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Crooked Tree Cottage

39 Hilken Drive, Durban, ZA

9 guest rating· 219 reviews

About this hotel

Charming Accommodation Near Umhlanga's Beaches

Picturesque Garden Setting : Enjoy the unique beauty of a "crooked" tree offering shade in summer and a stunning leafless spectacle in winter.

Spectacular Sea Views : Wake up to magnificent ocean views from your balcony and indulge in the beauty of the surrounding nature and birdlife.

Personalized Service : Experience a warm welcome and attentive service from our friendly hosts, ensuring a relaxed and delightful stay.

Book your stay at Crooked Tree Cottage for a tranquil retreat near Umhlanga's beaches and Durban's attractions.

Rooms & rates

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Cottage En suite Double - Room 3

Sleeps 1 · 16 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>172-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch flat-screen TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and guidebooks</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Suite, Balcony, Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>182-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and guidebooks</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Deluxe Self catering - Room 4 - Family

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>431-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch LCD TV with satellite channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, safe, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Studio Suite, Kitchen, Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>430-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch LCD TV with satellite channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, safe, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Junior Suite, Balcony, Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>182-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and guidebooks</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Design Studio Suite, Kitchen, Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>430-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch LCD TV with satellite channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, safe, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Twin/Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 16 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sea-facing room with a king-sized bed or twin beds. Balcony with sea views. Please note that this room cannot accommodate children.

Studio

Sleeps 2 · 45 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen

This studio suite has a king-size bed or twin beds and a double sleeper couch. The unit opens onto a balcony with views of the swimming pool and the sea. It is separate to the cottage and has its own entrance. There is access onto a sea facing balcony.

Studio

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

This lovely unit has its own entrance and is separate from the main bed & breakfast house. The open plan design consists of of a spacious area with a king-size bed or twin beds, a living room with a 32-inch LCD TV and a well-equipped kitchen. The suite opens onto a shared sea-facing balcony. Please note that children under 16 years cannot be accommodated in this room.

Studio

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

This lovely unit has its own entrance and is separate from the main bed & breakfast house. The open plan design consists of of spacious area with a king-size bed or twin beds, a sitting with 32-inch LCD TV and a well-equipped kitchen. The suite opens onto a shared sea-facing balcony. Please note that children under 16 years cannot be accommodated in this room.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
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  • Aerobics
  • Bowling
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shallow end
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Squash
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Tennis court
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Water park
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Windsurfing

Location

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39 Hilken Drive, Durban, ZA

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

What guests say9219 reviews

+ Cleanliness+ Peaceful environment+ Convenient location+ Friendly hostsRude staff memberLimited parking
Cleanliness9.1
Service8.6
Location9.2
Room Quality9.1
Amenities8.6
Value for Money9.1

Guest review

10.0

Very pleasant. Great views of Umhlanga lights at night

Brian · ZA · 2026-07-22

Guest review

5.0

It was closer to amenities

No Air-conditioning and the main light not working.

Molopyane · ZA · 2026-07-08

Very clean and neat, nice view, good value

10.0
Ayan · ZA · 2026-07-08

Guest review

10.0

The Views

None

Zola · ZA · 2026-07-02

Good to know

Crooked Tree does not take check ins after 10pm.

Please note, payment is required through an online credit card payment link services. Crooked Tree Cottage will contact you with instructions.

Please note that the guest will be required to present their Government issued ID matching the Credit card used for payment before the keys to the property are provided.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Parking

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

Children and extra bed policy

Children are not allowed.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.