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title: "Palmwood Guesthouse, Durban: 7.6/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
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Guesthouse
# Palmwood Guesthouse

KwaMakhutha, Durban, South Africa

7.6 ·  Good 163 reviews ·  #109 #109 of 123 in Durban ·  2.6 Location score
## About Palmwood Guesthouse

Palmwood Guesthouse is a guesthouse in KwaMakhutha, Durban, South Africa. Guests rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 163 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free wi-fi. It is 28 km from the centre of Durban. The nearest beach is 1.0 km away. The nearest airport, King Shaka International Airport (DUR), is 52 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

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103 Lewis Terrace

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## How Palmwood Guesthouse scores

Better rated than 11% of hotels in Durban

-   Guest rating **7.6**
-   Location **2.6**
-   Beach access **6.8**

Durban average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **0**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **1**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">King Shaka International Airport (DUR)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">52 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">118 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Durban</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">28 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">62 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Woolworths</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dis-Chem Pharmacies</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Fun Company SA1.6 km

## Weather in Durban

[Durban weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/durban/weather)

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-   [Hotels with free breakfast in Durban](https://stayversus.com/en/south-africa/durban/breakfast/)

### Compare

## Compare Palmwood Guesthouse with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Asante Sana Guesthouse](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/asante-sana-guesthouse-durban/) Guesthouse 470 m away
    
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-   [Alanté Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/alante-lodge-durban/) Guesthouse 900 m away
    
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## Questions about Palmwood Guesthouse

### How do guests rate Palmwood Guesthouse?

Palmwood Guesthouse has a guest rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 163 reviews, which is better than 11% of rated hotels in Durban.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Palmwood Guesthouse?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Palmwood Guesthouse include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at Palmwood Guesthouse?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Palmwood Guesthouse from the airport?

The nearest airport, King Shaka International Airport (DUR), is 52 km away in a straight line.

### Is Palmwood Guesthouse close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.0 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Palmwood Guesthouse have?

Palmwood Guesthouse has 1 rooms.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near Palmwood Guesthouse?

Yes: Woolworths, about 1.2 km away (19 min walk).

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to Palmwood Guesthouse?

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 1.2 km away (19 min walk).

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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