Abalone Place was everything we were looking for and more. It was in lovely quiet location, our room was gorgeous and we had a wonderful balcony with a stunning view out over the city. The building is a lovingly-restored old house and immense care taken with colour schemes and furnishings, but as well as been extremely stylish, it is also... More

I needed to stay in Durban to see friends and was looking for a bit of a treat...I got a suite with a balcony and a view...the staff was warm and went the extra mile...but having my warm croissant's and strawberries for breakfast in a house i pretended i had borrowed for my stay was fabulous and every bit a... More

This guesthouse is a real find for those stopping in Durban. The conversion of this elegant house was a labour of love for the owners and they have made it a truly beautiful spot, with a host of carefully thought through details and a great eye for antiques and fine pieces throughout. Their involvement with the guesthouse ensures that its... More

We went down to Durban to watch the World Cup Soccer Match between Portugal and Brazil. We booked into Abalone Place and my oh my, what a great Guest House. The rooms are huge (was fortunate enought to see them all before the rest of the guests arrived) with a little lounge area and balcony on some of the rooms.... More