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The Saffron House

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and free valet parking

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Lounge
Room (Protea)
Room (Fleur)
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Room (Fleur)

Fleur

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room

Sunflower

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Room (Protea)

Room (Protea)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room (Mimosa)

Standard Room (Mimosa)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Rose)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Rose)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room (Lavender)

Standard Room (Lavender)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
15 Robbins Road, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4391

What's nearby

  • Tiffany's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Salt Rock Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Holla Trails - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Ballito Beach - 13 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean On The Move - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Grand Exotic - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salt Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Hotel Pty. Ltd. - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Saffron House

Upscale guest house by the ocean
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Saffron House. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and a gift shop
Room features
All guest rooms at The Saffron House have perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • Patios, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Free cot
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 100
Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 9 PM and 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 9 PM and 11 PM

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Saffron House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Saffron House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Saffron House?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Saffron House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of ZAR 100 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 9 PM to 11 PM for a fee of ZAR 100.

What time is check-out at The Saffron House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does The Saffron House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM-6:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 300 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Saffron House located?

Situated by the ocean, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Tiffany's Beach and Sheffield Beach. Umhlali Library and Salt Rock Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The Saffron House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

chris

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Einfache, in die Jahre gekommene Unterkunft
Unterkunft sehr einfach, düstere Beleuchtung im Raum, dass man nicht lesen kann. Türe zum Badezimmer klemmte und machte argen Lärm beim Öffnen. Bilder vermitteln größere und schönere Unterkunft. Auch den Garten mit Schwimmbad hätten wir uns nach den Fotos größer und schöner vorgestellt. Der Fotograf hat "gute Arbeit geleistet" beim Aufnehmen. Wir sind anderen, moderneren Standard in SA gewohnt. Frühstück war sehr gut.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Megan

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mike, Somerset West, Western Cape, RSA

Single night, room good, breakfast good, all ok!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

My stay at Saffron
Enjoyed my stay, received everything I wanted but was upset by the early check in charge. I was billed despite phoning ahead and receiving confirmation that it was okay to check in early.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Steven, Johannesburg

Great place
We had a great couple of days at Saffron House. The owner was helpful but not obtrusive. The bathroom was great and the room was a good size. The location is good, near the beach.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Peaceful and enjoyable
I stayed for one night during off-season. Arrived late and was warmly welcomed to my upgraded room in the second building. The room and the bathroom was very spacious and I enjoyed it a lot. In the morning I received great breakfast choices: from cereals through toast to omelet made on my request. I would definitely recommend the stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jenny , Duban, Kwa Zulu Natal

Neat and clean but lacks character
Arrival at the Saffron House was a bit like a comedy of errors as the owner got my friend and I muddled up. Every question that was put to Ian was answered with 'It's in the book in the room!' He is not exactly a people person. The room was neat and clean but characterless. The TV was placed in an awkward position which made it difficult to view. A mini bar was provided but no safe for valuables which in South Africa is a requirement. No complimentary shampoo/toilet soap etc was provided. A kettle, two coffee mugs and minimal supply of tea, coffee and sugar and milk was provided daily. There was free WiFi however.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lauren, London

Perfect place for quick stopover
Great stay on our stopover from Durban airport to leave early morning for safari. Ian the owner picked us up from the airport and was very accommodating in recommending an easy place for dinner. Lovely quiet room by the pool, and as we were leaving before breakfast the next morning Ian graciously packed a breakfast to go for us. Small complaint was our door handle stuck the first time we closed the door and wouldn't open the door, but I am sure this is fixed by now as he was going to replace it as soon as we checked out. Only other comment is the bathroom mat was very tired, a fresh white one would really make a difference! Other than that, all good and would defo stay again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

David, Chipping Sodbury

Great place to stay
The B&B was tastefully decorated with a country french decor, the grounds kept neatly groomed, the staff very accommodating and friendly, our room was clean and very romantic with a lush comfy bed. Great location, nice staff but could use more parkin.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Derek, 4 Ways

ok for the fit and healthy
Cant imagine why previous review was not OK Accommodation was fine except there are 18/20 steps up to the foyer and no handrails. elderly or disabled should not book here and this should be mentioned in sales brochure. the shower is not confined and presents a slipping hazard when wet
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Derek, 4 Ways

dangerous living
the room is some 25 steps up from the carpark, there are no bannisters so should one fall its a long way down, we are an elderly couple using walking sticks and moved after the first night thereby losing a lot of money, it behoves the hotel to warn potential visitors.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely last minute booking
I booked the Saffron B&B from my mobile at the airport in South Africa. I was promptly greeted by the owner, Ian, when I arrived at check-in and shown to my room. I was upgraded to a charming room in the second house (behind the main house) overlooking the pool. My room had A/C, dual vanity, dual shower head, and a soaking tub. The only draw back to staying in the second house was the weak to non existent WiFi connection. There was WiFi in the main house which housed the sitting area and dining area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Accueil fantastique !
Nous avons profité de plein de petites attentions agréables dans ce b&b : énorme panier petit-déjeuner (nous devions partir trop tôt pour le prendre sur place) et panier en osier avec serviettes de plage tout prêt dans la chambre, pour profiter de la mer dès l'arrivée !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

U.K. visitors, Derbyshire

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
comfy. beds
Good breakfast, shortage of milk in room. Management questioned our request for more. A grey caged parrot in front of the hotel was in a poor condition. Very filthy Cage. Cage not been cleaned in a long while. SPCA should take a look.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

P Jenkins, South Africa

yes
comfortable, clean and peaceful
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

close to nothing
the room was very very small. can't open anything for fresh air at night.the gardner came and begun to clean around the swimming pool at 6.30 a.m and and it was 1 meter from our room and we could not sleep more. breakfast was very good. parking of the car was convenient
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Yvonne, Schweiz

The Saffron House
The Saffron House war für uns zu sehr abgelegen und wir konnten nur mit dem Auto zum Nachtessen fahren, da die Strassen auch unbeleuchtet waren. Das Guest House war aber sehr sauber geführt und das Frühstück wie überall super gemacht.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Brilliant. Can't recommend it enough. Would definitely stay here again. Wonderful rooms at a very reasonable price.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Merseyside, UK

Visit to Salt Rock
Excellent bed and breakfast. Lovely food, nice and clean and they even washed our hire car!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn, Emporium, PA

The Saffron House - Wonderful!
We enjoyed our stay very much at this B&B.  The hosts were very pleasant and concerned that we were comfortable.  They were helpful with extra information about what to do in the area.  Breakfast was perfect.  We would recommend this B&B anytime to anyone who wants to relax in this beautiful area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John & Giuseppe

Have already recommended to friends!
Shame it was only 1 night, next time it will be longer.