Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Luxury Room, Ocean View, Ground Floor
Rooftop terrace
Luxury Room, Ocean View, Ground Floor | View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

Explore the area

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28 Ridge Road, La Lucia, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Umhlanga Main Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Patio, Partial Ocean View (Room 5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, Ocean View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View (Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Balcony, Ocean View (Room 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View (Suite 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, Bathtub, Ocean View (Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

uMhlanga

At Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Umhlanga Main Beach and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Highlights at this guest house include a complimentary breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class uMhlanga guest house include Golden Mile and Moses Mabhida Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saxony Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Legacy Yard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Al Firenze - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House was completed in November 2016.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star uMhlanga guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1995
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 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

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1995
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - November 2016
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note that guests must climb a spiral staircase to reach guestrooms. There is no elevator.
Advance Notice for Dietary Restrictions/Food Allergies.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: ZAR 100 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House?

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House?

As of 23 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House on 19 Oct 2025 start from NZ$228.07, 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.

Is parking available at Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House?

Yep, Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House?

Yep, Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House is a short 20-minute walk from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Fun beach activities include swimming.

Does Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House have a pool?

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What makes Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House.

Does Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is on offer on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.