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Self-Catering Apartment
Room with view
807 square feet
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel with 20 restaurants and outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

When you stay at 14 The Shades in Umhlanga, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Durban Beach. This upscale hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from uShaka Marine World and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Umhlanga Main Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished patios. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and barbecue grills. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 20 restaurants and 20 coffee shops/cafes.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 20 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at one of the 20 coffee shops/cafes. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle. This Umhlanga hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

14 The Shades is a smoke-free property.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 20
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Total number of rooms - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 20
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Separate living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Separate dining area
  • Washer/dryer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Zulu

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Air-conditioned accommodations at 14 The Shades offer washers/dryers and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Umhlanga hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Washer/dryer
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Premium TV channels
  • Kitchen
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Separate dining area
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 40
  • Separate living room
  • Housekeeping - weekdays only
  • Furnished patio
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bedrooms - 1
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Wardrobe or closet

Where to Eat

14 The Shades has 20 restaurants on site.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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, debit cards, and cash

This property is professionally cleaned

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Cash or credit card deposit required

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property uses a professional cleaning service

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

No front desk

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Host will greet you

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 1500.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:00 AM

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

Hotel Names

  • 14 Shades Apartment Umhlanga
  • 14 Shades Apartment
  • 14 Shades Umhlanga
  • 14 The Shades Hotel
  • 14 The Shades Umhlanga
  • 14 The Shades Hotel Umhlanga

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

The property is professionally cleaned.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

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

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