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About this property

Essential Facilities: Chantilly Retreat in Darnall offers a garden, terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, ensuring connectivity throughout their stay. Comfortable Accommodations: The property features one-bedroom units with balconies or patios. Each unit includes air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a private bathroom with a spa bath. Leisure Activities: Visitors can engage in fishing, windsurfing, hiking, and snorkelling. The on-site play area and children's pool provide entertainment for younger guests. Convenient Location: Located 49 km from King Shaka International Airport, Chantilly Retreat is near attractions such as the Official Luthuli Museum (20 km) and King Shaka Memorial (12 km). Free on-site parking is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 futon bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rudelle
    South Africa South Africa
    Absolute Gem of a place. Private and peaceful. The bonfire pit was an amazing touch to the chalet. Anna was excellent, very helpful and friendly.
  • Tyneel
    South Africa South Africa
    Absolutely tranquil. My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. Very romantic ,perfect for couples. Pet friendly , Our dog was walking around freely which was a bonus. The happy staff made us feel very welcome .
  • Darling
    South Africa South Africa
    The best staff in KZN! Congratulations on excellent hospitality from the happy staff. Very pet friendly!
  • Calvin
    South Africa South Africa
    Property is well maintained Staff was excellent and went over and beyond their duties, Property is secured with access control and pet friendly
  • Lucky
    South Africa South Africa
    A unique bespoke 3-Star luxury self- catering retreat experience offering service with exceptional facilities, set in a wondrous location perfectly nestled in a setting of breathtaking natural beauty of North Coast of KZN and It's just a stone's...
  • Nicole
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff was very kind and friendly. It was private and peaceful in a beautiful forest setting, easy to escape the busy city life in just under an hour's drive from Durban.
  • Pareskevi
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff are absolutely amazing. They go over and above to cater for your needs.
  • Meagan
    South Africa South Africa
    Unfortunately we were rained out. The accommodation is definitely designed for a summer beach holiday. You want to spend time outdoors having a braai, around the fire pit. Assuming the restaurant and bar are not operational for private bookings...
  • Ridwan
    South Africa South Africa
    Location, fireplace, tub, kitchen were all great, Outside shower was the best adventure especially in winter.
  • Flowers
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was nice and quiet and the chalet was very private with nice facilities. We only stayed for a night but would have loved to have stayed for longer.

Host Information

9.5
Host review score
Chantilly is a unique family & pet friendly venue for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. A relaxing inconspicuous oasis situated near the small, quiet town of Darnall(2 km's), a few kilometers from the popular holiday village of Zinkwazi Beach(5 km's). Chantilly consists of 6x SELF-CATERING chalets on one property & a 6-bedroom SELF-CATERING farm-style guesthouse on another property, 200m down the road (Properties are separated). Chantilly is ideal for self-sufficient & down to earth guests who are keen to do their own thing & not be bothered by anybody. A picturesque wedding venue, honeymoon destination & romantic getaway. Relax in the ambient serenity of this hidden gem, we offer each guest the chance to truly unwind. Get in tune with nature & the simple things in life. Please do not arrive expecting the luxuries of the usual commercial resorts. We are a very small quiet & basic resort style property that wants to attract non-needy guests that are happy to arrive prepared to do their own thing. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A SELF-CATERING ONLY FACILITY & HAVE NO GOODS FOR SALE ONSITE. YOU NEED TO BRING EVERYTHING YOU DESIRE WITH YOU.
Our housekeeping/hosting team comprises of Angi, Anna, Grace & Francy. Our garden/maintenance team comprises of Sbonelo, Sbu, Sothini & Tim
Zinkwazi Bach is our nearest holiday town with amazing beaches, hiking trails & restaurants. Darnall has a country club where you can play golf & squash.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Chantilly Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 2,500 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about £105. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 250 per child, per night
Cot upon request
ZAR 250 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 550 per person, 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
MastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Chantilly Retreat 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.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

A damage deposit of ZAR 2,500 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

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