42 Robarts Road, Essenwood, 4001 Durban, South Africa
#68 of 204 B&Bs and inns in Durban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 127 B&B reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Free Wifi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 25, 2025
Georges
AustraliaParking and access can be a bit tricky if there are 3 or more cars parked at the same time. Pillows were on the small side. Keep the coffee, tea and sugar stocked up every day.
Breakfast was cooked as per our requests. The room was spacious, clean, the bed very comfortable, and very handy with the ensuite. Having access the kitchen was very convenient as we could bring food in and use those facilities. The manager, Felix and staff were always helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 7, 2025
Lubbe
South AfricaEverything was good
The bathrooms and beds
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 6, 2025
Kevin
South AfricaFelix and the staff were great! Lovely breakfast to start the day
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 10, 2025
Gqesha
South AfricaNONE, BUT PARKING CAN BE CHALLENGING WHEN HAVING MANY VISITORS
The place was well maintained and the staff very open and welcoming.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 15, 2025
Lekabe
South AfricaNothing I like everything abt that place
Everything about that place is excellent the staff and management they know how to treat their clients very good👌
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 6, 2025
Bhana
South AfricaEverything was good.
Excellent staff and people. Thank you for all the support. We sincerely appreciate it
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 29, 2025
Wendy
South AfricaWe loved everything about our stay, it felt like home away from home. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 1, 2025
Sthabile
South AfricaNothing
Property was good the bedroom was so so comfortable I slept like a baby. The bathrooms were beautiful. Staff was awesome and breakfast was lovely. The owners even gave us an extra room I mean how awesome is that.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 7, 2025
Nthabiseng
South AfricaEverything was good shame I would just suggest that can there be more variety when it comes to breakfast especially for guests that will be there for a long time.
We had a beautiful time at Coweys Corner.. The place is beautiful and clean... The staff was amazing especially Felix... He looked after us real good... He was helpful, knowledgeable and patient... Everything that we needed we asked him and he came through... I really appreciated him...he even turned to be our cameramen as well... Lol.... The food was good and they served us on time everyday. Would definitely come back.. The place has beautiful gardens for pictures and we'll maintained and it is so quite and peaceful... It is spacious especially for a family. We had an amazing stay.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Oaleba
BotswanaIt was clean . It was at the center of town so most sites we planned to visit were easy to reach ❤️. Uncle Felix was surely of great help his level of patience was 💯 The entire team was super friendly .id go back again
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 4, 2025
Gift
South AfricaCockroaches
Secured
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 3, 2025
Makgaka
South AfricaThe towels were not properly washed coz they had marks on them.
Breakfast was amazing
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 3, 2025
Lungile
South AfricaThe peace and quiet of the place.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 3, 2025
Nokwanda
South AfricaThe property was in a good quiet area and was not far from food franchises and it was in a safety neighbourhood.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: October 7, 2024
Letlhogonolo
South AfricaIt's quiet and peaceful.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 30, 2024
Nozipho
South Africaif I'm being too picky but the pillows stuffed with feathers were not comfortable, they kept pricking/stabbing me in my sleep.
overall, would recommend it.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 27, 2024
Nomfundo
South AfricaIt was more homely. I felt so comfortable like I’m home. More like a self catering plus they still offer breakfast
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 24, 2024
Mbali
South Africathe TV was making a bad sound when you increase a volume so I didn't like that.
The place was beautiful especially my room I enjoyed the privacy that I had.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 9, 2024
Masilela
South AfricaThe fact that there is no pool and that one of the occupant had attitute issues...nearly ruined our stay!
The place is as clean as you see it on pictures as it is advertised..will recomend it to any 1st time experiencer....less drive to the beach front....South beach, north bearch, shopping centres, and also Ushaka marine!. Top class safety and security. Superb treatment recieved from the staff. Their breakfast is top notch.. More informative staff about the whole premise!.....
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: June 20, 2024
Tiffany
GermanyThe host of the house was so kind to host us the night before Comrades marathon, and he was so kind even to organise us "supplies" to encourage us for our race. The house itself is in central Durban. A perfect location for access to the centre and a very very nicely decorated house. The facilities were wonderful.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 17, 2024
Naim
South AfricaThe room was close to the breakfast area so if you want to sleep peacefully till late then it might be a problem.
The location is great, workers are friendly and owner/manager was very accommodating to our food requirements. Also has a kitchen you can use anytime for heating up food.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 11, 2024
Gugu
EswatiniThe location was great. We could walk from it in order to reach our intended destination. I liked lounging on the porch chairs and getting some sunshine.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Donna
South AfricaThe room was not as cleanly as I would have liked. There was hair from previous occupants on the floor around the room and in the bathroom, facial hair shavings from previous occupants in the basin. I am sure this would not bother most people, but I do not like seeing my own hair on my own floor, let alone hair from strangers.
This B&B is conveniently located close to shops and restuarants (within walking distance). The area also felt safe, mind you this was during the day. The breakfast was superb and delicious, their pork sausages are quite yummy. The staff were lovely and helpful. Our room was nice and cosy, we had everything we needed. I really liked the timely manner in which the hosts would respond. Made us feel well-looked after as guests
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: January 11, 2024
Faith
South Africanothing
My family and I stayed at Coweys Corner from 23-26 Dec 2023. To say we enjoyed our stay, is really an understatement. The property was clean, and the beds were very comfy. The Kitchen was well equipped. The bath water was always hot considering the fact that we were a big group. I especially loved the fact that the property is close to the shopping centre and restaurants around the area- we literally walked everywhere. Felix the caretaker was amazing, very courteous and helpful. I will definitely come back here.
Stayed in December 2023
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