The Tides Inn Bluff Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Durban
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  • Property TypeGuest House/B&B
  • Guests12
  • Rooms/Units6
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    • FEATUREPet Friendly*

The Tides Inn is a highly recommended Bluff Bed & Breakfast providing accommodation in 6 guest rooms for anyone visiting the Durban region.

About The Tides Inn

The Tides Inn is a relaxed, family run Bed & Breakfast with magnificent sea views. We offer a home away from home atmosphere and are ideally situated on the beautiful suburb of the Bluff in Durban.

Whether you are visiting for either business or pleasure, you will find what you are looking for is within easy reach.

Fall asleep to the sounds of the waves and wake up to amazing sunrises, ready for a days work or a stroll on the beach. We are situated just south of Durban City Centre on the ridge of the Bluff overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Accommodation

The Tides Inn offers stylishly decorated rooms, which are well suited to both families or the discerning businessman. All rooms have private access and are en-suite. Three rooms (Otus, Coopers & Ovington Rooms) offer full ocean views, one offers a corner sea view (Namaqua Room) and the other (Volo Room) has no sea view but is disable friendly.

Facilities

• Parking
• Laundry service on request
• Wi-Fi
• Shuttle service on request

Breakfast

A full English breakfast is served between 06h30 and 08h30, but can be arranged for earlier if requested in advance.

Activities

If you are here on holiday there is plenty to keep you occupied with simple outings such as strolling to the rock pools down below to day trips to the Drakensberg or a Big 5 game reserve.

Features you'll appreciate

  • pet friendly
  • air-con
  • wifi
  • parking
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Air-conditioning
  • Area information booklet
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Television (with satellite)

On Site

  • Air-conditioning
  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Complimentary newspapers
  • Garden(s)
  • Guest lounge with TV
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Parking (off street)
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Security (alarm system)

Food & Drink

  • Complimentary tea / coffee

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & Rates

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

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Our ‘honeymoon suite' is extremely spacious and beautifully decorated. Unbelievable sea views flood the room with cool light and are uninterrupted by glass sliding doors. The king size bed can be separated into 2 single beds to provide guests with the option of a singles sharing room should it be required, and a sleeper couch is nestled alongside for families travelling with children. The modern bathroom sports a walk-in shower as well as a large, luxurious bath for your relaxation. As with our other rooms, Room 1 has its own semi-private patio perfect for a light outdoor lunch in the salty breeze, or evening drink beneath the stars.Each room is equipped with air-conditioning, television, desk and chair, wardrobe space, spacious en suite bathroom and stylish finishes.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

his room combines cosiness and captivation in a unique way. We couple the comforts of a queen size bed and spacious shower en suite with astounding ocean views to provide our guests with a truly tranquil holiday experience. The en suite bathroom is styled in clean, modern colours and the gleaming glass finishes glint in the bright coastal light. The walk-in shower offers plenty of room – a feature we extend to all rooms – and the rest of the bathroom is kept just as light and airy as the room itself. Our guests can enjoy a semi-private patio with Room 2 that allows them to connect with coastal life and unwind in the sunshine.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

This gloriously spacious room is furnished with a king size bed that can be separated into 2 single beds to provide guests with the option of a singles sharing room should it be required and is styled in calming neutrals and complementary nautical hues to enrich the holiday experience. One can draw their energy from the shifting ocean view, right from the comfort of the bed. The spacious shower en suite is decorated in contemporary colours and offers our guests a beautiful place to take care of their ablutions. Guests of Room 3 can lounge out on the semi-private patio attached to the room, soaking in the sun at their leisure and taking in the far-reaching oceanic horizon.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Another grand room, our guests can enjoy plenty space surrounding the king size bed that can be separated into two single beds to provide guests with the option of a singles sharing room should it be required. Our sweeping sea views can be enjoyed from the comfort of the bed through double glass sliding doors, accented by swaying palm fronds from below the veranda. The semi-private patio attached allows guests to enjoy the sunshine right outside their door. Room 4 is flooded with natural light, which highlights the airy, nautical styling of the room itself. Stepping into the en suite bathroom, one can expect to find a luxurious shower with modern tiling and overall contemporary appeal.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Room 5 is a cosy, partly sea-facing room furnished with a queen size bed and en suite shower bathroom. The interior of this room offers an extended window sill area which has served as ‘shelf space' for many of our guests, who have reported the convenience it provided. This room is tucked around the corner from the first four rooms, meaning guests of Room 5 have much more privacy to enjoy their stay. A small semi-private patio makes for a wonderful reading nook, perfect for the morning paper or your favourite novel. The modern en-suite bathroom sports a walk-in shower and plenty space to go about one's morning routine.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Although this room is not sea-facing, it is held to the same high standards that have pleased guests at The Tides Inn for years. Room 6 is great value for money with its feather-soft double bed and extremely spacious en suite bathroom. This room is mostly wheelchair friendly at present, with a fully accessible bathroom equipped with handrails, lower sink and toilet, roomy shower and wide doorway.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Television (with satellite)

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Guest Reviews

1 Review from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

Excellent stay with a lovely sea view. Good breakfast in the morning and friendly helpful staff. We felt it was very good value for money given the quality of the accommodation, the service levels and location!

March 2019

Meagan (South Africa)

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Need to Know

Response timeThe Tides Inn typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Closest airport(s)King Shaka International - 48km

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

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

Host on SA-Venues.com for 9 years

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