JoThams Bed & Breakfast or Self-catering

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JoThams Bed & Breakfast or Self-catering

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: JoThams Bed & Breakfast or Self-catering in Durban offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a balcony or terrace, a work desk, and free WiFi. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoy the outdoor fireplace, and utilise the picnic area. The property features a children's playground and barbecue facilities, ideal for outdoor activities. Dining Options: Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, and vegetarian, with warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. Additional services include room service, express check-in and check-out, and a tour desk. Location and Attractions: Located 47 km from King Shaka International Airport, the guest house is a 16-minute walk from Garvies Beach. Nearby attractions include Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve (10 km) and Durban Botanic Gardens (13 km).

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • BBQ facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
4 single beds
Bedroom
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 double beds
2 double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Methembe
    South Africa South Africa
    “The place was exceptional and Agnes was so friendly and had a good customer care”
  • Neelan
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at JoThams Guest House. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit was spacious and impeccably clean, providing a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. The beds were particularly comfortable, ensuring a good night's sleep...”
  • Rivonia
    South Africa South Africa
    “The staff was very friendly and helpful and the rooms are very clean and neat, i would recommend it and definitely stay there again”

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.

Managed by Thamendrie Vermaak - (Agnes) JoThams Guest House

Company review score: 9.5Based on 8 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Host Agnes (Thamendrie) loves being a home maker Wife and mother, playing dolly house and monopoly is what brings her great joy while turning these two games into reality , whisking up meals and baking brings her so much peace and pleasure, Agnes loves natural spaces see this in every corner of the property with lush mini gardens, long strolls on our nearby beach and line dancing keeps her in tuned, Eastern movies and music is her soul food, feel free to tap her knowledge for business ideas and any type of counselling ,woman with Wisdom

Property information

JoThams is Cosy and Serene , lets start the journey of friendship, sharing cultural ideas with food our home is now your home away from home , story telling under the stars, sharing our kitchen while learning the art of cooking Eastern and Western home made meals make very stay memorable, Aah lets dress up in an eastern attire for a photo shoot,

Neighbourhood information

Bluff is a warm neighborhood a place of contradictions and extremes ,it is a microcosm of what President Nelson Mandela termed the rainbow nation,with fascinating history,diverse environmental wealth,great cultural significance,enormous industrial and commercial growth,super surfing,fishing,diving and golfing opportunists Bluff is where once the largest whaling station of its kind in the world resided . There is now many sightings of whales free to roam the ocean, our coast line boasts some of the best beaches, abundant marine and reef life and the stain bank nature reserve ,the harbor and Wilson Wharf are a must stop for our guests , the millennium tour and light house are iconic and can be seen from kilometers away there is also enormous industrial growth in the area that includes; South Africa's biggest shipping industry, car industry ,South African breweries and Mondi paper. when you visit you will find a community that is warm welcoming and proud

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Tamil,Zulu

Property surroundings

House rules

JoThams Bed & Breakfast or Self-catering takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
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 06:30 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 500 is required on arrival. That's about US$28. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroDiscoverBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 11:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that parties and loud music are not allowed on the premises.

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 JoThams Bed & Breakfast or Self-catering 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 11:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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