HoneyPot Guest house
Location: 11 Hilken Drive, Durban, za
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Scenic Views and Relaxing Atmosphere
Experience breathtaking seafront views and a tranquil garden setting at HoneyPot Guest house. Lounge by the outdoor swimming pool or enjoy a cozy evening by the outdoor fireplace during your stay.
Comfortable and Well-equipped Rooms
Indulge in air-conditioned units with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, kitchenette, and private bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi throughout the property and unwind on your private terrace.
Convenient Facilities and Services
Take advantage of the on-site bar and lounge, or request a packed lunch for your day trips. Explore nearby attractions with sightseeing tours, and make use of the picnic area and barbecue facilities for a delightful outdoor experience.
Book your peaceful retreat at HoneyPot Guest house today and make unforgettable memories in Durban.
Important Information
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Packed lunches
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Outdoor furniture
- Shallow end
- 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
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Television in common areas
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Water park access (surcharge)
- Free pool cabanas
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Private picnics
- Wine release events
- Exercise/lap pool
- Japanese garden
- Swimming nearby
- Beach club nearby (surcharge)
- Beach toys
- Charcoal grill
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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One Bedroom Suite - HoneyPot
Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment features a kitchenette, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the kitchenette. The apartment also comes with a barbecue. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this apartment also features a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Additional toilet
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Shower chair
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Double or Twin Room
The fireplace is a top feature of this twin/double room. This air-conditioned twin/double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
-
King Room - 2
The fireplace is a top feature of this twin/double room. This air-conditioned twin/double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
-
King Room - 3
This triple room's standout feature is the fireplace. This air-conditioned triple room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
-
King Room - 4
This twin/double room features a fireplace. This air-conditioned twin/double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
-
King Room - 5
This twin/double room features a fireplace. This air-conditioned twin/double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Kenny (1/5): Old, moldy-steer clear - Location It’s old and moldy. Furniture is dated and it was not the freshest due to its moldy, musky state
- River estate (8/5): overall stay was good - good location wifi slow
- Seonaid (9/5): Perfect. - Staff was friendly and the guesthouse had everything one could need. Will definitely stay again when I come back to Durban! Cleaning staff came very early in the morning (but the DnD sign came in handy and they left fresh towels right by the door). The gate key had trouble opening when coming back, not great when it was raining or late at night.
- Gabriele (8/5): -
- ngidie (4/5): Brilliant from location point of view and disappointing from the facility upkeep point of view. - Only the location of the property. The host was nice. The maintenance of the facility is shambles. Everything is old and falling apart. The linen was not nice. The staff seem to not care about keep the place neat and tidy. Breakfast was not provided.
- Gert (4/5): I cannot recommend it and will not use it again. Looks like it was a great place in its heyday. - Location The bed was comfortable and the bedding clean and fresh. The aircon did not work. The roof leaked. The bathroom was not to clean. The braaiing facilities was a Webber that had to be used by all 6 or so units. The whole property is in need of maintenance.
- Thulisa (4/5): I ended up not sleeping here due to uncleanliness and smell inside the room. I slept elsewhere and when I came to collec - Only the location I didn’t like the smell of the room when walking in. The outside patio area is dirty and needs cleaning.
- Gumede (10/5): -
- Duvenhage (10/5): -
- Tasmiyah (2/5): HoneyPot- not so Honey - The staff were very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere of the guesthouse itself and area it's located was brilliant False advertising. Rooms are not what pictures seem to be. Very damp and moist conditions with mould formed that's not maintained and a health hazard. The one room had extreme damp conditions and mould smells that was toxic and affected our breathing. We did not complete our stay here due to these issues and still awaiting our refund
- Den Accommodation (1/5): It was the longest night of my life -
- Zano (10/5): -
- Mahadeo (8/5): -
- Chumisa (10/5): -
- Alinaitwe (9/5): -
- Terry (8/5): -
- Angelika (8/5): - Der Manager. Ein äußerst freundlicher älterer Herr. Liebenswert 🙏❤️
- Sonto (7/5): -
- Ngenzeni (1/5): - Pool and wifi
- Aphiwe (6/5): - Large bed, very comfortable too. Shower head very small and water came out very little with minimal pressure. Parking too small, I have a big car so yeah.
- Hrh Prince Thandwa (8/5): - Location Nothing
- Senay (10/5): - We love this property and the owner. In 1 year we stayed twice there. Everything was excellent, especially have such an amazing host, Bob.
- Dylan (9/5): -
- Decio (6/5): -
- Clarke (10/5): - Host was incredibly kind and helpful, place had such a cute atmosphere We genuinely enjoyed our time
- Lauren (1/5): Would not recommend - The bed was comfortable Staff or guests, we aren't sure who. Played music all day and all night. We got very little sleep due to this. 6am on Sunday morning staff were cleaning the pool and talking loudly so woke us up. The unit behind us, again not sure if it was staff or guests were smoking Marijuana and came through or bathroom window. We checked out early.
- Smangele (7/5): -
- James (9/5): -
- Mthobisi (10/5): Beautiful experience, the staff from the owner of the property to the ladies who did room service 🔥the geyser was always - The rooms were sparkles, superb. The bedding was on point Wi-Fi 100% Nothing
- Yasin (10/5): -
- Thakane (8/5): -
- Bheki (9/5): Pleasant - Breakfast was superb and the tranquil even better. The general upkeep ito paint
- Garry (7/5): -
- Nokulunga (9/5): - Very good welcome from the old man and the place was quite beautiful Swimming pool was not clean
- Nokulunga (10/5): -
- Sutherland (7/5): -
- Mnguni (9/5): Superb -
- Asara (10/5): Exceptional -
- Majordota (5/5): The property needs renovations. Just painting and change of furniture, here and there... - 1. The bed was comfortable and extra size. 2. cleanliness in the rooms 3. It's a quiet place and perfect location 4. Each room had an iron and ironing board to save guests from requesting and waiting for others to finish using it 1. Pictures in this app are exaggerated. It's not what the actual place looks like 2. The microwave in my room was not functioning 3. The swimming pool was dirty 4. The property looks old and looks like it is not attended to. Worse part, it is neiboring an abandoned property, so it's scary 5. The chairs at the verandah were not cleaned. Full of the web and black dust With reference to the above, hence my conclusion that it was not value for money
- Makhosini (4/5): Disappointing -
- Rasool (7/5): Good -
- Mark (8/5): Simple check-in, endearing host and a good comfortable nights sleep was achieved. - The location is excellent if you need to do things in Umhlanga. The bed was comfortable and there was attention to detail with little things like earbuds and headache tablets provided. The whole ambience of the place would be improved with just a little bit of a touch up of the paint.
- Charl (8/5): Very good -
- Kevin (7/5): Good -
- Abaroobam (8/5): Very good -
- Chiripamberi (4/5): Disappointing -
- Abdu-rasheed (10/5): Exceptional -
- Swambo (10/5): Peaceful and comfortable. - Breakfast was not available so really missed my morning cup of coffee. No coffee
- Gaven (1/5): I will never book this stay again. And never book on booking.com again. - The bed was comfortable. 1) Terrible communication with guest before stay. 2) No option to cancel booking. 3) Shower had no water pressure. 4) I had to fix sink plug myself to stop the sink overflowing. 5) Old building.
- Thato (9/5): This felt like a home away from home, the host is amazing and the staff is very helpful as well - The place is nice and quiet and the host is so sweet
- Emmah (5/5): Passable -
- Khang (10/5): Exceptional - It was just a walking distance to the mall, the restaurants and the beach. The owner is such a lovely host I actually felt like home. I will definitely book again.
- Tshabalala (4/5): Disappointing -
- Kaylinn (10/5): Exceptional -
- Malpas (10/5): Exceptional -
- Jerry (10/5): Exceptional -
- Samantha (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lwando (8/5): Comfortable stay. Very good for a sleepover when travelling or just need to put your head down. Wouldn’t recommend for e - The staff is extremely friendly. No mosquito repellent in a heavily mosquito populated area. The water in the fridge was not fit for drinking. It had algae.
- Matsobane (4/5): Is for people who stays in durban not for holidays - Safe They called it quest house while is a bnb
- Lidia (7/5): Good -
- Sibisi (10/5): Exceptional - Everything i mean...Location, pool and it was clean Nothing. I liked everything
- Retesh (10/5): Exceptional -
- Thabile (1/5): I want my money I work hard for with immediate effect - Can I please get my refund as the owner of honey pot promise me on Sunday that he will refund me on Monday and he even took my account numbers and all our conversation it's on the record... Please give me my refund I know my rights and if I don't get my refund I will go legal way and speak with my attorneys and I'm not gonna smile Everything in honey pot it'd lie for heaven sake,please refund me I don't want to escalate this matter and you booking .Com get inspection for all this guest houses coz when I claim my money I don't care where you are I'm going to the media
- Princess (7/5): Could have been better - IT’s unique and very quiet Electricity went off as soon as I checked in , they don’t have a backup power which was very sad for the kind of establishment that they are running
- Sphiwe (9/5): Superb - Nice cozy place. Staff was friendly Nothing
- Susan (1/5): Bad -
- Davidson (6/5): Pleasant -
- Odirile (9/5): Everything marvelous - The staff and the owner were super friendly and lovely. They allowed us to check in early and made everything super easy. The room has everything 1 can need. There was loadshedding but it wasn't their fault so not their fault
- Pravin (3/5): Poor -
- Monica (7/5): Very good - Location. It is within walking distance of the beach, and mall. The staff. Very good people all round
- Magopeni (1/5): Bad -
- Leonie (7/5): Good -
- Gareth (5/5): Not coming back... - I liked the location I stayed here 3 or so years ago and it was lovely, there was even a stocked fridge by the pool. Now I stay here and the shower head has black mold on it, there was no hot water the whole evening, the furniture is very old and the wooden bed side table was so swollen from water/moisture it looked like it was going to fall apart. The beds were alright but also feel very old. Other than that the outside area is very nice and relaxing.
- Dube (10/5): Cosy, comfortable,accessible and affordable - The place it's a home very cosy and most of all good location Everything was perfect
- Skosana (10/5): Exceptional - The pool was amaaaazing. Bed was clean and comfy. The staff was sooo friendly. The place is close to the mall and the Beach. TV channels most of them were not available
- Lebogang (10/5): Exceptional -
- Marchiewow (8/5): Classic stay. Value for Money. - Location was good and staff are always on hand for anything i needed. Breakfast was always good.Safe and all you need. Furnature is a bit dated and rooms need an upgrade but good value for money.Parking a bit tight but manageable.
- C. (9/5): Superb -
- Jade (8/5): Very good - Beds were super comfy and clean. The aircon worked, ice water in the fridge. Coffee, teas and creamer. Everything we needed was right there. Bob is friendly, warm and welcoming.
- Simone (10/5): Exceptional - The bed was absolutely comfortable. The warm welcoming from Bob. The area was amazing, quiet and peaceful. There was a little box with earbuds, pain killers and plasters which was really thoughtful The pool area was kept really neat and had board games. Loved our stay will definitely be returning ;)
- Francis (9/5): Superb -
- Debbie (10/5): Exceptional - Staff is fantastic and super attentive to everything. Very nice cook to order breakfast. Secured parking and easy walk to downtown umhlanga rocks.
- Vusi (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sukazi (6/5): Pleasant - Area was not clean, secondly they didn't have my reservation until they have to confirm with someone.
- Ndiboe (9/5): Superb -
- Judy (4/5): Will stay elsewhere - Blood on sheets, leaking toilet, TV not woking
- Mashah (3/5): Poor -
- Lenkoane (8/5): Very good - The bed.the vintage style of the place
- Akhona (10/5): Exceptional -
- Pretty (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sukazi (5/5): Passable - The bed is comfortable The place need proper cleaning, starting from entrance.
- Kruger (10/5): It was excellent!! - I liked everything at The Honey Pot. The rooms were super comfortable, and the property is well designed. I really liked the staying here and will do so again when visiting that area in the future.
- Ndivhuwo (10/5): Exceptional -
- Gaffar (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lalbeharie (9/5): Very friendly host and have amazing rooms. Great experience. Great location as well, almost 5 min aw - Very friendly host and have amazing rooms. Great experience. Great location as well, almost 5 min away from Umhlanga Pier.
- Chanel (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lilo (8/5): Very good -
- Tracy (6/5): Pleasant -
- Jolene (9/5): Superb -
- Gaylord (2/5): Very poor - Dirty cutlery and crockery
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