Bill Simpson Park
Bill Simpson Park, Glenashley, Durban North, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa- Park
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Luxurious Beachfront Accommodation
Experience the ultimate beachfront getaway at Bentley on the Beach in La Lucia, Durban. Enjoy stunning views of the Indian Ocean from our sun terrace and outdoor pool.
Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in our beautifully decorated rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, microwave, refrigerator, and air conditioning. Some rooms even offer complimentary Wi-Fi for your convenience.
Delicious Dining Options and Nearby Attractions
Start your day with a delicious breakfast and take advantage of our BBQ facilities. Explore nearby dining options or visit the La Lucia Mall and Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Don't forget to tee off at the Mount Edgecombe Golf Club just a short drive away.
For a beachfront retreat with unparalleled comfort and convenience, book your stay at Bentley on the Beach now.
Check-in from
02:30 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
1 King Bed
377-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi (60 minutes per stay, 1-device limit)
Entertainment - 32-inch TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
35 m2
In-room amenities
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
291-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi (60 minutes per stay, 1-device limit)
Entertainment - 32-inch TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
27 m2
Garden View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Features a private patio
Internet - Free WiFi (60 minutes per stay, 1-device limit)
Entertainment - 32-inch TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Offering a balcony with a view of the garden, this air-conditioned room has a flat-screen satellite TV, seating area and fan. It includes a microwave and refrigerator.
An extra single bed is available in this room.
Please note that the price is based on either single or double occupancy. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
35 sqm
In-room amenities
With views of the garden, this air-conditioned room has a flat-screen satellite TV and includes a microwave and refrigerator.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
26 sqm
With View
In-room amenities
This spacious, air-conditioned room offers views of the sea, pool and city. It has a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV and desk. It includes a microwave and refrigerator.
An extra single bed is available in this room.
Please note that the price is based on either single or double occupancy. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
35 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Offering a terrace with views of the sea, pool and city, this air-conditioned, spacious room has a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV and desk. It includes a microwave and refrigerator.
An additional 2 single beds is available in this room.
Please note that the price is based on either single or double occupancy. Maximum occupancy is 4 adults (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
32 sqm
Sea View, With View
In-room amenities
This spacious, air-conditioned room offers majestic views of the sea, beach and palm trees. It has a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV and desk. It includes a microwave and refrigerator.
An extra single bed is available in this room.
Please note that the price is based on either single or double occupancy. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
35 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
With views of the sea and city, this air-conditioned room has a flat-screen satellite TV and includes a microwave and refrigerator.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
Sea View, With View
In-room amenities
Offering a balcony, this air-conditioned room has a flat-screen satellite TV, seating area and fan. It includes a microwave and refrigerator.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
23 sqm
In-room amenities
Offering a balcony, this spacious, air-conditioned room has a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV, and a desk. It includes a microwave and refrigerator.
An extra single bed is available in this room.
Please note that the price is based on either single or double occupancy. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
31 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Breakfast was very good with plenty of choices. The location of the hotel is wonderful, especially as we were given sea view rooms. We also found the staff delightfully pleasant and helpful! It's certainly a beautiful place to overnight in! The fact that the parking is within an enclosed, secure area off of the road made it especially comfortable for us to be able to get our two rental vans tidied up and ready for returning to the rental company the next day. The proximity of this facility to the international airport is also a plus.
There is nothing about this facility that we didn't like.
Great host Beach vibes
Love Bentley! Stayed twice now with a group. Awesome staff. So friendly and accommodating! Highly recommend!
Absolutely nothing!
The pictures are deceiving. The place in pictures & reality is two different things.
Shirley and her team were fantastic again! Such a beautiful place... This was our second stay at Bentley and our first choice next time. Thank you!
Nothing at all
Beautiful accomodation right at the beach. Cosy rooms, personal is very friendly, very good breakfast. I wish we could have stayed longer. Great for kids.
Tge safety and cleanliness
Breakfast must have variety
All good
People partying and making noise on the road/beach literally all night, right outside the property
Location right in the beach. Big room that I had. Comfortable bed. The staff are all so friendly, helpful and attentive. Remember it’s not a hotel so they won’t be around the facility all hours. Good breakfasts. Comrades runners were given a nice fruit and snack gift bowl night before so we had something for breakfast when we left very early next morning. Just ask and they will try to help.
Not a complaint but something to keep in mind: Make sure to shower in the morning or at night as there is power saving on the geyser system to manage excess electricity use.
The bedding was clean and it had a good view.
The room was absolutely disgusting. Thick mildew in the shower and a very awkward toilet seat that you can't sit comfortably on due to a wall next to the toilet. The building itself is lacking a lot of maintenance and when I arrived I was hoping I was at the wrong address. I will not be staying there again.
The ladies were friendly and helpful. The room, pool area, breakfast and the views were super stunning. The comfortable beds and cozy feelnof our room was to die for. Spacious bathroom offering both the bath and shower facilities. We felt safe and at home. Love every bit of the accommodation. NB. We got a warm embrace from the owner just before breakfast as were about to checkout on Mother's Day. Everyone at the place is just sweet and warm.
Nothing, I even enjoyed the barefooted walk to the beach....
Location and the room we lately transferred to
The reception, the room we were given at 1st which had a leak. I was made to pay extra R300 to the booking, which is something that I wasn't aware of.
I was chased out before checking, my family was going to meet there they chased by the security they were told they are not needed and I'm still waiting for my refund
Seaview
Lacks a lot of maintenance. Tiles in bathroom cracked and lifting. Tripping hazard. Toilet makes a noise when flushed. The wooden deck not maintained and loose some places. Swimming pool not very clean. Parking is under trees and mess the car a lot. Breakfast times are only from 7 to 9 and staff dish for you. Pics and reality and 2 different things. Not value for money
Yas, the reception manager was amazing! Helped me with everything I needed. The place was charming and felt safe!
Location
Cleanliness. Aircon not working at all.
Location
staff was very warm and friendly. beautiful view. bed was very comfortable.
The Location of the guest house is incredible. Right on the beach. The staff is very friendly and the rooms are excellently appointed. The breakfast was brilliant (if anything too much!:D). Highly recommended!
The location is perfect and room was outstanding
It was convenient to get to get to the beach and the pool was clean at the venue
The venue needs a spring cleaning from the outside, Cut out old plants,Wash the curtains and windows down stairs(Where the cleaners or caretaker lives). Inverst in paint through out the property and also make use off new or thoroughly cleaned crockery & cutlery . The kitchen and bathrooms in the rooms needs ventilation. The place has high potential just needs love and attention Also the breakfast was the same and the fries were burned. Either than the above the ladies were absolutely great, filled with Humity and helpful.
From the exceptional skills of the Resort Manager Yash To the helpful nature of support staff Dina there's nothing not to like. And 11 out of 10 for me perfect location , Wonderful service.
the view, the breakfast with the view, waking up with the view.
i cannot complain about anything!
Breakfast Just perfect.
Breakfast was ok.
Place needs upgrading.
La location della struttura con affaccio sull’oceano
La colazione un po’ minimalista.
On first impressions from the outside it looked alittle run down compared to the website. On entering it was clean and fine
I rang the bell a number of times and had to wait and hoot to be able to get someones attention
Location & staff 10/10
They could do with a variety of things to choose from when serving breakfast .
Good breakfast, not punctual at 7:00 but good quality products, abundant and ready made.
There were no functioning safes in the room, so plan accordingly.
Nothing
The place is so old and the photos on bookings.com are different from what you get. Breakfast is small portions like very small.I regret it was waist of money
Loved every bit. Absolutely amazing. A white lady from Mpumalanga would check on us and make sure we are ok,cant remember her name. My partner and I had an amazing stay Definitely staying there again in the near future.
Uhhh aircon. Quite humid days and the aircon wasn't up to speed.
Location , opposite the beach. Mrs Shirley and her staff were very friendly. Room service was every day excellent clean . 👌
Staff were friendly
Room and bathroom needs a refresh. Photos are missleading Shower was sub par Staff preparing breakfast is noisy Curtains do not block sunlight properly
Hosts and staff were very good, friendly and forthcoming. Location is excellent.
My particular room was a bit dated. Aircon didn't work properly.
Nothing at all.
The mirror is as very very dirty. I dnt even want to mention breakfast. It was disappointing to say least. The fries and dry muffins they served was a NO NO. The portion are extremely small like a teaspoon kind of serving
The local people went crazy on the beach approx. 30m from our room almost every night. They were shouting and screaming, playing car radios at max volume till 2am, we could not sleep. We went down to the coast for some peace and quiet, and then we got this. It was a great letdown. Tried to call the police, but their number does not work.
Nothing .
Very disappointed felt like a scam bedding were not washed my child was bit by bed bugs and got an infection rooms are pathetic and needs maintenance the breakfast is horrible i only had it the firsy day not what I expected at all and definitely not worth the price what's shown online and when u actually there it's terrible no proper security to ensure safety in rooms I will surely not be going back there it was my worst stay I ever had was miserable whole stay
Belle vue sur la mer
Piscine trouble jamais nettoyée pendant 5 jours malgré les demandes. Logement vétuste, matériaux de petite qualité (porte, huisseries…), très sonore. En particulier, les vendredi et samedi soir, les animations musicales fort sonores du restaurant-bar qui jouxte l’hôtel empêchent de dormir avant 11h-minuit. Manque d’entretien: serviettes de toilettes usagées, râpées voire déchirées. Balustrade du balcon, à l’étage, rafistolé avec du fil de fer. Bricolage électrique de l’éclairage DANS la douche…..
The breakfast was good and the staff was very friendly.
It’s located next to a pub, it gets very noisy at night.
The friendly staff and the view of the beach, the beach is just across the road.
I loved everything.
Staff is friendly , please neat and clen
Was clean. Our room was very private. Breakfast was very nice.
The location was great
I couldn’t get late check out but they kept my bags for me
nothing
Building needs attention. The decor was outdated and in poor condition. The breakfast was sorely lacking. There was a terrible smell in the bathroom.
Clean
Nothing
It is a bit of an older facility, so it's a bit " aged " but very clean and the position more than makes up for it - rooms are airy & bright, the staff is friendly, breakfast was good so the overall experience was very nice
Our tour group spent one night at Bentley after flying from Cape Town earlier in the day. The rooms were comfortable and the breakfast delicious. The location close to the airport was a bonus.
Spacious comfortable rooms. Spotlessly clean. Right on the beach....you could hear the waves! ❤️ Amazing staff. Cooked breakfast supplied every morning was seriously a big plus. Only minutes drive to anywhere! Quiet location. We will definitely be back!!
Friendly staff. Lovely see view from the room. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom was nice and big. Loved the bath. Rooms are all very beautiful.
Breakfast could have been better.
The location and comfort of the bed were excellent.
The light across the street is really bright at night.
The staff were friendly and helpful. The bed linen was good quality The sound of the sea was very pleasing
The breakfasts were mediocre. Çleanliness not 100% as one would expect from a hospitality establishment. Around the bottom of shower door, along the rail of the outside sliding door were grubby. The kitchen cupboard doors and handles were noted when looking for a plate for the room, greasy and dirty.. The freezer box in the room fridge had not been defrosted for a long time. There was barely room for the small ice tray provided. Ice is a necessity in the heat of the coast of KZN. The door latch of the sliding door was patched and the lock wasn't conducive to confidence of safe locking. A strong recommendation is that the owners put in sructured carports. Parking under the trees ensure that the car was covered in bird mess. No help was offered to clean this off. It is a shame that the palm trees in all the photos on Booking.com of the front have been removed. Not one remained. The pool was murky and that's a pity. Supervision and care to detail is not present.
Breakfast was perfect. Staff was able to accomodate me with an Early breakfast for my check out day as well.
Having the common area and pool right outside my room.
Verkehrsgünstig gelegen, prima Personal, nette Besitzer. Das Zimmer mit Meeblick und Terrasse ist zu empfehlen
Die Unterkunft ist in die Jahre gekommen. Die Bilder im Netz sind um Längen schöner als die Wirklichkeit. Ok, der Preis ist angemessen. Wer Ruhe sucht, wird diese hier nicht finden. Die Jugend feiert am Strand, direkt 10 Meter gegenüber, bis in die Nacht mit lauter Musik. Ein kleiner Flughafen 1000 Meter weiter, wird tagsüber frequentiert von Hubschraubern und Kleinflugzeugen. Da kann zwar die Unterkunft nichts dafür, sollte aber Erwähnung finden.
Great ocean view. Comfortable sofa. Bath & shower. Good breakfast. Great café next door for lunch.
FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL STAFF. LOVELY VIEW OFF THE SEA. AFFORDABLE ACCOMODATIOBN. NICE BREAKFAST.
Местоположение
Утренняя тусовка молодёжи под окнами
Excellent staff and owner is very caring and attentative!
The view to the beach m, and the breakfast was excellent 👌
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Cleanliness
7/10Mostly reported as clean (clean bedding, balcony and pool areas) but at least one guest reported serious mildew and poor bathroom maintenance, bringing the category below average.
Service
9.3/10Consistently praised: friendly, helpful and accommodating staff (several mentions of Shirley and the team, warm owner interaction).
Location
9.2/10Excellent beachside location and close to the airport; many guests had sea-view rooms and praised proximity to the beach.
Room Quality
7.5/10Rooms described as cosy, spacious and comfortable with good beds, but there are isolated issues (leaks, awkward toilet layout, some deceptive photos) that lower the score.
Amenities
8.5/10Good on-site amenities noted (balcony, plunge pool, deck beds, secure on-site parking). Noted that this is more a guesthouse than a full-service hotel (staff not present 24/7).
Value for Money
6.5/10Mixed to negative: several guests felt the pricing was high for what was provided, with at least one unexpected extra charge (R300) and refund/check-in issues noted.
Food and Beverage
8.8/10Breakfast received repeated positive comments (good variety and choices, helpful gestures for early departures), though one comment requested more variety.
Overall Experience
8/10Generally positive overall with multiple repeat guests and warm staff interactions; however, isolated but significant negative experiences (cleanliness, noise, billing/refund issues) temper the overall score.
Luxuriate in stunning Indian Ocean vistas from Bentley on the Beach’s sun terrace and pool area.
Set at 19 The Promenade, La Lucia, with easy access to nearby dining, La Lucia Mall, and Gateway Theatre of Shopping.
Enjoy barbecue facilities and a terrace that invites al fresco dining and relaxing moments by the sea.