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    Anchor's Rest

    304 reviews
    #2 of 42 B&Bs / Inns in Umhlanga Rocks
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    14 Stanley Grace Crescent, Umhlanga Rocks 4319, South Africa
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    All reviewsb bfully stocked honesty barguest houseself cateringgarden roomfew minutes walklovely promenadehome away from homelovely guesthouselovely swimming poolthe perfect place to staybars and restaurantsgreat positionsun loungersinternational airportloved our staycentral location
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    Reviewed 7 April 2017
    We found our mooring….

    Stayed here for 3 nights in the Green Room from 12 March 2017 Arrived late on Sunday afternoon after delayed arrival of Rovos – met by Peter – introductions followed plus short tour of the public areas and the intricacies of the room and numerous...More

    Thank PeteD60
    Response from Cilla R, Owner at Anchor's RestResponded 10 April 2017

    Dear Peter Thank you so much for your most complimentary and comprehensive review of Anchor's Rest. It really warmed the 'cockles of one's heart' to read your wonderful review and how you enjoyed all the facilities of your room, as well as those of the...More

    Reviewed 31 March 2017
    Great Hospitality

    We stayed here for 5nights at the end of our tour of KwaZulu-Natal and found it an excellent place to relax . The hospitality was very good and the house was close to the beach and local restaurants It was also so close to the...More

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    Response from Cilla R, Owner at Anchor's RestResponded 10 April 2017

    Dear Paul Thank you for taking the time to write a great review on Anchor's Rest which we were delighted to read. We are pleased you enjoyed the easy access to all the facilities of Umhlanga, which is a bonus if you don't want to...More

    Reviewed 29 March 2017
    Lovely friendly place to stay.

    Really friendly and welcoming hosts and very helpful. .Well presented rooms. We had the garden room on the bottom floor. It was really quiet apart from the early morning sounds of the birds and monkeys.Located close to all amenities. Loved our stay and would definitely...More

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    Response from Cilla R, Owner at Anchor's RestResponded 10 April 2017

    Dear Sheila Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Anchor's Rest, which we were so pleased to receive. It is always such a pleasure for us to know that we have met our guests expectations and hopefully exceeded them....More

    Reviewed 28 March 2017
    Stayover for swimming gala

    We had a wonderful and relaxing stay, and the location worked well for us. Our children also enjoyed the fast WiFi, which was included with our stay. The atmosphere is stylish and relaxing at the same time.

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    Reviewed 27 March 2017
    Fantastic stay at Anchors rest.

    Had a fab. stay at Anchors Rest.From the minute we got there to leaving we were treated so well.Our rooms were spotless and contained everything we needed.Peter Cilla and most of all Sandy were brilliant hosts.Thankyou for a brilliant stay.

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    Response from Cilla R | Property representative |
    Hi Andrea During the week (Monday through to Friday) breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Over the weekends breakfast is served from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. For guests who have an early flight to catch we put a continental... More
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    Anchor's Rest is two blocks from the beach, so it won't take more than five minutes leisurely walking to reach the Promenade. There are Tour Guides who would happily take you out for half day, or full day tours and they... More
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    "For more privacy, book one of the rooms downstairs. Your own private garden is reason enough!"
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    "Not sure about rooms as I didn't make it to the hotel"
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    "Two rooms with lots of privacy"
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