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Sommersby

3.0 star property

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Front of property
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.
A bed with striped bedding and pillows, a framed artwork above it, and a lamp on a bedside table.
Outdoor dining
A gated property with a signboard, a triangular roof, and a large tree in front.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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17 Claribel Road, Morninside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Place, Florida Road
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mary's
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Moses Mabhida Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom (Double Room en-suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Durban

At Sommersby you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Florida Road and African Art Centre. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This bed & breakfast has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free full breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .In proximity to this 3-property class Windermere B&B you'll find Umhlanga Rocks Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Florida Road - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Mary's - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Greyville Race Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Durban Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glenwood Bakery Bagels - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Doughed Woodfired Dining Experiences - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cubaña - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Humble Roasting Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Keys on Florida - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sommersby

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Sommersby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Durban bed & breakfast.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sommersby offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Sommersby Hotel Durban
Sommersby Hotel
Sommersby Durban
Sommersby B&B Durban
Sommersby B&B
Sommersby Durban
Sommersby Bed & breakfast
Sommersby Bed & breakfast Durban

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sommersby?

Yep, Sommersby has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Sommersby?

As of 6 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sommersby on 8 Jul 2026 start from NZ$96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Sommersby?

The closest beach to Sommersby is Umhlanga Rocks Beach (11 km).

Does Sommersby serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full brekkie is available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sommersby?

No, Sommersby does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sommersby?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sommersby?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Sommersby?

There isn't one on site, but Royal Durban Golf Club is a short 16-minute walk away.

Sommersby Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very good

It was a nice stay, i can recommend it to other people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort