31 Hoylake Drive, 4051 Durban, South Africa
#104 of 204 B&Bs and inns in Durban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 59 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
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
Hellen
South AfricaThe 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
Charmain
South AfricaPerson 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
Ls
South AfricaHost was very friendly and we it offered what we needed for the night.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: June 20, 2025
Hilda
South AfricaI 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
Thabang
South AfricaThe caretaker is very kind, and hosts welcomed me well
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 2, 2025
Margaret
United KingdomOur 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
Nontokozo
South AfricaThe 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
Karen
South AfricaThe 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
Motlakapele
South AfricaNot applicable
I did not have breakfast
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: July 21, 2024
Mary-jane
South AfricaParking 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
Miss
LesothoThe 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
Emily
South AfricaNothing 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
Ziziphozethu
South AfricaNothing
The views and outside garden
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 25, 2024
Simon
United KingdomParking area not suitable for big vehicles. Rooms in need of modernisation
Good location. Basic room
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: July 8, 2024
Roger
South AfricaNothing 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
Luthando
South AfricaThe 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
Ravi
South AfricaParking 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
Lebogang
South AfricaThe ocean view from the room
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 11, 2023
Kenias
South AfricaHaving 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
Pinkdotbag
FranceWe 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
Balungile
South AfricaGarden and seaview
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 5, 2023
Cassim
South AfricaSound 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
Lebelo
South Africanothing
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
Sadiyya
South AfricaPlace 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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