Reviews & Comments

Showing 30 reviews (ordered by date of stay, most recent appearing first).

Verified reviewexcellent

A haven for those seeking amazing ocean views. Warm hospitality made my stay doubly enjoyable.

October 2024

Lisa B. (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Very warm reception from the owner, good location overlooking the ocean ( weather not great ) Breakfast good, attentive staff and overall a good choice to stay.

September 2024

mark d. (London)

Verified reviewexcellent

Wonderful stay in a beautiful place. The team is absolutely great, I felt very welcome and looked after. The room was perfect and breakfast delicious, I hope to stay again soon.

September 2024

Jolien B. (Centurion)

Verified reviewexcellent

The guesthouse was beautiful and the ladies working there take very good care of their guests. Rooms are very nice and you can tell every element has been considered. There are three areas for reading or chatting and monkeys were a bonus.

April 2024

Anja B. (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

The whole experience was lovely. Relaxing environment, stunning views, delicious breakfast, passionate staff.

March 2024

Sharon K (centurion)

Verified reviewexcellent

Everything about this guest house is great and Snezana and her staff made our stay just perfect.

December 2023

Walter L. (Clarens)

Verified reviewexcellent

Perfect position, in a beautiful safe neighbourhood, a quick drive to the promenade area. Very clean and comfortable rooms, great breakfast, extremely helpful owner.

December 2023

Tanya F (Honeydew)

Verified reviewexcellent

I loved the guest house and would highly recommend it to colleagues.

November 2023

Lynda I. (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Wonderful hospitality, gluten free breakfast options provided, comfortable and peaceful stay.

August 2023

Karin O. (Johanessburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Great location, great parking, fantastic staff and amazing views. BONUS: wifi, TV, plugs, lights all functional during loadshedding!

April 2023

Robert M. (Johanessburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

The views, the lovely room and all the effort that was shown. The breakfast is a treat... It is really worth the money.

March 2023

Trudien B. (Secunda)

Verified reviewexcellent

A place to get back to whenever you work in Durban! Excellent breakfast, competent staff, lovely ocean views. The Molton Brown amenities taking it to another level.

January 2023

Marthinus A. (Johanessburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Peaceful and beautiful. Thank you for going above and beyond to make all of us comfortable, especially our granny. She was so enjoying the cool ocean breeze on the deck, she didn't want us to leave.

January 2023

Mpume M. (Johanessburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

We enjoyed our short stay very much. The setting and value for money was as great as reviews suggested.

October 2022

Jenny W. (Dubai)

Verified reviewexcellent

Beautiful place, absolutely loved it. You get more than what you've paid for, many extras!

July 2022

Angela B (Boksburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Thanks for a lovely stay in your gorgeous place. Too short though! You really made me feel so well taken care of.

July 2022

Tarryn T. (Pinetown)

Verified reviewexcellent

Breathtaking views, elegant ambience, exquisite hospitality! This would already make this place special, but there is more: the concierge desk of this small yet extraordinary boutique guest house is managed like that of a grand hotel, with competence and kindness and plenty of useful suggestions on what to do and where to eat. Thank you for this outstanding experience in Durban.

July 2022

Stefano L (Milan, Italy)

Verified reviewexcellent

I chose this lovely place after looking for 2 days on various sites and numerous other establishments. I really made the best choice!

June 2022

Amanda G. (Pretoria)

Verified reviewexcellent

Fantastic guest house. Bonus points for fast, stable Wi-Fi and great desk space for a business traveller.

June 2022

Louis M (Newcastle)

Verified reviewexcellent

We really enjoyed our stay and the quiet relaxing ambience Snezana created at Ocean Vista. This is certainly an establishment we would recommend to our friends and colleagues travelling to Durban.

April 2022

Shelley S. (Hout Bay)

Verified reviewexcellent

We were so incredibly well looked after, loved the rooms and the amazing vista. I'm so happy I found this guest boutique guest house, it is what we always wanted in Durban.

February 2022

Fiona O. (Harare)

Verified reviewexcellent

There are no words to express my gratitude for everything Snezana and her staff did in ensuring that my partner's birthday was as special as I had imagined. They really respect their guests.

January 2022

Thanda D. (Durban)

Verified reviewexcellent

The best place to stay in Durban, in my opinion, in terms of: service, cleanliness, intuitive handling of guests, friendliness, food quality, no noise! That's not even mentioning the stunning view. Well done!

September 2021

Lynton O. (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

I had the most wonderful stay at Ocean Vista Boutique. From the moment I arrived, Jen made me feel so welcome and was incredibly helpful. All the staff were super friendly and hospitable. Breakfasts and views were perfect.

June 2021

Trizanne o. (Kommetjie)

Verified reviewexcellent

My boyfriend and I really loved the place, we felt so at home and comfortable and loved the peace and quiet and the beautiful sea view.

May 2021

Nolwazi N. (Pietermaritzburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Staff are super friendly and make really great, hearty breakfasts. The rooms are really beautiful and well maintained, with breathtaking ocean views. I was so impressed with the hospitality at OV, I wouldn't hesitate twice making another booking here and would absolutely recommend it for anyone visiting Durban.

April 2021

Karabo (Sandton)

Verified reviewexcellent

This is the 1st best accommodation to have ever given us value for money. Staff members are excellent, accommodation is tops and it is officially our second home now.

June 2020

Moshoeu M. (Polokwane)

Verified reviewexcellent

Wonderful stay! Rooms are spotless and comfortable. Staff is friendly and make a fantastic breakfast. We enjoyed every moment.

November 2019

Nicole T. (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Beautiful guest house; wonderful staff. Exceeded our expectations.

April 2019

Mark (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Brilliant location, beautiful property, clean rooms, fantastic breakfast, friendly staff and overall and extremely well managed guesthouse.

September 2018

Sara (Pretoria)

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