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Anchor's Rest

14 Stanley Grace Crescent, Umhlanga Rocks 4319, South Africa
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Anchor's Rest
4.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
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Nairobi
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The hosts, Peter, Cilla and Sandy are lovely people. We felt welcomed from the moment we arrived. It felt as though we knew each other from before. The place is lovely, clean, quiete, well arranged and everything works. The location is excellent, close to the shops, restaurants, and the beach. Its a perfect place whether you are on a business... More

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Cilla Rose, Owner at Anchor's Rest, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Thank you for your review. We thoroughly enjoyed having you and your wife stay with us at Anchor's Rest. We really do hope that you will come back to South Africa for another visit and be able to see more of our wonderful country. Durban and in particular, Umhlanga Rocks is an exciting place to be. It is the best... More

Saratoga Springs
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

We loved our stay at Anchor's Rest. The owner's are very hands-on and personable. They make you feel welcome right away. The rooms were lovely and comfortable. They were very accomodating and helpful in every way. We definitely will stay at Anchor's Rest if we return to Umhlanga Rocks in the future. More

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Randburg
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

The rates are very competitive. Lovely setting. Very tasteful decor. Not at all busy or noisy, no children which makes for a good rest. Peter and Cilla are wonderful hosts. Walking distance to the Village, not far from the beach. Definitely will return! More

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Cilla Rose, Owner at Anchor's Rest, responded to this review
6 February 2012

We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Anchor's Rest and that you felt so at home. The two roomed suite is ideal for families as you have separate bedrooms. However the self catering rooms have their own advantage, so do try one of these rooms next time. It's wonderful when guests can appreciate how close the guest house... More

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

I was immediately taken by Anchors Rest from the moment I arrived, it is a beautiful building in every aspect. The outside is stunning as are the communal areas, pool and rooms. More important even than that was the warm welcome I received from Cilla and Peter, they really do give you a warm feeling as if they are old... More

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Cilla Rose, Owner at Anchor's Rest, responded to this review
3 February 2012

Thank you very much for your wonderful comments. It was a great pleasure having you stay with us and hearing about your interesting travels. We certainly hope that you will bring your wife on your next trip to Umhlanga so that we can meet your other half. Warm regards Cilla and Peter More

Cape Town
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

Three wonderful days at this clean, professionally run and well-located establishment. We could not find fault with anything during our stay and Peter Rose and his wife Cilla are amiable and provided up to date local knowledge. They are ably assisted by Sandy who is friendly, polite and professional. There is plenty of attention to detail here and a visit... More

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Den Bosch
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011

We didn't make any reservations and just dropped by. Had a great stay. Two stays actually. We were supposed to stay there for only one night before goig to Drankensberg. We had such a nice stay that we decided to book te room for two more nights after returning from The Berg and prior to our flight to Capetown. Left... More

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Cilla Rose, Owner at Anchor's Rest, responded to this review
4 November 2011

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Anchor's Rest so much. We were delighted that you decided to return after your trip to the Drakensberg. Many guests enjoy our wonderful breakfasts, so it is good to read that you thought they were excellent. We hope to see you back at Anchor's Rest during your next trip to... More

Arlington, Virginia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011

My husband and I went to Umhlanga because he promised me a nice beach stay in the middle of a winter trip in South Africa. We had an absolute lovely time. The owners gave us fantastic recommendations on restaurants and we can not say enough about how relaxing and lovely this stay was. More

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Cilla Rose, Owner at Anchor's Rest, responded to this review
4 November 2011

Thank you for complimentary review. One of the many advantages of living in Umhlanga Rocks is that we don't experience winter, so as you said, you had a great beach holiday in the middle of a winter trip to S.A. Where else in S.A. could you get such wonderful weather in winter. One of the great advantages of our temperate,... More

Singapore
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011

Amazing place. Great hosts, great rooms, great set up, great breakfast. Location is perfect right in downtown Umhlanga. We stayed only one night as we were heading to Sani Pass but it was wonderful. Rates were reasonable and everything was perfect. I cannot find one thing that this place can improve on. STAY HERE!! More

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Cilla Rose, Owner at Anchor's Rest, responded to this review
4 November 2011

What a pity that you could only spend one night in Umhlanga Rocks, as it has so much to offer leisure travellers, like yourselves. However we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and thank you most sincerely for your wonderful review. Warm regards Cilla Rose More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2011

Anchors Rest has been a home away from home for me. The rooms are wonderful, comfortable and luxurious. The breakfast is great and the owners treat you like a valued guest. Extremely helpful and friendly. Relaxing areas are really nice, pool wonderful and the garden private. Witin walking distance to the shops and the beach. Very reasonable rates. A gem... More

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Cilla Rose, Owner at Anchor's Rest, responded to this review
14 June 2011

Thank you for your wonderful review. It delights us when we read a review like yours as it's great to receive such positive feedback from our guests. It's a pleasure to have you stay with us and we always look forward to your visits. Warm regards Cilla and Peter Rose More

Wilderness
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2011
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We have stayed at Anchors Rest twice already and hope to go back soon. It as a lovely place to stay in. Beautiful surroundings, close to the beach and village, and ever so comfortable. The rooms are delightful, private and absolutely spotless. Cilla and Peter are really friendly hosts, always on hand,, yet respect your privacy at all times. More

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Cilla Rose, Owner at Anchor's Rest, responded to this review
4 June 2011

Thank you so much for your complimentary review. It is always a pleasure to have you stay at Anchor's Rest and we look forward to seeing you here many more times in the future. Cilla and Peter Rose More

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14 Stanley Grace Crescent, Umhlanga Rocks 4319, South Africa
Price range (per night):* S$133 - 224

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