7 hotels in Umzumbe: Best hotel deals for 2023
Discover the best hotels in Umzumbe, Hibberdene, KwaZulu-Natal including Pumula Beach Hotel, Umzumbe Surf House & Surf Camp, Summer Place Umzumbe, Ocean View, Bembridge Farm Inn, Cycasia Lodge, Highcroft Retreat & Lodge.
1. Pumula Beach Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
For decades, Pumula Beach Hotel has been the destination of choice for families, friends and conference guests who love nothing more than to soak up the breathtaking surroundings of KZN’s coastline. Many families return year after year to create more happy memories as the kids grow up. As a family-owned hotel, family is important to Pumula. The staff take great pride in being part of each family’s history and do everything in their power to ensure their memories are happy ones. Even the staff find it hard to leave, with the longest member of staff recently acquiring their 40th year Service Award. Pumula is unique in its location, situated right on one of the few select beaches in the country that enjoys Blue Flag status. Between all the on-site facilities and those right on Pumula’s doorstep, guests are indeed spoilt for choice. Never-ending golden beaches, protected bathing, rock pools, surfing, excellent fishing opportunities, the annual sardine run, and dolphin or whale watching to name a few. The more adventurous are welcome to participate in these activities and so much more.
Sons Birthday get together
Reviewed By upatthe2pWe had a lovely stay and the staff were very pleasant and helpful. Pity about the internet signal and no wifi in the bedrooms. My son was not well from something he ate and they were very helpful in having meds available.
2. Umzumbe Surf House & Surf Camp
Overall Ratings
5 based on 131 reviews
Only 1 hour South of Durban Airport, Umzumbe Surf House & Surf Camp is conveniently located steps away from Umzumbe beach and it's famous right hand point break. Located on the South Coast of South Africa in a small beach town. The private beach-front property is the ideal destination for surfers and beach lovers who are looking for a laid-back environment, that is casual and relaxed. The house and rooms have been carefully decked out with a beachy surf style, always clean and comfortable. Seclusivley located in a sub-tropical bush setting with private access to Umzumbe's stunning blue flagged beach and famous right hand point break, the Surf House is a well kept secret paradise. With an expansive property, it's a popular place for Beach-front Camping. Surf School with Surfing Lessons, Surfboard Rentals, Guided Surf trips, Guided Walks and Hikes to the nearest waterfalls are available daily. Yoga, Golf, Bungee Jumping, Zip Lining, Diving, Safari Trips and many more activities can be arranged. The staff and owners are a breath of fresh air providing the most friendly hospitality to all guests. Umzumbe Surf House is owned and managed by a South African & American couple, who run Surf Tours along the entire eastern coastline of South Africa. Facilities at Umzumbe Surf House include Hammocks, Lounge Chairs, Sofas, Outside Picnic Table, Outside Showers, Yoga Deck, Guest Kitchen, Safe Car Parking, Internet Access, Laundry, Bed Linen, Towels, Security, Camping, a Safe, and Airport Shuttle Service.
"A" frame 5 sleeper accommodation
Reviewed By pdanie522573I regard the accommodation really to be suitable for a) a couple with 2/3 young children or b) a young group of surfers happy to share accommodation. Suitably kitted out for a short stay. Easy access to beach.
3. Summer Place Umzumbe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Approximately 90km south of Durban, between Hiberdene and Port Shepstone, you will find Umzumbe which is known as the best kept secret of the Hibuscus coast. Summer Place is situated directly on the main swimming beach, next to the well-renowned Pumula Beach Hotel, and boasts 4 self-catering, air-conditioned beach cottages. All necessary amenities are located directly on the property. Security is top-notch and ample parking is available on-site. Lifeguards are on duty throughout the year and shark nets protect the main swimming beach. The sea splash pool is always a huge favourite with the little ones. Summer Place is conveniently situated in the vicinity of several golf courses, with Umzumbe providing several water sport and recreational facilities, as well as a pristine blue-flag beach.
Very good experience.
Reviewed By Jennifer RWe absolutely loved our Holiday @ Summer Place! The most amazing views!!! We could even see the Milky-Way at night. Very close to a clean beach! A very big thank you to Eric and Theresa for an amazing holiday!
4. Ocean View
Overall Ratings
5 based on 14 reviews
Such a happy time
Reviewed By tammarynbutlerWhat a beautiful place to stay, a gorgeous view and so convenient right by the beach. Child friendly . Thank you for having us, you were so accommodating and friendly. we will definitely book another family holiday with you. T
5. Bembridge Farm Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Old world charm
Reviewed By AvdwesthuizenWe enjoyed our stay in the garden cottage at the guest house on a working sugar and banana farm. Beautiful accommodation with a vintage touch. The accommodation have on-suite bath rooms, a separate kitchen and family area and lovely outside sitting area and garden. The kitchen was handy for us with children for snacks in between. This is a jewel in the hills of the South Coast, 10 minutes or so away from lovely beaches. Excellent hospitality. Nice (though cold) pool and tennis courts
6. Cycasia Lodge
Overall Ratings
1 based on 1 reviews
Cycasia Lodge beware.
Reviewed By BrigeneWe are writing this review after the most horrific, traumatic experience as we were attacked on our first night of a week long stay on our second visit to cycasia lodge. Due to the disgusting responses and complete lack of responsibility on the owners part I have decided to speak up and tell everyone now. Our first stay at Cycasia lodge in Hibeerdeen Durban we were met by the owners who actually sat and had dinner and drinks at our table on several occasions. We felt like part of the family. They did mention the crime being a concern and thus had a night gaurd on duty, an alarm that was activated by 10 in the evening and we were given a panic button as well for our entire stay. Our second visit however we found ourselves alone and were told the owners were overseas. It has several cottages made from one house and we were told that they had been vacated that day and the new bookings were only arriving the following day. Feeling a bit unsettled we decided to turn in early and when one of us came out for a cigarette at about 10.15 a man came from the bushes right through the side gate which had no lock. He walked right up and proceeded to attack a lady with a screwdriver. Events are a bit muddled up but eventually the lady ended up outside the gate he came through about 15 feet away with the attacker who eventually ran away picking up a phone that had been dropped during the struggle. The panick button we had was pressed several times was not working. Thankfully we again pressed it in front of the police and security company to prove this as when someone went to collect the luggage the next morning it was strangely working!!! 3 hours after calling emergency services we finally found the owners number and the security arrived. The lady was black and blue and bleeding from a few wounds thus had to be taken to hospital for stitches in a few different places and when discharged the following morning asked if we could have a refund as she was too traumatized to even go back to pack her luggage and could not possibly drive the long trip home without at least one night's good sleep, only to be told that crime is rife everywhere and their bank accounts had been cleaned out and as they were overseas they would refund 50% apon their return on the 6th of January. This attack took place 28th of December 2019 and to date only a portion of the amount was refunded and not even an offer to help find safer accommodation until everyone could get a good night's sleep as the kids slept outside the hospital with their father as the mom did not want them at the lodge or coming into the hospital to see what had happened. Not to mention she had no medical aid and had to pay the hospital to boot. Needless to say this has left a very bitter taste and the worst feeling of betrayal as people we thought were our friends clearly could not ensure our safety when they were overseas in London nor seemed to actually care we were stranded 8 hours drive from home and too afraid to stay where we had paid for in full until the 4th. We have screenshots of all the conversations and the appointed manager even called and had a beep beep in the background whilst obviously recording portions of the conversation. The father was called to say come collect R3000 cash and when asked why can it not be deposited as he would not be leaving his family and they would not go back to that area, were told no, you have to sign something. I think it is absolutely disgusting that when something like this happens the only concern someone has is to cover themselves instead of help people in desperate need. At least words of comfort and concern even if not from the heart would have been appreciated instead we were treated like criminals and asked if we actually open a case so they could submit it to insurance!!! Which we obviously did. To add insult to injury we were informed that the adjacent property had actually had a burglary of some sort a week before and had to have been on the what's app group they have for the area. As far as I am concerned this did not have to happen if the owners actually took the proper steps to ensure our safety. 2 family members have had to go for counseling and the after affects of what happened that night can not even be explained to be honest. Shame on you Cycasia lodge!!!!!
7. Highcroft Retreat & Lodge
