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Royston Hall Guesthouse

★★★★ Lot 949 Royston Lane Umtentweni, Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, 4235, Port Shepstone, ZA

7.8 guest rating· 13 reviews

About this hotel

Recreational Opportunities - Enjoy the outdoor pool, terrace, and garden at Royston Hall Guesthouse for a relaxing experience.

Luxurious Accommodations - Individually decorated guestrooms with pillowtop beds and premium bedding for utmost comfort.

Convenient Amenities - Benefit from complimentary wireless internet, room service, and access to dry cleaning/laundry services and a library.

Book your stay at Royston Hall Guesthouse and savor a blend of comfort and elegance, near Umtentweni Beach.

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Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>376-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, furnished patio with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Premium channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, yard, and safe</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, River View (Master)

Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>376-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony with river views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Fireplace</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Premium channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with rainfall showerhead and hydromassage showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, safe, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Exclusive Suite

Sleeps 2 · 34 m² · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>366-sq-foot room with valley views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Fireplace</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Premium channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with rainfall showerhead and hydromassage showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, safe, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom

Sleeps 2 · 36 m² · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>388-sq-foot room with river views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Premium channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Bathrobes, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, safe, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2 · 41 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>441-sq-foot room with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Fireplace</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Premium channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, yard, and safe</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair-width doorways</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Panoramic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Mountainside

Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>205-sq-foot individually decorated room with a furnished balcony </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Premium channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, safe, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Comfort Suite, 1 Double Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

Sleeps 2 · 36 m² · Double bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>388-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, patio with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Premium channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Yard, safe, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Books
  • Couples/private dining
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Private picnics
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Terrace

Location

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Lot 949 Royston Lane Umtentweni, Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, 4235, Port Shepstone, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say7.813 reviews

Not for us

4.0

We had high hopes as we drove to the property. The Guesthouse is situated approximately 400 meters away from the road with a circuitous driveway leading to the entry. The foliage was amazing with monkeys flittering amongst the trees. Our room was as described but after 10 minutes in the room there was a heavy mildew odor in the air which seemed to get worse as our stay progressed. The room had no Air Conitioner as was advertised and the private bathroom was no more than a closet with a sliding door which had fallen off of its track, and I was unable to put it back on its track. The room did have a ceiling fan with 4 speeds, but the only ones which worked were either, high, or off. When we used it the sound was like an airplane taking off. We were supposed to spend two days here but we called it quits and left very early the next morning. I do not like leaving poor reviews but unfortunately Royston Hall did not work for us.

Pat · 2025-03-04

Best guesthouse in Natal

10.0

Excellent service. Kind owners. Luxury rooms. Best breakfast in town. Strongly recommended.

Coert · 2024-01-07

Guest review

8.0

For the amount I paid for my stay it was definitely worth that. Enjoyed the bird life.

Irena · 2019-09-23

NOT 4 STAR NEEDS MUCH TLC

2.0

Our booking was done based on the pictures on Hotels.com. The drive down to the house is a bit narrow and steep which was ok in the day but not so sure at night. On arrival we walked around the house to find the office and was asked if we were early. Lizette checked and said the room was ready and asked us to sign in. After doing so we were taken to our room with the first visit being to the toilet after a long drive. There were still faeces in the toilet and the bathroom had not been cleaned. Told Lizette who called the maid who apparently was new. Then found that actually the room had not been serviced, linen not changed etc. Also the glass of the door leading to the balcony was broken and she said there may be some wind noise. No offer to cover the broken glass. The area around the pool was plain concrete and the lounges rusted. The patio was dusty and generally the place needed a lot of cleaning and TLC. By this time any rustic magic was gone and we cancelled and found alternative accommodation. Lizette's comment was "oh well we will have another booking within the hour" so guess she was not perturbed !

Rosemarie · 2019-08-26

Authentique et très agréable

8.0

Perdue au milieu d'un grand parc végétalisé, la maison est absolument époustouflante ! Elle est très vieille mais décorée et aménagée avec soin pour ne pas la dénaturer. La chambre était très très grande, avec une vue exceptionnelle sur la rivière et les environs. Son décor "d'époque" est unique, tout comme celui de sa salle de bain (avec douche, baignoire, toilettes et deux lavabos magnifiques). La literie est très confortable et il y a même un frigo et une télé ! On peut facilement se garer. L'accueil a été très chaleureux. Dommage que la piscine n'ait pas été nettoyée avant notre arrivée car on n'a pas pu se baigner. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le petit-déjeuner sur la terrasse (salade de fruits frais, jus de fruit, café, toasts, confiture, œufs...).

raphael · 2018-02-04

Difficult to Find

4.0

I had booked this lodging as a stopover en route to St. Francis Bay. The house is very difficult to find even with GPS, down a narrow, badly potholed lane. The room was okay, but no toiletries (e,g shampoo) provided, and the only soap had obviously been used by previous guests! The house did not provide dinner. I asked the owners for suggestions on restaurants and drove around looking for them but never fund them as instructions were so vague. Had minimal sleep as my room did not have blackout curtains and there was a bright security light outside that kept me awake. I left before breakfast. Considering the high price, I would never recommend this place.

Tim · 2018-01-21

Good to know

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

›Pets

Service animals not allowed

›Guest type

Essential workers only - NO

›Accessibility

No elevators

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Children and extra beds

No cribs (infant beds) available