Offering garden views, Rato Thato Guest House in Durban features accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, and a garden. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. At the guest house, the units are fitted with a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. There's also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge. At the guest house, all units are soundproof. There is a coffee shop and lounge. A car rental service is available at the guest house, while walking tours can be enjoyed nearby. Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve is 1.6 miles from Rato Thato Guest House, while Durban Botanic Gardens is 7.9 miles away. The nearest airport is King Shaka International Airport, 29 miles from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.0
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
7.5
Low score for Durban
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Hosted by Thango Bongekile

8.4
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Thango Bongekile
1 bedroom with open plan kitchen, sitting room, and a bathroom. This is a self catering bnb. Breakfast is served, it in a peaceful environment. It closed by Montclair mall, restaurants i.e Pedro's, Debonairs, steers etc. Walking distance wholesale retailers i.e Shoprite, Spar and Pick n Pay
I am a peoples person, i really enjoy meeting and working with a lot of difference people. We also do picnic setup either in doors or out doors preferably to our guest. Full body massage can be found in advance notice
It a quite place situated closed by Woodlands Shoprite, there are few restaurants meters apart i.e Pedro's, Debonairs, Steers, Nando's, MC Donald's, Chicken Licken, KFC. Montclair mall is 2 minutes away
Languages spoken: English,Xhosa,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of Rato Thato Guest House

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool cover
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
ZAR 150 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Rato Thato Guest House

  • Rato Thato Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Happy hour
    • Themed dinners
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Rato Thato Guest House is 6.2 miles from the center of Durban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Rato Thato Guest House include:

    • Family
    • Twin/Double

  • Check-in at Rato Thato Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Rato Thato Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.