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The Saffron House

4.0 star property

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Room (Protea) | Terrace/patio
Room (Protea) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Outdoor pool
Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

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15 Robbins Road, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4391
  • Place, New Salt Rock Shopping Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Salt Rock Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Umhlali Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Protea) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Room (Protea)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Fleur | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Fleur

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room (Lavender) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room (Lavender)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room (Mimosa) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room (Mimosa)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Rose) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Rose)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Sunflower | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Sunflower

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Saffron House

This guesthouse features an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and dry cleaning. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and gift shops/newsstands.
The Saffron House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Saffron House, you'll be within walking distance of Tiffany's Beach. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Tiffany's Beach and Sheffield Beach
  • Airport, train station pick-up and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at The Saffron House. An area shuttle within 10 km and an airport shuttle (available on request) are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ballito guest house.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 100
Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 9 PM and 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 9 PM and 11 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The Saffron House offers transfers from the airport and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Saffron House Salt Rock
Saffron Salt Rock
Saffron House Ballito
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The Saffron House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Einfache, in die Jahre gekommene Unterkunft

Unterkunft sehr einfach, düstere Beleuchtung im Raum, dass man nicht lesen kann. Türe zum Badezimmer klemmte und machte argen Lärm beim Öffnen. Bilder vermitteln größere und schönere Unterkunft. Auch den Garten mit Schwimmbad hätten wir uns nach den Fotos größer und schöner vorgestellt. Der Fotograf hat "gute Arbeit geleistet" beim Aufnehmen. Wir sind anderen, moderneren Standard in SA gewohnt. Frühstück war sehr gut.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Single night, room good, breakfast good, all ok!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My stay at Saffron

Enjoyed my stay, received everything I wanted but was upset by the early check in charge. I was billed despite phoning ahead and receiving confirmation that it was okay to check in early.
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

We had a great couple of days at Saffron House. The owner was helpful but not obtrusive. The bathroom was great and the room was a good size. The location is good, near the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful and enjoyable

I stayed for one night during off-season. Arrived late and was warmly welcomed to my upgraded room in the second building. The room and the bathroom was very spacious and I enjoyed it a lot. In the morning I received great breakfast choices: from cereals through toast to omelet made on my request. I would definitely recommend the stay.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat and clean but lacks character

Arrival at the Saffron House was a bit like a comedy of errors as the owner got my friend and I muddled up. Every question that was put to Ian was answered with 'It's in the book in the room!' He is not exactly a people person. The room was neat and clean but characterless. The TV was placed in an awkward position which made it difficult to view. A mini bar was provided but no safe for valuables which in South Africa is a requirement. No complimentary shampoo/toilet soap etc was provided. A kettle, two coffee mugs and minimal supply of tea, coffee and sugar and milk was provided daily. There was free WiFi however.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place for quick stopover

Great stay on our stopover from Durban airport to leave early morning for safari. Ian the owner picked us up from the airport and was very accommodating in recommending an easy place for dinner. Lovely quiet room by the pool, and as we were leaving before breakfast the next morning Ian graciously packed a breakfast to go for us. Small complaint was our door handle stuck the first time we closed the door and wouldn't open the door, but I am sure this is fixed by now as he was going to replace it as soon as we checked out. Only other comment is the bathroom mat was very tired, a fresh white one would really make a difference! Other than that, all good and would defo stay again.
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

The B&B was tastefully decorated with a country french decor, the grounds kept neatly groomed, the staff very accommodating and friendly, our room was clean and very romantic with a lush comfy bed. Great location, nice staff but could use more parkin.
Verified

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

ok for the fit and healthy

Cant imagine why previous review was not OK Accommodation was fine except there are 18/20 steps up to the foyer and no handrails. elderly or disabled should not book here and this should be mentioned in sales brochure. the shower is not confined and presents a slipping hazard when wet
Verified

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

dangerous living

the room is some 25 steps up from the carpark, there are no bannisters so should one fall its a long way down, we are an elderly couple using walking sticks and moved after the first night thereby losing a lot of money, it behoves the hotel to warn potential visitors.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely last minute booking

I booked the Saffron B&B from my mobile at the airport in South Africa. I was promptly greeted by the owner, Ian, when I arrived at check-in and shown to my room. I was upgraded to a charming room in the second house (behind the main house) overlooking the pool. My room had A/C, dual vanity, dual shower head, and a soaking tub. The only draw back to staying in the second house was the weak to non existent WiFi connection. There was WiFi in the main house which housed the sitting area and dining area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Accueil fantastique !

Nous avons profité de plein de petites attentions agréables dans ce b&b : énorme panier petit-déjeuner (nous devions partir trop tôt pour le prendre sur place) et panier en osier avec serviettes de plage tout prêt dans la chambre, pour profiter de la mer dès l'arrivée !
Verified

6/10 Okay

U.K. visitors

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

comfy. beds

Good breakfast, shortage of milk in room. Management questioned our request for more. A grey caged parrot in front of the hotel was in a poor condition. Very filthy Cage. Cage not been cleaned in a long while. SPCA should take a look.
Verified

8/10 Good

P Jenkins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

yes

comfortable, clean and peaceful
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

close to nothing

the room was very very small. can't open anything for fresh air at night.the gardner came and begun to clean around the swimming pool at 6.30 a.m and and it was 1 meter from our room and we could not sleep more. breakfast was very good. parking of the car was convenient
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Saffron House

The Saffron House war für uns zu sehr abgelegen und wir konnten nur mit dem Auto zum Nachtessen fahren, da die Strassen auch unbeleuchtet waren. Das Guest House war aber sehr sauber geführt und das Frühstück wie überall super gemacht.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant. Can't recommend it enough. Would definitely stay here again. Wonderful rooms at a very reasonable price.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visit to Salt Rock

Excellent bed and breakfast. Lovely food, nice and clean and they even washed our hire car!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Saffron House - Wonderful!

We enjoyed our stay very much at this B&B.  The hosts were very pleasant and concerned that we were comfortable.  They were helpful with extra information about what to do in the area.  Breakfast was perfect.  We would recommend this B&B anytime to anyone who wants to relax in this beautiful area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John & Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Have already recommended to friends!

Shame it was only 1 night, next time it will be longer.
Verified

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort