291 Helen Joseph Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
What's nearby
University of KwaZulu-Natal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Durban Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Durban International Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
Durban Beach - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
uShaka Marine World - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
Getting around
King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min walk
Olive and Oil - Glenwood - 7 min walk
The Coffee Tree Co. - 7 min walk
Pedros Chicken - 9 min walk
Stella Sports - 5 min walk
About this property
Roseland House
Upscale guesthouse near uShaka Marine World
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Roseland House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
2 outdoor pools
Free self parking
Limo/town car service, 1 meeting room, and concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Casino shuttle (surcharge)
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Library
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Conference center (484 square feet of space)
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
More
2 buildings
3 floors
Built in 1997
Edwardian architecture
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 380 per vehicle (one way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
Roseland Durban
Roseland House
Roseland House Durban
Roseland House Guesthouse Durban
Roseland House Guesthouse
Roseland House Durban
Roseland House Guesthouse
Roseland House Guesthouse Durban
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Roseland House Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 28 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 28 reviews
8 - Good
11
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 28 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Location
Graham
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
8/10
Good and functional
Ayokunle
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10
All good. Great staff
Joachim
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10
Really nice. Nice staff. Very friendly. Quiet neighbourhood. Lovely breakfast pack - was just right!! Only problem was the toilet seat was cracked! And no tea or coffee - though there as a kettle. Minor things - and i will come and stay again.
Gaynor
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
2/10
We were shown to a room, it was not ready, we went for lunch and returned and upon close inspection the AC was not working, the bedsheets looked dirty. We immediately left the property and found another hotel for our two night stay. Your rating of 8.4/10 is deceiving.
I would like to request a refund and recommend you re-evaluate the rating.
Riad
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
6/10
Abdul
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
All in order
Joachim
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
Joachim
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10
Nonkululeko
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10
Lionel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
6/10
The property is dated and while there was nothing shocking, I was disappointed since it is advertised as a 4 star. The place because it was stuffy and in need of an upgrade (broken tiles in bathroom and dirty silicone in shower), is probably better described as a 2.5 star. Breakfast was tasty though
Eugene
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
10/10
Siduduzo
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10
Shabaan
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
10/10
A great hidden gem of a wonderful city a must for any traveller
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
10/10
I found the property, the staff and the food to be of a very high standard. Would certainly highly recommend for a city break.
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
2/10
We rented 2 rooms and discovered evidence of bed bugs and dirty sheets with blood stains in room # 14. The other room 12 was acceptable. We discovered problem in rooom 14 around 10:30pm and the reception was not available to assist us because they close their office at 9pm and their emergency cell phones went directly to voice mails. We ended up rented another room in a very nice hotel which was R300 more but it was well worth it. The hotel stuff refused to admit about evidence of bed bugs but i took several pics and their maids admitted not changing all the sheets, however, they were able to give us a credit since we were unable to use room 14. Location is great but i will not recommend this quest house and if you are in Durban, i recommend going with major brand name hotels.
Jack
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
10/10
The B&B is gorgeous inside and out. Very close to a major highway (N3) and a stone throw to downtown Durban's South Beach. The breakfast each morning was great and fulfilling. I had a blast sleep with the view of downtown from my window and waking up to natural sunlight.
Overall, a great place for a even great price.
Shaaban
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10
Maxwell
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10
Great place for the money
Karin
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10
Roseland house hosted us very well, they are very friendly and efficient.... will book again when in Durban!
Christopher
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10
not so good owners they were very rude to my 2 year old child.
NTOMBIZABANTU
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10
I really enjoyed
T G
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10
Gute Lage, familär geführt, Zimmer etwas klein und auf einfachem Standard, Preis-Leistung stimmt jedoch gut
Markus
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10
Roseland House is well placed for the beach and harbour (about 20 mins drive), local restaurants and a Woolworths (about four mins' drive down the road), malls, the the university. It is a short drive from main freeways inland and up the coast. The owners are cheerful and helpful, the rooms are pleasant and clean, with period furnishings. Laundry is quick and reasonably priced. Everything works. The property feels safe. There are two nice pools and many of the rooms have sitting out areas. My only small suggested improvement would be fridges in the rooms.
Traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.