Mackaya Bella Guest House

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Mackaya Bella Guest House

137 Penzance Road

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Property Location
With a stay at Mackaya Bella Guest House in Berea (Glenwood), you'll be minutes from Phansi Museum and close to Sahara Stadium Kingsmead. This 4-star guesthouse is within close proximity of University of KwaZulu-Natal and Sugar Terminal.

Bedding Configuration

Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.

Property Information

Fees
Optional Fees

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 480.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 480 (one-way), (from 4 to 18 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.



Policies
Know Before You Go

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will be open from October to April.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Alcohol is not served at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).


Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.

Room

1 Double Bed

215-sq-foot room with garden views


Layout - Bedroom

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - LED television with satellite channels

Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower

Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and window screens

Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

Non-Smoking

  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Non-Smoking
  • Soap
  • LED TV
  • Toilet paper
  • Premium bedding
  • Shampoo
  • Electric kettle
  • Satellite TV service
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Window screens
  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • In-room safe
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Desk
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Room

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

290-sq-foot room, furnished patio with pool views


Layout - Bedroom and sitting area

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - LED television with satellite channels

Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

Practical - Safe, double sofa bed, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (free) available on request

Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

Non-Smoking

  • Non-Smoking
  • Furnished patio
  • Premium bedding
  • Electric kettle
  • Satellite TV service
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Window screens
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • LED TV
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower only
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Air conditioning
  • Rollaway/extra beds (free)
  • In-room safe
  • Sofa bed
  • Kitchen
  • Separate sitting area
  • Microwave
  • Separate bedroom
  •  

Dining
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Room type Description
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

University of KwaZulu-Natal - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Phansi Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Kwazulu Natal Society of Arts - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Harbour - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
The Rhumbelow Theatre - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Durban University of Technology - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Musgrave Centre - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Victoria Street Market - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
St. Thomas' Church - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Catalina Theatre - 4.3 km / 2.6 mi
Wilson's Wharf - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Old House Museum - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
St. Emmanual Cathedral - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Juma Mosque - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi

The preferred airport for Mackaya Bella Guest House is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 41 km / 25.4 mi

Room type Description
Room type Description
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Off-street parking
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Secured parking
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Terrace
  • Free English breakfast
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • No front desk
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No alcohol served onsite
  • No elevators
Review score

Based on 249 reviews

5

Sleep Quality

4.7

Location

4.6

Rooms

4.7

Service

4.8

Value

4.7

Cleanliness

4.8

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Published Mon, Jun 30, 2025

by Silindokuhle Z

5/5 Review of my stay
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I truly enjoyed my stay here the staff was so friendly, I felt at home. They would check in constantly showing they care about us while we staying there. I truly recommend this place. It is so...

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Published Sat, Feb 28, 2025

by ritesh092025

5/5 Nice and comfortable stay
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I am very happy with the service provided by Mackaya Bella team to us. The guest house is in a nice neighborhood and is very secured with electronic key fab based entry. Our stay was very...

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Published Fri, Oct 31, 2024

by SbuleloM

5/5 Exceptional Stay at Mackaya Bella Guest House
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Mackaya Bella Guest House is truly one of the top accommodations in Durban. Conveniently located in a quiet and safe neighborhood, it is situated next to Durban Girls' High School and just a short...

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