
La Dolce Vita Umhlanga Guesthouse
Durban, ZA
0.73 km (0.45 mi) from original
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence

Durban, ZA
0.73 km (0.45 mi) from original
Rooms
8.7Various guests admired the room comfort and cleanliness, though some had minor complaints.
Cleanliness
8.2While many reviews praised cleanliness, issues with cockroaches in one room impacted the score.
Location
9.2Multiple reviews highlighted the great location, being quiet and close to amenities.


Durban, ZA
0.73 km (0.45 mi) from original

Durban, ZA
2.3 km (1.4 mi) from original

Durban, ZA
1.5 km (0.93 mi) from original
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
The compared hotels differ by 1.5 km.
La Dolce Vita Umhlanga Guesthouse: 0.73 km (0.45 mi)
Regal Inn Umhlanga Gateway: 2.3 km (1.4 mi)
Number Six
8/10La Dolce Vita Umhlanga Guesthouse
8.6/10Regal Inn Umhlanga Gateway
8/10The Capital Pearls Hotel
8.7/10Number Six
7.9Mentioned spacious rooms, but some issues like non-functional TV.
La Dolce Vita Umhlanga Guesthouse
8.7Various guests admired the room comfort and cleanliness, though some had minor complaints.
Regal Inn Umhlanga Gateway
7.7Some rooms were reported to be small, with issues noted like stuck doors and shared water bottles.
The Capital Pearls Hotel
8.0Mixed: comfortable beds and useful small kitchens reported, but some rooms/sections described as dingy (S section), problems with central aircon, missing iron/face cloths and variable room readiness at check-in.
Number Six
8.0Several mentions of cleanliness and satisfaction with room cleanliness.
La Dolce Vita Umhlanga Guesthouse
8.2While many reviews praised cleanliness, issues with cockroaches in one room impacted the score.
Regal Inn Umhlanga Gateway
7.2Various reviews mentioned dirty bathrooms and unhygienic conditions.
The Capital Pearls Hotel
7.7Mixed signals: several guests praised cleanliness and fresh-smelling facilities, but there are strong negative reports (notably cockroaches and some dingy areas) that lower the score.
Number Six
9.0Positive feedback about the convenience and safety of the location.
La Dolce Vita Umhlanga Guesthouse
9.2Multiple reviews highlighted the great location, being quiet and close to amenities.
Regal Inn Umhlanga Gateway
9.2Multiple reviews praised the great location.
The Capital Pearls Hotel
9.6Very positive: convenient to amenities, great views (sea/balcony sightings), close to points of interest; tempered by noise from outside/construction and some security concerns in specific sections.
Number Six
8.9Consistently praised for friendly and helpful staff.
La Dolce Vita Umhlanga Guesthouse
9.2Many guests noted exceptional service, especially the helpfulness of staff and hosts.
Regal Inn Umhlanga Gateway
8.7Staff were noted to be friendly and providing good client service.
The Capital Pearls Hotel
9.8Consistently praised: staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and attentive (multiple mentions of specific staff providing exceptional service), though isolated check-in/staff behavior issues were noted.
Number Six
—La Dolce Vita Umhlanga Guesthouse
—Regal Inn Umhlanga Gateway
—The Capital Pearls Hotel
—Number Six
7.0Lack of breakfast service and limited beverage availability.
La Dolce Vita Umhlanga Guesthouse
7.7Complaints about breakfast service and lack of options impacted the score.
Regal Inn Umhlanga Gateway
7.2Breakfast options were found lacking by some guests.
The Capital Pearls Hotel
8.4Mixed reviews: breakfast is praised by several guests but seen as pricey; restaurant and room service had a number of complaints about quality or availability.
Number Six
7.5Some amenities lacking, such as pool access and insufficient coffee/tea supplies.
La Dolce Vita Umhlanga Guesthouse
8.2Guests appreciated amenities like the pool but criticized the lack of microwaves.
Regal Inn Umhlanga Gateway
7.7Limited amenities reported, such as no fridge or microwave in rooms.
The Capital Pearls Hotel
9.3Generally strong: pool, versatile facilities and useful in-room kitchens highlighted; some negatives such as pool placement behind lobby, lack of dedicated DSTV and lift navigation issues reduce perfection.
Number Six
7.9Affordable pricing noted, but some concerns about service availability.
La Dolce Vita Umhlanga Guesthouse
8.7Most guests felt satisfied with the value, but some mentioned needing a better breakfast coordination.
Regal Inn Umhlanga Gateway
8.2General sentiment reflects reasonable pricing but some felt it was not worth the money.
The Capital Pearls Hotel
7.6Perceived as somewhat weak by some guests: main complaint is expensive breakfast (several guests suggested eating out) and occasional shortcomings in room service versus price.
Number Six
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