Thatch by the Sea

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.3
  • The entire place is yours
  • 2691 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Beachfront Living: Thatch by the Sea in Blythedale Beach offers direct beachfront access with a private beach area. Guests enjoy sea views and a sun terrace, complemented by a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Spacious Accommodation: The holiday home features five bedrooms and four bathrooms, including a lounge and family rooms. Amenities include air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with garden views. Convenient Location: Located 40 km from King Shaka International Airport, Thatch by the Sea is a few steps from Blythedale Beach. Nearby attractions include The Official Luthuli Museum (16 km) and King Shaka Memorial (8 km). Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the beach access, convenient location, and comfortable rooms, making Thatch by the Sea a highly rated choice.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 large double bed
Bedroom 5
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Connie was amazing and coped with all our washing and cleaning. It was an amazing house and location. Loved the decor and art. It made it a perfect holiday to remember.”
Papa's
South Africa South Africa
“The place we stayed at was magnificent. The house was clean, spacious, rooms were nice, the garden outside was up to standard. The beach was the most beautiful thing ive ever seen and ww walk a few seconds to the beach. Literally outside our yard.”
Janet
South Africa South Africa
“We enjoyed how spacious it was and how close to the beach it is! All rooms have aircons, so it made the stay more enjoyable.”
Annemarie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location met our needs. The views of the sea and spotting whales was amazing. Listening the waves rolling in and having private access to the beach was a bonus. Constance the maid came in daily and was on hand to help with any questions we had.”
Stephen
South Africa South Africa
“A great house with everything we needed. Comfortable and clean. Lovely swimming pool and great access to the beach. The housekeeper, Connie was excellent”
Therene
South Africa South Africa
“We really enjoyed it to just walk out to the beach.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by ingrid

9.5
Host review score
ingrid
If you like - watching dolphins swim by in morning, while having breakfast on our deck, this is the place to be - having directly access to the beach from you own property - like listening to the sound of waves of see Thatch by the Sea is the place to be!
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Thatch by the Sea takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 4,000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$233. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Thatch by the Sea 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.

A damage deposit of ZAR 4,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.