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Jessica's Self-catering

3.5 star property

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A beach with waves and a cloudy sky.
A bedroom with a bed, a headboard, a bedside table, a chair, a curtain, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
A garden with a stone pathway, wooden furniture, and various plants.
A pool surrounded by tropical vegetation and rock formations.
A lush garden with a variety of plants, a wooden bench, and a small table.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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35 Portland Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319
  • Place, Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Main Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Lighthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room (2)

Family Room (2)

  • Garden view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (3)

Room (3)

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a white comforter and a patterned throw blanket. A small table with a folded towel is beside the bed.

Room

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Business Room

Business Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Jessica's Self-catering

An outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and express check-in are available at this bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Jessica's Self-catering offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Jessica's Self-catering, you'll be within walking distance of Umhlanga Lighthouse. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Umhlanga Lighthouse and a few minutes from Umhlanga Hospital
As a guest of Jessica's Self-catering, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Jessica's Self-catering also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star uMhlanga bed & breakfast.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee: ZAR 75 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 75 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Jessica's Self-catering.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Jessica's B&B Umhlanga
Jessica's Umhlanga
Jessica's B B
Jessica's Self Catering
Jessica's Self-catering Umhlanga
Jessica's Self-catering Bed & breakfast
Jessica's Self-catering Bed & breakfast Umhlanga

Jessica's Self-catering Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Central location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a very restful self catering B&B situated in a quiet area and rich semitropical vegetation. The staff are caring and competent. Not far from the airport. Order breakfast in advance to enjoy a nice start to the day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine tku
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Auclair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le cadre la literie l'accueil très bien mais un peu bruyant le matin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful garden setting, the room made me feel at home. Umhlanga Rocks is an elite town with all services at the highest standard just like at Jessica's B&B
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Basic self catering rooms situated in lovely gardens with small,splash pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a exallant b&b every one was very helpful and polite
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent stay in Umhlanga

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018