard in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

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

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Lazy Lizard