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Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse

5.0 star property
5-star luxury guest house near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Outdoor banquet area
Property entrance
Bar (on property)
Library
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

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62 Forest Drive, La Lucia, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4051
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Forest Mahogany - Honeymoon Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Forest Mahogany - Honeymoon Suite

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Unit | View from room

Family Unit

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Manor Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Manor Suite

  • 1883 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Umhlanga

Close to the beach.You'll find Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umhlanga Lighthouse within 2 miles (3 km) of this guesthouse. Umhlanga Main Beach and Umhlanga Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Food Lovers Market - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Daily Dose Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Col'Cacchio pizzeria - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse

5-star luxury guest house near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. An outdoor pool, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse. A roundtrip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Umhlanga guesthouse.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Umhlanga guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Archery
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 7 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse to the airport?

Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse is 13.7 mi (18-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse?

As of Apr 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse on Apr 29, 2025 start from $89.02, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse offers an airport shuttle, for a charge of ZAR 250.00 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 3.7 mi (6-min drive) from Umhlanga Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (9-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse have a pool?

Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse to downtown Umhlanga?

Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse is 0.8 mi away from Umhlanga.

Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquillity

Excellent place; clean and quiet. Perfect for business and leisure excursions
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely helpful staff who couldn't do enough for you and in a great area. Good breakfast every morning. Wonderful room
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Stay. Very friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not disappointed!

Good value. We would have been happy to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vivien and Geoff

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Went to umphlanga to celebrate my dad's birthday and glad we stayed there . Beautiful rooms , great service lovely facilities. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

The Beverly Hills of Durban

The Forest Manor B&B is an oasis by the sea. We arrived to a welcoming and hospitable staff who was more than accommodating to our every need. While the overall stay, the daily breakfast, the ambiance and location were more than we could ask, the bathroom was not 100% clean on arrival. Staff quickly remedied the matter and we were not the least bit inconvenienced. Would absolutely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

mary joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They were so helpful and accommodating. We had problems with our rental car, so they secured us a taxi for our trip to the airport. This place was beautiful and comfortable. The breakfast and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Adzie, Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Guesthouse, close to beach & town centre

The guesthouse was very nice, great set up, felt very comfortable. Room was very spacious and clean. Service was fantastic and the facilities were great. About 10 mins walk to the beach and 30 to downtown uhlmaga. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dineo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

loved it. it was quiet, serene and private

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

shailendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was excellent. Will definitely go back

10/10 Excellent

Sybrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic BnB

The Forest Manor was fantastic. We booked the 2 bedroom family sweet (named Mikkwood). It was beautiful with great Air Con and a balcony. The pool was really nice. Breakfast was excellent and made to order and the WiFi was really strong. The best part of this hotel however was the staff. They were really helpful and let us keep the ro for a few hours longer due to a late flight out. The location is great, walk to the beach and a short drive/UBer to the Umhlanga village. I highly recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Dhayanandan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Guest House

Such a lovely Guest House and super friendly staff! All the comforts of home. Located close to a trendy shopping and restaurant district and also very close to the beach. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Siva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and clean guesthouse. Breakfast was good with a few options. only comment would be that you have to ring every time to get into the property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jana, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous hotel

Best value for money. Exceptional attention to detail. We had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home where you’re away from home

You truly feel at home. Nice property, nice staff and clean rooms

10/10 Excellent

bob, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful guest house

Very well appointed boutique guest house. Excelent taste and refinement
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic!!!

Fabulous location, great family suite, spotless rooms, lovely pool area and yummy breakfast!!! Would definitely recommend and return to this property!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Traveling Gnome, Bermuda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top Notch

Everything about Forest Manor is well thought out to the guests every comfort and need throughout ones stay. Our room, White Seringa, was spacious, clean and had the comfort of a 5 star resort. No shortcuts have been taken and quality products are offered throughout- vanity kit, real coffee (instant for those who would like), robes, you name it. Absolute value for money - don’t think twice, just book!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was there for 2 days on my way to Eshowe. I did not have transport but they arranged for transport back to the airport for me, R250 one way, which was reasonable. Some very nice restaurants not far away, which friends took me to
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017