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Cowrie Cove Guest House

Ethekwini, eThekwini

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Fun Outdoor ActivitiesStay active with fun outdoor activities.

Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.538 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.6/5

FantasticFrom 25 reviews

5.0/513 Jun 2026

Ingrid • Family Trip

Great New find. Loved this little haven literally 5 mins walk from the beach through what felt like a door to a secret garden. Thank you.

5.0/511 May 2026

Cindy • Couple Trip

Excellent stay and service. Were in contact via whatsapp to confirm arrival etc.

5.0/56 Apr 2026

Frank • Trip with Friends

Great host with friendly mentality and relaxing attitude. They welcomed us in petson and gave us good hints for nearby restaurants and turistlocations. Restaurants and malls in short driving distance. Ocean 100m from gate and 1min by foot.

5.0/524 Feb 2026

Dulce m • Family Trip

All is good

5.0/56 Jan 2026

Knut • Family Trip

Myles ist ein exzellenter Gastgeber und war sehr um unser Wohlergehen bemüht und stand und hat uns viele tolle Tipps gegeben. Cowries Cove hat Charme und ist relativ ruhig gelegen. Zum Strand gibt es einen sehr schönen Zugang

5.0/521 Dec 2025

Halina • Couple Trip

Myles and his staff were amazing . So friendly and helpful . Room was huge and so comfy. So close to all amenities and lovely to be so close to the beach .

5.0/522 Nov 2025

Richard • Couple Trip

This was our second time staying at Cowrie Cove, and we would definitely stay again! We even stayed in the same fantastic room as before! New owner Milo, was so helpful, sorting out taxis and restaurant tables for us in the Durban/ Umlhanga area throughout our stay.

5.0/514 Nov 2025

Jonty Alan • Couple Trip

100% recommended, great stay everyone is very friendly and accommodating, I will say there again! The beach was amazing and clean.

5.0/523 Jun 2025

Mark • Solo Trip

Very nice and comfortable. Very friendly and helpful owner & staff. Perfect for access to the beach.

5.0/58 Dec 2024

Sanda • Couple Trip

Lovely property in safe and quiet area. Direct access to beach, although we did not swim there, but very clean. Room was very spacious and comfortable although lacks natural light. Pool area is very nice with loungers and seating, some in a shaded gazebo. There are books and games available. Breakfast catered for us as vegetarians, fruit and cereals plus cooked options. It is fairly easy and cheap to take an Uber to Umhlanga Beach with its malls, restaurants and bars. The beach is nice and you can hire umbrellas and deck chairs. The promenade is nice to walk and leads to a small nature reserve. We liked the fact we stayed outside the beach area as it was so peaceful.

5.0/52 Jan 2024

dominic • Couple Trip

Beautiful and serene environment with a private beach and pool. Friendly staff always ready and available to help. Enjoyed the complimentary all day coffee machine and warm croissants at breakfast! My wife loved the plush bed and hot shower.

5.0/511 Dec 2023

Jayandree • Family Trip

The BEST place I think I have ever stayed, hands-down. I’m from Australia & I’m quite fussy about where I stay when I holiday. Caroline was such an amazing host. The group of staff who cooked our breakfast daily & helped with our luggage’s etc. we’re just so amazing.. thank, thank you, thank you for making our stay so memorable. I loved the rooms. Just stunning & the best possible accomodation by far among those in Uhmlanga & La Lucia. Just so comfortable. We were spoilt!!!

5.0/519 Nov 2023

Richard • Couple Trip

The guesthouse was in a beautiful location in a very nice neighbourhood with a private access to the beach. The owner Caroline and all her staff could not have been more friendly, welcoming and helpful during our stay. The room was huge, luxurious and extremely comfortable. The breakfast was the best English breakfast we had in our entire three week stay in South Africa!

5.0/519 Nov 2023

EDWARD

Beautiful garden, great room and very close to the beach.

5.0/529 Sep 2022

Verified traveler • Trip with Friends

We had an amazing stay at Cowrie Cove Guest house for 10 nights. The bedrooms were fabulous, very clean with the most comfortable beds I have ever found on holiday. Also the breakfasts were excellent and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The beautiful Indian Ocean is within 2 minutes walking distance and our car was safe with on site parking. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

5.0/52 Dec 2020

NSM • Solo Trip

The property is lavishly and tastefully furnished and exudes comfort and style. The bedrooms are equally impressive and comfortable. The breakfast is excellent. The pool area and private beach add to a top class establishment.

4.6/530 Aug 2023

I would definitely recommend it. My boyfriend and I had a great time at this five star hotel. The location is beautiful, the owner and staff are very friendly. The trail to the beach was thoughtfully made, making the whole experience magical.

4.4/518 Jan 2023

We had a fantastic few days at Cowrie Cove. Our room was very well appointed, with a minifridge and coffee machine. It is very easy to reach the beach for relaxing strolls by the sea. Breakfast was delicious, and there were hot drinks and cookies provided all day in the kitchen. A short uber ride to Umhlanga Rock Restaurant. Would definitely come back!.

4.4/55 Dec 2022

I will be making my family far more unhappy like this. The host was very friendly and the house and staff were so beautiful. It was an amazing place to be. I had deluxe sweet and it was worth the price.

4.2/518 Oct 2023

This be offers 12 nice to genuinely large rooms in Umhlanga rocks, about 40 yards from the beach our bathroom was humongous and beautiful. The hosts are very nice and they tolerated many dog-related reboots from us and others. Grounds have a nice pool and many cozy reading spaces. Not many games in the house, so bring your own entertainment. Breakfast is great. Cowrie Cove is more than a mile from Umhlanga, and therefore over a mile from any eating or shopping establishment. Uber rides are only about 100 rand round-trip, not compared to 400 I for an urban round-trip. The area has been hit hard by rain, and the beach has a lot of trash on it. The beach is also very narrow and steep, so walking long distances are difficult, but that is not the issue for this establishment.

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Parking (Free)

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Patio or terrace

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4 Cowrie Terrace La Lucia, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-6:00 PM

Check-out10:30

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
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests are required to contact this property by WhatsApp in the morning on their arrival date to arrange check-in and confirm their expected arrival time. For Saturday and Sunday check-ins, arrival time must be confirmed by the Friday before the stay. As this property does not offer continuous front desk service, failure to confirm arrival time may result in delays, inconvenience, or additional charges.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December.

About Cowrie Cove Guest House

Cowrie Cove Guest House Location
Located in uMhlanga, Cowrie Cove Guest House is near the beach, a short 5-minute walk from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and within 5 minutes by car from Japanese Gardens. This luxury bed & breakfast is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Beachwood Golf Course and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Umhlanga Hospital.

Cowrie Cove Guest House Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.

Cowrie Cove Guest House Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and slippers.

Restaurant and Cafe
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Room Type and Price

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 - Tue, 29 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children