Sommersby Bed & Breakfast
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Teboho K - Jan 2023
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Good and friendly.
Clive W - Aug 2023
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Thank you for my stay - a basic, pleasant, very clean establishment.
Renee P - Jun 2023
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Persoon wat ons ontvang het, was baie vriedelik en behulpsaam, maar moes eers alles met Chris gaan bevestig het.
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Person who received us was very peaceful and helpful, but should have confirmed everything with Chris first.
Shower floor very soapy. Roof in entrance of our room was leaking. No milk provided and the tea was old and unusable. No wall plugs that cater for phone chargers.
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Nico Phooko P - Oct 2022
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Convenient.
Sommersby Bed & Breakfast 's response
The rooms are cleaned every day. Bedding is not changed every day unless required. This is standard practice at all hotels.
Tanya L - Jul 2022
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Goeie, vriendelike diens!
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Good, friendly service!
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Rosline B - Mar 2022
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The beds was not comfortable, staff not friendly, outside the place very dirty, breakfast one thing everyday, showers very small,
H B - May 2021
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Die kamers is oud, badkamer substandaard, linne en handdoeke is oud en ruik.
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The rooms are old, bathroom substandard, linen and towels are old and smelly.
Shower's door is broken, parking is not suitable and a very small space where 4 cars are squeezed.
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Petro L - Feb 2020
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Alles was in plek toe ons arriveer.
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Everything was in place when we arrived.
We had a nice stay in a comfortable room. Chris was very helpful with transport from the airport to the guest house as well as next morning with transport to the port. The shopping center nearby is a bonus and we spent a lovely afternoon there.
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Raegan C - Mar 2019
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Beautiful environment, friendly staff, had a lovely stay.
Johnita C - Jun 2019
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Dit was gemaklik.
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It was comfortable.
Absolutely helpful and will definitely use their service again.
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Veronika M - Nov 2018
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Dit was aangenaam.
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It was pleasant.
Was pleasant. Had a good rest in the quiet environment.
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Bertha Iris M - Jul 2017
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Sommersby B&B is very safe accommodation, I can it give a 3 star.
Claire B - Jun 2017
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Great central location for Comrades - Chris the owners went out of his way to ensure our stay was great. He was very helpful.
Junior S - Dec 2017
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Baie netjies en waarde vir geld.
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Very neat and value for money.
Very neat and workers were very helpful.
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Albert T - Feb 2017
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It was OK.
Sommersby Bed & Breakfast 's response
Hi Erica. Thanks for taking time to review us.
The water is out of our control I'm afraid. It is cut down to literally a dribble overnight by while the powers that be repair the pipes upstream. This has been going on for quite a while and affects all of greater Durban as it's the main reservoir feed.
It's normally turned up to full flow well before 6 am so I'm guessing you were up and about before the plumbers.
As for the bulbs - the light fittings you mentioned are in the communal area's. This is a conscious decision my part as the light-fan fittings are of an old design and have 4 bulbs - in this day and age of energy awareness I decided that all 4 were not required and were a waste of electricity, so couple in each provides adequate light. The one in your bathroom has been sorted and was an oversight on our part, my apologies.
I will address the breakfast point with my staff.
Thanks
Dienkie K - Nov 2017
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Gerieflik.
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Comfortable.
The room was not entirely ready when we arrived. We really had a problem with guests making a noise. The staff were very friendly and breakfast was wonderful. Facilities very neat and clean. Thank you for letting us leave our car at your guesthouse when we went on our boat trip. Really appreciated!
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Maureen T - Sep 2016
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Chris and his staff were very helpful.
Sommersby Bed & Breakfast 's response
Many thanks for your kind words and for choosing to stay here at Sommersby. You are always very welcome here.
We do occasionally have a problem with noise when larger groups book in together and though it's very difficult to quieten people down, we will certainly try our best, especially early in the morning and later in the evening.
I will also get some notices made up asking guests to respect others and keep the noise levels down.
Mpho R - Jun 2016
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All staff helped and Sommersby was amazing.
Andries M - May 2016
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It was fantastic to stay at Sommersby B&B.
Phillip M - Dec 2016
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Nice place if you want peace of mind.
Muntu N - Aug 2016
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Very safe and clean
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Many thanks. We sincerely appreciate your comments. Thank you for choosing Sommersby.
Anonymous Guest - Oct 2016
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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2016
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Very pleasant and neat.
Very pleasant stay. The room was very clean and tidy. A drinking water glass in the room would have been very welcome. The location makes it an ideal destination. Thank you very much.
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Dalene E - May 2016
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Very nice.
Martin V - May 2016
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Nooit weer nie!
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Never again!
Parking space is insufficient. Too little parking for number of rooms. Had to move the vehicle around 2 times in the middle of the night so other guests could get out. Staff are unfriendly and surly. Staff member who prepares breakfast was sick and coughing, so we only had breakfast 1 out of 5 mornings. Bedding and towels are old and shabby.
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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2016
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Stay was disappointing. Definitely not worth 3 stars.
The cleanliness and general feel was disappointing. Tablecloths in dining area were dirty and stained. Sugar pot lid without handle and sugar full of lumps. No jam unless asked for. Dining room full of items that don't belong there, e.g. ironing board Bedspread dirty and full of stains. No chair and/or table in room at which to sit (work). "Strange guests" observed on premises with other guest.
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Jm V - Jul 2016
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Dis beslis voldoende vir 1 tot 2 aande se verblyf, maar nie langer nie.
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It is certainly sufficient for 1 to 2 nights' stay, but not longer.
There was no explanation about how the morning breakfast sessions worked, and what was available. There was no kettle or small fridge in the unit. The bathroom mirror had to be removed to be used in another room for my wife's purposes - hair dryer. These are very basic things that one would expect as standard.
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Maureen N - Sep 2015
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It is the perfect place for people who want simplicity.
Abikali C - Jul 2015
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Awesome!
Johannes N - May 2015
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Een goed verblijf met 'n uitstekende ligging.
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A good stay with an excellent location.
We had a great time in Durban and we will definitely come back next year and book at Sommersby. The location is excellent and the people are all very nice and you feel at home there.
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Jan W - Mar 2015
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Dit was seker die swakste gastehuis waarin ons nog gebly het.
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It was probably the worst guesthouse we have ever stayed in.
The staff were polite and friendly, but couldn't really help us with places to eat or routes to places we wanted to go. The reception staff did not expect us, so the owner had to be contacted first. The bedside light did not work. The mattress in room 2 is done!
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Vuyiswa Z - Sep 2015
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The place was very neat.
Ian S - Nov 2015
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Ons het dit geniet baie stil.
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We enjoyed it very quietly.
They can work on their breakfast menu. The same breakfast every day and my poor wife who did not eat pork products but had a hard time.
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Gert D - Nov 2015
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Dit was nie lekker nie.
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It wasn't nice.
The advertisement on the internet does not give the real idea. I would prefer tea and coffee to be in the rooms, and not so far away.
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Charles K - Feb 2015
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The place did not meet expectations.
Sandy J - Jul 2015
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We only spent one night there, because the accommodation and service was terrible. No stars from us!
Hilton R - Jun 2014
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Great
Nathan S - May 2014
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Good value for money, accommodating staff,
Riaan M - Apr 2014
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Awesome!
Rindie V - Mar 2014
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Vriendelike gasvrye ontvangs met goeie diens tydens ons verblyf.
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Friendly hospitable reception with good service during our stay.
Rooms were neat and clean. Breakfast was delicious. Thanks to Chris and his team for making us feel at home. We would love to stay there again when we are in Durban.
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Annatjie S - Mar 2014
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Huislik!
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Homely!
Very well received. Area very beautiful, peaceful and quiet. Friendly staff and a nice breakfast.
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Irene A - Jun 2014
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Great with a homely feeling. Chris was friendly and accommodating.
Ndivhuwo Norman M - Dec 2014
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Very nice place to stay.
Marina V - Feb 2014
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Vir 'n naweek is dit goed genoeg.
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For a weekend it's good enough.
The B&B is located in a very practical location, within walking distance of the shopping center and restaurants. The only complaint: the TV gave problems.
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Letisha V - Feb 2014
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Great place to stay - really!
Koos J - Dec 2014
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Netjies en skoon.
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Neat and clean.
The owner went out of his way to meet our needs.
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Genty K - Aug 2014
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We enjoyed our stay
Nhlanhla D - Jun 2014
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Very nice quite, clean (highlight) staff friendly you would want to stay longer.
Read moreDarius M - Aug 2014
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Good
Keith A - Oct 2014
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Fit for purpose and conveniently located for stadium events.
Annemarie V - Feb 2014
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Lekke!
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Leaks!
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Gwendoline F - Jan 2014
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Rustig, skoon en veilig.
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Quiet, clean and safe.
Quiet and clean! Safe and relaxed!
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Sugnet L - Jun 2014
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Good
Tumelo M - Nov 2014
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Thank you for making my stay worth while.
Aretha Z - Apr 2014
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'n Skoon bed om in te slaap en 'n ontbyt voordat ons vakansie begin het.
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A clean bed to sleep in and a breakfast before our holiday started.
It took care of our basic needs. The rooms were relatively clean. Although, the plumbing was noisy and the room smelled badly of smoke. We never spotted the host. They could do with a coffee, tea and water station.
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Phiwokuhle M - Aug 2013
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I love this place
Delly M - May 2013
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I really enjoyed my stay at Sommersby Bed and Breakfast.
Nolwando M - Dec 2013
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I enjoyed my stay at this BnB
Danielle V - Jun 2013
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Very comfy place :-)
Piet M - Oct 2013
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Doelgerigte verblyf sonder fieterjasies by mense wat aanpas en inpas by jou behoeftes.
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Purposeful accommodation without frills with people who adapt and adapt to your needs.
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Jennifer H - Oct 2013
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Good stay with 2 minor improvements
Jenny O - May 2013
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An open kitchen with a sports group was key to a successful stay!
Jo-anne P - Dec 2013
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Quiet area with friendly staff.
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Quiet area with friendly staff.
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Sindiswa M - Sep 2013
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Would like to visit again
Betty M - Dec 2012
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Management very cool and understanding
Leonnie B - Dec 2012
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Wonderful stay, relaxing and quiet
- Capacity: 16 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 16:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: 17 Claribel Road, Morningside, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal