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Milkwood Mansion

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with outdoor pool, near Gateway Theatre of Shopping

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Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Near Umhlanga Hospital and the beautiful Umhlanga Rocks Beach, Milkwood Mansion offers a warm welcome with breakfast, an inviting garden, and a playground for kids. Unwind in the outdoor pool or test your skills at billiards while connecting to free WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle
  • Casino shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Limo/town car service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping

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Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room (Family Garden Unit 23)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
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About the area

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32 Milkwood Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 9 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 16 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Perk Up - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Strada Cucina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moto Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tiger's Milk - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Milkwood Mansion

Milkwood Mansion puts you within a 15-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Durban Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies such as breakfast and WiFi are added perks.

Languages

English, Portuguese
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
    • Train station pickup*
    • Cruise terminal shuttle*

Off-site

    • Area shuttle within 40 km*
    • Beach shuttle*
    • Shopping centre shuttle*
    • Casino shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol allowed on site
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Playground

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Basketball
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Limo or town car service
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Local area shuttle service to the beach, casino and shopping centre is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Milkwood Mansion
Milkwood Mansion House
Milkwood Mansion House Umhlanga
Milkwood Mansion Umhlanga
Milkwood Mansion Guesthouse Umhlanga
Milkwood Mansion Guesthouse
Milkwood Mansion Umhlanga
Milkwood Mansion Guesthouse
Milkwood Mansion Guesthouse Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

Does Milkwood Mansion offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Milkwood Mansion does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Milkwood Mansion?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Milkwood Mansion?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Milkwood Mansion?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Milkwood Mansion?

No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but Sibaya Casino (10-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (13-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Milkwood Mansion and nearby?

On-site recreation at Milkwood Mansion includes basketball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guest house's other amenities, which include an arcade and a garden.

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Milkwood Mansion Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Don't stay here.
I wasn't even able to stay at this hotel because when I arrived, the hotel said they had double booked me. They were rude and unwilling to help me sort it out. Thankfully, I was able to call Expedia and they arranged for me to stay elsewhere during my trip. The Milkwood Mansion is completely unorganized and the management is very unpleasant to deal with. I would not recommend it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Nice house, lovely room, service needs attention
We had a comfortable stay. Milkwood Mansion is a lovely house situated in a upmarket suburb close to shopping malls and in close proximity to the beach. It is a stone throw to central Durban. There is a beautiful distant view of the ocean from the balcony. The room was suitable for a family with two queen beds. However, more attention needed to be paid to detail. It seemed as though the room hadn't been properly cleaned. The toilet roll was not replenished nor was there soap, bath floor towel, etc in the bathroom. Towels and hand lotion was provided and changed daily but on one of the days two of the four towels looked dirty. There were no floor mats in the bedroom either. Even after discussing these matters with the owner, not much was done to rectify the situation. It is a beautiful house. Just needs for the owners to pay attention to detail and the finer aspects within the service industry. Not able to comment on breakfast since we went out for breakfast daily.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

STAY HERE!!
Without a doubt, I highly recommend staying at Milkwood Mansions! Hosts and staff were amazing. They really mad our stay comfortable. It was like home away from home!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Everything was on Par
It was a good way to unwind from the busy inner city and I am glad to have selected such a well balanced accommodation site.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Familienfreundliches Hotel in schöner Umgebung
Einfaches aber sauberes Hotel in ruhiger Lage. Zu Fuss 20 Minuten vom Strand entfernt. Zu Fuss 30 Minuten in das Umhlanga-Zentrum. Für Fahrten nach Durban und Umgebung Mietwagen nötig.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

My wife was on a special diet and they helped make the time we were there very comfortable. Great place!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel in a poshy, quite & secure surbub
Excellent location, warm staff, neat place in a secure quite location. Good for family & business stay. Have a car to make your mobility easy as there are no easy taxis nearby & shops are a distant. Besides this, you will love the place
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Weekend away at Milkwood Mansion
My wife and I stayed over for 2 nights. The room was clean, apart from the shower which could have been a little cleaner in the nooks and the bottom frame of the door. The water heaters (heat pumps) are quite noisy. All in all the B&B was relaxed and friendly and good value for money. My rating is about a 2.5 to 3 star.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and child friendly accommodation
We received a wonderful warm welcome from Elaine. The rooms were spacious with a beautiful view of the Ocean and a large balcony to sit and relax. The beds were comfortable and the rooms well maintained. The breakfast was wonderful combined with excellent service. I would highly recommend this establishment.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay
Pleasant stay. The owners are very friendly and accommodating.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Disappointed regular traveller.
Although the staff was friendly and warm, the rooms left much to be desired. No soap, no hand towels, no bath mats,no coffee/tea in room, very hard and uncomfortable bed, cheap bedding,both bedside lamps not working, sticky floor tiles and no water/drinking glasses in rooms. On the groundfloor it is also very noisy. This was not a very pleasant experience. Great potential but in need of a wake up call. Probably why the rooms were all unoccupied.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Brief stay in Umhlanga Rocks
Perfect place to stay that is relatively near King Shaka airport. For me, it was a perfect place to finish up a deadline in a quiet neighborhood and then be able to walk to a coffee shop about a mile away in the morning. It's spacious! The breakfast is delicious!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

clean comfortable with easy access to rooms
relaxing, and comfortable stay - nothing was too much trouble for the lovely couple the room could do with water glasses/hand towels/bath mats.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

excellent and friendly, definitely worth a stay.
Loved the venue, hosts were friendly and welcoming. Definitely will stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Needs some finishing touches
The owners of the Milkwood Mansions are a lovely young couple trying hard to build their business which has great potential. It just needs some finishing touches - simple things like comfortable pillows on the bed, a bath mat to stop the water going everywhere when you open the shower doors, a glass per person to use. Although one has access to their kitchen facilities, it would be good to have somewhere in the room to store cold drink etc. A kettle would be nice too otherwise one has to get dressed to go and make an early morning cuppa. My main criticism is how noisy it is. I was woken one morning at 4 am by someone having a shower in the room next to mine. The plumbing makes a considerable noise. Also they set the breakfast tables REALLY early for the 6.30 to 8.30 am breakfast. The noise of china etc being put on tables at just after 5 am is not a sound you want to be woken up to when on holiday. Finally they have a lovely pool. Would be good if it had some lounge chairs beside it so one could enjoy the pool and garden.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

sehr entspannendes Ambietente
sehr zuvorkommende Vermieter, sehr sauber, in elegantem Wohnviertel idealer Ort zum Ausspannen ca. 5 min mit Auto vom Meer entfernt
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Great hosts
The hosts were absolutely amazing but it would have been great to have coffee facilities in my bedroom. I had a 2 bedroom apartment and the neighborhood was great for running.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming haven in the hills overlooking Umhlanga
Small 8 room guest house in a mansion like home. Modern clean welcoming and delightful. Puts hotels in the shade! Lovely swimming pool, gourmet breakfast. You need a car if you are staying here as it is a long walk to the beach and even to the shopping mall. But besides this it is just like living in luxurious suburbia.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

wish we stayed longer
we used this guest house as a one night stop when flying into Durban and then heading north to Hluhluwe. We did not arrive until 10pm and left next morning. It is a beautiful very modern style home in a upscale residential neighbourhood. We were greet by the owner and her husband and made to feel very welcome. Breakfast cooked by Nellie was excellent. Where it is situated and its own grounds were very beautiful and only 10 minutes from the airport and easy to find using google maps directions. We would certainly stay there again when we return to Durban