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About this property

Located within 2.4 km of Gateway Shoppertainment World, Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House in Durban provides ocean view from the deck and rooms with free WiFi. Set 3.7 km from Umhlanga Ridge and La Lucia Ridge Office Park, the hotel is also 13 km away from the Durban ICC. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle and a mini bar and have air-conditioner. All rooms boast ocean views and are equipped with a desk and a TV, and certain rooms at Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House have a balcony. Delicious full breakfast is served each morning at the property. Dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior arrangement. Moses Mabhida Stadium is 10 km from the accommodation, while uShaka Marine World is 15 km away. King Shaka International Airport is 19 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Serepo
    South Africa South Africa
    I loved the location, it was very quiet but also close to popular spots, Snezana was absolutely amazing, I was travelling alone and she made sure to get me checked earlier than the check in time and changed my room to accommodate my medical...
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comments as per earlier review. This is a fantastic place to stay.
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb views, friendly welcome from the super helpful owner. Very high quality accomodation with everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Breakfast was lovely on the upstairs terrace where you can take in the ocean views. Enjoyed...
  • De
    Belgium Belgium
    I stayed here for one week on a business trip. Everything was great, the staff is wonderfull, the owner great. Great room, healthy breakfast, great location. There's nothing that I didn't like! Would definetly stay again on my next trip to...
  • Cavan
    South Africa South Africa
    Very comfortable, quiet and peaceful with amazing views. Modern finishes in the rooms
  • Adjoa
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful property Friendly staff Clean facilities Good breakfast
  • Namhla
    South Africa South Africa
    The facility is sparkling clean!!! The owner and staff are very welcoming and loving. The tranquility and peace you get at Ocean Vista is out of this world. This was our home away from home.Did I mention their delicious and healthy breakfast to...
  • Mychelle
    South Africa South Africa
    breakfast was fresh & varied options available. Great coffee & staff were discrete yet friendly & helpful.
  • Pholisa
    South Africa South Africa
    Amazing location, great views, beautiful rooms with comfortable beds, lovely breakfast, clean and relaxing environment.
  • Jacques
    South Africa South Africa
    Such a great experience all round. Was booked at short notice. The owner even arranged an urber to collect us from the airport. Showed us around the B&B and gave a short background. Almost felt like coming home. The views are spectacular. We have...

Managed by Snezana and the Ocean Vista Team

Company review score: 9.8Based on 647 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Passionate about our hospitality journey, Durban and South Africa, I take great pride in my guest house. Dedicated to providing a facility that cares for discerning guests' needs as well as the environment, with the inclusion of recycling means, energy and water conservation, I am also very proud of empowering and inspiring our four ladies to set higher standards and goals for themselves. The team speaks 4 languages: English, Serbo-Croatian, Zulu and Xosa and we look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful guest house, for a story to be shared, ocean vista and more.

Property information

Designed to make the most of our superb ocean views and located minutes drive from both the heart of Umhlanga and La Lucia Ridge, Ocean Vista Boutique Guest house proudly holds a 4 star grading by the Tourism Grading Council of SA and Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2025. We invite you to make a comfortable base to do business or explore Durban, or just relax and feel at home in our care. We promise tranquility, privacy, personalized service, 7 beautiful ocean view bedrooms, delicious breakfast with a view and a magnificent roof-top deck with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, a setting that makes staying at Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House quite memorable. Amazing sunrises, sight and sound of the ocean, respectful staff, small but refreshing swimming pool, free fast WiFi, credit card facility, secure parking and a relaxing, elegant environment where at the end of a busy day one can unwind watching ships on the horizon from the comfort of the bed or joining other guests upstairs on the deck. Please note there may be a few monkeys playing on the lawn or trying to steel your sugar at breakfast, they are entertaining but often naughty visitors! Due to nature of the property, we regret no children under 12 and not wheelchair friendly.

Neighbourhood information

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House is located in an affluent residential suburb of Durban called Umhlanga Rocks. With the iconic lighthouse and the Whalebone Pier presiding over the promenade, and The Village offering an array of excellent restaurant and shopping options, Umhlanga is certainly the place to be. Our neighbourhood is quiet and safe for runners and cyclists, with a great access to all 3 main roads so just 5-10 minutes drive to several large shopping centres, the new business hub on Umhlanga Ridge, best beaches and restaurants. Stadiums, 3 golf courses, Durban city attractions and King Shaka Airport are an easy 15-20 min drive from the guest house.

Languages spoken

English,Serbian,Xhosa,Zulu

Property surroundings

House rules

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 05:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.