North Lodge Cottages  Verified Listing

Welcome to our secure reservations and payments system. We have 3 levels of safe, central, affordable accommodation just to suit your budget. Max guests 30. Booking directly here for best deals
Budget en-suite Rooms are cheapest with Private Bathroom. Sleeps 1-2 from R398. No kitchen facilities, plain, no TV .
The Self catering Suites and Cottages have it all with convenient comfort from R498/night for a room and R249pppn sharing in Cottages.
Dorm Rooms from R199pps have fans - cheapest for travellers sharing with other guests.
In STEP 1 below, enter arrival date, departure date OR no. of nights. Click “Check Availability”. Units priced per person show heads, while cottages priced per unit show a house icon. In STEP 2, answer how many rooms you need alongside your chosen unit/s. STEPS 3 and 4 are straightforward. For help, go right to the top of the page for our email and telephone numbers - we’ll gladly assist. After you book, we will send immediate confirmation with directions and other info you may need. Looking forward to seeing you at North Lodge!

Well established, centrally located just 10 minutes from everything, and easy to find, we offer maximum savings in private rooms, Cottages as well as backpacker-style dorms. Our tap water is safe to drink and our showers have endless hot water.

The types of accommodation to choose from are:

BUDGET ROOM - 1-3 Sleeper. en-suite, but not self catering. From R298/night for 2 guests OR

SC SUITES - 1-4 Sleepers. Private en-suite fully self catering. From R598/night for 2 guests OR:

SC COTTAGES - 2 and 3 Bedroom. Every room en-suite. From R225pppn in 8 Sleeper Unit OR:

BACKPACKER DORM ROOMS - 1 - 11 sleeper houseshare. From R199pppn

Choose from 2 SELF CATERING SUITES. These are fully and properly equipped for Self catering. Air-conditioned, TV with optional DSTV. En-suite bathrooms, Fresh Linen, comfortable Queen beds that split into singles on request. Pots, crockery and cutlery. Fridge, stove, Microwave, stove, plenty hot water, Wi-Fi, Reading material. Desks & Lamp on request, 2-pin plugs built in. Our type of Self catering living is like living at home – we provide all bedding & kitchenware and you only bring consumables (and towels please!) On the first night only, we will provide basic essentials – thereafter, please provide your own toiletries.
Iron and Ironing board on request. Spotless, steam-free showers throughout.

The BALCONY SUITE sleeps 2 and can be set up with either a Queen Bed or twin singles. We can add a 3rd bed if needed.

The GARDEN SUITE usually sleeps 2, but is big enough for 2 more single beds to be added.

BUDGET ROOMS are private and en-suite, but do not offer self catering, Tv or aircon. These are suited for short, active stays where no meal plan at all is required (since Budgets have no self catering facilities, you will eat out)/ Wi-fi is standard. Experience that elusive meeting point of lowest prices, highest value, safety, cleanliness, service and hospitality all in a central venue just 10 minutes from the CBD, beaches and all Durban attractions. You will not find better value!

We have only 2 of these room types and they are not available in peak seasons.

For bigger groups, the 2 self catering cottages are an excellent option. Fully equipped for self catering with full kitchen, lounge and all bedrooms en-suite. TV, aircon, free wi-fi. The 2 bedroom is best for 4-6 guests and the 3 bedroom best for 6-8. Special plans can be made to add extra beds and mattresses for bigger groups if you don’t mind the squeeze.

COTTAGE B sleeps 4-6 guests. Full-sized fridge, stove, microwave etc. Own Braai area.

COTTAGE A sleeps 6 - 8 guests. Full-sized fridge, stove, microwave etc. Own Braai area.

For travellers who do not mind sharing, the cheapest option is in our lockable dorm rooms. Favourite choice of Contractors and Budget travellers, these are part of a large free-standing 3 bedroomed house that can sleep 11 or more guests. Please feel free to inquire about rates for the whole house. We are choosy about our guests, and we gladly separate male and female guests, so have no fear. Huge lounge & kitchen with 2 big frost-free fridges plus dining room. Large level parking area and big braai area. If using public transport, you will be pleased to know that we are on a direct bus & taxi route to the city and beaches.

1-5 SLEEPER DORM has an en-suite bathroom - fitted with queen and/or single beds.

1-3 SLEEPER DORMS have a shared bathroom. Fitted with a queen bed plus 2 singles.

At North Lodge, we want you to feel right at home - have a braai on your doorstep, play your own music, park where you like in our huge, securely gated grounds.

MAJOR ROUTES TO NORTH LODGE:
We will send DIRECTIONS with your booking confirmation.
N3 onto N2. N2 exit 177 onto R102 OR N2 exit 175 via Nandi Drive onto R102. From City & Beaches: R102 via Umgeni Rd OR M4 and M12 via Kenneth Kaunda Drive. North Lodge is in Grove Crescent off Orange Grove, which is off the R102. Please google Parkhill, Durban North and view directions to 21 Grove Crescent.
FOOD: All major supermarkets and fast food chains as well as restaurants plus Pick n Pay Hypermarket are within 2km. North Lodge is walking distance to a Fresh Stop Food Court with Nandos, Steers, Milky Lane and Fishaways, as well as an excellent Indian Food outlet.There are a great number of schools and several private tertiary institutions. Sports clubs and golf courses are plentiful all in a 5km radius.
Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve and Virginia Beach and airport are 2.5km. Umgeni Bird Park is 3km, North Beach and CBD and Ushaka Marine are within 9km.
Hospitals & Medical. Ethekwini Heart Hospital, Umhlanga Hospital, King George and Albert Luthuli are all within 10 minutes.
CHARACTER & PROPERTIES:
A desirable, safe and green area with a clean atmosphere - we border on a commercial district, but there is no heavy industry nearby. The Parkhill area is fully residential from the M12 up to the R102 (Chris Hani Rd/North Coast Rd), a narrow strip of commercial properties. There are no informal settlements.

Prices range from R800,000 up to R8,000,000 and even much higher, depending on the property. The houses are a variety of solid old Durban North character homes with classic high ceilings and beautiful Oregon floors, and the more modern houses that have been built by those renovating the old style homes. Kensington Square in central Durban North is a hive of activity with major restaurants,Woolworths and a Super Spar, all offering safe secure parking. All the major banks are within this shopping area, and within walking distance to all the schools.
Nearby residential areas include Umgeni Park, Durban North (Central), Glen Ashley, Greenwood Park, Effingham, Glen Hills, Glen Anil, Sunningdale, Somerset Park, La Lucia, Umhlanga, Prestondale,The Gardens.
Nearby Business Parks hosting Blue Chip companies like SAB-Miller, ABI, Barloworld,Unitrans,Massmart etc:Riverhorse Valley, Briardene Park, Red Hill Park, Phoenix and Springfield Industrial. In the vicinity of North Lodge Parkhill has proven to be a historically safe area and the owner and guests habitually takes midnight walks along a well-lit road to the 24 hour convenience store across the road.

24/7 on-site presence. Electronic gated access. Safe free drive-thru trailer-friendly parking alongside units, 2 shaded parking bays, 10 open bays. Braai areas & garden furniture, garden umbrellas on request, stepless paths, Free Wi-Fi Outdoors, Food court with Steers,Nandos, Fishaways and Milky Lane 4 minutes walk. Safe jogging routes, View wild vervet monkeys and mongoose on the premises, Free tropical fruits in season. Solar heated water, lighting back-up for loadshedding. No pets. GSM access control, Gate exit loop, Surveillance cameras,Washing Machines, Lines, Iron & Access to Laundry facilities (at Surcharge). Airport & Harbour Shuttle (enquire regarding charges). Uber service. Fast-foods delivered (Pizza etc)
For Contractors: Secure Storage, Parking for Trucks up to 10 tonne, trailer-friendly,compressed air. Access to workshop & equipment.

12 minute drive from Durban and Umhlanga Beaches
15 minute drive from uShaka Marine World
10 minute drive from Sun Coast and Sibaya Casinos
8 minute drive from Kings Park and Moses Mabhida Stadiums