Sommersby

Location: 17 Claribel Road, Morninside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001, Durban, ZA

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Instructions: To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.

Amenities & Facilities

• Free breakfast
• Free WiFi
• Terrace
• Garden
• Designated smoking area
• Television in common areas
• Free breakfast
• Free newspapers in lobby
• Free self parking
• Free full breakfast

Rooms Available

• Double Room

  This air-conditioned double room includes a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper

• Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  2 Twin Beds

  Individually decorated room

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Satellite channels

  Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower

  Practical - Desk, safe, and iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

• Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom (Double Room en-suite)

  1 Double Bed

  Individually decorated room

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Satellite channels

  Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower

  Practical - Desk, safe, and iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

• Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  Individually decorated room

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Satellite channels

  Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower

  Practical - Desk, safe, and iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Guest Reviews

• Ndlovu (8/5): 🤐 - The location is flexible and everything is near. The care taker bab'Lucas was very caring and friendly. His housekeepers are well trained, and friendly. The address location was a bid challenging, on location it shows no64 but the b n b is at no17. They keep their dog in the house and some Linen has the dog odor. For me it was a hygiene challenge. I love dogs but not in an environment that is shared with different people. Breakfast is the same meal every day which is like me having pap at home everyday which I don't do. Maybe they change and explore other menus for Breakfast or cut it out completely.
• Noluthando (7/5): -
• Lindani (8/5): -
• Guest (3/5): -
• Khumbulani Dlamini (8/5): -
• Ashley (8/5): - Friendly staff and the place is very clean, breakfast was delicious as well If the owner could maybe add a tv in the sitting room (couches) sometimes you want to watch tv with the family but its only available in the bedrooms
• Nombuso (3/5): Please improve - Breakfast Room was too small, there was no fridge in the bedroom, no coffee, tea, kettle in the bedroom, wardrobe/cupboards too small,
• Madoda (10/5): Sommersby B&B - We enjoyed our stay, thumbs up to Lucas, he is very kind and friendly. I can recommend it. I great for kids aswell it feels like home. The breakfast was very good. Parking area is small
• Duduzile (8/5): - We do not like dogs as pets so there was a dog that made our stay a bit uncomfortable.
• Simphiwe (10/5): -
• Nkosinathi (7/5): -
• Mohapi (10/5): -
• Daniel (8/5): -
• Cuan (8/5): - Breakfast was lackluster and I had to ask for coffee, no facilities to make my own.
• Mondi (10/5): - Everything Nothing
• Tlou (8/5): I has a nice stay. - It is next to the mall and beach. The parking was a nightmare
• Robin (6/5): - Location is good They should add more photos of the property so that people can have a fulland accurate view of the place
• Blessing (1/5): It was like we were in a tiny Universe Residence. - It’s in a safe location. A stone throw from Windermere centre. 1. The room (room #5) was small: not like what you see in pictures. Very small. 2. The rooms are not soundproofed: you could hear everything going on outside. 3. We saw a couple of roaches. 4. The bar fridge in our room was leaking. 5. Uncomfortable bed and it was noisy. 6. Very tiny parking space.
• Lastitia (10/5): Excellent - The staff and the manager was excellent. I would love to stay there again in the future Everything was very good
• Dakalo (10/5): Excellent - We had such a beautiful stay with my family. It's a nice place to stay with kids. My kids loved the place. Sheets are changed everyday. The beds are so comfortable. Each room has an aircon. The ladies from the kitchen are friendly and the breakfast is delicious. We really enjoyed our stay. Dinning room space is not sufficient when the place is full. If they can consider that. If they can just consider changing breaskfast menu, not same menu everyday.
• Jack (5/5): Sommeresbay - Near mall and entertainment ares No variety in breakfast Sheets not changed daily Second floor no wi-fi at all
• Arthur (7/5): - There's no parking for more than 4 cars
• Angel (9/5): - had a wonderful experience at this B&B. The staff were friendly, warm, and made me feel at home from the moment I arrived. Mr Lucas is honestly like a father—caring, respectful, and always making sure guests are comfortable. Truly grateful for the great hospitality.
• Angel (10/5): -
• Nqobile (9/5): -
• Sakhile (5/5): If you just want to sleep and wake up and go about your business, the place is ok for that. - Breakfast was just ok, the ladies preparing it were nice but not the breakfast you would expect form a holiday home stay. the living area and kitchen need some serious renovations. They need to renovate the place, especially the kitchen, dining area and sitting area. also this is for Booking.com we wanted to cancel one room but we could not cancel on the website there was no option.
• Sphamandla Prince (9/5): - Stuff especially Mr Lucky Parking
• Thobile (6/5): Furniture especially bed needs to be changed , other than that my stay was good. - Very friendly staff Breakfast was delicious The bed in room 1 was very uncomfortable , it is old, makes noises with movement
• Mkhwanazi (10/5): - Everything was so perfect 👌 Nothing
• Kgolopo (7/5): - Staff excellent Breakfast well served Clean environment Clen linen and rooms Two people sharing one bed per room Understaffed for Breakfast service Kitchen to be extended for groups to have enough time
• Magamana (5/5): -
• Mgenge (10/5): Everything was nice - Everything Nothing
• Mncedisi (5/5): -
• Salmon (8/5): Overall, it is a really good place, despite the internet network issues in the outside rooms. - Well, the staff are very helpful and the place is located close to the mall which is really nice. I was booked in room 10 and requested to be moved to a ground room, which was room 11. Both rooms are beautiful; however, there is no internet network. I was busy with my assignment, and I had to spend the night in the main sitting room in the house to complete my schoolwork. It would be very helpful if they strengthened their Internet connection to all rooms. Currently, you open the main entrance gate, and it closes itself. I prefer an option added for a person to close the gate instead of waiting for the gate to close itself. Yes, I know it is a safe area, but I want to take up the responsibility of closing the gate.
• Girma (9/5): Superb -
• Mataboge (9/5): Superb - Treatment and comfort Nothing
• Victor (9/5): Superb - Location Nothing
• Johannes (9/5): Super - The location, breakfast and rooms The bed
• Itumiseng (10/5): Exceptional -
• Dzimati (2/5): Very poor -
• Ntokozo (8/5): Very good -
• Zamokuhle (6/5): Pleasant - Just arrived at 21:45pm and even wrote an email that I'll be late. When I was there I tried to make a call x8 so they can open the gate but they didn't answer my calls.I had to re-book another place😫🚮
• Thando (5/5): Passable -
• Mokgadi (5/5): Substandard - The breakfast was okay The rooms are not sound proof. We barely rested with the sound of snoring from next door. The wifi signal is also weak. We also battled with charging the phone. Thankfully we were there for two nights only.
• Sibusiso (1/5): Bad -
• Nthabeleng (8/5): Excellent - It was good, the staff were awesome, the location great Please have Wifi
• Julius (7/5): Good - Location Poor refrigerator, breakfast
• Thulisile (4/5): Disappointing - Breakfast Limited parking space, no privacy the other guests were very noisy, and were using the facilities as though they belong to them only
• Mpho (3/5): It was ok. - Staff is friendly. We were allowed to prepare our own meals. Place is close to a shopping complex. Place is old . Beds uncomfortable. Door rooms can’t close without being locked. Wooden flooring which makes noise Every time someone moves about. The is room above the one we occupied, apparently that’s where the owner lives, he was moving about during the night which greatly disturbed our sleep. Breakfast same menu. Crockery eg plates were chirped and the serviettes which were cloth were old and stained.
• Ngcobo (7/5): Good -
• Purity (10/5): Exceptional - Hospitality,friendly stuff,safety place
• Miichele (7/5): Good location and staff were friendly - Perfect place to stay if you want to go to rugby stadion. Good location.
• Ndilisa (7/5): value for money - breakfast always on time,linen was changed everyday, good and friendly staff. couch on the lounge area needs to be changed
• Rudolph (7/5): Good -
• Millicent (9/5): excellent - the breakfast was a little greasy / oily but everytime before I would ask the staff to prepare it the way I like it and they did it. I had the best stay ever I cant complain
• Mokwatlo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Hlalemseni (5/5): Passable -
• Sibongile (7/5): I encourage other people to consider the place if they wish to visit Durban, as it is quiet, - Breakfast was good and up to standard, was served on scheduled time every day of my stay by friendly Staff I enjoyed my stay
• Maphuthego (6/5): Pleasant -
• No (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sithembile (6/5): Pleasant - Connectivity to WiFi even during loadshedding
• Sinentokozo (8/5): Very good -
• Mp (8/5): Very good -
• Clinton (9/5): Superb -
• Mdletshe (7/5): Good -
• Clinton (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lekalakala (10/5): A - The place was exceptional, and its in the city center. Security was good and Bra Lucas and his companion were always around and ready to serve There was nothing I didn't like, everything was as expected.
• Candice (8/5): Cute and cozy - The place is very cute, has a very peaceful vibe with friendly staff. We enjoyed many of the sitting areas after returning from the beach or our shift. The beach wasn't that far away, about 7 mins drive, but love the proximity to Florida road. My colleagues and I had a great dinner there without the need to drive. The dog, Jess, is such a cutie and brings life and joy to the room with her gently and playful nature. My one and only thing I think that could be better is probably for the owner to have been there or a member of management to be on sight, it was difficult playing broken telephone with the staff. I didn't really mind it though because the staff were being very patient with us.
• Thobile (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lulekwa (3/5): unpleasant - the helpful check in staff woken up to use a different parking bay. bed not as clean and comfortable. I also did not feel safe
• Zonke (9/5): Superb -
• Talent (8/5): Excellent - The breakfast was good and the location is perfect near the mall and Florida road I have no complains at all
• Ncebakazi (9/5): It was a wonderful stay. My son and I loved it! - The he property and area is so peaceful, neat and clean. Family friendly. My son enjoyed himself so much. The only thing I didn’t like was that on the first night the linen was itching but after spraying doom it was sorted and the ladies changed the linen.
• Gordon (5/5): Passable -
• Andries (5/5): Passable - Staff was friendly, but communication was sometimes a challenge Parking facility isn't great Overall our expectations were not met
• Petunia (8/5): Very good -
• Zandile (1/5): Bad -
• Megan (6/5): Pleasant -
• Zandy (9/5): Superb -
• Mzukisi (8/5): Very good -
• Mthimkhulu (8/5): Very good -
• Sumaiya (6/5): Pleasant - We had the entire place to ourselves and there was enough privacy for our entire group, yet still private common areas just for us. We booked last minute and so check in was super easy! No soap/shampoo in the bathrooms Bed and Breakfast could be better as a buffet
• Ximba (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mandla (3/5): Think twice - Nothing. The place is very noisy. It doesn't feel safe. Animals walking on the roof at night. Absolute night mare. People smoking marijuana and it spells so bad. Noisy place. Unsafe. People walking drunk near your door. You feel like they can break in at any time.
• Sima (4/5): Disappointing -
• Sharon (7/5): Good -
• Kheti (10/5): Exceptional -
• S.t. (5/5): Passable -
• Ofentse (8/5): Very good -
• Enoch (1/5): Bad -
• Sithembinkosi (9/5): Superb -
• Phindile (6/5): Pleasant -
• Nathi (8/5): Very good - Bed was nice n comfortable Parking space. No bar fridge .. and microwave Powdery cheap toilet paper
• Marco (9/5): Superb - Feeling was like at home Nothing really
• Lerato (8/5): Very good -
• Suzan (3/5): Poor - The staff is friendly and understanding. That place is dirty. The rooms inside, yoo. Under my bed I had to ask them to clean. The blankets smells like they have been there for long time and they needed to rinse them with sta soft. Again we ate 1 thing for 4 days with our breakfast. Why cnt it be changed. The breakfast canisters were bad. Please improve your bnb
• Betty (6/5): it was acceptable - I think you can change the breakfast menu and don't serve the same thing everyday. add more things like grated cheese, baked beans or even chicken livers electric plugs to charge phone in the bedroom are far underneath the table. make one that is reachable.
• Zoh (7/5): Good -
• Siyabonga (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lydia (5/5): Passable -

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