• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub

Located on the South Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal in the village of Umtentweni within 1.9 mi from Port Shepstone, Ambleside offers outdoor pool and garden. It is within 328 feet from the beach. Offering views of the garden and pool, the self-catering apartments offer free WiFi and come equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, a dining area, living room and a kitchen. There is also a Studio apartment. Ambleside has barbecue facilities and nearby attractions include the Oribi Gorge and Port Shepstone Country Club. The property offers free parking on site. Laundry and ironing services are available at a charge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

FREE parking!

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are accurate.

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
4 twin beds
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
5 twin beds
and
1 king bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.5
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Petronella
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was perfect , linen smells very good , beds very comfortable, ohh Nellie she was a darling. We really enjoyed.
  • Sheila
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved the pool and jacuzzi. Mike and Nellie are great hosts. Good value. Thank you
  • Msomi
    South Africa South Africa
    They have all the facilities , ours was just make use of them

Managed by Mike

Company review score: 8.5Based on 27 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

We do not allow music, partying or drunk behaviour as we like peace and quiet

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Ambleside
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Shared toilet
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • Video
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    • Hot tub
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • BBQ facilities
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
      Activities
      • Beach
      • Badminton equipment
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
        Additional charge
      Building Characteristics
      • Private apartment in building
      Front Desk Services
      • Invoice provided
      Cleaning Services
      • Ironing service
        Additional charge
      • Laundry
        Additional charge
      Miscellaneous
      • Smoke-free property
      • Family rooms
      • Non-smoking rooms
      Safety & security
      • Safe
      Languages Spoken
      • English

      House rules

      Ambleside takes special requests – add in the next step!

      Check-in

      From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM

      You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

      Check-out

      From 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

       

      Cancellation/
      prepayment

      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

      Refundable damage deposit

      A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. That's about USD 26. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

      Children & Beds

      Child policies

      Children of all ages are welcome.

      Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

      To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

      Crib and extra bed policies

      0+ years
      Extra bed upon request
      ZAR 150 per person, per night

      Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

      The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

      There are no cribs available at this property.

      All extra beds are subject to availability.

      No age restriction

      There's no age requirement for check-in

      Payments by Booking.com

      Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


      Smoking

      Smoking is not allowed.

      Parties

      Parties/events are not allowed

      Quiet hours

      Guests need be quiet between 7:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

      Pets

      Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

      The fine print
      Must-know information for guests at this property

      Please inform Ambleside of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

      Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

      This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

      Quiet hours are between 19:00:00 and 18:00:00.

      A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

      FAQs about Ambleside

      • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ambleside on this page.

      • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Ambleside (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

        • 10 guests
        • 4 guests
        • 7 guests

        For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Ambleside (subject to availability) that have:

        • 1 bedroom
        • 2 bedrooms
        • 3 bedrooms

        For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Ambleside is 2.3 miles from the center of Port Shepstone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

      • The prices at Ambleside may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Check-in at Ambleside is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 9:30 AM.

      • Yes, Ambleside is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Ambleside offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

        • Golf course (within 2 miles)
        • Beachfront
        • Beach
        • Swimming pool
        • Badminton equipment