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Cowrie Cove Guest House

5.0 star property
5-star luxury B&B near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Executive Suite
Beach nearby
Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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4 Cowrie Terrace La Lucia, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, uShaka Marine World
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite

Standard Suite

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

uMhlanga

Close to the beach.At this uMhlanga B&B, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Umhlanga Lighthouse. Umhlanga Hospital and Oceans Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 8 min drive - 12.2 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 13 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chunky’s Burger Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fabrica - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪No Way Jose - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪WCafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Cowrie Cove Guest House

5-star luxury B&B near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Cowrie Cove Guest House. Self parking is free.

This 5-star uMhlanga bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Cowrie Cove Guest House offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and slippers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This uMhlanga bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December. The rest of the year they are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed from January to December.

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

Cowrie Cove Umhlanga
Cowrie Cove Guest House Umhlanga
Cowrie Cove Guest House Bed & breakfast
Cowrie Cove Guest House Bed & breakfast Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cowrie Cove Guest House to the airport?

Cowrie Cove Guest House is 13.9 mi (23-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 Cowrie Cove Guest House?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowrie Cove Guest House on May 3, 2026 start from CA $152, 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 Cowrie Cove Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Cowrie Cove Guest House offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Cowrie Cove Guest House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 5-minute walk from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 3.8 mi (11-min drive) from Umhlanga Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cowrie Cove Guest House offer free breakfast?

Cowrie Cove Guest House offers free English breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Cowrie Cove Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (8-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Cowrie Cove Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cowrie Cove Guest House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Cowrie Cove Guest House have a pool?

Cowrie Cove Guest House features an outdoor pool.

Does Cowrie Cove Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Cowrie Cove Guest House to downtown uMhlanga?

Cowrie Cove Guest House is 1.5 mi away from uMhlanga.

Cowrie Cove Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Halina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Myles and his staff were amazing . So friendly and helpful . Room was huge and so comfy. So close to all amenities and lovely to be so close to the beach .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was our second time staying at Cowrie Cove, and we would definitely stay again! We even stayed in the same fantastic room as before! New owner Milo, was so helpful, sorting out taxis and restaurant tables for us in the Durban/ Umlhanga area throughout our stay.
Photo of Pool area from the breakfast room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonty Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
100% recommended, great stay everyone is very friendly and accommodating, I will say there again! The beach was amazing and clean.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average

Clean, average accommodation. Certainly not the same as the photos. TV not working. Maher was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Prof Hetisani Lucky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home , the place is super safe and perfect for beach lovers
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely property in safe and quiet area. Direct access to beach, although we did not swim there, but very clean. Room was very spacious and comfortable although lacks natural light. Pool area is very nice with loungers and seating, some in a shaded gazebo. There are books and games available. Breakfast catered for us as vegetarians, fruit and cereals plus cooked options. It is fairly easy and cheap to take an Uber to Umhlanga Beach with its malls, restaurants and bars. The beach is nice and you can hire umbrellas and deck chairs. The promenade is nice to walk and leads to a small nature reserve. We liked the fact we stayed outside the beach area as it was so peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

dominic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and serene environment with a private beach and pool. Friendly staff always ready and available to help. Enjoyed the complimentary all day coffee machine and warm croissants at breakfast! My wife loved the plush bed and hot shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayandree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The BEST place I think I have ever stayed, hands-down. I’m from Australia & I’m quite fussy about where I stay when I holiday. Caroline was such an amazing host. The group of staff who cooked our breakfast daily & helped with our luggage’s etc. we’re just so amazing.. thank, thank you, thank you for making our stay so memorable. I loved the rooms. Just stunning & the best possible accomodation by far among those in Uhmlanga & La Lucia. Just so comfortable. We were spoilt!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Stunning Guesthouse in a beautiful neighbourhood!

The guesthouse was in a beautiful location in a very nice neighbourhood with a private access to the beach. The owner Caroline and all her staff could not have been more friendly, welcoming and helpful during our stay. The room was huge, luxurious and extremely comfortable. The breakfast was the best English breakfast we had in our entire three week stay in South Africa!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A true gem of a place.

Beautiful garden, great room and very close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had an amazing stay at Cowrie Cove Guest house for 10 nights. The bedrooms were fabulous, very clean with the most comfortable beds I have ever found on holiday. Also the breakfasts were excellent and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The beautiful Indian Ocean is within 2 minutes walking distance and our car was safe with on site parking. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

IRENE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cowrie Cove Guest House

Lovely B & B, centrally located, near all amenities, shops, restaurants. Just off the highway and easy to get to work and back. Within a few metres of the beach and views of Durban and Umhlanga skyline. Staff and owner were very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Breakfasts were delicious, with continental variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

NSM, Oxfordshire

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lavishly and tastefully furnished and exudes comfort and style. The bedrooms are equally impressive and comfortable. The breakfast is excellent. The pool area and private beach add to a top class establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendliest and heart warming host. Home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heinz

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Lovely oasis

Very nice and comfortable. Very friendly and helpful owner & staff. Perfect for access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiina

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