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56 Lobotes Road
Tugela Mouth
4492
KwaZulu-Natal
021 344 2440
14:00-19:00
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Driftwood Chalets
Driftwood Chalets
Driftwood Chalets
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The resort offers guests a choice of self-catering units that can accommodate between 2 to 10 people depending on guests needs. The units are furnished with double beds, single beds, or bunk beds, and have private bathrooms with baths or showers, and toilets.
Each unit has a kitchen that is fully equipped with a stove, a microwave, a fridge, as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities, and dishcloths are provided. Guests can relax in the lounge which is fitted with a TV and free Wi-Fi access. Selected DStv channels are available in some of the units.
Private braai areas are provided, and secure parking is available.
Attractions and activities in the area for guests to enjoy include Tugela Lighthouse, Harold Johnson Nature Reserve, swimming, fishing, birdwatching, hiking, mountain biking and angling.
The resort offers guests a choice of self-catering units that can accommodate between 2 to 10 people depending on guests needs. The units are furnished with double beds, single beds, or bunk beds, and have private bathrooms with baths or showers, and toilets.
Each unit has a kitchen that is fully equipped with a stove, a microwave, a fridge, as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities, and dishcloths are provided. Guests can relax in the lounge which is fitted with a TV and free Wi-Fi access. Selected DStv channels are available in some of the units.
Private braai areas are provided, and secure parking is available.
Attractions and activities in the area for guests to enjoy include Tugela Lighthouse, Harold Johnson Nature Reserve, swimming, fishing, birdwatching, hiking, mountain biking and angling.
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Reviews (58)
58 guests' feedbackI had a wonderful stay. My animals were welcome, so much so that my cat decided to stay behind! The pool is a big plus. The representation is nowhere near the amenities offered - for once not a misrepresentation.
Good, location is good and safe.
Tessa and Kobus are very pleasant people and I will be back again soon.
I will definitely go there again.
We had a very nice stay.
We had a very nice stay. Will go back again.
It was a great stay. All utilities work and value for money.
Very nice stay. It is a bit far from the sea and with the floods and storms the beach was very messy full of logs, rubbish, reeds etc., but it is very beautiful and peaceful there. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place.
Our stay was fantastic.
False advertising. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. Total waste of money. You can’t swim on the beach anywhere. The flat is infested with bugs. At night, when you are lying in bed, massive cockroaches run around the flat and on you. The roof is leaking, with water running down the walls. The shower head is broken, and water sprays onto the ceiling when you open the tap. There are holes in the bedding, the braai is broken, and the fan is broken.
Beach is dirty. Community must work together to keep beach clean. Anglers waste a lot. Can't walk barefoot, the beach is full of broken glass and rubbish.
Always kind and felt home.
Had a great time, the cool weather was a bit unexpected.
The owners were very friendly and helpful. We also had a great view of the beach.
The accommodation was neat and the fact that our two Pekingese dogs could go together makes me recommend Driftwood Chalets even more, especially for people who don't go on holiday without their four-legged children.
It was nice to see the sea when you wake up. Amenities quite adequate for our needs, and our dog could come along.
The owner is very pleasant and the accommodation is adequate. It has the necessities. Just quite far from a beach where you can actually swim because of the river mud.
Stay was nice except for the shower leaking and the power being faulty. They can make a canopy over the porch to make the braai more comfortable. The beach needs a lot of attention and cleaning.
The main gate is on a hill which hinders parking in front of the gate when the gate has to be opened manually. Car doesn't work. When we arrived there was no one to show us the place to stay. I accidentally discovered the key to the unit after a few hours hanging from the sliding door's top safety lock behind the dirty curtains. The unit itself was quite clean under the circumstances. The unit is neglected and needs work. The interior doors have been pulled loose and one has a hole in it. The toilet door was painted, albeit broken, and the oil paint was still wet. The furniture is dirty and of poor quality. There is no toilet paper and/or garbage can or bags. The outdoor bin is overflowing and has rotted. No broom, mop or dishcloth. The ants covered our cooler within an hour of our arrival. The ceiling and walls have no finish and large holes show. The AC is on a prepaid meter, so if you want to turn on AC you have to purchase power yourself. Parking was a big problem for everyone there. The owner was unpolished and like a waffer sergeant was throwing around orders about who should "park" where so that her "beams" wouldn't be blocked, because she said, "There's a guy breaking in there". She demanded that we remove the placemats so our dogs wouldn't spill on them. It was a pet-friendly unit that we booked. Needless to say, we left before 9am the next morning.
Very friendly and hospitable. Everything was clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend.
The owners are very friendly. Beautiful sea view. Will definitely go again.
Many thanks to Tessa, she made us feel at home and was very nice to visit, will definitely go there again.
Good clean safe excellent. The staff was helpful even with my vehicle breakdown.
Thank you very much for the early arrangements regarding wheelchair friendliness and alternative power supply for DStv and oxygen machine. The Jack Russels couldn't get enough of how welcome they were. Thank you Tessa and Kobus. You will see us again soon.
Friendly people and friendly animals, we felt very much at home! It was a lovely week and rested a lot. Tessa and Kobus are very nice people. My dog could and will definitely go back again. We felt at home. Thank you very much.
We recommend driftwood chalets getaway as a real peace of mind.
Make provision for senior citizens or groups during off-peaks and when demand is low. Special rates to them should be considered.
Not a nice beach for family.
Please see what can be done about the maintenance like flushing toilets, tap handles falling off in the shower and bath, somewhere to put your soap in the shower so its not on the floor, replace the old couches, leaking roof and leaking toilets to mention a few. The staff are very nice and an awesome view, I would love to go back and hope it can be upgraded. Thanks.
Hospitable people. Comfortable accommodation. Thank you very much for all your effort. Will definitely go again. Thank you Tessa and Marius.
We had a good time. We were treated very well.
We immediately felt at home. The location is good and we could see the sea all day. The chalets are clean and spacious. Will definitely go there again.
Absolute value for your money. The accommodation was clean and tidy. We really felt at home.
Premises are very untidy. I would not recommend the place at all. It doesn't look like the pictures at all. I am bitterly disappointed. On the contrary, we cut our holiday short and came home.
The sea view was fantastic, the beach quiet and unspoiled. The place to stay was nice and cozy, just right.
Friendly staff, neat chalet, just very hot with high humidity. A ceiling fan or air conditioner would have made the stay more bearable.
Sea view of beach and Tugelamond. Beach access from Driftwood Chalets. Quiet and relaxing.
The view was great and we had a great stay. The nearest real swimming beach is a bit far and only the absolute necessities are nearby.
Unfortunately, our unit was near an outdoor toilet with an unpleasant smell when the wind blows the wrong way. Place for people who are not bothered with luxuries for the holiday, but will go again and stay in unity further down.
The ponies were stunning.
See stars.
What a lovely holiday. Beautiful clean apartment with a breathtaking view. The safe environment made me forget about the stress and unsafe environment where I live and it made the holidays and rest time delicious for us. We are well rested and can't wait to visit Driftwood Chalets again. Many thanks for a great holiday.
Will definitely go back again.
The place was clean and necessary equipment was there. Nice close to the beach. It's nice and safe and everyone is friendly. It's nice and quiet.
Had a really good time, we enjoyed it very much will definitely come again.
The people were friendly.
Spectacular view, basic accommodation, great value for money. Very helpful staff, we only stayed a night.
It was really nice. Porch, nice view. Everything you need, convenient. All that may be needed is an air conditioner per cottage and a remote-operated gate. The animals on the premises are cute and it just makes everything more peaceful. One feels at home. Thanks Tessa and Danny!
Affordable accommodation. Railings and soap tray in bathroom can be improved. Cutlery needs to be updated. Place is clean. We arrived at 11h00 and were allowed without a problem.
The owner, Tessa, is a very nice person. Enjoyed my time here.
Very nice stay, and the owner was always helpful.
Driftwood Chalets' lady is friendly and easy to talk to. I would definitely holiday there again, it's also only a few steps to the beach which is always good.
Accommodation replaced with other accommodation. Unorganized, after we confirmed in advance about arrangements and accommodation. Nevertheless, replacement accommodation was neat and clean, wooden sofas a bit uncomfortable, linen clean, pillows looked like they had stains. Kitchen has all necessities for self-catering. Nice view. No place to hang towels. Need more parking. Gate to beach very rusted, difficult to open. Owner friendly, but not always.
The place needs a lot of renovations. Linen not good at all. Living room couches awful - sitting on wood. Faucets in bathroom not sturdy at all. The reception area is full of reptile cages which do not look good at all. Not enough bowls in kitchen. Didn't even wash toilet paper on arrival in bathroom.
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- The unit features pre-paid electricity.- Guests please need to bring their own bath and swimming towels.
- 20% of the outstanding balance please need to be paid 30 days before arrival.
- For no shows, guests will be charged the total price.
- Small dogs are welcome with prior arrangements.
- Please note, sections of the accommodation are accessed via stairs, and may not be suitable for young children, the elderly, or guests with disabilities.
- Guests are to take note that there is a additional cleaning fee that must be paid to the owner upon arrival.
Studio Chalet
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Located on the first floor, this open-plan chalet is furnished with a double bed, and a child can be accommodated on the sleeper couch on request. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, microwave and a stove.
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- The unit features pre-paid electricity.
- Guests please need to bring their own bath and swimming towels.
- 20% of the outstanding balance please need to be paid 30 days before arrival.
- For no shows, guests will be charged the total price.
- Small dogs are welcome with prior arrangements.
- Please note, sections of the accommodation are accessed via stairs, and may not be suitable for young children, the elderly, or guests with disabilities.
- Guests are to take note that there is a additional cleaning fee that must be paid to the owner upon arrival.
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Located on the first floor, this open-plan chalet is furnished with a double bed, and a child can be accommodated on the sleeper couch on request. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, microwave and a stove.
Eagles Nest
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The Eagles Nest is an open-plan apartment furnished with a double bed and he en-suite is fitted with a shower and a bath. A child can be accommodated on a sleeper couch on request. The kitchen comes equipped with a microwave, stove and a fridge. The unit opens onto a balcony and has a partial sea view. This apartment also has DStv.
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- The unit features pre-paid electricity.
- Guests please need to bring their own bath and swimming towels.
- 20% of the outstanding balance please need to be paid 30 days before arrival.
- For no shows, guests will be charged the total price.
- Small dogs are welcome with prior arrangements.
- Please note, sections of the accommodation are accessed via stairs, and may not be suitable for young children, the elderly, or guests with disabilities.
- Guests are to take note that there is a additional cleaning fee that must be paid to the owner upon arrival.
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The Eagles Nest is an open-plan apartment furnished with a double bed and he en-suite is fitted with a shower and a bath. A child can be accommodated on a sleeper couch on request. The kitchen comes equipped with a microwave, stove and a fridge. The unit opens onto a balcony and has a partial sea view. This apartment also has DStv.
Sharks Creek
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Sharks Creek can accommodate 5 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, an open-plan kitchen and a lounge area. This unit is on the ground floor and is not accessed by any stairs. The main bedroom is furnished with a double bed and the other bedroom has a single bed and a bunk bed. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, electric oven, microwave, fridge freezer and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The lounge opens onto a stoep with braai facilities overlooking the ocean and river. This unit also has a TV and selected DStv channels.
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- The unit features pre-paid electricity.
- Guests please need to bring their own bath and swimming towels.
- 20% of the outstanding balance please need to be paid 30 days before arrival.
- For no shows, guests will be charged the total price.
- Small dogs are welcome with prior arrangements.
- Please note, sections of the accommodation are accessed via stairs, and may not be suitable for young children, the elderly, or guests with disabilities.
- Guests are to take note that there is a additional cleaning fee that must be paid to the owner upon arrival.
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Sharks Creek can accommodate 5 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, an open-plan kitchen and a lounge area. This unit is on the ground floor and is not accessed by any stairs. The main bedroom is furnished with a double bed and the other bedroom has a single bed and a bunk bed. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, electric oven, microwave, fridge freezer and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The lounge opens onto a stoep with braai facilities overlooking the ocean and river. This unit also has a TV and selected DStv channels.
Boothuis
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Comfortably furnished for 6 people, the unit comprises 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen. One of the bedrooms is furnished with a double bed as well as a single bed, while the second bedroom contains a bunk bed and a single bed. The shared bathroom is fitted with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, a microwave, as well as a fridge, and the unit has a TV with selected DStv channels. This unit has air conditioning, a fan and a lounge area. Wi-Fi access is also available.
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House Rules
- The unit features pre-paid electricity.
- Guests please need to bring their own bath and swimming towels.
- 20% of the outstanding balance please need to be paid 30 days before arrival.
- For no shows, guests will be charged the total price.
- Small dogs are welcome with prior arrangements.
- Please note, sections of the accommodation are accessed via stairs, and may not be suitable for young children, the elderly, or guests with disabilities.
- Guests are to take note that there is a additional cleaning fee that must be paid to the owner upon arrival.
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Comfortably furnished for 6 people, the unit comprises 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen. One of the bedrooms is furnished with a double bed as well as a single bed, while the second bedroom contains a bunk bed and a single bed. The shared bathroom is fitted with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, a microwave, as well as a fridge, and the unit has a TV with selected DStv channels. This unit has air conditioning, a fan and a lounge area. Wi-Fi access is also available.
Beach House
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The Beach House can accommodate 10 guests and comprises 4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, a kitchen and a lounge area. The first bedroom is furnished with double bed and the second bedroom consists of 2 single beds. The third bedroom contains a double bed and a single bed while the fourth bedroom has a bunk bed and a single bed. The first bathroom is fitted with a bath and the other is fitted with a shower and a washing machine. The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with a stove, oven, microwave, fridge, as well as tea-and-coffee-making facilities. This unit contains a TV with selected DStv channels. Guests have access to Wi-Fi and private braai facilities. The river mouth is easily accessible to the guests.
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About This Room
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Bathroom
Room Facilities
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Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
- The unit features pre-paid electricity.
- Guests please need to bring their own bath and swimming towels.
- 20% of the outstanding balance please need to be paid 30 days before arrival.
- For no shows, guests will be charged the total price.
- Small dogs are welcome with prior arrangements.
- Please note, sections of the accommodation are accessed via stairs, and may not be suitable for young children, the elderly, or guests with disabilities.
- Guests are to take note that there is a additional cleaning fee that must be paid to the owner upon arrival.
Cancellation policy
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The Beach House can accommodate 10 guests and comprises 4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, a kitchen and a lounge area. The first bedroom is furnished with double bed and the second bedroom consists of 2 single beds. The third bedroom contains a double bed and a single bed while the fourth bedroom has a bunk bed and a single bed. The first bathroom is fitted with a bath and the other is fitted with a shower and a washing machine. The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with a stove, oven, microwave, fridge, as well as tea-and-coffee-making facilities. This unit contains a TV with selected DStv channels. Guests have access to Wi-Fi and private braai facilities. The river mouth is easily accessible to the guests.
The resort offers guests a choice of self-catering units that can accommodate between 2 to 10 people depending on guests needs. The units are furnished with double beds, single beds, or bunk beds, and have private bathrooms with baths or showers, and toilets.
Each unit has a kitchen that is fully equipped with a stove, a microwave, a fridge, as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities, and dishcloths are provided. Guests can relax in the lounge which is fitted with a TV and free Wi-Fi access. Selected DStv channels are available in some of the units.
Private braai areas are provided, and secure parking is available.
Attractions and activities in the area for guests to enjoy include Tugela Lighthouse, Harold Johnson Nature Reserve, swimming, fishing, birdwatching, hiking, mountain biking and angling.
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