
19 The Shades - Walk to the Beach and Village!
Durban, ZA
0.28 km (0.17 mi) from original
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Durban, ZA
0.28 km (0.17 mi) from original
Rooms
9.3The apartment was neat, comfortable, and had a homely feel.
Cleanliness
9.3The property was impeccably clean and very well maintained.
Location
9.8Perfect location, just a short walk to the beach and nearby malls.
No close alternative was identified for this preference.


Durban, ZA
0.28 km (0.17 mi) from original


The compared hotels differ by 0.82 km.
19 The Shades - Walk to the Beach and Village!: 0.28 km (0.17 mi)
Ocean Villa: 1.1 km (0.69 mi)
Hyde Park
8.5/1019 The Shades - Walk to the Beach and Village!
9.5/10Blue Waves Lodge
8.5/10Ocean Villa
8.5/10Hyde Park
8.0While some enjoyed the comfort, complaints about the lack of air conditioning and issues with shower doors lowered the score.
19 The Shades - Walk to the Beach and Village!
9.3The apartment was neat, comfortable, and had a homely feel.
Blue Waves Lodge
7.3Significant complaints about room quality and issues with facilities.
Ocean Villa
7.4Room quality had issues mentioned such as renovations needed and humidity.
Hyde Park
8.1Most reviews indicate the property was clean, but specific complaints about high temperatures and noisy fans impacted the cleanliness perception.
19 The Shades - Walk to the Beach and Village!
9.3The property was impeccably clean and very well maintained.
Blue Waves Lodge
7.8Several mentions of dirtiness and issues with the bathrooms.
Ocean Villa
7.0The reviews indicated poor cleaning standards, with bathrooms and kitchens mentioned as dirty.
Hyde Park
9.1Numerous comments praised the excellent location near the beach and shops, enhancing the overall experience.
19 The Shades - Walk to the Beach and Village!
9.8Perfect location, just a short walk to the beach and nearby malls.
Blue Waves Lodge
9.3Location is often mentioned positively.
Ocean Villa
9.5Location was frequently praised as being close to the beach and shops.
Hyde Park
9.1Many reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff, contributing positively to the service experience.
19 The Shades - Walk to the Beach and Village!
9.8The host was friendly and responsive, ensuring an easy check-in and check-out.
Blue Waves Lodge
9.8Consistently praised staff and helpful service.
Ocean Villa
9.4Overall service was highlighted positively, with helpful staff being noted.
Hyde Park
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8.1There were no comments about food service, so assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
19 The Shades - Walk to the Beach and Village!
9.3Excellent coffee machine and selection of teas and coffees provided.
Blue Waves Lodge
7.8Complaints about breakfast being unavailable.
Ocean Villa
9.0Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Hyde Park
8.6Amenities like the pool were appreciated, though some missed key features like air conditioning.
19 The Shades - Walk to the Beach and Village!
9.3Best stocked self-catering with various amenities like Nespresso, washing powder, and body wash.
Blue Waves Lodge
8.3Amenities received mixed reviews, with positive mentions of the pool.
Ocean Villa
8.0Mixed sentiments with some amenities like the pool and braai area praised, while others were criticized.
Hyde Park
8.5Overall, guests felt they received a fair value considering the location and accommodation.
19 The Shades - Walk to the Beach and Village!
9.3Great value considering the cleanliness and amenities provided.
Blue Waves Lodge
8.8General sentiment reflects an acceptable value for the price.
Ocean Villa
8.9General sentiment was that the property provides good value for money, despite some downsides.
Hyde Park
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