Elysium Accommodation at The Laughing Forest Accommodation South Coast
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  • Property TypeResort
  • Guests39
  • Rooms/Units12
  • Minimum Stay2-10 Nights
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The Laughing Forest is a highly recommended guest house with self catering option, providing accommodation in Elysium for anyone visiting the South Coast region.

About The Laughing Forest

The Laughing Forest which is on the beach and surrounded by coastal dune forest, is in the quiet village of Elysium on the KZN South Coast, 55 mins from Durban. This location is ideal for spending quality time with your family and will suit those looking to get away from it all! The six acre property on which the Laughing Forest exists is home to impete buck, birds, monkeys and other wildlife.

Accommodation

We offer self-catering and bed only accommodation to the guests. Each cabin is etched into its own private space in the coastal dune forest. The units consist of 5 self-catering family cabins, in which each unit has a main bedroom with en-suite bathroom, open plan kitchen, lounge/2nd bedroom that opens out onto a sundeck. All kitchens are fully equipped with microwave, mini oven, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster etc.

We also have 7 Twin / Double Rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Rooms consist of either Double, Twin or King size beds. The rooms share a kitchen, where tea/coffee making facilities are available with a microwave, fridge & freezer.

All units have braai facilities and there is also a communal braai facility by the swimming pool. Please supply your own swimming/beach towels.

Breakfast

Breakfasts are offered at an additional charge. Please advise on check in.

The Area

This venue is ideally suited for golf groups as we have several top 100 courses scattered around us, the light tackle, rock and surf fishing is also good.

The Elysium Beach is within easy walking distance of The Laughing Forest. There are a number of tidal pools which make for easy swimming and snorkelling!

Features you'll appreciate

  • swimming
    pool
  • parking
  • kitchen
  • braai / bbq
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Bathroom (separate)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Fan(s)
  • International plug point(s)
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Television (with satellite)

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Parking (off street)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Security (guard)
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool

Loadshedding Facilities

What is loadshedding? It refers to the temporary suspension of electricity provided by Eskom, South Africa's electricity provider, to reduce consumption and thereby the load on the national grid. To compensate, South African property owners are turning to solar power, inverters with backup batteries or in some cases generators to keep the power on, wherever feasible.

  • WiFi stays on
  • Gas cooker (stove)
  • Solar or battery-powered portable lights

Food & Drink

  • Bar (fully licenced)
  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Self Catering Cabins

Qty: 5
Sleeps: 5 guests (max 5 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Each cabin is etched into its own private space in the coastal dune forest. The units consist of 5 self-catering family cabins, in which each unit has a main bedroom with en-suite bathroom, open plan kitchen, lounge/2nd bedroom that opens out onto a sundeck. All kitchens are fully equipped with microwave, mini oven, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster etc. All units have braai facilities and there is also a communal braai facility by the swimming pool. Please supply your own swimming/beach towels.

  • Bathroom (separate)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed

Double / Twin Rooms

Qty: 7
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type

We have 7 Rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Rooms consist of either Double, Twin or King size beds. The rooms share a kitchen, where tea/coffee making facilities are available with a microwave, fridge and freezer. All units have braai facilities and there is also a communal braai facility by the swimming pool. Please supply your own swimming/beach towels.

  • Bathroom (separate)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed

Take the Tour

Guest Reviews

2 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

We enjoyed our stay very much. The accommodation was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Thanx to Debbie & Phil for their warm reception.

April 2022

Rick H. (CapeTown)

Verified reviewexcellent

This was our best South Coast stay yet! The cabin was immaculate, the sea views breathtaking, the grounds neat and tidy and the host friendly and helpful. The pictures do not do this establishment justice! It is beyond beautiful!

April 2017

Chantelle (Pretoria)

Verified Host

  • Telephone & email verified
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  • Proof of address on file
  • Host on SA-Venues.com for 8 years

Need to Know

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Closest airport(s)King Shaka International - 117km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00 to 18h00
Check-out by 10h00

Late check-in to be arranged prior to arrival.

Payment methods accepted by the property Visa, Mastercard, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Host on SA-Venues.com for 8 years

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