Berea Vacation guest house rental with shared pool, internet access, balcony/terrace and air con

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  • Guest house
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 7 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

The Travel Inn is a strictly smoke free boutique guest house, offering gated parking, cosy air-conditioned apartments, DSTV & free uncapped WiFi, a sparkling swimming pool, barbeque & entertainment area, conveniently located in Umbilo, close to major sports stadiums, golf courses, hospitals, attractions, the Indian Ocean, Durban Harbour, ICC, Ushaka Marine World, Sun Coast Casino and major routes, providing a comfortable, quality environment.

The seven air-conditioned apartments are rented out as a 3 bed cottage plus 4 private suites, each with a hotel quality double bed, private shower, toilet & basin, are made up of four unique private studios which surround the pool and entertainment area and a comfortable private double storey three bedroom cottage.

Base price is per suite with double bed.

Your apartment is accessed via secure electronic WiFi card and fully serviced daily (between 10am and 2pm) with crisp white cotton linen and toweling, sunblock curtaining and blinds, uncapped free WiFi, electronic safes, ample cupboard space, desks & lamps, stacks of plug points, bedside pedestals, good lighting, open view LED TV’s, air-conditioners, fans, hair dryers, hand held massager, ventilators, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and a turn-down service at 6:30pm.

The four comfortable strictly non-smoking studios as well as the three bedroom cottage, each have a fridge/freezer, microwave and kettle together with cutlery and crockery to accommodate any heat and eat requirements and your favorite beverage.

Complimentary seasonal fruit, tea, coffee, sugar and milk as well as basic toiletries are included.

Blue towels specifically for use around the sparkling swimming pool are provided in addition to the white towels for showering. (Please kindly always shower prior to entering the swimming pool).

Entrance into this strictly non-smoking establishment (please note that the entire premises is strictly non-smoking) is via remote controlled electric gate with CCTV located throughout the property and on site parking.

Cellular signal is excellent from all major service providers, except during load shedding.

Due to the nature and purpose of this establishment, as well as considering guests wishes, it is unsuitable for smokers, children and pets.

Safety and security is enhanced by allowing only pre-registered guests to have access to the premises together with the requirement that each and every guest entering the premises is required to produce either their SA ID or SA Drivers License or Passport on or before the first day of stay. Security and peace of mind is further enhanced by knowing that no visitors are allowed any time whatsoever day or night.

Regular check-in commences at 14:00 and ends at 18:00 whilst check-out is by 10:00 sharp, however you are welcome to call in with your specific requirements if this does not suit your arrangements and for an additional charge earlier check-in or later check-out can be considered.

Guest access

The 24/7 common area includes the car park, swimming pool, beverage station (with stacks of ice), entertainment area with wood and gas braai as well as an exercise cycle for your convenience.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • Bedroom 2: Full bed
  • Bedroom 3: Full bed
  • Bedroom 4: Full bed
  • Bedroom 5: Full bed
  • Bedroom 6: Full bed
  • Bedroom 7: Full bed
  • 7 En suites

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Solarium or roof terrace
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Staffed property
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Stereo system
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

Your well travelled host is a qualified PADI SCUBA instructor and an avid 4x4 over-lander, born in Durban and has lived there ever since. Delighted to assist with anything Durban, from the famous Bunny Chow through to transport, water, land or air sports, dining and entertainment.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

No refund

No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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Things to know

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $500.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Very strictly non-smoking property - fine for smoking on site is USD1000

For the safety, security and legal reasons, only the booked number of registered guests are allowed on the property at any time.

Note that the SA Identity Document or Card or SA Drivers License or any Passport is required for every person entering the property. No ID, no entering irrespective whether paid or not. Any payments received is then forfeited.

Strictly no visitors allowed at any time whatsoever, day or night.

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About the owner

Tertius G.
Tourist License
4210269702
Calendar last updated:
10 Mar 2023

Years listed:
6

Based in:
South Africa
Languages spoken: English
This property is hosted by a private host (consumer) and not a business. Bookings of their property may not be covered by EU or UK consumer protection laws. However, the Tripadvisor Rentals companies will provide you with the same customer service as with any other stay.

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Reviews

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Xongo

Definitely will be back
Sep 2019

I highly recommend travel inn me and my friends spent 3 nights there and their service was beyond our expectations.we enjoyed every minute of it the rooms were clean and tidy well maintained ...Thanks… More 

13 Sep 2019

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Clinton316

Highly recommended if you in Durban on business
Mar 2018

Situated in the very quiet and safe community of Umbilo which is close to Durban Beach front and CBD and only 30-45 minutes from the airport. My room was spacious and well maintained, free internet an… More 

4 May 2018

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Response from the owner
Thank you Clinton for your kind words. You and your colleagues were wonderful guests and we certainly look forward to hosting you in the future. Safe travels Sir.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

177stuart
Durban, South Africa

Fantastic.
Apr 2018

The Travel Inn is exceptionally well run and equipped, you lack for nothing in the room and the Travel Inn is secluded and private with a sparkling pool and entertainment area. The meals offer a great… More 

4 May 2018

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Response from the owner
Stuart yo are very kind Sir. Thank you indeed. Safe travels.

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nigelwhittaker95
Sandnes, Norway

Fantastic hosts
Feb 2018

Lovely room and facilities , excellent hosts and food. Atmosphere relaxing and swimming pool to cool you down. Close to shopping centers, beaches and Durban Central. I recommend this facility to all m… More 

2 May 2018

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Response from the owner
Nigel thank you so much Sir. Looking forward to your return. Safe Travels.

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bevwitten
Cape Town Central, South Africa

A wonderful, personalised, experience! They thought of everything to make our stay a good experience.
Apr 2018

We stayed at the Travel Inn in Berea and we were SO impressed with the personalised service we received there. We were entertained at the Royal Natal Yacht Club and spent a leisurely evening at Ku D&#… More 

1 May 2018

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Response from the owner
Hi Bev, Thank you so much for your appreciated review. You and Alan were such awesome guests, you're certainly welcome back anytime. Safe travels and looking forward to seeing you happy and inspiring folks again. God Bless.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Tertius (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

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Send Tertius (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Tertius the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Or send Tertius (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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You can also request a quote from Tertius (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

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How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Tertius (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Tertius (the owner) before booking?

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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Tertius (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Tertius (the owner) a message.

If Tertius (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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