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title: "The Saint James on Venice, Durban: 8.8/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
description: "The Saint James on Venice in Durban: rated 8.8 by guests, Guesthouse. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-saint-james-on-venice-durban/
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retrieved: 2026-10-29
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Guesthouse
# The Saint James on Venice

Fernleigh Lodge, Durban, South Africa

8.8 ·  Excellent 80 reviews ·  #34 #34 of 123 in Durban ·  5.1 Location score
## About The Saint James on Venice

The Saint James on Venice is a guesthouse in Fernleigh Lodge, Durban, South Africa. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 80 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, free wi-fi. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Durban. The nearest beach is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport, King Shaka International Airport (DUR), is 25 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

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

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

- **Rooms:** 15

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1892

- **Last renovated:** 2010

- **Formerly:** Saint James on Venice Hotel

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

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

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100 Venice Road, Morningside, Durban, Kwazulu-Natal [stjamesonvenice.co.za](http://www.stjamesonvenice.co.za/)

## Live prices around The Saint James on Venice

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## How The Saint James on Venice scores

Better rated than 71% of hotels in Durban

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **5.1**
-   Beach access **4.1**
-   Public transport **6.0**

Durban average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **49**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **22**

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

<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="">Suncoast Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Moses Mabhida Train Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">890 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 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="">25 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">57 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="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</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="">Pick n Pay</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">800 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Windermere Pharmacy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">610 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Mitchell Park Zoo660 m
-   NMR Museum1.4 km
-   Durban Archives Repository1.5 km
-   National Archives Of SA1.5 km
-   Killie Campbell Museum1.8 km
-   Umgeni River Bird Park1.9 km

## Weather in Durban

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## Questions about The Saint James on Venice

### How do guests rate The Saint James on Venice?

The Saint James on Venice has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 80 reviews, which is better than 71% of rated hotels in Durban.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Saint James on Venice?

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

### Does The Saint James on Venice include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at The Saint James on Venice?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is The Saint James on Venice from the airport?

The nearest airport, King Shaka International Airport (DUR), is 25 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Saint James on Venice close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.8 km from the hotel.

### What was The Saint James on Venice called before?

The Saint James on Venice was previously known as Saint James on Venice Hotel.

### When did The Saint James on Venice open?

The Saint James on Venice opened in 1892 and was last renovated in 2010.

### How many rooms does The Saint James on Venice have?

The Saint James on Venice has 15 rooms on 2 floors.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near The Saint James on Venice?

Yes: Pick n Pay, about 800 m away (13 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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