--- title: "Chartwell Guest House, Durban: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Chartwell Guest House in Durban: rated 9.0 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/chartwell-guest-house-durban/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-13 --- Guesthouse · ★★★★ # Chartwell Guest House Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, South Africa 9.0 · Excellent 6 reviews · #68 #68 of 128 in Durban · 2.0 Location score ## About Chartwell Guest House Chartwell Guest House is a guesthouse in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, South Africa. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 6 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 11 km from the centre of Durban. The nearest airport, King Shaka International Airport (DUR), is 14 km away. - **Type:** Guesthouse - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:30 - **Rooms:** 7 - **Floors:** 1 - **Opened:** 2008 - **Last renovated:** 2014 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 8 88 Chartwell Drive [88chartwell.co.za](http://Www.88chartwell.co.za/) ## How Chartwell Guest House scores Better rated than 49% of hotels in Durban - Guest rating **9.0** - Location **2.0** - Facilities **5.8** - Families **1.0** - Spa & wellness **1.5** - Beach access **0.0** Durban average ## Amenities Swimming poolBarAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Swimming pool ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Bar - Room service ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Airport transfer - Shuttle - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Balcony - Minibar - Coffee or tea maker - Blackout curtains Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **2.0**/10 - **Walk grade:** **10**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest beach4.4 km10 min drive
Nearest airportKing Shaka International Airport (DUR)14 km32 min drive
Distance to the centreDurban11 km24 min drive
### Sights nearby - KZN Science Centre1.5 km - Museum Of Illusions Durban1.7 km - 9D Virtual Reality Gateway1.7 km - Funtubbles1.8 km ## Chartwell Guest House: in detail Chartwell Guest House offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airport using the hotel's airport transfer services. Discovering Durban becomes even more accessible, thanks to the shuttle amenities provided at the hotel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Chartwell Guest House with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Chartwell Guest House, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. A few accommodations within Chartwell Guest House offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the cable TV for your enjoyment. In select rooms within the hotel, a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar is available to cater to your requirements when desired. In the hotel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Chartwell Guest House. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar. At the hotel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like BBQ facilities tailored to their preferences. Chartwell Guest House provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. During your stay, don't forget to allocate some moments to experience the readily available shoreline. Be sure to drop by the pool at hotel at least once during your stay. ### Compare ## Compare Chartwell Guest House with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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Chartwell Guest House has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 6 reviews, which is better than 49% of rated hotels in Durban. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Chartwell Guest House? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:30. ### Does Chartwell Guest House include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Does Chartwell Guest House have a pool? Yes, Chartwell Guest House has a swimming pool. ### Is there parking at Chartwell Guest House? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Chartwell Guest House from the airport? The nearest airport, King Shaka International Airport (DUR), is 14 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Chartwell Guest House have? Chartwell Guest House has 7 rooms on 1 floors. 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. 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