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An Upper Room

60 Clair Avenue | Manor Gardens, Glenwood, Durban 4001, South Africa
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

We were very fortunate to have discovered An Upper Room B&B on our recent trip to Durban. Edith & Leon were the perfect hosts, welcoming, delightful and made our stay extra special. The staff are friendly and welcoming willing to go the extra mile for their guests. Our two daughters loved their stay soo much and owned the place calling... More

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Edith T, Owner at An Upper Room, responded to this review
12 June 2013

Thank you for staying with us and for your wonderful review. We are so excited that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay. We absolutely adored the girls and loved having you stay with us. We so happy you felt at home and that your lovely daughters called it “our grandma's house”. We look forward to you next visit “home” soon. Kind... More

Kampala, Uganda
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

After 27hrs in Johannesburg trying to connect to Durban, I was given a special treat by Edith and Leon of the Upper Room. An awesome couple with a unique hospitality touch! The room was neat and spacious and breakfast was mouthwatering. I sadly left after just only one night but I shall long savour the hospitality accorded to moi! Ntale... More

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Edith T, Owner at An Upper Room, responded to this review
27 May 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate it and are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you come back to Durbs again soon! Kind Regards, Edith and Leon More

Knysna, South Africa
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31 reviews 31 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Stayed with Edith and Leon for three nights during a trade show. Just 15 minutes away from the ICC. My upstairs room (1) had a small balcony overlooking the swimming pool. Great for business, as it had all the essentials and more, and was calm and quiet. Delicious breakfast prepared by Connie. Bentley an adorable little "companion" during our stay.... More

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Edith T, Owner at An Upper Room, responded to this review
27 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are very pleased to be of service to our guests, our main goal is your comfort in our B&B and are so happy when we get reviews as lovely as this. Look forward to your next visit. Kind Regards, Edith, Connie, Leon and Bentley. More

Cape Town Central, South Africa
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Lovely comfortable rooms with en suite shower. Hosts Edith and Leon and gorgeous little Bentley were warm and welcoming and truly made us feel at home. Nothing was too much trouble and they even cooked a meal for us. We will be back

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Edith T, Owner at An Upper Room, responded to this review
27 May 2013

Thank you for your very kind review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and felt like you were home. Our little Bentley loves receiving attention from all the visitors, he likes all the attention. We look forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards, Edith, Connie, Leon and Bentley More

Pretoria, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I chose "An Upper Room" because it immediately reminded me of home when I saw the Pictures of it on the web and on arrival it was every bit the home away from home I had imagined and then some. It was warm, cosy, and I felt like I was walking into My own front door. The hosts and staff... More

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Edith T, Owner at An Upper Room, responded to this review
27 May 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate it and are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. We are also very happy that you felt relaxed and at home. On your return to Durbs we hope to see you again soon! Kind Regards, Edith, Connie and Leon More

Joburg
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We were greeting by a very friendly host and her crew and felt at home immediately:) The rooms are lovely, clean and well maintained, a lot of love and care has been put into them to ensure they are tastefully decorated. The breakfasts are out of the world, something to look forward to when you wake up. Thank you so... More

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Edith T, Owner at An Upper Room, responded to this review
9 April 2013

Thank you so much for your review, it really does mean a lot to us when guests take the trouble to review our B&B. We are also extremely happy that your stay with us was a comfortable one. Our little Bentley loved all the attention that he got from Katie. We look forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards Edith,... More

Mbabane, Swaziland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

I'm glad I chosen "An Upper Room" during our stay in Durban, very kind and friendly owners and staff and a cute doggy. The location is very safe and convenience to all place you want to go, the room were very clean and comfortable, the parking area was secured as well, I definitely will choose An Upper Room again and... More

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Edith T, Owner at An Upper Room, responded to this review
6 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for our B&B, this means a lot to us. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with and that it was a comfortable one. Our goal is to ensure that each and every guest has a safe and comfortable stay with us and we will do our very best... More

Luanda, Angola
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

My girlfriend and I were very happy with the hospitality and a great quality of services offered to us during our second stay at "An Upper Room"; Big thank you to the most amazing & friendly hosts who made our stay a remarkable moment, a good time, intimate, enjoyable, comforting and secure. I will definitely recommend "Upper Room" to friends... More

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Edith T, Owner at An Upper Room, responded to this review
28 March 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review An Upper Room. Leon and I are delighted that you felt comfortable and at home in our B&B. We are even more delighted and honoured to claim your title of “Our favourite Spot”. We look forward to your next visit to Durbs. Sincerely Edith and Leon More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013 via mobile

Thank you so much for excellent hospitality, everything was perfect from the geographical location to the friendly ambience. The room was well kept and clean providing a comfortable and happy stay. The breakfast's were delicious and well presented. I felt secure and well look aftered. Will definately return here for accomodation.

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Edith T, Owner at An Upper Room, responded to this review
11 March 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review our B&B, we really appreciate it and are extremely happy you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again, on your return. Kind regards Edith and Leon More

Cape Town Central, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the rooms. Very friendly and welcoming owners and staff. The area was quite safe, it was central to amenities, like +_5 min away from CBD, +_10min away from the Stadium. Parking was quite secured. Electronics in the room were all in working condition. There is a small reserved dog, just thought I'd... More

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Edith T, Owner at An Upper Room, responded to this review
6 March 2013

Thank you so much for your review, it really means a lot to us when our guests take the trouble to review An Upper Room and leave such nice comments. We hope we see you soon when you are back in Durbs again. Kind Regards Edith, Leon and Connie More

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Address: 60 Clair Avenue | Manor Gardens, Glenwood, Durban 4001, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Durban
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool
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Ranked #5 of 174 B&Bs / Inns in Durban
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
An Upper Room Bed and Breakfast is situated on the Durban’s ridge with a spectacular view over the harbor. Set away from the main roads in tranquil surroundings and frequented by many species of birds. We are situated at the top of Pigeon Valley which teems with numerous species of wild life. An Upper Room offers peace and tranquility for the business executive or holiday maker. Children of all ages are welcome, and those who are 5 years and under stay for free. There is a street patrol 24 hours a day in the area to ensure that the area is safe. We are 800m from the KZN University Howard Collage, within walking distance. ... more   less 

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