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Reviews of Chez Paddy

31 Hoylake Drive, 4051 Durban, South Africa

#104 of 204 B&Bs and inns in Durban

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Review Score

Based on 59 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location wise it's very far from the beach and most amnesties

    The place is quite Safe And very clean The lady who received us Zama we thank you keep it up

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    8.0
    Stay over
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Person smoking next door in front of window every two hours. Could smell smoke in room.

    Clean and comfortable. Host friendly and accomodating.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Host was very friendly and we it offered what we needed for the night.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I like their hospitality and their place is exactly like you see on the pictures. It's like you are in your house far away there.Both Paddy and his wife are friendly.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The caretaker is very kind, and hosts welcomed me well

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 19 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our shower in Room 2 was missing a rack for toiletries... That would have helped our older bodies!

    Paddy and Indu were most generous hosts and their culinary skills superb. We loved the samosas... Best ever! As we had family locally, venue in Dbn North ideal. Zama was a delight... Nothing too much trouble... Grateful thanks to you all

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    9.0
    My stay was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds for room 1 were a bit hard, I ended up sleeping on the floor the second evening…

    The location was excellent for us because we needed something not too far from Broadway coz we know the area well. We were able to walk and drive if need be…

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2024

    8.0
    Awesome hosts!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The camera in the living room felt a bit intrusive.

    Undi went out of her way to accomodate us in terms of various requests we had during our stay. The hosts are great, friendly, warm, welcoming. Comfortable beds and the place was central to all our activities.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2024

    7.0
    Rapidly planned visit and no opportunity to explore the property and its surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not applicable

    I did not have breakfast

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking was a bit of a challenge ..

    Such warm & friendly hosts, wonderful breakfasts made by top class chef , Paddy ,great conversation around the breakfast table overlooking their beautiful tropical garden & the distant sea . Nothing was too much trouble , the rooms were clean and comfortable with a lovely bowl of fresh fruit on arrival as well as bottled water in the fridge and tea & coffee freely available.We had a very pleasant stay at Chez Paddy and will definitely be back !

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    8.0
    My stay was amazing,
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The owners were very friendly, helpful and flexible. The rooms were clean. The property is in a very good location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2025

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all the place is horrible

    Hi the room is not value for money at all, the door to the shower can't close there's a rock on the floor to keep door closed. The wall inside next to the door has a smashed spider against it. I did not sleep I had to book another place. That place should not be for guest it's very bad. I was also hold to switch off the bathroom light after using coz it takes a lot of electricity. So I left same night I did not sleep there.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2025

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The views and outside garden

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking area not suitable for big vehicles. Rooms in need of modernisation

    Good location. Basic room

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2024

    10
    Very comfortable in a king size bed will definitely stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing at all. We were very satisfied.

    Our hosts were amazing! We were welcomed and shown to our room and everything was explained to us they could not have been more helpful. The position was perfect very close to shops and restaurants as well as to the highway,

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    4.0
    The place is not set up to receive guests. The rooms are too small and not what was advertised
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking was tricky. I ended up scratching my car. The lady who received us was condescending and acts like dormitory mother instead of host.

    Nothing really

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking is a major problem. Cars are back to back, not sure what happens if a guest wants leave while backed up by guests of other cars.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The ocean view from the room

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    5.0
    Quite disappointed that we could not relax as per our plan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Having to use bathroom separate from the room. Room to small with no headboard, dressing table and side board. Parking not enough, someone parking behind. (not safe for emergencies) Noisy floor. Woken up 01:30hrs by other guest busy walking up and down the corridor. (Sounded like wooden floor) Room looked liked a child had been asked to make way for visitors.

    Lounge TV

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2023

    10
    Warm, Durban hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We did try to connect our phones to the TV one night, during a storm but we couldn't make it play video, only audio. Nevermind as the storm turned out to be much more interesting to watch as it rolled in off the ocean.

    We had such a warm welcome and our hosts went the extra mile for us during our stay. The property is set within beautiful gardens with an ocean view. Our room had a roofed terrace with sunloungers and patio chairs right outside. The room was a good size, with plenty of storage space plus a fridge. It's a 5-10 minute walk to Durban North Broadway, where there are a number of shops, restaurants and banks. We felt safe walking there in the daytime and took Ubers or ordered Uber Eats after dark. The property itself has electric fencing, with remote control gate, making it very secure. We were invited to join the owners at breakfast on our last day and wish we could have stayed to chat longer as they are both really interesting people and such wonderful hosts.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Garden and seaview

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    5.0
    Average
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Sound proofing of room is Poor and Parking awkward when more than 2 vehicle's are onsite

    Location is what we were looking for. Host were friendly and always tried to make us comfortable. Cleaning of rooms were spot on.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    10
    comfortable beds and kind staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    The owners were very kind and welcoming . I would like to spend my december holidays there. The place is very safe

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Place was clean . Beautiful view and garden .Kitchen has everything for cooking . Location is good. Peaceful area . Laundry facilities done for u. Hosts are friendly and kind

    Stayed in January 2023

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