--- title: "Flamingo Lodge, Durban: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Flamingo Lodge in Durban: rated 8.5 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/flamingo-lodge-durban/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-12 --- Guesthouse · ★★★★ # Flamingo Lodge Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, South Africa 8.5 · Very good 7 reviews · #80 #80 of 128 in Durban · 3.7 Location score ## About Flamingo Lodge Flamingo Lodge is a guesthouse in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, South Africa. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 7 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, free parking. It is 13 km from the centre of Durban. The nearest airport, King Shaka International Airport (DUR), is 12 km away. - **Type:** Guesthouse - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 13:00 - **Check-out until:** 11:00 - **Rooms:** 8 - **Floors:** 2 - **Opened:** 2002 - **Last renovated:** 2012 - **Smoking:** Smoke-free property - **Other stays within 500 m:** 18 15 Flamingo Lane [flamingolodge.co.za](http://www.flamingolodge.co.za) ## How Flamingo Lodge scores Better rated than 41% of hotels in Durban - Guest rating **8.5** - Location **3.7** - Facilities **4.2** - Families **1.0** - Spa & wellness **1.5** - Beach access **1.5** Durban average ## Amenities Swimming poolBarFree parking ### Pool & wellness - Swimming pool ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Bar - Room service ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Laundry ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Balcony - Coffee or tea maker ### Policies - Smoke-free Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **3.7**/10 - **Walk grade:** **65**/100 Good for walkers - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **101** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest beach2.6 km6 min drive
Nearest airportKing Shaka International Airport (DUR)12 km28 min drive
Distance to the centreDurban13 km29 min drive
### Sights nearby - KZN Science Centre1.9 km - 9D Virtual Reality Gateway1.9 km - Museum Of Illusions Durban2.0 km ## Flamingo Lodge: in detail Flamingo Lodge offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Securing passes to the city's top attractions is simple with the hotel's ticket service and tours. For extended visits or whenever required, the dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The hotel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with air conditioning to improve your stay. At Flamingo Lodge, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like television and cable TV as a part of their stay. In select rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Each morning at Flamingo Lodge, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hotel at its BBQ facilities. Flamingo Lodge provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. During your stay, the hotel provides direct access to a beach, ensuring you remain near the sea throughout your visit. Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool. ### Compare ## Compare Flamingo Lodge with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/radisson-blu-hotel-durban-umhlanga-durban/) Hotel ★★★★ 360 m away 9.0 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/flamingo-lodge-durban-vs-radisson-blu-hotel-durban-umhlanga-durban/) - [The Pearls of Umhlanga](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-pearls-of-umhlanga-durban/) Apartment ★★★★★ 360 m away 7.5 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/flamingo-lodge-durban-vs-the-pearls-of-umhlanga-durban/) - [Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/protea-hotel-durban-umhlanga-durban/) Hotel ★★★ 390 m away 9.1 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/flamingo-lodge-durban-vs-protea-hotel-durban-umhlanga-durban/) - [Crooked Tree Cottage B&B](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/crooked-tree-cottage-b-b-durban/) Guesthouse 450 m away 9.4 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/crooked-tree-cottage-b-b-durban-vs-flamingo-lodge-durban/) - [Kingston Place Guesthouse](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kingston-place-guesthouse-durban/) Guesthouse ★★★★ 490 m away 8.5 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/flamingo-lodge-durban-vs-kingston-place-guesthouse-durban/) - [Beverly Hills](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/beverly-hills-durban/) Hotel ★★★★★ 540 m away 9.1 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/beverly-hills-durban-vs-flamingo-lodge-durban/) ## Questions about Flamingo Lodge ### How do guests rate Flamingo Lodge? Flamingo Lodge has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 7 reviews, which is better than 41% of rated hotels in Durban. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Flamingo Lodge? Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 11:00. ### Does Flamingo Lodge include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Does Flamingo Lodge have a pool? Yes, Flamingo Lodge has a swimming pool. ### Is there parking at Flamingo Lodge? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Flamingo Lodge from the airport? The nearest airport, King Shaka International Airport (DUR), is 12 km away in a straight line. ### Is Flamingo Lodge close to the beach? The nearest beach is 2.6 km from the hotel. ### How many rooms does Flamingo Lodge have? Flamingo Lodge has 8 rooms on 2 floors. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. 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