Anchor's Rest Guest House  Verified Listing

Because of its ideal climate, warm seas and safe swimming beaches, Umhlanga Rocks has always been a preferred holiday destination, drawing visitors both locally and from overseas.
Children over the age of 10 years are welcome.
Each large superior room has a private entrance and patio with barbeque facilities. The large superior rooms are air-conditioned with ceiling fans, en-suite bathrooms with shower and bath, TV with personal DSTV decoders, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge, personal safe and hairdryer. Each of the large superior rooms has a private lounge that leads onto a secluded patio, lush tropical gardens or a sea-facing pool deck. These rooms have a well-appointed kitchenette, which allows for self-catering with ease.

Should you decide to go for the B&B option, you can choose between a hearty continental breakfast or a full style English breakfast that is served with fresh fruit juices, steaming filter coffee and a selection of the finest teas.

After a busy day sightseeing or sun tanning on the beach, you can relax in tranquil surroundings, or unwind around the sparkling swimming pool and enjoy the balmy, tropical air.

In the evening, barbeque under the stars, dine al fresco on your patio or stroll into Umhlanga to enjoy a variety of cuisine at any number of good, quality restaurants.

Secure off-street parking is provided for guests, as well as laundry service at an additional cost.

All rooms have the following facilities:
* En-suite bathroom
* Air-conditioning plus a ceiling fan
* Heating for the occasional chilly evening in winter
* A flat-screen TV with a personal DSTV decoder
* Hospitality tray
* Personal safe
* Hairdryer
* Books and magazines
* Complimentary bathroom toiletries
* Irons and ironing boards in large, superior rooms
* Well-equipped kitchenettes in large, superior rooms

Visitors from around the world flock to the holiday resort town of Umhlanga to relax and have fun on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world.

Situated on the east coast of South Africa, just north of the vibrant port city of Durban on the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Umhlanga has some of the best South African up-market accommodation. Umhlanga also has tour operators, a wealth of entertainment, shops, restaurants, nature trails and world-class shopping centres, all in a secure environment. The spectacular Gateway Theatre of Shopping Centre and Sibaya Casino are some of the key attractions, as well as up-market office parks and first world golf courses. The golden sandy beaches stretch northwards for more than 200 kilometres all the way to the spectacular Greater St Lucia Westland Park, a World Heritage Site.

* Swimming pool
* Honesty bar with large screen TV
* Free wireless internet
* Credit card facilities for Visa, MasterCard, Diners and American Express
* Secure off-street parking
* Airport transfers, car hire and private tours can be arranged to suit guests as we have an in-house tour guide

Ocean enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers will be in their element - surfing, deep-sea fishing, whale watching, dolphin viewing and kiteboarding are just some of the many activities available on this wonderful stretch of coastline.

For the serious golfers, there are many superb golf courses all within a 15-minute drive of Umhlanga.

Gateway Theatre of Shopping is one of Africa's largest super-regional retail destinations. Under one roof you will find: Ster Kinekor cinema, Cinema Nouveau, artificial waves, skateboard park, countless retail stores, Fantasy Forest which is a delight for children, a Science Park which is for the more serious minded children plus over 30 restaurants and more.

The Sibaya Casino and the Entertainment Kingdom combine elements inspired by traditional Zulu life with western technology.

The Umhlanga Lagoon Reserve Nature Trails offers guided nature walks where you can enjoy the beauty of the forest and a leisurely stroll along the beach back to the Breakers Resort.

The Umgeni River Bird Park with their newly opened African Aviary boasting over 100 African birds is just a 15-minute drive from Umhlanga.

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KiteSurf/Standup Paddleboard - located on the beach in nearby La Lucia where you can learn to get into the fastest growing water sport in the world.

Hawaan Forest Trail Guided Nature Walks is situated over the M4 Freeway. This is a small remnant of a pristine dry coastal forest that is rich in biodiversity.

Umhlanga is also a paradise for the romantically inclined and many couples either get married here or spend their honeymoon in Umhlanga.

KwaZulu Natal Sharks Board offers show times with Shark dissections as well as a Curio Shop and a Shark Museum. For the more adventurous you can take an early morning boat trip to see the shark nets being cleared off Durban's Golden Mile, as well as watching schools of dolphins passing by and perhaps see an occasional whale.