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Reviews of Oyster Guest House

17 Oyster Crescent, 4320 Durban, South Africa

#98 of 204 B&Bs and inns in Durban

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 191 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free Wifi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: October 29, 2024

    8.0
    Great family time. Ended the night with a Netflix movie after Brian and afternoon spent in the pool.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    To short of a stay.

    Some small items could be updated. Over all we had a great weekend and look forward to returning.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2024

    8.0
    The stay was great, It's a small lovely guest house and great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Light was always ON and disturbing from the not functioning door inside the room, i think it leads to the other bathroom in the other room. We could hear each other from 2 separate rooms Pool was not cleaned during our stay, but functional. Few broken drawers needs adjustment

    The location was great and place secured and peaceful. less than a Kilometre from Ocean's mall Staff service was good. We checked in very late and were not charged extra, the lady waited patiently. Rooms were cleaned when we gave permission. Air conditioner working, Laundry & ironing and Braai facilities. refrigerator, Kettle and microwave available WiFi connection, Smart TV, DSTV channels Very nice nice garden and Furnished Patio

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2024

    8.0
    My friend and I really had a great time and enjoyed our stay ❤️❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a bit cold this past weekend and there were no blankets in the room

    Staff service very kind and helpful, Oh what a breath taking view and clean environment and rooms

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    8.0
    Thank you for accommodating the team, they had a great stay!
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff are amazing, the laundry service offer was so welcome as the team were travelling to George from KZN. Thank you!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Location near the desired places of interest. Cozy and comfortable place.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom was very small Not enough pillows

    Location was excellent - Staff excellent

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2024

    7.0
    David - Value Car Hire
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a water problem in the area for 2 of the 3 nights I was there that hampered my stay a bit but the Host and her staff were proactive and forthright in their efforts to keep me informed and sorted. Otherwise I would have rated my experience there higher.

    The location was great and the place was clean and the host and staff friendly. I would definitely go there again.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no mop and dishcloth

    The place was easy to find. It was clean and the staff was friendly. I will definitely return and recommend it to others.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    6.0
    Good amenities, Great Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Cleanliness could have been MUCH better. The unit had roaches. It had a very moldy musty smell. I opened the sleeper couch to find old biscuits and lots of dust in the couch indicating that the couch is not thoroughly cleaned. When I opened the couch, it smelled musty because it’s not cleaned well and that just added to the already bad musty smell in the unit. I had initially opened the couch so that my daughter could sleep on it. I decided to be the one to sleep on it because I didn’t want her getting sick from the dust and dirt on the couch, it was better if I got sick. I had to cover the entire couch with blankets before I slept on it. I found cockroaches in the bathroom. The unit I was in was also next to an outside tap. The staff used that tap for water and when they walked there it was so loud because there is loose stones outside. So when they went to collect water you would first hear the loud “crunch crunch crunch” of footsteps, followed by a loud “BRRRRRRR” of water hitting the bucket accompanied by loud giggling and chatting as the people need to speak louder than the sound of the water. If I were the owner I would sleep in the units at least one or two nights a month to understand the true state of the units.

    The location was fantastic. I walked less than 10 minutes to the Umhlanga Park Run. On my walk I saw security patrol cars in the area which reassured me of some level of safety. The unit I got had all basic amenities for self-catering including pots, utensils, a medium size very cold fridge. Zero check-in drama. The owner was really friendly and nice. The unit is clean at surface level when you walk in but there is room for improvement.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyed the stay, and I will use the facility again.
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was small and cramped, and the fact that it was adjoining the main house or reception, I felt that privacy may be compromised.

    The location is excellent next to all the facilities and very accessible. Well managed, clean, serine environment suitable for both business and leasure purpose.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The host is attentive . the facility is homely

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2023

    7.0
    OGH
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were no spoons in our room or anything to stir. The door handle, key hole part was falling off.

    The pool area is beautiful! It is home like, I liked that. It is safe!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The place was very clean and even the stuff they were friendly.... Also the wifi worked very well my kid even enjoyed their DSTV as she was watching and enjoying cartoons

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2023

    7.0
    Nothing much and Il still recommend it even tomorrow
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Most importantly management prioritize their by all means

    Cleanness. Good communication and security.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2023

    8.0
    excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    none

    easy to access; great host; relatively new furniture; high speed WiFi. 43 inch smart TV.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shared bathroom. It felt like one is disturbing other when one goes to use the bathroom at night

    Nice quiet area and the place looked very nice.Good air-conditioning for this "heat wave"

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The house is so clean. I love the location.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2022

    7.0
    A few issues
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No towel provided, shared shower with other guests, no key to open door to outside, had to walk through another guest's room at night.

    Fairly modern building in a safe upmarket area. Decent quality furnishings. Received follow up call promising attention to issues.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    1.0
    We had to go look for alternative accommodation and forfeit our money (it was not cheap) rather than subject ourselves t
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was filthy, the walls grimy, the sheets dirty and the staff were unfriendly. It is not set up as a guest house, there’s no reception and you have to go through the family’s kitchen to get to your accommodation. The pictures are not a true reflection of the facility at all.

    Nothing

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2025

    10
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil

    Quiet Location. Thando was very helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2025

    5.0
    I wouldn't stay here ever again but great location I guess.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The place is not maintained. It looks and feel depleted.

    The location was perfect as we were 4mins away from the shops & restaurants. The pool was a great feature but overall the accommodation is not maintained at all. There are broken cardboard and depleted walls and the doors were getting stuck. Its okay for 1 night and as a last resort.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2025

    5.0
    Average
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Did not have basics in place, no hand towel in bathroom, no hairdryer

    Good location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all

    Everything about the place it was amazing,area is quiet and peaceful

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    1.0
    False advertising bathroom was smelling the place was not clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was smelling

    Its location

    Stayed in February 2025

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