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Reviews of 14 The Shades - by Stay in Umhlanga

23 Weaver Crescent, 4319 Durban, South Africa

#144 of 901 Holiday rentals in Durban

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Review score

Based on 36 apartment reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable and safe
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi was a bit slow and not reachable in some places of the apartment I think washing of the dishes should be included and fresh towels every second day

    It’s comfortable it’s clean

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2024

    8.0
    Affordable great accommodation in umhlanga
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cupboard space was taken up by cleaning stuff, geyser and solar system. Towels were not changed regularly.

    Location was good. Access to property was easy. Friendly staff right fron the security to cleaning staff. Apartment was kept clean.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    7.0
    Lovely stay at the Shades
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bad Wi-Fi

    The location.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    9.0
    Excellent thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The rooms were serviced but dish washing was not included. This was a pity but we did negotiate with the cleaners to pay them additional to do that. otherwise all was great!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    8.0
    It was clean, cozy and convenient. My every query was dealt with quickly by the hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit of noise during our visit but quickly resolved

    The extra fast wifi was definitely a perk enjoyed by us younger ones.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb Value for Money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nothing to Add here

    Access was easy to apartment, cleaning service was good, apartment was neat and tidy, clean linen and towels,

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rules for me was just too much I kept on checking if we are not violating any of them just so I could get my deposit back that at times I couldn't enjoy my stay because I was forever worried.

    Everything is within walking distance, places we wanted to go to was just a few minutes away, it's really safe,comfortable and absolutely stunning.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was awesome. Neat,clean,safe and within walking distance to the beach and shops

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, property was fantastic

    Got the keys at security

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2024

    1.0
    On arrival our envelope for the key had the previous guests name not ours
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Security guy was very rude his name is Andile Ncgobo

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing bad to report

    14 The Shades was amazing from the staff to the overall comfort, cleanliness and convenience of the location. I would definitely book here again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shades is situated right in the heart of Umhlanga,yet gives you your space, for relaxation, peace and quiet..It is walking distance to the beach and surrounded by Malls and restaurants.The vibe and atmosphere is amazing if you're on holiday like we were.Our host was in contact with us,which was reassuring. They provided daily housekeeping, and the helper was friendly and kind.We loved the air-conditioning, clean, and modern apartment.Thank you for having us.We most definitely will be back soon.Love Vee & Johnny 🇦🇺

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2022

    6.0
    A weekend at The Shades
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What I didn't like is more of an external factor nothing to do with the host per se, while braaing were playing music very very soft a person 150m away wouldn't hear but the security guard came with a very negative attitude told us to reduce the volume and reducing below meant switching it off so we we did switch the music off thinking we outside maybe it's disrupting to neighbors yet he just came into his shift the security who just knocked off didn't have any issues he then came again later as we were chilling in the apartment he came and told us we making noise that was a fair request from him but the problem is the way he talked to us like we were his kids his attitude stinks I swear he has anger issues he was so angry we thought there must be something we did because there's no way the noise we made could make a person that angry,most times guests at some point must be reminded of the rules but politely so there was no need for him to shout at us and threaten us with eviction etc just because we laughed a lil louder but other than the place is nice and quite suitable for couple or family but definitely not group of friends.

    The apartment is very beautiful and very clean just next to the braai area,unfortunately we didn't meet house keepers as we're leaving before they arrived and came back qhen they left already but we always found the place spotless they did a great job,other security guards were very friendly except 1 who was on night shift.The swimming pool is crystal blue

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    10
    Absolutely amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An amazing home away from home. Loved the place. The host was really helpful to queries. Will definitely be visiting this place again. My new favorite place in umhlanga! Keep it up

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2022

    10
    When I come to Durban again, the one place am going to stay will be at 14 The Shades, Hermann always replied to my commu
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything, this was exceptional! The cleaner was there everyday and she even offered to iron our clothes, which we kindly rewarded her at the end of the two weeks.

    This property was exactly how it appears online, but even more beautiful once your there!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2024

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