Marilyn Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1072 reviews)
Netford Road 37 , Durban , za

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Nice location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Dirty carpets
Inadequate amenities
Service inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
7.65
Some guests noted that the carpets were dirty and unpleasant.
Service
8.65
Many guests appreciated the friendly and helpful staff, though there were minor issues with specific service instances.
Location
8.65
The location was praised for its proximity to the beach and surrounding areas.
Room Quality
8.15
Most rooms were found to be spacious and comfortable, but there were concerns about missing amenities such as drinking water and telephones.
Amenities
7.65
Some amenities were lacking, such as drinking water in the rooms and no telephone provided.
Value for Money
9.15
Guests felt they received good value for their stay given the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.65
The food quality, particularly breakfast, received positive remarks.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall, guests had a pleasant stay with some noted areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:16

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Marilyn Boutique Hotel, located in Durban just 300 meters from Garvies Beach, offers a blend of luxury and comfort. The air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms provide a relaxing retreat for guests.

Top-Notch Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of a fitness centre, free private parking, and a garden terrace during your stay. The hotel's concierge service and luggage storage ensure a stress-free experience for all visitors.

Prime Location
Situated near Ansteys Beach and Brighton Beach, guests have easy access to seaside activities like fishing. Plus, with the King Shaka International Airport just 47 km away, travel arrangements are a breeze.

Book your stay at Marilyn Boutique Hotel for a memorable and rejuvenating experience.

Important information:

Please inform 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.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for ZAR 300 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 16 years old stay for ZAR 300 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1072 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.65
Service: 8.65
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 7.65
Value for Money: 9.15
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Clive • family_with_children • za
8
Overall a wonderful stay
Pros:

It was very nice the view and the place itself was very premium for the price

Cons:

Too far from Durban the (Main Beachfront)
And the also far from town it is deep in the suburbs

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Bongani • couple • za
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Ayanda • solo_traveller • za
6
Pros:

View

Cons:

Air conditioning was facing the wrong direction

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Thobeka • couple • za
7
Cons:

That I needed to ask for iron and kettle. And there is no microwave in the room

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Marek • couple • ee
8
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room of sufficient size. Secure parking within a fenced property.

Cons:

Far from the center. The beach was not easily accessible.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Matloha • couple • za
8
Pros:

Bless is the best staff member and very welcoming..👌👌he was very accommodating.

Cons:

Breakfast 👎 think you need to improve more on it and the beach 💔😥 we need to improve the walking path or make a better plan as when we plan for Durban everyone wants to go to the beach... Had to spend our two days in the swimming pool since the beach was way too far 😥😥😥😥😥

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Mohapi • couple • za
10
Pros:

My heart ❤️ said to me, take your shoes off this floor is very clear.

Cons:

Their TV sometimes is not switching on

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Lunga • couple • za
9
Pros:

Their place is very Beautiful and I like the outside entertainment area....

Cons:

If they could invest on covered Parking for their guest cars.My car was clean but because of the rain over night woke up with a Dirty car.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Nozipho Gracious • couple • za
10
Pros:

The place is nice and quiet which is what we needed.
Breakfast was very wonderful, The sea view on the balcony was wow 👌 and also the private beach was 💯

Cons:

Nothing we were more than satisfied especially bcs the staff members made sure that we were comfortable. And they also changed our headboard so it felt like we were in another new place it excited us. I would book again whenever I need a peace of mind and tranquility

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Tyra • couple • za
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Pravashnie • couple • za
8
Pros:

The entrance, staff, breakfast and value for money

Cons:

The carpets

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Gugu • couple • za
9
Its was greater with my daughter, we really enjoyed ❤️
Pros:

Everything ❤️

Cons:

None

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Mergan • solo_traveller • za
6
Pros:

View to die for, excellent location

Cons:

The hotel is slowly being run down.......

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Consultant • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

It’s close to the beach as well as the shopping centre

Cons:

On arrival I waited for a few hours before getting allocated a room as their systems were down. There was a damp smell in the walkway going towards room 11

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Lidec • couple • za
10
Pros:

The location of the facility is private and offers the secluded sea view and beaches that aren't overcrowded. The breakfast offers a variety of things to choose from.

Cons:

The facility is not disability friendly. Wheelchair users cannot access the upper layers that have the beautiful seaview. Freedom of movement and access to the facility is limited to the staff opening and closing the gate for guests which poses a security threat.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Seapei • family_with_children • za
1
My stay was bad that’s why I had to cancel another stay
Pros:

The staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

The place isn’t clean enough especially with the carpets, the smell of the carpets was unbearable, as for breakfast they don’t even have tea

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Freddy • couple • za
10
Pros:

Everything was well

Cons:

The Bed damn ai not comfortable at all(even now pur bodies are still soar yoh and tv didn't have Netflix,the sharing balcony was not nice at all and last but not least The road to the beach is so scary yall must clean and cut those trees

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Satywa • couple • za
9
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Marvin • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Eresha • couple • za
10
Lovely
Pros:

I booked this place for my parents, they said the place was perfect and the staff were really nice to them. they said the breakfast was also really good. They even allowed my parents visitors. Our family had visited my parents and the hotel allowed them to have dinner which they bought but they were allowed to use the plates etc and was told not to clean up. I think that was really great of them.

Cons:

Everything. Our new place for my parents when they go to Durban

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee