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Virginia Forest Lodge
Virginia Forest Lodge
Virginia Forest Lodge
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Accommodation comprises 8 units and can accommodate 18 guests comfortably. All rooms are en-suite with showers and one with a bath. Each room is equipped with tea- and coffee-making facilities, a private patio or deck area, air-conditioning, hairdryers, amenities, Premium Package DStv with a decoder in each room as well as Wi-Fi and internet access. The rooms are all non-smoking. There is a lovely, large sparkling pool for guests to enjoy. Guests have access to secure parking and braai facilities.
It is in close proximity to golf courses, airport, shopping malls, La Lucia /Gateway, and a wide range of restaurants. There are also restaurants and a shopping centre within walking distance from the Lodge. With a host of Italian, Indian and Chinese restaurants in the immediate vicinity, beautiful beaches and buzzing shopping malls. Take a walk on Umhlanga beach at sunset, wine and dine at some of Durban’s best restaurants or catch a late night movie at Gateway.
Accommodation comprises 8 units and can accommodate 18 guests comfortably. All rooms are en-suite with showers and one with a bath. Each room is equipped with tea- and coffee-making facilities, a private patio or deck area, air-conditioning, hairdryers, amenities, Premium Package DStv with a decoder in each room as well as Wi-Fi and internet access. The rooms are all non-smoking. There is a lovely, large sparkling pool for guests to enjoy. Guests have access to secure parking and braai facilities.
It is in close proximity to golf courses, airport, shopping malls, La Lucia /Gateway, and a wide range of restaurants. There are also restaurants and a shopping centre within walking distance from the Lodge. With a host of Italian, Indian and Chinese restaurants in the immediate vicinity, beautiful beaches and buzzing shopping malls. Take a walk on Umhlanga beach at sunset, wine and dine at some of Durban’s best restaurants or catch a late night movie at Gateway.
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61 guests' feedbackI think there are small things that need repairs, door handles that come off, toilet leaking, otherwise very nice.
Breakfast is not available as stated on the website. I was visiting with my 2 teenagers. I would definitely recommend the accommodation. Great location, clean and quiet. Everything you need is close by.
Bedside lamps not working, one didn't even have a bulb in it. Washed out, thin, hard towel, with edges fraying. No bath mat. No hand towel. Mattress board thin with washed duvet. No mat.
Says was fine. Very limited tv channels available. Very limited coffee supply. Bed was too soft for me - I have back issues and would prefer a firmer bed, but to be fair I did not communicate this with the staff.
Pretty average l wouldn't come back, Durban is disgusting.
It was bed due high level of noise and poor hospitality.
Upon arrival I had to wait a long time on the sidewalk for help. My bedding had marks. The rooms are full of plastic plants and other pictures. My headlight didn't work. The photos on the app do not look the same as the rooms and surroundings. The house inside looks old and neglected.
We only got there around 20:00 and left early the next morning. The room as well as the bathroom were neat and clean. The porch was not clean, but we didn't use it either. We felt very safe.
Very well located near various beaches and a variety of activities.
The place was beautiful people walking there are nice people. They know how to talk to people we enjoyed to stay.
Beautiful location, quiet area, comfortable large rooms and bathrooms with everything you need for an overnight stay.
The stay was very pleasant and clean. Jared was a great host. The only concern is the entrance and parking which is very narrow and small for big cars.
Photos misleading. Very clean and staff very helpful, but definitely needs a woman's touch. Also, no breakfast is available, even though advertised. Furniture and bedding are old and tatty and no cutlery or crockery, 2 cups, glasses and 1 wine glass. Had to go ask for extras. Because of helpful staff and cleanliness, I can't give them a bad score. Just need a bit of an upgrade.
Very clean, safe and lovely area. The waterpolo boys enjoyed having the accommodation to themselves.
Not at all like the photos on web page. On arrival no one responded to phone call to come in. Entrance gate boards eaten by termites and create a poor impression. The place was extremely neglected - garden, as well as rooms. Broken cupboards, no welcome coffee or tea facilities, no sink stopper in the kitchen, no tea towel/s. The fridge shelves are broken and the water is constantly dripping on the floor. The power plugs are very rare, the floorboards are broken, the patio furniture is in extremely poor condition and very dirty.
They need to buy new pots and throw away those filthy sticky ones, spoons, tee spoons etc. The garage must also be painted and tiled.
The place needs painting, new floors, plumbing maintenance, couches to be repaired, not enough uniform cutlery, shortage of glasses, fridge freezes food, cupboards to be repaired. A second person is needed to help spring clean the house every day so it is clean n fresh for guests. The garden and pool were not well maintained. I wouldn't go back nor recommend the place to anyone in my circles.
Poor service, room was not ready and no toilet paper. Dirty and neglected. Don't even consider the place.
The place looks goods and neat.
I would recommend this accommodation and will stay here again. After having to change accommodation when I arrived in Durban, they were very helpful in assisting me. I was greeted by a friendly face (Jared the manager), who helped me with my check-in and was always available. The rooms are neat and tidy with the amenities you need, just like in the pictures. The staff is extremely accommodating and very friendly. It is in a quiet and secure area. It is almost like a home away from home.
The place was reasonable. Smal things need to be maintained and some attention to details is required i.e. my room did not have an aircon remote.
See stars.
Such an awesome laid-back place with no noise and the most perfect gentleman host who always ensure all is well. I will definitely be back.
Clean and tidy. Helpful and friendly.
The guesthouse was neat and tidy. However, one can notice that the premises require some maintenance and attention. Room 2's DStv/TV link did not work. Lack to facilitate breakfast during loadshedding is an issue. To provide services to guests during loadshedding should be mandatory. This will distinguish special accommodations from lesser, more average ones.
Just decent nothing to brag about. The furniture was old not mentioning the fridges. We even had spoilt meat during our stay because non of the fridges were cold enough. A serious revamp of the place is needed.
We will definitely go back to Virgina Forest Lodge. Thank you Elsabe you're such a wonderful and kind host.
Monkeys were something new.
We can definitely recommend Virginia Forest Lodge. Elsabe went out of her way to make our stay comfortable. We were in Durban for a gala and Elsabe stored all our water and other refreshments in the kitchen fridge for us. Will definitely stay here again.
The staff and Elsabe were friendly and helpful, the linen were clean and breakfast was delicious. We had a great stay, but I was afraid of the big cat.
See stars.
I enjoyed my stay at Virginia Forest Lodge. Located within walking distance from the beach, shops and restaurants. Located in a quiet area and I always felt safe, even when walking to the restaurants and shops.
Marvelous and so beautiful.
We enjoyed the stay. The hospitality was absolutely wonderful.
We really enjoyed our stay. They went out of their way to make sure we are happy!
If you're looking to relax and wind down in a central and safe location, this is the place. Close enough to the highways yet far enough to experience a quiet atmosphere. Friendly and helpful people makes this place highly recommendable.
Rooms neat. Eat well.
See stars.
The room was neat. There was nice hot water when you take a shower. The food was delicious.
From the moment I arrived and left 4 days later it was nothing but a pleasure. Elsabe is a star. Friendly service, delicious breakfasts and good company. I will definitely visit Virginia Forest lodge again when I am in Durban. Delightfully easy and centrally located to both directions, Durban or Umhlanga.
What a lovely place, such friendly staff where nothing was too much toruble. We will definitely be back!
Enjoyed our stay at Virginia Forest Lodge and will definitely return in future.
As soon as you walk in, you already feel welcome.
Very nice stay. Elsabe was very hospitable, friendly and helpful. Virginia Forest Lodge is very well located close to everything and we really enjoyed it! Will definitely go there again!
It was a lovely stay, warm welcome, lovely rooms.
Best people and place to stay in Durban.
We had a nice stay at Virginia Lodge and we had fun
Nice place with very friendly people.
The staff were not welcoming or friendly at all. They couldn't wait for us to leave and when we did, they didn't even bother to ask us if we enjoyed our stay.
These people were very friendly, our reception was generous. They know how to make guests feel at home. They work together as a team and are very helpful. We highly recommend them to any future guests.
It was an awesome experience and enjoyable. Conditions and atmosphere were perfect in lodge. The only issue was cleanliness with linen needing to be changed daily.
We are very satisfied. The owners are very friendly and hospitable, would definitely recommend.
Very nice stay.
Good and they show respect to visitors.
The guest house is ideally located, the people incredibly friendly and hospitable and the facilities perfect.
I can recommend this guest house for those seeking a lovely, relaxed stay.
I love the fact that the service feels personalised. We will definitely be using Virgina Forest Lodge for our Durban trips, and so will our friends and family. :)
We were welcomed very kindly and immediately felt at home. The room was very nice and comfortable. The breakfast was fantastic!
Virgina Forest Lodge is a great place to stay, with peaceful surroundings and great hosts.
From arrival to departure you are part of this wacky hospitality duo's family. Really easy going and hosts Arlene and Mike are around to meet your needs or even ferry you safely to and from a local restaurant. I would definitely return.
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A cosy room on the ground floor with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. Other room facilities include air-conditioning, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Each room has its own decoder and Premium package DSTV. This room shares a veranda with Room 5. Sliding doors open onto the veranda that has a cane patio lounge set, a fridge and a microwave. This room is suitable for friends or a family who would like to be close to each other.
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A cosy room on the ground floor with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. Other room facilities include air-conditioning, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Each room has its own decoder and Premium package DSTV. This room shares a veranda with Room 5. Sliding doors open onto the veranda that has a cane patio lounge set, a fridge and a microwave. This room is suitable for friends or a family who would like to be close to each other.
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This lovely upstairs room has a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower and toilet. The room has its own private balcony with a distance sea view. It also has tea & coffee-making facilities, amenities, air-conditioning and a bar fridge. All rooms have their own decoders and Premium package DSTV.
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This lovely upstairs room has a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower and toilet. The room has its own private balcony with a distance sea view. It also has tea & coffee-making facilities, amenities, air-conditioning and a bar fridge. All rooms have their own decoders and Premium package DSTV.
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A cosy room with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. The room has air-conditioning, tea- coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge and a flat screen TV with the premium package DSTV. The private balcony gives a feel of being in a tree house and overlooks the garden with a view of the forest.
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A cosy room with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. The room has air-conditioning, tea- coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge and a flat screen TV with the premium package DSTV. The private balcony gives a feel of being in a tree house and overlooks the garden with a view of the forest.
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A cosy room on the ground floor with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. Other room facilities include air-conditioning, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Each room has its own decoder and Premium package DSTV. This room shares a veranda with Room 4. Sliding doors open onto the veranda that has a cane patio lounge set, a fridge and a microwave. This room is suitable for friends or a family who would like to have easy access to each other.
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A cosy room on the ground floor with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. Other room facilities include air-conditioning, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Each room has its own decoder and Premium package DSTV. This room shares a veranda with Room 4. Sliding doors open onto the veranda that has a cane patio lounge set, a fridge and a microwave. This room is suitable for friends or a family who would like to have easy access to each other.
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This cosy room on the ground floor has a double bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, amenities and a flat-screen TV, own decoder with DSTV Premium package. This room has its own entrance from the parking area and a small veranda.
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This cosy room on the ground floor has a double bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, amenities and a flat-screen TV, own decoder with DSTV Premium package. This room has its own entrance from the parking area and a small veranda.
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This is a comfortable downstairs room with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. Other facilities include an air-conditioner, and tea- and coffee-making facilities and amenities. This room has its own, private verandah. Each room has a flat-screen TV and its own decoder with DStv Premium package.
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This is a comfortable downstairs room with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. Other facilities include an air-conditioner, and tea- and coffee-making facilities and amenities. This room has its own, private verandah. Each room has a flat-screen TV and its own decoder with DStv Premium package.
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This open-plan bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, a basin and a toilet. An additional bed can be added for a third person.
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This open-plan bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, a basin and a toilet. An additional bed can be added for a third person.
Family Room 8
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This large ground floor room with a king-size bed and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, a basin and a toilet. There is 2 single beds can be added upon request The room can sleep 4 people which makes it ideal for a family or friends that want to share. The room has air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a kitchenette, fridge, a dining area and a flat-screen TV, own decoder with the DStv Premium package. It also has a large private verandah.
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This large ground floor room with a king-size bed and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, a basin and a toilet. There is 2 single beds can be added upon request The room can sleep 4 people which makes it ideal for a family or friends that want to share. The room has air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a kitchenette, fridge, a dining area and a flat-screen TV, own decoder with the DStv Premium package. It also has a large private verandah.
Accommodation comprises 8 units and can accommodate 18 guests comfortably. All rooms are en-suite with showers and one with a bath. Each room is equipped with tea- and coffee-making facilities, a private patio or deck area, air-conditioning, hairdryers, amenities, Premium Package DStv with a decoder in each room as well as Wi-Fi and internet access. The rooms are all non-smoking. There is a lovely, large sparkling pool for guests to enjoy. Guests have access to secure parking and braai facilities.
It is in close proximity to golf courses, airport, shopping malls, La Lucia /Gateway, and a wide range of restaurants. There are also restaurants and a shopping centre within walking distance from the Lodge. With a host of Italian, Indian and Chinese restaurants in the immediate vicinity, beautiful beaches and buzzing shopping malls. Take a walk on Umhlanga beach at sunset, wine and dine at some of Durban’s best restaurants or catch a late night movie at Gateway.