Glenashley Beach Accommodation - B&B + Backpackers

I only spend one night here and it was awesome.Nothing wrong with the rooms even got to change my room to an upper deck with a great view.very friendly staff and excellent service.I honestly cannot complain and not to forget my lovely breakfast that I had.

Had a sports team of 23 people staying there. Great service by owner and managers. They were very accommodating with timing of breakfast and supper every day. Lovely pool area to relax. Front rooms have beautiful sea view.

I really can't understand why this place has so many good reviews and clean rooms are mentioned so often. We stayed there in November 2023, and probably due to the off-season, the place was a mess. The back of the garden seemed to be a construction site, the pool was anything else but inviting. The communal kitchen was an absolute mess, disgustingly dirty. In the room itself, everything seemed to be broken, coming lose or being absolutely gross. The sink in the bathroom seemed to be clogged, the fridge was covered in rust, corrosion everywhere, not only in the bathroom. Look at the images, get yourself an impression how uninviting the toilet was, how dirty the lamps, the fan, the power strip on the dirty couch table was. How can a handle of a cabinet even be so gross? And after all, it's not even been cheap, it has rather been overpriced compared to all the other places where we stayed during our three month trip on the South African coast. Yes, the location is pretty neat, as it is directly at the beach. What comes with that is some pretty annoying electro beats from drunk idiots that like to party on the parking lot across the street. At least the breakfast was ok, not really great, rather simple, but the room was clean. So this is the only part where the one star could go. I know South Africa is going through tough times and that a lot of problems come with that, but cleaning should not be a such a great problem.

It's a beautiful place and the staff are really friendly. but at check in i was locked out for half an hour with my bags outside the gate, and later at night coming back to a locked up place with no key to get in. I just felt completely unsafe and not accommodated for. it looked deserted but apparently the reception was in a dark room next to the entrance and i should have knocked on the window. when i requested a refund and discussed these issues and misunderstandings with the owner Mark, he spoke to me in a very condescending tone, with statements as: "we're not your mother", "you must have been out of it", and "have you tried reading up on this country?" it was very unpleasant and completely unnecessary, he kept interrupting me when i tried explaining my side of the story with more accusations and rude remarks. we settled on a refund for the remaining nights at least but on my way out he felt the need to lecture me some more.

This is our third stay here and it would be hard to stay anywhere else when we visit Durban. The location is totally amazing - right across the road from the beach. This means you get a great view of the sunrise from your room (if you're up early) and hear the southing sound of the waves all day. It's also just so convenient to walk out and and have sand between your toes in 30 seconds. It's a quiet beach with not many people so we've felt totally at ease there with our young children. It's also easy to get here by car (it's just off the M4) and La Lucia mall is really close for any shopping you need to do (15 minutes walk or 5 minute drive,). The rooms are well maintained and have everything you'd need - mini fridge, cupboard, TV, ceiling fan, chairs and table on the balcony, good firm mattresses and en-suite bathroom. The generous breakfast always gets our day off to a good start. Cereals, bacon & egg, toast, fruit salad, tea and coffee. The staff are very friendly and have been exceptionally helpful and accommodating with any requests we've had. Last thing: secure parking at no extra charge.

Very comfortable place to stay, right on the beach. Easy access into town each day and the staff were very professional and polite. It's prefect with the beach right across the road which you can access any time of the day or night.

Excellent.. we go for amazing coffees and breakfast rolls.. and the personal attention from owner Mark. is awesome.. we go also in walking groups..early mornings.. or any time...always such an enjoyable and relaxed outing and go as often as possible.. congrats Mark.. we love Coffee on the Beach!!

The rooms are clean 👌 🙌 ✨️ and the sheets are fresh, small, nice ... the service of the place was amazing 👏 🙌 the food and drinks 🍸 I am giving them 10/10 .. Google maps really help me find my way to the location thx alot on the beach keep up with the love servers