Abay Lodge
Location: 125 Victoria Street, Durban, za
Star Rating: 4.9 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Convenient Location: Within easy reach of North Beach, Wedge Beach, and Durban ICC, Abay Lodge is centrally located in the heart of Durban City Centre.
Comfort and Convenience: Each unit comes equipped with a flat-screen TV, microwave, and kettle for a comfortable stay. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom with a shower.
On-Site Amenities: With a snack bar and a minimarket available, guests can easily satisfy their cravings without leaving the property.
Ready to experience the best of Durban? Book your stay at Abay Lodge today!
Important Information
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Room service
- Luggage storage
- Private check-in/check-out
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- CCTV outside property
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Shopping on site
- Television in common areas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free wired internet
- Snack bar/deli
- Internet access
Rooms Available
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Queen Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. This double room has air conditioning, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
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Queen Room
The hot tub is the standout feature of this double room. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. This double room features an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
Guest Reviews
- Ntombenhle (5/5): - The being space and the showers Hygiene - the was a dead cockroach inside my room
- Ramaube (6/5): -
- Sinoxolo (5/5): -
- Busisiwe (1/5): Poor service - Nothing I book and reserve a room, I was travelling late with my mum. When I got there I was told that the are no rooms available. Imagine I even said what time I'be coming. I had to stay outside at night and try to book for a nother place, and it's looks doggy outside
- Nkosinathi (1/5): -
- Princess (8/5): - Friendly staff The area
- Modiba (2/5): Bad, I was supposed to sleep for 4 nights I only slept one and I had to look for accommodation elsew - The location is horrible. The main entrance is terrible and does not look like a lodge but a spaza shop. The water was cold and coacroches here and there Nothing
- Sharon (7/5): -
- Sinenhlanhla (2/5): -
- ntombifuthi charity (7/5): - Everything about the place The location😔😔
- Beatz (10/5): -
- Sibusiso (10/5): Gud - Everything The de freezer is small
- Sandile (1/5): -
- Makhosazane (2/5): - I didn't like anything coz I booked the place via booking.com when I call wanted to check in they said the place it's full I struggle the whole night looking for another place.
- Lerato (1/5): -
- Sabelo (1/5): -
- Londiwe (1/5): -
- Nondumiso (8/5): - The staff was friendly, and the room was neat and the bed was comfortable. I had to pay extra for the aicon
- Envious (10/5): -
- Sibusiso (3/5): -
- Nokulunga (1/5): - Nothing the staff were rude Rooms were fully booked by the time I arrived
- Senzo (1/5): Nothing - Nothing Nothing
- Anathi (1/5): -
- Njabulo (4/5): -
- Mthokozisi (10/5): -
- Sihle (1/5): - Everything is bad it's like a place for sex workers Everything
- Tambekwayo (4/5): - The lady working on the reception was rude and not professional
- Sivuyile (5/5): - Nothing Aircon wasn't working
- Nyatlo (5/5): -
- Mhlongo (1/5): -
- kazaka (2/5): Quite bad. A lot needs to be done. Not willing to come back again. - Nohing. 1. There was no Wifi
2. Room 10 was close to an external dirty toilet
3. People smoking and drugging in the premises.
4. The two days that I stayed there, people were partying, drinking, and making a lot of noise the whole night. Quite horrible.
5. Looks more like a brothel than accommodation for travelers.
6. shabby entrace to the reception. Eish, I regretted.
- Mabuza (1/5): -
- Mthethwa (1/5): I was forced to wash the sheets in the morning before leaving or pay R150. And other guests too -
- Aobakwe (1/5): I had a horrible experience as I was informed that venue was fully booked and they have no profile with Booking. I had t - Unfortunately I did not like anything given my experience. The service quality in terms of venue booking confirmation and lack of staff support. I would not recommend this to anyone.
- Lindokuhle (10/5): -
- BALASUBRAMANIAN RAJA (1/5): - WHEN BOOK ROOM BOOKING.COM SAID THAT I CAN PAY AT THE PROPERTY BUT WHEN I WENT TO CHECK IN YOU DIDN'T HAVE ROOM BECAUSE YOU DIDN'T PAY. WHEN YOU MADE RESERVATIONS. AND I WAS FORCED TO STAY IN OFFFUL ROOM IN THAT MID NIGHT Please make sure you are giving right information
- Ncebakazi (1/5): - First of all I booked and the booking was confirmed when I arrived you say you are fully booked
- Xulu (7/5): -
- Esethu (8/5): -
- Zandile (7/5): -
- Mlondi (7/5): -
- Tholakele (5/5): -
- Mhlongo (10/5): -
- Siziphiwe (2/5): -
- Siphamandla (7/5): -
- Samkelo (1/5): Bad -
- Priscilla (7/5): Good -
- Fezeka (1/5): i did not stay i was chased away they told me they were fully booked.This place i wont advise anyone - I think there are shady dealings .I found the receptionist lying on the floor with so much negetive attitude If in the first place you did not accept my booking
- Azola (1/5): Bad - Nothing. Everything including location, it is in a very dodgey and unsafe area. I could not stay there. The host was also not very helpful.
- Mlamuli (5/5): Passable -
- Luvo (3/5): Poor -
- Sam (4/5): Disappointing -
- Koketso (7/5): Good -
- Pholoso (10/5): Exceptional -
- Cele (4/5): Disappointing -
- Serute (6/5): Pleasant -
- Brian (5/5): Passable -
- Senty (1/5): Bad - We arrived at the hotel only to be told that they are fully booked. That was during the night and we didn't book anywhere else knowing that we have secured a booking with them.
- Kabelo (3/5): Provide basics. - Secured place. No provision of utensils.No teaspoons, no dish cloth or simply basics for cleaning dishes and were not available.
- Zikalala (2/5): Very poor -
- Michael (9/5): Superb -
- Dieketseng (5/5): Passable -
- Phaladi (2/5): Cleanliness and staff communication -
- Jita (10/5): Exceptional -
- Marltee (6/5): Pleasant -
- Gumede (7/5): Good -
- Mvumbi (2/5): Very poor -
- Manyathela (1/5): Bad -
- Muziwamandla (9/5): It was a nice stay and I'm willing to come back again soon. - Did not have it A little bit of noise
- Cebisile (1/5): Bad - Nothing at all
staff Members are rude Evedtbing
- Sbu (2/5): Very poor -
- Mkhize (8/5): Very good -
- Precious (5/5): It was okay - The room was neat. The television wasn't working
- Bongani (9/5): I had a good stay there - It suprissing when you are inside comparing to outside it's neat and marvelous The place it's situated is not interesting but once you inn youlbe supriced
- Luis (9/5): Superb -
- Dlamini (3/5): Poor -
- Shanny (10/5): Exceptional -
- Khululuwe (5/5): Passable -
- Nkunzi (5/5): It was disappointing for the fact that I have to pay for air conditioner each and every day I spend. - Location only Paying for air-conditioner for each and every day I spend there. Totally a disgrace. R100 per day 🙆.
- Sabata (1/5): Bad -
- Msizi (1/5): Discomfort - I booked for a night but when I reached there the place was full.. and no one assisted me with any help.. I had to go back to where I was.. they made me struggle in Durban instead of helping.
- Thandazani (7/5): Good -
- Hlongwa (9/5): Superb -
- Tsepo (5/5): Passable -
- Sifiso (6/5): Pleasant -
- Nhlakanipho (8/5): Not what I expected compared to photos on the internet - Privacy Not clean
- Nokwanda (10/5): Exceptional - Everything about that place
- Rwai (7/5): Good - The place so quiet the staff were friendly I would go back there if I can next time Okay we didn't offer the breakfast or show us menu but everything was good
- Nduduzo (1/5): Bad -
- Yanga (9/5): Superb - Everything was good.....
- Thobekile (6/5): Pleasant -
- Nandipha (2/5): Very poor -
- Priscilla (2/5): Very poor - Bed was comfortable.AC good, bedsheets was neat The location was too noisy and busy.
The receptionist guy talks too much and keeps yelling at people passing by .
The washrooms needs to be scrubbed with a strong detergent to remove the green green stuff 🤮🤮
I didn’t feel safe because of the location
- Luyanda (8/5): Very good -
- Sinethemba (1/5): There was no accommodation when I got there - They said it was fully booked when I got there and it’s so shady Remove this property from booking.com they say they don’t have any account with you!
- Thandoluhle (8/5): Nice place but could be better - Comfortable bed No wifi …. Theres an air conditioner but doesn’t work….
- Steve (5/5): Passable -
- Zibusiso (1/5): Bad -
- Luviwe (4/5): Disappointing -
- Thandoluhle (10/5): I enjoy it. - It was a nice place. Private place and I enjoyed it. TV did not work, had to connect to my router and watched YouTube. Nothing much just the TV issue.
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