Our pick
Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
Durban, ZA
★ 4-star9.1/10693 reviews
0.56 km (0.35 mi) from original
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Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
What matters most to you?
Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
8.8Rooms are described as comfortable and spacious, with some minor issues noted.
Cleanliness
8.9Generally positive feedback about cleanliness, no major complaints.
Location
9.4Repeated praises for the excellent location near restaurants and attractions.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
uShaka Manor Guest House
Durban, ZA
★ 4-star8.6/10771 reviews
0.34 km (0.21 mi) from original
Casa Ridge Self-catering
Durban, ZA
★ 4-star8.8/10367 reviews
0.73 km (0.46 mi) from original
Our pick
Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
Durban, ZA
★ 4-star9.1/10693 reviews
0.56 km (0.35 mi) from original
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga8.8
uShaka Manor Guest House7.8
Cleanliness
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga9.3
uShaka Manor Guest House8.3
Service
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga9.8
Casa Ridge Self-catering9.2
Food & Breakfast
Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering9.2
uShaka Manor Guest House7.8
Value
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga9.3
Casa Ridge Self-catering8.7
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga amenity advantages
Breakfast in the room
uShaka Manor Guest House amenity advantages
Room serviceBusiness centerPets allowedFamily roomsElectric vehicle charging station
Casa Ridge Self-catering amenity advantages
Luggage storage
Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering amenity advantages
Airport shuttle
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga
9.1/10uShaka Manor Guest House
8.6/10Casa Ridge Self-catering
8.8/10Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
9.1/10Rooms
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga
8.8Beautiful room, though the pillows need replacement.
uShaka Manor Guest House
7.8Some guests noted rooms were smaller than expected and had issues with amenities.
Casa Ridge Self-catering
8.2Some reviews noted issues with bed comfort and couch cleanliness.
Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
8.8Rooms are described as comfortable and spacious, with some minor issues noted.
Cleanliness
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga
9.3Everything was exceptional from cleanliness.
uShaka Manor Guest House
8.3Some concerns about cigarette smell in pillows and overall cleanliness, could be improved.
Casa Ridge Self-catering
8.8Guests appreciated the cleanliness of the property, though some mentioned issues with the bed and room maintenance.
Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
8.9Generally positive feedback about cleanliness, no major complaints.
Location
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga
9.3Very peaceful and close to most amenities and malls.
uShaka Manor Guest House
9.3Convenient location near beach and restaurants, highly praised by multiple reviewers.
Casa Ridge Self-catering
9.3Positive remarks regarding proximity to amenities and pleasant surroundings.
Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
9.4Repeated praises for the excellent location near restaurants and attractions.
Service
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga
9.8Nice and professional service, friendly staff.
uShaka Manor Guest House
9.3Staff described as friendly and accommodating, with notable mentions of excellent service.
Casa Ridge Self-catering
9.2Many reviews highlighted friendly and courteous staff, indicating a high level of service.
Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
9.7Numerous compliments about friendliness and helpfulness of staff.
Sleep & Noise
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga
—uShaka Manor Guest House
—Casa Ridge Self-catering
—Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
—Food & Breakfast
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga
8.3No breakfast served; could be a significant improvement.
uShaka Manor Guest House
7.8Feedback indicated breakfast offerings were below expectations; needs enhancement.
Casa Ridge Self-catering
8.8Complimentary tea and coffee were appreciated, but some felt the offerings were limited.
Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
9.2High praise for breakfast quality and variety.
Amenities & Facilities
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga
8.3Boring TV channels; suggestions for subscriptions would enhance the experience.
uShaka Manor Guest House
8.8General satisfaction with available amenities, although some improvements needed.
Casa Ridge Self-catering
8.8Comments indicate good basic amenities but lacking higher expectations for a 4-star hotel.
Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
8.6Basic amenities met expectations, with slight room for improvement.
Value
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga
9.3Overall a good value, though improvements to amenities could optimize experience.
uShaka Manor Guest House
8.8Generally considered good value but with room for improvement in offered services.
Casa Ridge Self-catering
8.7Overall value was perceived positively, balancing some minor shortcomings.
Anchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
8.8Good value noted by multiple guests, indicating satisfaction with their stay.
Landmarks
Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga
Durban View ParkuShaka Manor Guest House
Durban View ParkCasa Ridge Self-catering
Durban View ParkAnchor's Rest Guesthouse and Self Catering
Whalebone Pier