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Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel

5.0 star property
Victorian Durban hotel in Morningside with free breakfast

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Front of property - evening/night
Interior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
11 Sir Arthur Road, Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3 min drive
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 4 min drive
  • Durban Beach - 5 min drive
  • uShaka Marine World - 7 min drive
  • Golden Mile - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Delfi greek taverna - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Skyline Coffee Roasters - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Love Coffee Kombi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Antique Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel

Luxury boutique hotel near Durban Beach
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Eleven Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, tour/ticket assistance, and 1 meeting room
  • A TV in the lobby, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as private hot tubs and furnished balconies, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Kitchens, mini fridges, and childcare services

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Eleven Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (377 square feet)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • DVD player
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Phone
  • Private hot tub
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 550 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much is parking at Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 550 per vehicle applies.

Where is Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Morningside, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of St James Anglican Church and Florida Road. Kings Park Stadium and African Art Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Nice but....
Nice hotel with spacious room, and friendly staff, but the furnitures inside the room were about to break down and the carpet was not in the best condition. Far fron being a 5 star hotel...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful boutique hotel with large rooms an attentive service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

Amantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shocking experience
With COVID we looked for a hotel that was spacious with few guests. The hotel has spacious rooms and with only 10 rooms, it suited our needs. The hotel failed to mention that they hire out the premises for events. One such event was scheduled for the Sunday morning - the team setting up worked outside our room for most of the night, and got pretty rowdy from around 6am on the Sunday morning. Completely unacceptable. The party further increased the number of people sharing the space (a converted house) by over 40 - we could not use the main entrance as this was set up for the party and most of the 40+ guests did not wear masks, nor did they practice social distancing. The hotel did nothing to correct this. The only up side to the stay was that management was gracious enough to let us check out early and refund us. Lovely hotel, average service, and a complete disregard for the safety or comfort of guests!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Joanne’s review
Wonderful large room comfortable firm bed large bathroom and nice balcony with view. Area relatively safe. Very accommodating staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I were so blessed to have had the opportunity to stay at this beautiful place. The manor is a piece of history and a place to treasure. We will never forget staying there. From the moment we checked in and until we checked we checked out we felt at home and safe. Your staff were professional, and most gracious to us. Breakfasts were delicious. Our heartfelt thanks to all the staff for taking care of us. We look forward to staying at the manor when we come back to South Africa.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
ottimo soggiorno stile vecchia durban
bellissima casa, personale gentile, ottima air condition e wifi , il tutto avrebbe bisogno di una rinfrescata e di personale piu' esperto
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Bill, Edinburgh, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a quiet part of town overlooking the city. Loved the staff who couldn’ t do enough for us including leaving us fruit to eat as we had a 4.00am departure. Food beautifullly presented and so tasty. On the other side of the coin we felt the pool area needs some attention to draw guests to make better use of it. If we had to single out a member of their great staff it would be Agnes who was amazing!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff and property was very nice. We had a miscommunication about our driver that we had for the day. Did not realize that we will be charged for the mileage. Thought the price that he gave us for the day was the only price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff but expected more from Audacia
They staff is so lovely and friendly. The building is interesting and has lots of potential. The room was comfortable - the best part is the little balcony with sea view. It is a "shared" balcony some of the rooms have private balconies. No attention to detail (no extra cotton wool or amenities in bath room only just bare minimum). New towels are sorely needed. Although there are some special furniture and art pieces, the place lacks luxury atmosphere. We expected more of 5 star establishment. Lovely pool area. The food not great. We had breakfast and dinner over 2 days and felt the kitchen can do better. The dinning room courtyard needs to spruced up. (needs flowers and plants. The fountain is not operational). It can be a haven if things are jacked up a bit. It is clear that some effort has been put in however to compete with 5 star accommodation and attract the discerning traveler requires more improvements. Room tip - if you are a light sleeper choose a room not overlooking parking area. Noisy people arrived, loud music woke us up. The checkin and checkout was smooth. Lovely people.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave, OAKDALE, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, very accommodating and saw to every need
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wagner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Great hotel with an amazing room in an amazing old duch house!! Friendly staff and great location! Great to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Time
This was actually a last minute booking because the previous placed I booked was not adequate nor matched everything that I saw online. I wasn't looking for anything fancy but this place was one of the only ones still available that offered free breakfast and WiFi in my room with a good location. Everything about the stay was great. They were all incredibly accommodating and did a wonderful job of welcoming me and making me feel at home. Specifically Shannon, the general manger, knows how to treat her guest and provides individual attention to help ensure you have a great stay. I'd return in a heartbeat and plan on it the next time I visit Durban.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel D'Oliveira, Durban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old school charm with superb hospitality
This is a charming converted Baron's house, hight ceilings, dark wood and period furniture. What really sets it apart is the charm and hospitality of the staff, especially Jean Francois! The standards are high here, food is top class, hotel is beautiful and I highly recommend it. WiFi a bit slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
none
the shower floor needs to be cleaned and the general upkeep needs attention eg cant lock the room door from inside -- not good experience
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andreas, Umeå

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historiskt vackert och lugnt hotell
Fantastiskt litet hotell i lugnt område och vacker utsikt över Durban. Bra service och trevlig personal. Mycket god mat från restaurangen.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

H N, BRIGHTON, ENGLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Manor House, surrounded by garden.
We greatly enjoyed our stay. Very quiet, pleasant and safe surroundings. Excellent breakfast and delicious dinner. Warm swimming pool.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

TOLLO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

festus, Cape Verde

Friendly staff, great food and service; but shy blankets (nowhere to be found). Cable TV options not ideal for young family.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andreas, Zug , Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Topadresse
Extrem zuvorkommendes Personal . Gast stand immer im Mittelpunkt , Sonderwünsche wurden gerne erfüllt . Gute Speisekarte u Qualität ! Exklusives Ambiente eines alten manors Würde jederzeit wieder buchen
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jenni, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old world charm
The place is lovely, the house is great as was the food. My only issues were they could do with a reception bell as it was very hard sometimes to get staff attention quickly - but when you did get their attention, service was great. The location is best suited to people who have their own car, as is quite residential. But there is still a lovely view of the ocean.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Beautiful building, but need more attention.
lovely building, but need to be refurbished. The door of the room didn't shut without locking, which was not mended during out 3 nights stay. There was a wedding going on on Saturday, which made quite noisy, disturbing our sleep a bit. We should be notifed about this event in advance.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Cris, Nederland

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice hotel with dissapointing service
The hotel itself met my expectations: nice, spacy and confortable rooms with classis furniture. Secure location, being about 2 minutes of the state house - venue where the president stays during his vsits to Durban. Cozy restaurant with a nice, sunny terras looking over the swimmingpool. All well until service. Most of the hotel guests are there for business, so they need a fast and efficient breakfast service. If you arrive at the restaurant in the monring, you will find no staff anywhere. Plan about 45 minutes for the breakfast, as the speed of service is quite different that what you could expect. If you liked a dish on the menu, do not make the mistake to oredr same dish another day. You will be surprised, but your dish could look and even taste quite different from the previous time. save yourself and stay with the good experience! It is of major importance that you learn the layout of the hotel and you discover all the service rooms, as you will need to go and find the staff in case you need something - order food or beverages, or even check out. The staff is friendly and helpful, but first you need to find them. Wifi free of charge, but do not count on it. Mostly so instable, that your device will not be able to cope. Do not count on Wifi.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of the city center. It was a bit difficult to find, so be sure to get directions before arriving! I greatly enjoyed my stay and will definitely return on future visits to Durban.