Coweys Corner vs McAllisters on 8th
Both are in Durban, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseEssenwood
Coweys Corner
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 6
GuesthouseWindermere
McAllisters on 8th
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 6 of 6
The short answer
Pick McAllisters on 8th
It leads in 6 of 6 categories. 1.2 km apart.
Choose McAllisters on 8th if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.7)
- to walk to the sights (1.8 km / 2.9 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (86 / 18)
- a spa and wellness
Why is Coweys Corner better than McAllisters on 8th?
- 1Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 13:00)−3h
Why is McAllisters on 8th better than Coweys Corner?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.7)+0.4
- 21.1 km closer to the city centre−1.1 km
- 3Has a spa
- 4Has a swimming pool
- 5Includes free breakfast
- 668 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+68
- 7More walkable surroundings (walk grade 71 vs 50)+21
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Coweys Corner vs McAllisters on 8th: which hotel is better? | Coweys Corner | McAllisters on 8th |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1 +0.4 |
| Location | 4.3 | 5.6 +1.3 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 5.8 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 6.0 +6.0 |
| Beach access | 1.0 | 3.8 +2.8 |
| Public transport | 3.5 | 4.4 +0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.7 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 26 +1 | 25 |
| Rank in Durban | top 46% | top 29% +17% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.3 | 5.6 +1.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.9 km | 1.8 km −1.1 km |
| To the beach | 2.7 km | 1.9 km −830 m |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | 1.2 km −170 m |
| To the airport | 27 km | 26 km −1.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 18 | 86 +68 |
| To the nearest food shop | 140 m −220 m | 360 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 5 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 5 | 5 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | 2018 +9y |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 10:00 −3h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.2 km apart
Coweys Corner: city centre: 2.9 km, nearest station Durban Station: 1.4 km, King Shaka International Airport (DUR): 27 km, beach: 2.7 km, 18 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
McAllisters on 8th: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station PRASA (metrorail): 1.2 km, King Shaka International Airport (DUR): 26 km, beach: 1.9 km, 86 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Coweys Corner or McAllisters on 8th: common questions
Which is better, Coweys Corner or McAllisters on 8th?
McAllisters on 8th leads in 6 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Coweys Corner or McAllisters on 8th?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
McAllisters on 8th is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 2.9 km for Coweys Corner.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
McAllisters on 8th is 1.9 km from the nearest beach; Coweys Corner is 2.7 km.
How far apart are Coweys Corner and McAllisters on 8th?
The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score