Crooked Tree Cottage

–Excellent location - show map
Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Crooked Tree Cottage in Umhlanga offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a balcony or terrace with garden or pool views. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can relax in the year-round outdoor swimming pool, lounge, or outdoor seating area. The property features a garden, terrace, and outdoor dining area, ideal for leisure and socialising. Convenient Location: Located 19 km from King Shaka International Airport, the bed and breakfast is near Umhlanga Lighthouse and Lagoon Nature Reserve, each 2 km away. Other attractions include Umhlanga Main Beach and Durban ICC, each 15 km distant. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, housekeeping, breakfast in the room, and free on-site parking enhance the stay. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, streaming services, and luggage storage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Geoff
    South Africa South Africa
    “Clean and convenient overnight accommodation. Secure parking outside unit”
  • Big
    South Africa South Africa
    “I have stayed here before & hence why i am back, really GREAT stay & Helen is just amazing, will always go the extra mile to help wherever she can. Very comfortable, very well located in Umhlanga & a brilliant breakfast.”
  • Www
    South Africa South Africa
    “Perfect location Beautiful views Very clean Very friendly host”
  • Simon
    South Africa South Africa
    “This Place is very Nice and close to Most animities, above all The Host is very kind and Friendly she always a call or text away to offer or assist”
  • Kwanele
    South Africa South Africa
    “The property is absolutely clean and to my surprise, when I went out and came back,there is a housekeeper who refreshed my bedroom and cleaned put in new sheets and cleaned. What an awesome experience for the price. Also if you would like to be...”
  • Maria
    Canada Canada
    “Great location. Loved the pool. Nice quiet street. Very helpful hosts. Will definitely book again :)”
  • Nastassja
    South Africa South Africa
    “The location was great, and Helen was very accommodating. The room was comfortable and clean”
  • Terrie
    South Africa South Africa
    “The location was cozy and close to everything in the area.”
  • Kayla
    South Africa South Africa
    “The owners were wonderful. Our room was clean, spacious, comfortable and in a great area. Safe parking is also so appreciated.”
  • Lezhan
    South Africa South Africa
    “The host was very friendly and the property was in a excellent location. The beach is close by and the area is quite . We loved our overall stay. It's highly recommended for family to take a vacation there. I will definitely be going back”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Helen

Company review score: 9.3Based on 174 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

My husband Reinhard and I have been running the Crooked Tree together for almost 20 years. We take pride in owner managed accommodation. As well trying to be there 100% of the time to welcome all our guests, we do our own breakfasts and we do most of the maintenance to the property ourselves. The cottage and Room 4 were revamped, finishing in April 2016. Rooms 5 and 6 have recently been repainted and updated. And we have just made changes to Rooms 4's bathroom. It now has a walk in shower only. In addition to being water conservative, we take great pride in being a truly owner managed and run establishment.

Property information

Crooked Tree is a lovely 6 room establishment set in the heart of the ever growing Umhlanga coastal town close to Durban CBD. Centrally located and close to the Umhlanga village as well as many newly located businesses, it is a short walk to some of the best beaches on the Kwazulu Natal coastline. Crooked tree has the added advantage of lovely sea views and the option to book on a bed only, bed and breakfast or self catering basis.

Neighbourhood information

Umhlanga was a premier holiday destination but it has blossomed into one of the hottest spots to vacation on the African continent. Rub shoulders with the rich and the not so, and gym with some of the international rugby teams when they come to compete.. Commerce and business centers abound in the area, so we are also an ideal location for business travelers. Whatever your needs we are perfectly located for all.

Languages spoken

German,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Crooked Tree Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Crooked Tree does not take check ins after 10pm.

Please note, payment is required through an online credit card payment link services. Crooked Tree Cottage will contact you with instructions.

Please note that the guest will be required to present their Government issued ID matching the Credit card used for payment before the keys to the property are provided.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Crooked Tree Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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