Establishment Details
Summary:
An exceptional Colonial Guest Lodge situated in the heart of the leafy residential suburb of Beverley Hills, Westville overlooking Durban’s Ridge. The closest registered accommodation facility to the Westville Hospital, Pavilion Shopping Centre and West Way Office Park, with its easy access to the inter link of the North and South Coast Tourism routes, Durban International Airport a mere 5 minutes drive away.29 on St James is situated in beautiful and peaceful landscaped indigenous gardens with a stunning rock swimming pool with wheelchair access, cascading waterfalls and rock streams where birdlife abounds in this lovely setting. The early morning wake up calls of the Purple Crested Loerie (Turaco) or the groups of Ibis visiting their favourite watering hole encapsulates your ideal “out of Africa” experience, a theme that is carried through the Lodge as it introduces you to the history that is the foundation of this beautiful country.
Theme:
Colonial African themed throughout.
Views:
Durban accommodation located in Central Westville close to Pavilion Shopping Centre and Hospital,this Colonial 4 Star Graded Guest House offers exceptional hospitality in a safe and secure indigenous garden setting with sweeping vistas over Durban and the Indian Ocean.7 on-suite bedrooms,own kitchenettes and verandas ,self catering option or meals to order.
Property Description:
The main public areas of the Lodge, includes amongst other fine details ,a beautiful reception area ,formal adults lounge with stunning Rhodesian Teak flooring & grand fire-place for those winter nights , snug room / library and computer station , open plan kitchen ,informal conversation kiosk and theme pub , TV room with full channel service, dining room & fitted conference facility .
Five bedroom suites are situated on the first floor where sweeping vistas over Durban can be experienced.
Full wireless internet access available.Outdoor under cover, includes a breakfast/dining area where meals are served on most occasions overlooking the sights and sounds of nature (and the beautiful night lights of Durban); informal lounge with views over the Umgeni River mouth and the warm Indian Ocean, BBQ (braai) area and ablutions.
The area is suitable for functions, receptions and product launches. Ample secure parking is provided.
Three secluded garden areas round off your experience where complimentary English cream teas are served daily at around 16h00 with our famous scones, cream and local strawberry jams. As an alternative “High Tea” can be arranged for a nominal cost.
The Bergtheil Self catering Cottage and 2 lovely Annex rooms (Wheelchair friendly) overlook the gorgeous rock pool and rounds off the accommodation at 29 on St James. All pathways and facilities are fully accessible on ground level.
In walking distance from the Lodge along safe routes are the Westville Country Club with all its sport/club facilities, the Westville Metro Swimming pool (Olympic size), Westville Shopping Centers housing restaurants, supermarkets, clothing stores, local pubs/bars and foreign exchange banks. The lodge borders onto the Nature Trail and the Open sports fields of the Westville Old Boys Association .The Palmiet and Roosfontein Nature Reserves are a short 5 minutes drive away where regular informal / formal walks can be arranged.
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Directions
Directions from Durban International Airport:
Exit Airport parking
At T Junction turn right and get into left hand lane.
Take the N2 North Coast/Stanger (N3 Pietermaritzburg)
Take the N3 to Pietermaritzburg and take the first off-ramp – Exit 13
Follow directions below…
Directions to 29 St James Avenue, Westville, Durban:
From N3 (we are 1km from the Pavilion Shopping Centre on the N3):
Take Exit 13: Spine Road off-ramp at the Pavilion Shopping Centre
If coming from Durban/North & South Coast/Airport, turn right into St James Avenue(M32) at Traffic light (Head away from the Pavilion)
If coming from Johannesburg side, turn left at traffic light into St James Avenue(M32). (Head away from the Pavilion)
Head towards Westville CBD, stay in the right-hand lane, we are 900m from the traffic light, on your right-hand side (keep an eye out for the baobab tree)
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Unit Information
Suites ( Rooms 1 -6),
2
bedrooms,
sleeps 2
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Overview
| There are 4 suites and 2 cottages.The bed configuration varies form Single accomodation to a max of up to 5 persons sharing in combination format. Some suites can be interleading for families.All suites have kitchenettes,Bathrooms,own entrances,Bouquet TV,A.C,Fans,and own verandahs with views over Durban towards the sea.Unless indicated rooms are self catering with meal options extra.Own chef on premises.
This is a 4 Star SATourism rated venue |
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Bed configuration
| All beds are single extra length but can be joined to make doubles |
| Number of units | 6 |
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