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Home from Home

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.3 out of 5from 90 reviews for Home from Home
Cleanliness
4.2/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.2/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Juliet H - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Juliet H
Individual traveller

Excellent.

Excellent service and value.

Nhlakanipho N - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nhlakanipho N
With friends

Perfect.

It was great, we enjoyed a lot.

Susan V - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan V
With friends

Baie lekker gebly.

Die hek was baie nou vir die bakkie se in- en uitry. Daar is onderhoud hier en daar nodig.

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Very nice stay.

The gate was very narrow for the bakkie to drive in and out. Maintenance is needed here and there.

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Ronel S - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronel S
Family with young children

Baie lekker gebly.

Baie oulike plekkie. Die eienaar was baie behulpsaam en sal beslis aanbeveel.

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Very nice stay.

Very cute place. The owner was very helpful and would definitely recommend.

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Storm C - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Storm C
Family with young children

Awesome.

Great welcoming, great housing, couldn't ask for better. Would definitely keep going.

Kaajal G - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kaajal G

Loved it. Host is amazing.

Peaceful. Comfortable. Safe.

Innocentia S - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Innocentia S
With partner

Perfect.

I loved the place. The owners are so friendly. I'll definitely book with them again.

Nzemeni Joseph T - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nzemeni Joseph T
With partner

A great place to stay I say, hospitality and the warmth of the owner, wow, good.

Our stay at Home from Home was great. We really enjoyed our stay there with my partner. It was great.

Sharen R - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sharen R
With partner

We had a lovely stay.

Our stay was lovely. The host was friendly, showed us our accommodation, and explained everything. Answered any questions. We had a lovely stay.

Stanley A - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Stanley A
With partner

Easy, relaxed and comfortable.

The stay was nice and pleasant. It was also close to all the places we needed to visit.

Anonymous Guest - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children
Dawn L - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Dawn L
Family with teenagers

Very peaceful.

Stay was very pleasant. The host was very accommodating and assisted us with any queries we had.

Irma Z - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Irma Z
Family with teenagers

Value for money.

Good value for money. Host was very helpful and friendly.

Anonymous Guest - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest

Restful.

We had a nice stay.

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Belinda D - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Belinda D

Comfortable, convenient, safe.

We enjoyed our stay so much. The owner was very friendly, helpful and accommodating.

Andre T - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre T
Individual traveller

A very nice stay.

I stayed at Home from Home (in the 'Butterfly Lane' unit) for 11 nights while participating in a chess tournament at nearby DUT and had a very nice stay. The unit had all the accessories I required, e.g. mini oven, microwave, TV, aircon, cutlery, etc. and everything was in working order. Hot water was always available. A bit of maintenance is however required here and there, e.g. rubber for the freezer and the shower door. Initially, I had to take care when entering with my Jetta at the gate, as it seemed a bit narrow, but once I learned to enter at a wider angle, it became much easier. I had to wait for a few minutes outside the gate when first arriving as the owner's phone gave an 'unavailable' message, but I was soon attended to by the host, who made me feel welcome as he showed me the guest quarters. Security never felt like a problem as the yard is well fenced. The double bed was comfortable, with beautiful linen. Night time was quiet as the unit is located to the back of the yard, away from the street. (The picture on the website is of the main house as seen from the entrance.) Overall a very nice stay, and I can recommend this guest house to others.

Joyce S - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Joyce S
With partner

Enjoyed the stay.

Quiet area and no noise.

Anonymous Guest - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Nice

It was. Parking area was just convenient.

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Gideon D - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Gideon D
Individual traveller

Goeie waarde vir geld.

Plek was skoon en netjies. Veilige parkering is 'n probleem. Meubels is beskadig en lendelam. Swembad was vuil.

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Good value for money.

Place was clean and tidy. Safe parking is a problem. Furniture is damaged and lumbar. Pool was dirty.

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Chris C - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Chris C
With partner

Below average.

The room was airless with no opening other than the sliding door at one end of the room. The shower couldn't close as one door was missing. The sink mixer wasn't attached to anything. Parking was tight, any reasonable sized vehicle would have problems with the entrance.

Thembanif M - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thembanif M
Family with teenagers

Value for money and I felt really safe.

Thembanif was an exceptional guest. We enjoyed the privacy, and it felt like a home away from home. I would definitely book Home from Home in the future.

Thembelihle N - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thembelihle N
Large group

The best.

We had the best weekend. We really, really enjoyed our stay.

Moonsamy N - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Moonsamy N
Large group

Very peaceful quiet stay.

Was a very peaceful relaxing stay. Centrally centred in all directions. Place was neat tidy and spacious.

Dikeledi Suzan K - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dikeledi Suzan K
Family with teenagers

Everything is excellent.

Clean room, warmth welcomed.

Zendi N - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zendi N

I’m definitely coming back, we really had a wonderful weekend with my fiancé.

The place is good.

Pawan B - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pawan B
Family with young children

Comfortable and safe stay.

Was a great experience. Accommodation good. Good service from the owner, Tawanda. Only thing is the parking is on a soft sand surface. So your shoes tend to get dirty especially if you had them cleaned and are attending a function. Maybe that area should be concreted.

Mike B - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mike B
Family with teenagers

Was 'n lekker slaapplek.

Die trappe op na eenheid kan 'n probleem wees vir ouer mense. Dra plakkies of skoene na swembad. Daai grond plak aan nat voete.

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Was a nice place to sleep.

The stairs up to unit can be a problem for older people. Wear flip flops or shoes to the pool. That soil sticks to wet feet.

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Bridget R - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bridget R
Family with teenagers

Comfortable and more than adequate for our needs.

The location was central and has easy access to all shops and amenities. The facilities offered more than we needed and we were met by friendly hosts. Really enjoyed our stay.

Charne L - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charne L
With partner

Was baie lekker gewees, parkering is bietjie tight, maar andersins baie lekker!

Dit was baie lekker gewees, mens het actually niks meer nodig as jy nie baie by die huis gaan wees nie, die parkering is bietjie tight, maar anders is dit 'n baie gerieflike plek.

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Was very nice, parking is a bit tight, but otherwise very nice!

It was very nice, you don't really need anything more if you're not going to be at home much, the parking is a bit tight, but otherwise it's a very convenient place.

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Christelle C - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christelle C
Family with young children

It was lovely.

The hosts were very accommodating, friendly and kind. They did not bother us at all and were very friendly when we needed something. The accommodations we neat and convenient. Will definitely visit again when we are on that side.

Angelique V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Angelique V
Family with young children

Restful, safe and conveniently close to everything.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Home from Home had everything we needed, including a TV with apps already loaded to log in to your own Netflix and Spotify account, together with the limited DSTV subscription. We had all we needed to entertain the kids on rainy days. The owner also provided us with his WiFi login details. Everything was crisp and clean upon our arrival, including the scatter cushions on the couch, which were clearly freshly washed. The kids loved the swimming pool, and we were even able to braai in the privacy of our own patio. Any time we needed anything, the friendly owner quickly helped us attain it, always making sure first that our privacy was respected. I would not hesitate to use Home from Home again if we ever go to Durban. The place is within 15 minutes of uShaka Marine World and within 25 minutes of Amanzimtoti main beach and Splash Waterworld, as well as other places that children love to visit.

Sylvia K - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sylvia K
Family with young children

Very pleasant, I enjoyed the stay.

It was a great stay, we enjoyed it.

Rina O - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Rina O
Family with young children

Gemaklik en sentraal geleë.

Verblyf was gemaklik en skoon. Daar is wel bietjie maintenance wat gedoen moet word. Die dubbelslaapplekke se opwaswasbakke se krane is los en die een se stort deur werk nie.

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Convenient and centrally located.

Accommodation was comfortable and clean. There is some maintenance that needs to be done. The taps of the sinks in the double berths are loose and the one's shower door does not work.

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Christopher N - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Christopher N
With friends

The hosts were friendly, the cottage was cozy, well-stocked and well-located. However, the unit was infested with cockroaches.

We saw around 14 cockroaches and the hosts did not seem overly concerned about the issue. The place has so much potential, but the roach problem is very offputting. The hosts of Home from Home were very pleasant and accommodating. The Olive cottage was enjoyable, with a comfy bed and a well-stocked kitchen. On our first night, we saw a large roach climbing on the bedside table. We assumed it was simply passing through, and as such, we were not bothered. However, the next night, we encountered over a dozen more roaches that came scuttling out when the lights were turned off. We informed the host of the issue and left the next day. On a positive note, we accidentally left something behind and the host assisted us in retrieving the item in question.

Marinda C - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Marinda C
With partner

Gemaklik en beslis 'n gevoel van die huis.

Daar is 'n paar goed wat reggemaak moet word en aandag kort. Die reuk van verf is 'n probleem. Waarde vir geld. Netjies en skoon. Stil en rustig. Baie vriendelik en gasvry.

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Comfortable and definitely a feeling of home.

There are some things that need fixing and need attention. The smell of paint is a problem. Value for money. Neat and clean. Quiet and peaceful. Very friendly and hospitable.

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Kosie G - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kosie G
With partner

Friendly, accommodating, welcoming, warm.

The hosts were unbelievably accommodating, we arrived 3 hours after check in time and they made us feel welcomed. The bedding and linen was unbelievably clean, we've had bad experiences elsewhere. We forgot our laptop and charger and they called us to remind us about it. The place actually looks better than the photos on the site.

Ntombifuthi M - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ntombifuthi M
With partner

Amazing.

It felt like we are at home.

Shamim M - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shamim M
With partner

Comfortable accommodation, with caring hosts, in a lovely neighbourhood, close to the KZN Society of the Arts and many coffee shops and restaurants.

We enjoyed our stay!

Lerato M - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lerato M
Family with young children

Peaceful and friendly.

Thank you for your hospitality, I would really recommend home from home to all my friends and family.

Meloshnee N - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Meloshnee N
With friends

Quiet. Safe and peaceful.

It was a lovely environment. We weren't constantly checked on by the owner. We had an enjoyable and comfort stay.

Kim T - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kim T
Individual traveller

Excellent, convenient and efficient.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Home from Home. They were organized, clean and the whole process was very painless. I'll very happily stay there again next time.

Jean Pierre D - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jean Pierre D
Family with young children

'n Wonderlike plek.

Daar is alles wat jy nodig het met baie vriendelike diens. Mense is so behulpsaam. Ons het regtig baie lekker gebly, baie dankie. As ons weer in Durban kom, sal ons verseker nêrens anders bly nie.

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A wonderful place.

There is everything you need with very friendly service. People are so helpful. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you very much. If we come to Durban again, we won't stay anywhere else for sure.

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Nonhlanhla M - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nonhlanhla M
With friends

It is peaceful and awesome.

We enjoyed our stay and they gave us some privacy and they kept on asking if we still okay. But the transport to the beach it was a challenge for us.

Nelisiwe Z - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nelisiwe Z
On business

It was a good place with safety, but I was not happy with cleaning of the room.

My understanding is that the bedding and towels are changed everyday, but it was not the case. I do understand their concern, but in future they must consider that.

Sylvester M - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sylvester M
Family with young children

Our stay at home to home was convenient and comfortable.

We had a great time at Home from Home, the service was quick when ever we needed help or something, the area was safe and had parking for my vehicle, the rooms provided enough space, while the kitchen had all the utensils one would need, I believe with a little upgrading around the kitchen and especially bathroom, otherwise this place is ideal shot a weekend and a long weekend stay.

Sam V - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Sam V
With friends

Gemaklike akkommadasie. Was gerieflik om te kon kom en gaan soos jy wil.

Met jou eie remote, was dit gemaklik om nie nodig te hê dat iemand vir jou hoef oop te maak nie.

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Comfortable accommodation. Was convenient to be able to come and go as you please.

With your own remote, it was convenient to not need someone to open the hoof for you.

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Sylvia K - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Sylvia K
Family with young children

It was just ok.

Location is good and the room was good. They just need to fix a few things. I really did not like the make believe couch and the chair outside.

Nomathemba M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nomathemba M
Family with young children

Awesome and safe.

Safe place to bring kids at, and really secure.

Thabile M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thabile M

The manager was very welcoming and explained everything clearly.

The environment is quiet and safe.

Phumzile N - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Phumzile N
With friends

It was marvellous.

We really enjoyed our stay and we'll definitely hang around again.

Art S - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Art S
With friends

Staff is friendly.

I received accommodation well worth the price.

Neo K - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Neo K
With friends

Awesome.

It was awesome service overall.

Simphiwe K - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Simphiwe K

Amazing.

Great host and clean.

Wendy T - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wendy T
With partner

It really felt like home.

The hospitality was amazing.. very homely and warm environment. Il'l be visiting again soon. Cheers!

Simphiwe K - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Simphiwe K
With friends

Amazing!

We loved the facility and the service was amazing! Our Host was the best definitely a home away from home.

Noma K - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Noma K
With friends

Awesome.

Was a good stay and the trip was amazing.

Chanelle D - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chanelle D
With partner

Excellent experience, would love to go back soon.

Great accommodation for a couple. The place is very neat and decent. Very affordable and loved the AC in the room.

Averroes M - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Averroes M
Family with young children

Safe, clean and can accommodate children

The place was good for our budget. We had a good time with my family. I will recommend it to anyone who wants travel on a low cost and it's excellent for a family. They have a braai area with a pool, close to restaurants.

Karl H - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Karl H
Family with young children

Sien sterre.

Sien sterre.

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See stars.

See stars.

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Natasha D - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Natasha D
Individual traveller

Very neat, safe and comfortable.

A very cosy atmosphere.

Nomampondo M - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nomampondo M
With partner

Beautiful stay.

Love the place. But they must accommodate different individuals who like loud music and fun.

Alan K - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alan K
With partner

Owner was helpful.

We loved the pool and freedom to swim whenever, owner went along with me surprising a friend. Spacious enough for 4 people. One or two minor adjustments could be made (a few things were broken, but did not effect our stay). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Debby C - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Debby C

Cosy unit.

Suggestion: put glasses in unit, as well as a carving knife, tupperware and a bigger fridge.

Zanele Olgah M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Zanele Olgah M
With friends

Was okay we appreciated.

Thank you for good service we appreciated it. Everything was perfect. Thank you so much.

Chris B - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Chris B
On business

Good, quiet location.

Felt most comfortable and safe.

Joyce M - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Joyce M
With partner

As the name say, I enjoyed.

Place is so quite and nice and the view was lovely. We enjoyed the rest of the stay.

Alexander L - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Alexander L
With partner

Good customer service, poor amenities.

This accommodation is in my humble opinion more suited to student lodging than short stays for the seasoned traveller. Our host was gracious and did try to make our stay comfortable it must be said. Alas, there were too many issues to warrant a return visit for us. The aircon unit (which virtually had to be run through the night due to the lack of windows) leaked water all over the welcome mat and the kitchen looked right into a rather cramped bathroom/toilet for starters. The desktop lamp had no bulb and the DStv decoder was balanced precariously on the edge of a shelf clearly built without factoring in the units' dimensions. The pots and pans looked the worse for the wear and the pool could have done with a deep clean.

Martin V - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Martin V
With partner

Ongerieflik.

Saterdag, ander gaste was toegelaat om geraas en dronk partytjie te hou met groot getalle familie en vriende. Was baie ongerieflik.

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Inconvenient.

On Saturday, other guests were allowed to party loudly and drunkenly with large numbers of family and friends. Was very inconvenient.

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Maureen T - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maureen T
With friends

Friendly owner

Safe and friendly nice and quiet.

Elzette V - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elzette V
With partner

Alles wat jy nodig het.

Home from home is regtig 'n hidden gem. Bestuurder baie vriendelik en eenheid is soon en netjies.

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Everything you need.

Home from home is really a hidden gem. Manager very friendly and unit is nice and tidy.

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Sam M - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sam M
With friends

Cleanliness is a major issue that they must really improve.

Good location, good customer service, but they need to change linen before new guests arrives and towels, bathroom and shower were not good at all.

Michael I - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Michael I
With partner

Great, very neat, private.

It would be nice if an aircon could be installed, to beat the Durban heat. I think that the address should be changed as the GPS did not pick 188 Alan Paton road up, but it picked up 188 McDonald road which was the address on the front of the house.

Patrick V - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Patrick V
Family with young children

Was sentraal by al die skole.

Kyk net mooi na die trappe as dit reën. Verder baie lekker.

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Was central to all the schools.

Just look carefully at the stairs when it rains. Other than that, very nice.

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Nonkululeko M - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Nonkululeko M
With friends

It was okay.

The stay was okay but it was far to get to the shops in case we needed anything.

Magda W - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Magda W
On business

Won't stay there again.

Friendly host, but not a nice place. Not even a courtesy bottle of drinking water. There was a problem and we had no water. I had to find a 5L bottle and fetch water from the swimming pool to flush the toilet during the night. TV had sound but no image.

Linah L - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linah L
With friends

Very beautiful and lovely place.

See stars.

Rynard S - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rynard S
With friends

Awesome.

Dis 'n baie lekker gaste huis om te bly naby als wat jy nodig het.

Ilana H - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilana H
Family with teenagers

Vriendelike mense, heerlike verblyf, skoon, netjies, bekostigbaar. Baie dankie.

Heerlike verblyf en baie netjies en skoon. Sal definitief weer gebruik maak van hulle.

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Friendly people, lovely accommodation, clean, neat, affordable. Thank you very much.

Lovely accommodation and very neat and clean. Will definitely use them again.

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Maureen T - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maureen T
With friends

We enjoyed our stay.

The only thing that they must change is the bed's mattress. Thanks.

Thabang M - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Thabang M
Family with young children

Very good and perfect place for family.

Very perfect place and the service was 100%.

Teresa A - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Teresa A
Individual traveller

Service was very good and the place was clean and well-equipped.

I only arrived after the check-in time, but was still welcomed with open arms. The place is very secure and safe and the flatlet had everything I needed.

Jaco V - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco V
Family with young children

Baie tevrede gewees.

Sal weer daar gaan bly. Baie lekker gebly.

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Was very happy.

Will stay there again. Had a nice stay.

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Ntombi N - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ntombi N
Family with young children

It was an amazing place to stay in and the owner was very friendly and helpful.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Unit itself for our purposes over 3 days was sufficient.

No mention of Afrikaans as advertised! First impressions not good! Pool is grass green and garden neglected! No sign at gate! The unit itself was clean and comfortable except for a few small things. Still looking for clarification on the R220 cleaning fee I paid! For the 3 days there was not a cleaner or management in sight.

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Helen B - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Helen B
Family with teenagers

It was an awful experience.

3 cockroaches seen. No bathroom door and this wasn't advertised. Dirty sheets and behind the toilet. No DStv though it was advertised. Kitchen right by bathroom. Sliding door was sticking. Front sliding door did not lock. Fridge was not cold when we arrived. Electricity went off the one day due to no units being bought. Tiles chipped. One bed leg broken and a brick put there.

Elana G - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Elana G
Individual traveller

Teleurstellend.

Die bed se springs steek deur die bokant van die bed. Die lakens is lankal nie meer wit nie. Die wasbak en toilet ruik na riool as jy die krane oopmaak. Die vloere is geverf en dop op verskeie plek af. Dan ook as jy die deur oopmaak nadat dit toegestaan het ruik dit na koue, nat muf. Voorts was die swembad grasgroen. Jy kan sien dit word nie eers skoongemaak of probeer onderhou nie. Dit lyk regtig nie soos op die foto's nie. Ek kan nie glo dat daar sulke goeie resensies is nie. Ek het volgens die kwotasie betaal vir skoonmaakdienste, maar my bed nooit opgemaak, vullismandjie nooit uitgegooi en die handdoeke nooit vervang nie. Ek sal dit glad nie aanbeveel nie.

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Disappointing.

The bed's springs stick through the top of the bed. The sheets are no longer white. The sink and toilet smell like sewage when you turn on the taps. The floors are painted and chipped in several places. Then also when you open the door after it has been granted it smells of cold, wet mold. Furthermore, the swimming pool was grass green. You can tell it is not even cleaned or tried to maintain. It really doesn't look like the pictures. I can't believe there are such good reviews. I paid for cleaning services according to the quote, but never made my bed, never emptied the wastebasket and never replaced the towels. I would not recommend it at all.

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Antionette E - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Antionette E
Family with young children

Waarde vir my geld.

Uitstekende verblyf!

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Value for my money.

Excellent accommodation!

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Natasha V - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natasha V
With friends

The service was absolutely incredible, Vanessa is such a kind person.

We stayed over for 2 nights and the place is beautiful, it's really a home away from home. Vanessa is really kind and so accommodating, our transport was running late and she offered to take us to the nearest coffee shop as they were expecting guests and we supposed to have checked out already. We will definitely go there again and recommend it to a friend. Keep up the good service.

Joe B - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joe B
With partner

Netjiese verblyf, vriendelike mense.

Home from Home is 'n gerieflike, baie goed ingerigte, netjiese, skoon gastehuis, waar Kevin jou vriendelik ontvang en tuis laat voel. Ek beveel hulle graag aan.

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Neat accommodation, friendly people.

Home from Home is a comfortable, very well furnished, neat, clean guest house, where Kevin welcomes you kindly and makes you feel at home. I gladly recommend them.

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Whitney C - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Whitney C
Family with young children

Very homely and private.

Vanessa is a really good host and made us feel welcome from the moment we got there. Also very respectful of guests privacy.

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  • Capacity: 8 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out: 09:00
  • Address: 188 Alan Paton Road, Bulwer, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
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