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Mackaya Bella Guest House

137 Penzance Road | Glenwood, Durban 4001, South Africa
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Mackaya Bella Guest House
Ranked #12 of 174 Durban B&B and Inns
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Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

I arrived in Durban for one night to attend a friends wedding, my booking was done on that morning with ease and I was welcomed on arrival, host was very accommodating and friendly. The room was standard with elegant touches and the breakfast very good with good company. Beautiful garden, bit of a steep driveway, but overall convenient parking and... More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I travel a lot so I always look for quiet places where I can work and rest. My stay was great! It turned out that I share mutual acquaintances with the owners. I also enjoyed the guerrilla gardening in the adjacent park!

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Johannesburg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

What can I say about a B&B named after a beautiful shrub? They say that this tender shrub thrives in shade but flowers best with more sun and that the Blue Pansy butterfly caterpillars feed on this shrub. They also say that it attracts bees, butterflies and other insects and that those insects can be food for birds and other... More

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Durban
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

My husband and I stayed at Mackaya Bella for a month while we got set up with a new job and finding a new home. This stay was absolutely wondreful -- the staff are friendly, kind and hospitible. The breakfast is delicious!! There is a laundry service, and rooms are cleaned daily. Owners Louise and John are so kind and... More

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

Friendly and sociable staff truly make this guesthouse a relaxing and enjoyable place to stay. A full breakfast is served every morning, laundry service is provided, and the rooms are spacious, well-furnished, and extremely clean. Dinner is available for a reasonable price, and the owners are fantastic cooks. The property itself is highly maintained and beautiful. This guesthouse is also... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

This is a wonderful guesthouse with spacious, beautiful rooms. The staff are friendly and very helpful. There is breakfast provided every day and laundry service. The gardens are well maintained and offer a serene view. It is within walking distance of the King Edward hospital and a fantastic choice of accommodation for anyone needing to work there.

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Rome, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2012

Beautiful spacious guesthouse with friendly and efficient service. Owners Louise and John are always friendly and helpful in every way to make one's stay as pleasant as possible. Each room is tastefully decorated in it's own style, and a 5-star breakfast is served every morning by the friendiest staff I have ever come across! Immersed in green indeginous gardens, only... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

I stayed at Mackaya for over a month, on a business trip. The owners are always available for every need, the staff is wonderful, and catered to every need I had, fresh breakfast every day, coffee, laundry service, delitful guest house. The rooms are spacious, affordable, beautifully decorated, and very clean. Lovely common room and kitchen that guests can use... More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2012

A beautiful and luxurious guest house with excellent service. The indigenous garden provides a wonderfully serene setting. The variety breakfast is delicious and the rooms snug and comfortable. The staff are very friendly and always ready to assist.

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pta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2012

Top notch amenities. Wonderful staff. Excellent breakfast. Centrally placed and easy access to all major roads and highways. Private access to rooms and quite possibly the most comfortable bed I've slept in other than our own. You can socialise in the lovely common areas or spend some quite time by yourself on the amazing deck. Would we stay there again?... More

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Additional Information about Mackaya Bella Guest House

Address: 137 Penzance Road | Glenwood, Durban 4001, South Africa
Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Durban
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #12 of 174 B&Bs / Inns in Durban
Price range (per night): ₹ 3,247
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
An affordable, 4-star, modern and environmentally friendly guest house serving bed and breakfast. Located in Glenwood, Durban, overlooking a tranquil park, we are known for our friendly hospitality, comfortable rooms, tasty breakfasts and indigenous garden. Local and international guests, business people, tourists, academics and visitors are all welcome. We have 6 en-suite double rooms with TV, wi-fi and all necessary amenities and 1 large, self-catering unit with its own kitchen, bathroom and lounge. ... more   less 

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