Beside Still Waters Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8 (454 reviews)
30 Braemar Avenue , Durban , za

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful and professional staff
Excellent central location (near beach/airport/eateries)
Clean rooms with daily housekeeping and 24-hour security
On-site restaurant and good coffee shop
Pleasant garden/setting and occasional room upgrades
Cons:
Difficult/steep parking and frequent spot changes
Noise from onsite restaurant/functions (late-night disturbances)
Rooms can be small/tired with hard beds and tight bathrooms
Pool access frequently restricted/sealed
No self-catering option and in-house restaurant perceived as expensive
Animals on property (cats, monkeys) causing nuisance

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Generally praised as very clean with rooms cleaned daily and 24-hour security; some reviewers noted the property is a bit tired and could use minor maintenance.
Service
9.5
Consistently positive — staff described as friendly, helpful and professional; welcoming reception, occasional upgrades and attentive security were highlighted.
Location
9.5
Frequently noted as a strong point: central position (Durban North/Umhlanga), close to the beach, airport and eateries, with an on-site cafe/restaurant making it a convenient base.
Room Quality
6.5
Mixed to negative — rooms are clean but often described as small or tired, with tight bathrooms, hard beds/pillows and some missing comforts (e.g., limited heating from AC, need for extra blankets).
Amenities
6
Noted issues: difficult/steep parking with daily spot changes, pool frequently sealed/limited access, no self-catering and occasional nuisance from animals (cats/monkeys); onsite restaurant can generate noise.
Value for Money
8.5
Overall seen as good value — several guests explicitly called it 'great value' for location and basics despite some amenity and noise drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Mixed: reviewers praised the restaurant and coffee shop quality, but some noted the in-house restaurant is expensive and can be noisy (events/functions impacting sleep).
Overall Experience
8
Balanced overall: friendly staff, excellent location and cleanliness create a positive stay for many, while noise, parking and some tired room elements detract for others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-23 15:36

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Beside Still Waters Boutique Hotel offers elegant rooms with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and charming terraces or balconies. Certain rooms even feature a cozy seating area for relaxation.

Tranquil Outdoor Spaces
Guests can unwind in the hotel's outdoor pool or explore the mature garden with serene fish ponds. Perfect spots to enjoy a peaceful moment amidst nature.

Convenient Location
Located just a short walk from La Lucia Mall, and close to Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Kings Park Athletics Stadium, the hotel provides easy access to popular attractions and the airport.

Book your stay at Beside Still Waters Boutique Hotel for a serene and luxurious experience.

Important information:

Parking is available for one ca per reserved room.

Please note that the restaurant is open from Tuesday to Sunday. Please note that the restaurant is closed on Mondays.

When booking for 5 rooms or more, different policies may apply.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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 454 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 8
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Smit • family_with_children • sz
5
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Donné N • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful. Good Restaurant and great coffee shop.

Cons:

Small things in the room could have been improved
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2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Rizwana • couple • ae
7
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Saphokaz • couple • za
9
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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mbulawa • solo_traveller • za
3
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Nandan • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Sizakele • couple • za
10
Home away from home
Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • za
6
Great value,central Durban North
Pros:

Brilliant location,Z was welcoming and helpful. Staff are all friendly. Rooms are cleaned daily. There’s so much to do in the area though so as a base to stay it’s great value.

Cons:

Parking is a bit tight and on quite a steep slope so bear in mind if you have a large vehicle. Also there’s a restaurant down stairs so it can be quite noisy if you’re a light sleeper, the bathroom is a bit tight. There are cats on the property that tend to be a bit nosey so keep your doors closed if you don’t like animals.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • solo_traveller • za
5
Pros:

Loved location and garden.

Cons:

It is tired. Needs some maintenance.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Thabisile • couple • za
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Nomthandazo • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Mpho • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Mugove • family_with_children • zw
7
it was comfortable
Pros:

more blankets. Air Con no warm option

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Terri • extended_group • za
4
Run away from this property if you are looking for a nice quiet night the night before comrades !!
Pros:

Centrally situated in umhlanga
Clean and nice setting

Cons:

The parking is very difficult to get in and out of on a slope - danger for elderly or disabled people .
The Beds and Pillows very hard.
Extreme noise on the property due to the onsite restaurant which would probably ordinarily be ok - but I specifically enquired whether it would be quiet on Saturday night before The Comrades , which I was assured it would be as there were quite a few other comrades runners staying over . Unfortunately it turned out that there was a function on at the restaurant directly below my door which carried on untill after 11 pm !! Was unable to get any sleep that night …

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Weiming • couple • za
7
Great location and friendly staff
Pros:

Great location with a cafe attached for the hotel. King bed !

Cons:

We were there for the comrades weekend and the noise from the restaurant may affect early sleepers.
Room was a bit small due to the king bed.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Bram • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Leuk ontvangst. We kregen een upgrade naar een grotere kamer. Mooi, schoon en ruim. Tegenover het gebouw zit een restaurant waar je lekker kunt ontbijten en koffie kunt drinken. Dicht bij het strand, vliegveld en eettentjes.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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makhathini • family_with_children • za
10
With sea, it would be perfect
Pros:

Receptionist

Cons:

Parking area

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Lwazi • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

Almost

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Bibi • couple • za
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Thubelihle • solo_traveller • za
6
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee