Whalebone Pier
Whalebone Pier, Umhlanga Promenade, Stratton-on-Sea, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320, South Africa- Attraction
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Beachfront Luxury
Located on Umhlanga's main beach, The Capital Pearls Hotel offers a luxurious stay with a fitness centre, bar, on-site dining, and free WiFi.
Modern Amenities
Guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV, kitchen, private bathroom, air conditioning, and a desk for your convenience. Enjoy a daily buffet breakfast and relax on the sun terrace.
Convenient Location
Situated in the Umhlanga district, the hotel is close to Kings Park Stadium, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Gateway Shopping Centre, and King Shaka International Airport.
Experience seaside sophistication at The Capital Pearls Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable beachfront getaway.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
38 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
36 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
150 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
90 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
90 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
75 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
40 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
29 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
67 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
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位置不错
卫生间的排气扇噪音太大,我订的是海景房,实际房间不是海景房。
Experience
Experience, comfort
Location was nice and beach was walkable distance
service was not nice. No communication
Beautiful and well maintained
Nothing
The rooms were clean and welcoming. The free excess to the gym.
Check in was not that busy yet we had to wait and it took awhile. The reception lady serving popcorn n welcome drinks was not friendly and definitely not welcoming. Also it was rather noisy they speak loudly amongst each other. First impressions is an experience to remember especially in hospitality.
Everything from security measures to the staff ,hotel room, cleanliness, the pool and the sea view exceptional
Everything was spectacular
The location, and the room was spacious and always clean
I would have loved a room with sea views
Everything.
Perfect place for couple, location is perfect and next to everything, jump a street to oceans mall and Signature restaurant, the place is clean, safe and good looking, food is number one. Ke jele joy lapho.
Nothing
Everything
The staff was very welcoming and helpful
You don’t get the room you saw when booking we booked a room with balcony and sea view but we didn’t get that
They are kind
Nothing
The view from the balcony. Firm bed. Quiet.
Floors were dirty. Room 1218. Nail on the carpet. Globes on ceiling needed replacing. Telephone receiver dead had to use the speaker. Basin plug has no seal so water does not stay in basin. Service at the dinner table downstairs very slow. No service the one day when we sat in the couches.
The room aesthetics and staff service
Location was good with amenities nearby, Pool view and beach is walkable distance
I am writing to express my strong disappointment regarding my recent stay. Upon entering my initial room, I noticed the floors were sticky and spotted cockroaches near the bathroom area. Due to personal reasons, I had two separate bookings and had requested reception to notify me when my second room was ready. I received a call confirming it was prepared, but when I arrived at the front desk with all my luggage, I was informed the room was actually not ready. After waiting in the lobby for 40 minutes without any updates, I inquired again and was instructed to return to my original room. However, upon returning, housekeeping was already servicing it for the next guest. I had to head back to reception yet again before finally being allocated a new room. The severe lack of cleanliness and poor communication made this an extremely frustrating experience. I hope management addresses these issues promptly.
The Staff was good I'd like that ....
Nothing
Nice place
Perfect place
The view not exactly sea - view with price allocation for sea view but a 45 degree angle. None the less . I had a very pleasant stay. The sliding door in Room 1403 onto the Balcony needs a squirt of Q20 on the runner .
All good.
Nice, new modern rooms. All the amenities and friendly, helpful staff. They cleaned, gave new towels and water everyday. Mall and numerous eateries all around. Beach a few steps away.
I would like to have known that the gym was outside the hotel. It was Planet Fitness, which was next door to the hotel.
Location was great. Staff were friendly.
There was a cockcroach spotted in the room in the evening. Construction across the room was not ideal but understandable.
The views were fantastic
We liked everything
Location
Wasn’t clean
I loved the view, outstanding. Staff very helpful and friendly. Just lived it all
Nothing not to like
Location and specious, well equiped, rooms.
Although it looked well-maintained and clean, we did spot a few (living) cockroaches in the apartments. That’s why we switched apartments (to a completely different part of the complex), but unfortunately that made no difference (and the presence of cockroaches seemed to be common knowledge amongst the staff….). Depending on the location of your room, you may be disturbed at night by the noise of cars racing along the street.
Did not eat breakfast- late sleeper
N/A
Loved the room-was fascinated with the self-catering expect.
Next time will try get the sea facing rooms-did like my view
Well situated
The cutlery in the room was not clean
The location was good and the staff polite
The hotel appeared to be have some sort of refurb. Our first room had a number of issues. We were eventually moved to another room which was an upgrade.
The location is amazing!
The hotel is beautiful especially the pool area. I like the apartment style. They had salt and pepper in the rooms which was a plus
The breakfast fadt was not fresh. Some of the pastry was stale. They need to fumigate i saw to cockroaches in my room during my stay
le calme
la restauration
All good.
I ordered an omelette and it wasn't made for me.
The exterior
The food menu is not precise and staff did not explain
It’s clean and everything is perfect except that they said my stay includes breakfast but it didn’t
I was disappointed that my stay didn’t include breakfast and on my booking it said it’s included
Friendly and very helpful stuff.
Other guest where able to open our room with their card. But was resolved very quickly.
Great room and clean
nothing
Location
Bed
The service from all the staff was just superb. They even played with my child while I ate. I really really really appreciated them for that. Breakfast was sooooo delicious!!!
Sometimes the check in cards don't tap. And sometimes the lift doesn't take you to your floor and I kept having to change lifts in order to finally get to my floor
The kitchen facilities was amazing to have.
The beds were uncomfortable.
Very dusty and dirty
Clean - friendly staff - good location
That the apartments were at the back of the hotel- meaning a longer walk to the beach…
Shower leaked from the sides of the glass. Room service was abit slow.
Location
No problem
The room had all the facilities and amenities needed! Sea view!
Nothing
It was in Umhlanga
Front desk staff had a poor attitude Shoddy service Room Cleanliness levels - dirty carpets and shabby room
The staff were extremely friendly
It took 3 days of complaining to get them to clean the bird shit of the balcony glass and sill which was disgusting and should have been done before we moved in??? The biggest disappointment however were the high performance racing cars dancing on the road nearby right through the night making it impossible to sleep. I came back from the week exhausted and feeling like I really needed a holiday. I will never stay at Umhlanga beachfront ever again🤬
Everything
Everything was well, loved the bed, very comfortable:) kitchen was great too
single double room shower had mold at the bottom
I loved the anemities, view and proximity to the mall
The food was a bit too spicy
Had an excellent stay at Capital Pearls Hotel and everything else was ok except the language issue where staff assume that all their guests speak their local language.
The views from my sea-facing room. The location is excellent- right across Oceans Mall for dinner or shopping.
I really wasn’t happy with the noise levels. From the reception there is loud music. It gives “party vibes” instead of a serene hotel stay. Then walking to the lifts to the hotel, the floor was filthy. The rooms also could do with a bit of a revamp - the couch was old.
Staff were friendly
The noise especially at night. Cars constantly revving their cars .
the location was bestt...
Rooms are a tad darker ..which gives a smaller feel... restaurant staff needs to be more hospitable...
Location
None
Safety and security. Cleanliness and the place was quiet
We were struggling with the key system , we kept on getting stuck because the key was not tapping on their system. We had to call areception quiet a few times and it was time consuming
Location is good and safety
Nothing
Booking. Com
The restaurant, the pool and the seaview
This hotel is the best of all time, I love it and am gonna revisit again, me and my girlfriend enjoyed the stay, and everything is perfect especially their service, people ,rooms ,food the views ,pool everything 10/10 i wish the check out time, to be escalated from 10 to 11
Everything It was clean Have enough space Small kitchen was helpful
None at this point it was nice staying there
Service
None
The area (I didn’t have to drive facilities I needed were within a touching distance) staff (friendly amd very helpful) and facilities (clean and smells fresh. The facility is also versatile was there for business and leisure, the property easily full filled both).
There didn’t have DSTV of their own and I had to login with mine in order to watch the game.
Super große Anlage, die wirklich gepflegt ist. Sehr freundliches und Aufmerksames Personal. Zimmer wirkt sauber und gepflegt. Betten sehr bequem. Beim Blick vom Balkon konnten am morgen Delphine und Wale beobachtet werden. Absolut zu empfehlen.
Baulich ist der Pool hinter der Loby/Restaurant verortet. Das hat mich nicht so angesprochen.
10:00 AM check out spoilt my stay at the hotel. Great hotel, fantastic staff but the super early check out meant I could not finish my work calls in the morning. I would imagine even more awkward for families with small children
My husband and I visited the Capital Pearls with our 4 year old daughter and we all loved it! We didn't want to leave. We had a wonderful sea facing room with a balcony, our rooms were thoroughly cleaned everyday and location is very convenient as it is walking distance from the mall, restaurants and the beach
The only thing I liked was the bed.
The place had lots of cockroaches 🪳
The view and friendly staff
Iron No face cloth towels
Breakfast is too expensive. Its better to go out for breakfast.
The staff is very friendly and helpful,it’s located close to almost everything which is great. I also loved the side entrance located by bootlegger.
Breakfast offering was great, but the room service food in particular was lacking .
Service in very good
None
Location
Room was not ready at check in. The central aircon was not effective in the rooms. The security is not good.
Fikile she welcomed me with warmth, she was so helpful
Location of the room : stay away from rooms in S section, the section is the ghetto of capital hotel, the section has is dingy unappeling with black walls and black carpets ,room has black ceiling black walls dark brown waredropes Nelly before we could evn dish for ourselves she was already dishing for herself which
The View, pool and repalaxing area at pool. Breakfast was great. And there were 2 staff that we got exceptional service from. Thank you
Noise from outside is very bad and some noise in side. We moved to the back but noise was still a problem.
Everything , Thensuper helpful staff
Nothing
The place is conveniently situated close to all amenities.
Firstly, the lifts around 10am in the morning are a nightmare to navigate. No proper instructions on how to utilize the lifts. Secondly, the noise from all the construction around can also be unbearable especially in the morning.
Location
The overall staff attitude was noticeably less helpful and less eager to assist compared to the other hotels we stayed at during our holiday. Our room was not in the main hotel building and felt quite disconnected from the overall hotel experience, requiring two lifts just to get to reception and the dining area. On one morning at breakfast, we queued at the egg station with around six orders ahead of us. As those orders were prepared, upon collection with us and other guests in the que, they appeared to be staff meals—large plates piled high with food and freshly made omelettes—which were collected and carried through to the back by staff members while paying guests continued waiting. It gave the impression that hotel guests were not being prioritised. This was the most expensive hotel of the four we stayed at during our holiday, including another hotel in The Capital group, yet it offered by far the poorest value for money. Unfortunately, it did not live up to the standard we had experienced elsewhere on our trip.
Everything it clean and it safe
Stuff are friendly and the is no noise
Location
None
Everything! Super friendly staff. Great location Buffet breakfast 👌
Liked everything
Very pretty, hospitable and within a wide range of access
Nothing to be honest
The apartment was beautiful,clean and spacious . It was nice to have easy access to the swimming pool and the restaurant for breakfast. The staff from reception to the restaurant were lovely and helpful. We enjoyed breakfast, the food was delicious.
In our two-bedroom apartment, the room with two beds was quite small so it made it difficult for two people to move around. So small that the door could not close without constantly hitting one of the beds. It would have also been nice to have a mirror in that room.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an absolutely impeccable stay! From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel so welcome. Everyone was incredibly friendly, warm, and always willing to help with a smile. The hotel itself was beautiful, comfortable, and well-maintained, making my stay even more enjoyable. To top it all off, they surprised me with a birthday cake, which was such a thoughtful and heartwarming gesture. It truly made my birthday feel extra special. Thank you to the entire team for your outstanding hospitality. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting and will definitely be back!
Every thing, staff, facilities. It is a beautifully hotel with a 5 star treatment.
Nothing
It’s clean, the stuff is friendly and professional and always willing to assist. Its proximity to other beach and oceans mall
Nothing
It was beautiful and convenient
My room was sea view but couldn’t see the ocean well because gravel was in front of that room
The rooms were clean and well-maintained. It was great to have access to everyday essentials such as a hairdryer, fridge, washing machine, and microwave, which made it feel like a home away from home. The location was another highlight, with the beach and a variety of restaurants just a short walk away.
Unfortunately, the staff were rude and unhelpful. There was little effort to greet guests, and they seemed unwilling to assist with anything outside of their specific responsibilities. Another major downside was the constant noise from nearby nightclubs, which continued until around 4:00 a.m. every night, making it impossible to get a good night's sleep.
Friendly staff
Room quite small
Absolutely nothing.
The overall customer experience was pathetic. No basic communication skills and courtsey. I would not recommend anyone staying at this hotel. Money not welll spent.
comfortable and a clean home with enough space
nothing
The attention to detail of employees and sense of urgency
The pools are cold
The view from our room was amazing, I also loved the distance from the Promenade, restaurants and the beach.
The only dislike is the distance from our room to the reception.
Disgraceful service! R36k for a room full of toxic paint fumes and no help from management: :We have just checked in to The Capital Pearls, and it is an absolute nightmare. We paid R36,000 for a three-bedroom room, only to walk into a complete construction zone. The room was full of workmen actively painting with heavy enamel paint and trying to fix the unit. The chemical fumes are overwhelming, making it completely impossible and unsafe to stay here with little kids.The service from start to finish has been terrible. We asked for porter assistance upon arrival, which we never received. When we discovered the state of the room, we called head office to assist, but they were completely uninterested in helping us. We were then promised that the General Manager would come see us personally, but they never showed up.Paying premium prices for this level of neglect, safety hazards for children, and non-existent management is completely unacceptable. This place is absolutely appalling and terrible. Avoid at all costs.
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Areas to consider
Cleanliness
7.7/10Mixed 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.
Service
9.8/10Consistently 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.
Location
9.6/10Very 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.
Room Quality
8/10Mixed: 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.
Amenities
9.3/10Generally 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.
Value for Money
7.6/10Perceived as somewhat weak by some guests: main complaint is expensive breakfast (several guests suggested eating out) and occasional shortcomings in room service versus price.
Food and Beverage
8.4/10Mixed reviews: breakfast is praised by several guests but seen as pricey; restaurant and room service had a number of complaints about quality or availability.
Overall Experience
9.2/10Overall positive stays dominate: many guests described their stays as amazing, excellent or enjoyable due to staff, location and peacefulness, despite some recurring issues (noise, isolated cleanliness/room problems).
Located on Umhlanga’s main beach, enjoy seaside sophistication with direct access to the coastline.
Choose among multiple layouts from studios to three-bedroom units with sea or city views.
Most sampled rooms include kitchen facilities to prepare meals during your stay.