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McAllisters on 8th

4.0 star property
4-star guest house in Windermere

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Reception
Restaurant
Twin Room
Outdoor pool
Body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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11 8th Avenue, Berea, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Place, Florida Road
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mary's
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Greyville Race Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Outdoor pool

Double Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Durban

Windermere stay.A stay at this Windermere guesthouse places you steps from African Art Centre and within a 5-minute walk of Florida Road. Also, St. Mary's is within half a mile (1 km) and Greyville Race Course is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Florida Road - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Mary's - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Greyville Race Course - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glenwood Bakery Bagels - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Joop's Place - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Butcher Boys - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doughed Woodfired Dining Experiences - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Keys on Florida - ‬2 min walk

About this property

McAllisters on 8th

4-star guest house in Windermere
There's a restaurant on site. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at McAllisters on 8th. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Durban guesthouse.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
McAllisters on 8th offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Due to drought conditions, water restrictions may apply at this property until further notice.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

McAllisters 8th Guesthouse Durban
McAllisters 8th Guesthouse
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McAllisters on 8th Durban
McAllisters on 8th Guesthouse
McAllisters on 8th Guesthouse Durban

Frequently asked questions

How close is McAllisters on 8th to the airport?

McAllisters on 8th is 20 mi (32-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at McAllisters on 8th?

As of May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McAllisters on 8th on May 25, 2026 start from CA $62, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does McAllisters on 8th have an airport shuttle?

McAllisters on 8th offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge (per person).

How close is McAllisters on 8th to the beach?

This guesthouse is 7 mi (15-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 1.3 mi (8-min drive) from Battery Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does McAllisters on 8th offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at McAllisters on 8th, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at McAllisters on 8th?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (3-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at McAllisters on 8th?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

Is there free parking at McAllisters on 8th?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does McAllisters on 8th have a pool?

McAllisters on 8th features an outdoor pool.

Does McAllisters on 8th have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does McAllisters on 8th have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis, body treatments, and facials.

How close is McAllisters on 8th to downtown Durban?

McAllisters on 8th is 2.2 mi away from Berea.

McAllisters on 8th Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dewald

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dewald

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dewald

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nadine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There should be a B&B option - as the portion of the breakfast is a bit small yet the mini snack buffet set up is real cute.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imraan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very good

Stay was good. Shower 🚿 head needs some attention. Leaking. Mattress needs to be changed slowly caving in in the centre. Sleeper couch mattress is horrendous. Sleeper couch was grubby. Needs a good clean. Overall the place was spotlessly clean. Came across 1 cockroach. Pool was good. Cleaning staff and security are very pleasant. Front desk not sufficiently manned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moegamat Rashid

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Promise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Imraan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

My stay

Staff were very friendly. The bath mat was very grubby. Carpet in the room is very stained and the throw on the bed didn't appear to be very clean. Also the 1 cushion was extremely grubby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jenna

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Imraan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

Our stay was amazing. Room was ready early and was spotlessly clean. Staff were helpful and friendly. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location on Florida Road

Great location and easy to find everything we needed nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Spa service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018