13 The Shades

13 The Shades is situated directly across the road from the access to the main bathing beach in Umhlanga Rocks. The luxury self-catering 2-bedroom apartment features a lounge, dining area, and a fully fitted modern kitchen. Perfect for 4, the main bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The second room has twin beds, and the second bathroom is fitted with a bath with an overhead shower. A guest toilet is available, and quality linen, bath, and beach towels are provided. The rooms have ceiling fans, while the rest of the unit is air-conditioned. The modern kitchen has granite tops and is fully equipped with a microwave, hob, under-counter oven, dishwasher, and tumble dryer. The large living area features a TV with DStv, and free Wi-Fi is available. The living area opens onto the garden, enjoying ocean views. Guests can sit in the garden and listen to the sounds of the ocean whilst enjoying their sundowners or cups of coffee in the morning. There is a stunning communal swimming pool for the exclusive use of residents, and parking is available.

Area Info

13 The Shades is within easy walking distance of the Umhlanga Village. There are numerous hotels in the immediate vicinity where children can enjoy ten-pin bowling, game arcades, etc. Enjoy a walk along the 5 km promenade on the beach or a stroll along the nature trail through the Hawaan Forest, which is on the doorstep of 13 The Shades.

There are several family and upmarket restaurants within easy walking distance of the apartment. 13 The Shades is so ideally situated that one can virtually park your car at the beginning of your holiday to use it again for your entire stay. The Shades is a 5-minute drive from Gateway, the largest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere, and a 20-minute drive from Durban, the International Conference Centre (ICC) and UShaka Marine World. King Shaka International Airport is a 15-minute drive from Umhlanga Rocks. Private first-world hospitals are a 5-minute drive away. There are several world-class golf courses in the immediate vicinity, including the prestigious Mount Edgecombe and Zimbali courses.

Units and Rooms

13 The Shades

Guests: 4

Opening to the garden, the rooms are furnished with comfortable king-size or twin beds and make use of 2 bathrooms. The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped, and the lounge has a TV with DStv and Wi-Fi. Guests have use of the complex pool.