Coweys Corner
Location: 42 Robarts Road, Durban, za
Star Rating: 9.2 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Charming Oasis in Essenwood District
Garden Retreat: Enjoy the tranquility of our lush garden, perfect for a relaxing stroll or a peaceful cup of coffee.
Home Comforts: Experience the convenience of a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, and modern amenities in every room.
Explore with Ease: Take advantage of our packed lunches for your day adventures to Durban's iconic landmarks.
Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Coweys Corner? Book your stay now and make memories in Durban!
Important Information
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Policies
Check-in: 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Ironing service
- Packed lunches
- Private check-in/check-out
- Grocery deliveries
- Shared kitchen
- Outdoor furniture
- Fruits
- 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
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Television in common areas
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
- Japanese garden
- Vegetarian menu options available
Rooms Available
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Family Room
Fully furnished and equipped cottage with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, kitchen and pool.
Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Shared toilet
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
176 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board (on request), and electrical adapters/chargers
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Rainfall showerhead
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
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Comfort Double or Twin Room, 4 Bedrooms
2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
216 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Desk, safe, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Rainfall showerhead
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
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Twin Room
This twin/double room has air conditioning.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Key access
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Double Room
This double room has air conditioning.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Key access
-
Double Room
This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as outdoor furniture. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Key access
Guest Reviews
- Londeka (10/5): -
- Lerato (7/5): -
- Myburgh (8/5): I was delightful. - It is neat and comfortable the bed was nice; the room was perfect for sleeping and working. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The choice of breakfast was very nice and tasty, Overall, I was very happy thank you. I used the kettle in the main kitchen the one in the room did not look friendly, there is no bar fridge in the room. the room is a tad on the small side, and the main road noises was n bit of a irritation.
- Jacquie (9/5): Great location, close to Florida Road restaurants, and their breakfasts are excellent. Great value! - Loved the old sash windows and the gorgeous old-school black-and-white bathroom. The old photos of Durban on loan from the museum in the dining room were fascinating. The omelettes were superb! Service was excellent. Sad that the bath is no longer an option, but I do understand why.
- Bonga (10/5): -
- Ntando (1/5): -
- Lesufi (10/5): - The stuff and the setup of the place really homely Na
- nicole (8/5): -
- Nozipho (7/5): - The first night, was a bit noisy for my liking but other than that no complaints.
- Meyer (10/5): - Staff were really polite, kind and caring
- Bongiwe (9/5): Great value for money - Comfort and convenience. They have a marinated pool. Breakfast was good
- Michelle (9/5): Great value for m - Very comfortable bed, clean apartment. Great breakfast. Small shower but adequate.
- Hendri (9/5): Highly recommended. - Centrally located, very helpfull and friendly staff. Good value for money.
- Zenande (3/5): -
- Anna (9/5): -
- Cecilia (10/5): - I liked everything about my stay.
- thembilr (9/5): - Was clean and slept comfortable. they took a long time to open for me. I stood outside for a long tine, nd they took long to answer the phone. I was worried.
- Bhana (10/5): Would love to stay there, everyday. - Excellent people , food and thank you for always supporting us. N/A
- Mthwana (8/5): -
- Helen (8/5): - Lovely guesthouse. Thank you for giving me a bedroom with a bath. Nice air-conditioner.
- Barbara (9/5): Cowey's Corner is one of several reasons to come back to Durban. - The staff was just great: very helpful and accommodating, very caring, nice to have a chat with. The room was beautiful with a high ceiling at the quieter back side of the house. Breakfast was good. I also liked the strong shower. I would have liked the ven to have worked in the room, since I don't like airconditioning very much and the ven would just have been perfect at night in this weather. But that's a minor thing. Everything else was fine.
- Ncami (7/5): They must fumigate or put mosquito net it’s really bad - The bathroom were clean and good stuff The room I was in a lot of mosquitoes 😩😩😩
- Nosipho (8/5): -
- Ngubane (9/5): Great - Cleanliness and quiet location Nothing
- Debbie (9/5): Very comfortable. Would like to stay there again on my way back home in July. - It suited my needs - to have easy access to Essenwood Residential Home. Breakfasts were very good and served at the time you requested. The staff were very friendly. A better chair in the bedroom
- Robert (10/5): It was a pleasant excellent weekend. - Nice and quiet - little outside noise, perfect nights rest. Defo use again. All good - no dislikes.
- Clement (8/5): We really enjoyed our short stay there and wouldn't hesitate to do it again. - Reception by the staff was excellent. All staff was friendly and showed willingness to listen and help. My grandchild saw the big cockroach and was very scared. Improved pest control would be appreciated.
- Nkosinomusa (7/5): - The breakfast was great and the staff was very nice and friendly. The caretaker was also very kind and a good host. The staff was too loud, so there was constant noise when they are around; I couldnt rest during the day as my room was adjacent to the kitchen
- Siyabulela (6/5): It was fairly okay, good value for money. - Safety, the air conditioner works and the breakfast was delicious. Small parking space, my car received a dent from another car that was parking there. Got bit by a bug while sitting outside 😅
- mannoo (9/5): - Staff are great they make you feel like you are at home Felix the property manager was great Being placed within the house other guests have no regard for privacy and noise tolerance.maybe next time being placed in a private cottage.
- Njilo (10/5): -
- San-Marie (8/5): Lovely Property - The bed was comfortable, lovely grass area for my busy child to run around, and the breakfast was served fresh. Location is excellent The tv sound is very soft, could not hear it at all. Tried both volumes on DSTV as well as TV remote. Pillows very soft.
- Mpesi (6/5): It was pleasant - Location, their breakfast The cleanliness
- khanya (8/5): -
- Nyaniso (9/5): -
- Cockbain (8/5): - Very helpful, cot sorted for little one.
- Karasen (10/5): Most wonderful understanding humans -
- Sthabile (10/5): - The staff, they're such amazing people. I love the place and how quite it is. We will be coming back again.
- Leigh Michael (10/5): Our say was relaxing and comfortable. The staff was so welcoming and friendly. It felt like going ho - We loved everything, although it eas of a busy road it was still quiet and peaceful. The staff was amazing and the place itself was so comfortable and welcoming. There was nothing, that we did not like.
- Thobeka (9/5): -
- Desiree (8/5): -
- Irene (9/5): - La habitación y baño estaban muy bien. Podíamos tomar algún refrigerio sin salir de la casa. Nos ayudaron con la colada. El desayuno muy bueno.
- Nathan (9/5): -
- sikhumbuzo muzomuhle (8/5): relaxing getaway - easy to find, owner contacted us and made sure he was there for check in, room was clean and the bed was super comfortable. the breakfast is just wonderful, one of the best breakfast's i have had in a long time. the ladies who prepare the food and clean the rooms know their job perfectly, very warm atmosphere from the owner to the staff i drive a small car so for me the space for parking was not an issue, if you drive a big car, you might have an issue. otherwise all is well.
- Nathan (9/5): -
- Mlambo (8/5): -
- Thuthuka (10/5): -
- Georges (8/5): The property is well positioned in Essenwood KZN and very well protected from outsiders. - Breakfast was cooked as per our requests. The room was spacious, clean, the bed very comfortable, and very handy with the ensuite. Having access the kitchen was very convenient as we could bring food in and use those facilities. The manager, Felix and staff were always helpful. Parking and access can be a bit tricky if there are 3 or more cars parked at the same time. Pillows were on the small side. Keep the coffee, tea and sugar stocked up every day.
- Georges (9/5): -
- Maxim (7/5): -
- Lubbe (10/5): Relaxation corner - The bathrooms and beds Everything was good
- Kevin (9/5): Superb - Felix and the staff were great! Lovely breakfast to start the day
- oupam22025 (10/5): Oupa Msiza - The service and staff are excellent, but the location is far from restaurants, liquors stores and the beach, I was using bolt and uber on a busy weekend it cost me close to a thousand rand for five days due to location of the place.
- Gqesha (9/5): Excellent, vibrant and supporting stay. - The place was well maintained and the staff very open and welcoming. NONE, BUT PARKING CAN BE CHALLENGING WHEN HAVING MANY VISITORS
- Mokate (7/5): Good - The staff was very responsive to any request made. The pillows had a terrible smell.
- bburge964920 (8/5): Home from home - We only stayed one night, but it was a restful place to be after our flight. The bed was comfortable and we had a good night's sleep.
- Companion63371379408 (10/5): Value for Money - Beautiful stay, superb hospitality. Friendly staff from owner to staff. Very neat and tidy. It is very close to VFS centre for visa application. Great location .Wonderful Breakfast. Value for money indeed. I would recommend it any day. I will difinitely come back.
- Lekabe (10/5): This is to the owner Thank you very much❤✌🙏🏻 - Everything about that place is excellent the staff and management they know how to treat their clients very good👌 Nothing I like everything abt that place
- Brenda (7/5): Comfortable and quaint. - Location was very central and it was a short walk to two supermarkets. I slept very well due to comfortable mattress and good quality bed linen. Unfortunately the cold tap in shower was very stiff. Room one lacked a long mirror. This could go next to the door, and would be very useful!
- Alan (6/5): Pleasant - The location of the property and the fact that parking was safe. Breakfast was really nice Unfortunately our bathroom was dirty. Balls of hairs all over the floor. Towels had stains on them. Shower door was broken & could close completely
- Bhana (10/5): Excellent - Excellent staff and people. Thank you for all the support. We sincerely appreciate it Everything was good.
- Wendy (10/5): Exceptional - We loved everything about our stay, it felt like home away from home. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
- Isabella (8/5): Very good -
- Sthabile (8/5): I loved my stay and trust and believe I will be back. - Property was good the bedroom was so so comfortable I slept like a baby. The bathrooms were beautiful. Staff was awesome and breakfast was lovely. The owners even gave us an extra room I mean how awesome is that. Nothing
- Sibongakonke (9/5): Superb -
- Aphiwe (10/5): Exceptional -
- Madlamini (8/5): Very good -
- tmutikane (10/5): I recommend. What a lovely place. Felix and the ladies were so welcoming to us. Thank you Alex and Team for your service - I recommend. What a lovely place. Felix and the ladies were so welcoming to us. Thank you Felix and Team for your excellent service.
- Nthabiseng (10/5): An amazing stayl - We had a beautiful time at Coweys Corner.. The place is beautiful and clean... The staff was amazing especially Felix... He looked after us real good... He was helpful, knowledgeable and patient... Everything that we needed we asked him and he came through... I really appreciated him...he even turned to be our cameramen as well... Lol.... The food was good and they served us on time everyday. Would definitely come back.. The place has beautiful gardens for pictures and we'll maintained and it is so quite and peaceful... It is spacious especially for a family. We had an amazing stay. Everything was good shame I would just suggest that can there be more variety when it comes to breakfast especially for guests that will be there for a long time.
- zizim2025 (8/5): Reviews don't lie - The place is very neat and taken off..Felix he welcomed us with smile and showed us around. Close to Florida road beaches and the malls. Staff is also welcoming. Nice breakfast and we are definitely going back. Peaceful and quiet wow. While you go away you come backbro a clean neat room 💃🏻🕺
- Oaleba (10/5): It was excellent - It was clean . It was at the center of town so most sites we planned to visit were easy to reach ❤️. Uncle Felix was surely of great help his level of patience was 💯 The entire team was super friendly .id go back again
- Gift (9/5): Excellent stay would stay there again - Secured Cockroaches
- Nokwanda (10/5): I had a good stay in Coweys corner the hosts were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was also lovely and they clea - The property was in a good quiet area and was not far from food franchises and it was in a safety neighbourhood.
- Lungile (9/5): A peaceful holiday retreat. - The peace and quiet of the place.
- Makgaka (8/5): Overall the place is great. - Breakfast was amazing The towels were not properly washed coz they had marks on them.
- keamokgakala (10/5): Buddha Mokgakala - The stay was wonderful, hospitality staff were very humble and friendly. Room for improvement, various alcohol beverage on site to cater or ask your guest before hand.
- Fancy (8/5): Very good -
- Journey29594309699 (10/5): Peaceful for couples - My boyfriend and I always book there if we’ll be around Durban! The owner & the staff always accommodate our needs! The best B&B in Durban! The breakfast is always exceptional! The staff make sure to clean our rooms every time we leave the place, the breakfast has a variety to pick from! It’s so peaceful & quiet! Love it here!
- Mbali (7/5): Good -
- Janice (5/5): For one night stays for VFS it is suitable, wouldn’t recommend for a peaceful or restful stay. - A convenient location of the VFS Global Durban location. Short walk to shops (checkers/woolworths) Extremely difficult driveway, cars blocked other people in, awkward to exit the property. Zero consideration from other guests & staff of noise levels. Staff didn’t seem to know we were booked in, zero induction and handed one “breakfast card” to order our breakfast for the morning, with a time requirement, and we could clearly see the food had been microwaved anyway. Zero service at breakfast despite being the only people in the dining room at the time.
- Njabulo (10/5): Exceptional - The breakfast friendly Staff include Mr Felix who welcomed us with smile and always helpfully when you need something. Dstv some channel weren't working and tv picture quality was not in good condition.
- Letlhogonolo (10/5): The place is amazing. It's safe and shops are nearby. - It's quiet and peaceful.
- Nozipho (8/5): Very good - overall, would recommend it. if I'm being too picky but the pillows stuffed with feathers were not comfortable, they kept pricking/stabbing me in my sleep.
- Zakithi (10/5): Exceptional -
- 701sonja (10/5): Excellent service - Thank you for hosting and taking good care of our acquaintance on a work visit. Especially keeping his breakfast warm while he was at work.
- Nomfundo (9/5): It was a great experience. The staff were friendly. Even the owner felix welcomed us so well and made us feel at home. I - It was more homely. I felt so comfortable like I’m home. More like a self catering plus they still offer breakfast
- Pamela (7/5): Good -
- Mbali (9/5): best place - The place was beautiful especially my room I enjoyed the privacy that I had. the TV was making a bad sound when you increase a volume so I didn't like that.
- Masilela (9/5): Superb - The place is as clean as you see it on pictures as it is advertised..will recomend it to any 1st time experiencer....less drive to the beach front....South beach, north bearch, shopping centres, and also Ushaka marine!. Top class safety and security. Superb treatment recieved from the staff. Their breakfast is top notch.. More informative staff about the whole premise!..... The fact that there is no pool and that one of the occupant had attitute issues...nearly ruined our stay!
- Lungelo (10/5): Exceptional -
- Mac (7/5): Good -
- Anthony (9/5): Superb -
- Tiffany (10/5): Exceptional - The host of the house was so kind to host us the night before Comrades marathon, and he was so kind even to organise us "supplies" to encourage us for our race. The house itself is in central Durban. A perfect location for access to the centre and a very very nicely decorated house. The facilities were wonderful.
- Naim (9/5): Superb - The location is great, workers are friendly and owner/manager was very accommodating to our food requirements. Also has a kitchen you can use anytime for heating up food. The room was close to the breakfast area so if you want to sleep peacefully till late then it might be a problem.
- Gugu (8/5): Very friendly staff and nice cosy room. - The location was great. We could walk from it in order to reach our intended destination. I liked lounging on the porch chairs and getting some sunshine.
- Donna (8/5): Cosy home, delicious brekkie, great location, helpful hosts and staff. - This B&B is conveniently located close to shops and restuarants (within walking distance). The area also felt safe, mind you this was during the day. The breakfast was superb and delicious, their pork sausages are quite yummy. The staff were lovely and helpful. Our room was nice and cosy, we had everything we needed. I really liked the timely manner in which the hosts would respond. Made us feel well-looked after as guests The room was not as cleanly as I would have liked. There was hair from previous occupants on the floor around the room and in the bathroom, facial hair shavings from previous occupants in the basin. I am sure this would not bother most people, but I do not like seeing my own hair on my own floor, let alone hair from strangers.
- Zinhle (5/5): Felix is absolutely good for the place, very friendly and is always willing to help. - The breakfast was good and freshly made. Maybe you could have a more versatile breakfast menu. The place could do with a bit of renovations here and there, the furniture is quite bad, specifically in my room I had spiders, my door handle was broken.
- Londiwe (6/5): Quiet a fair stay - The staff was friendly cleanliness was superb😘 The breakfast the raw onion in an omelette and the baked beans awful 😞
- Cameron (10/5): Exceptional -
- tuckiegp29 (8/5): Our stay at Cowers Corner, Durban KZN - My wife and I had a short 4 day stay and enjoyed our time there. Our accommodation was well set up. The room was spacious, the en suite was also big and the dining area was well laid out. The outdoor area was very comfy with lounge chairs to relax on. Breakfast meals were spot on and a good variety was availble. The owner and caretaker were easy to contact if we needed anyting and the staff were very polite and catered to our needs everytime were asked them. We felt very safe at all times.On site parking was available. We highly recommend Cowers Corner and will stay there again if we make a trip back.
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