The Tides Inn Bed and Breakfast

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

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About this property

Offering magnificent sea views, The Tides Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in the south of Durban and 20 minutes' drive from the city centre. Free WiFi is available. With sea or garden views, the air-conditioned rooms offer satellite TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom with bath or shower and free toiletries. At The Tides Inn Bed and Breakfast you will find a garden, a shared lounge and a sun deck. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including golfing. The property offers free parking. The guest house is a 7-minute drive from the Bluff Hillside Mall and 15 km from uShaka Marine World.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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2 single beds
2 extra-large double beds
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1 sofa bed
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2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Orlando
South Africa South Africa
“The place is the best❤️✨❤️, very perfect more especially the view. well structured facility, the Restaurant within the Compound the place is the best honestly❤️✨💫”
Marion
South Africa South Africa
“The room was cosy and very clean. Breakfast was great.”
Johann
South Africa South Africa
“The overall location, the view, the personnel, and then the breakfast all exceeded my expectations. Will definitely visit again!”
Sibongile
South Africa South Africa
“The place is clean, housekeeping every morning. Their breakfast is delicious and everyone is friendly and quick to assist with whatever you need.”
Masondo
South Africa South Africa
“The view of the ocean when you open the door in the morning is breath taking.”
Khutso
South Africa South Africa
“I really liked the sound of the ocean while I am in bed 🤭🤭🤭”
Tshegofatso
South Africa South Africa
“Everything about this place is serene. We were not even aware that breakfast was included on our stay. That was great the food was well prepared. The staff is very friendly and they do house keeping daily.”
Andile
South Africa South Africa
“The location is amazing. The sea view and proximity is breathtaking. The rooms & property is beautiful. When I called to enquire about something, I was upgraded to a bigger room.”
Phiko
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was great but the location is a bit far from the city center.”
Vani
South Africa South Africa
“Absolute amazing pet friendly & immaculate venue. We loved everything about our stay. Highly recommended.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Tides Inn Bed and Breakfast -Bluff Durban

Company review score: 8.5Based on 287 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our Bed and Breakfast is a home away from a home. A comfortable/relaxing setting. You will feel like you are at home while with us and you are welcome to bring your furbabies with to stay with you.

Property information

The Tides Inn offers its guests a uniquely relaxing experience with its astounding panoramic views that feel as if you have been dropped into the middle of the Indian Ocean. Our Inn couples holiday making dreams with business travelling convenience, with modern conveniences pouring out of every beautiful room. We have invested in your comfort by installing a large generator to sustain the Inn during power failures or load shedding, as well as an advanced water reservoir system to keep us going during municipal issues. Breakfast is made fresh for you in the morning, we offer bacon,eggs,toast,tomatoe,sasuage,fruit,yoghurts,juice,tea and coffee. Should there be a special diet requirement please advise us before check in so that we can arrange and ensure we have the items for you for breakfast. We have installed battery operated ceiling lights that charge when the power is running to ensure you are never in the dark, as well as we have WIFI Ups to keep you going during load shedding. We are conveniently located on the Bluff- Durban, just south of the Durban city centre, within easy reach to King Shaka Airport and not far off from areas such as Prospecton and Jacobs, making our seaside accommodation ideal for business bookings. Holiday makers will rejoice knowing that The Tides Inn offers rock pool adventures, fishing, swimming and surfing right in its back yard, and myriad amenities nearby, such as a golf course and Virgin Active gym. Day trips can easily be made to the Drakensburg mountains, Midlands Meander and any number of local game reserves for you and your family’s delight. Please take note we have lovely ocean views there is no path down to the beach from our property you would have to drive around 1km to get to the beach.

Neighbourhood information

The Neighborhood is very safe. There is a beach close by in walking distance along the main road or you can drive by car, we dont have beach access.We are close to the local shopping malls also close by is the golf course where you can go and play golf. Resturants close by.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Tides Inn Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Tides Inn Bed and Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.