Ansteys Beach Self Catering & Backpackers - Favoured by business and leisure travelers, we cater for all budgets in a welcoming, beachy and homely establishment that has many happy guests returning time and time again. Perfect for anyone who wants to relax and unwind in a safe, happy and friendly environment.
A popular and long standing family run establishment (est. 1999), we offer warm hospitality, a great atmosphere and are ideally located just 50 m from the beach at Ansteys Beach on the Bluff a leafy suburb 15 km south of Durban, and 40 km from King Shaka Airport.
Set over three properties with a lovely tropical garden and a swimming pool, we offer : 11 thoughtfully decorated fully equipped Self-Catering Apartments (7 with sea views, 4 with garden views) 3 x Private Rooms (air conditioned) (Backpackers) Budget Backpacker Cabins (dorms, doubles, twins, single rooms) Free super fast fibre Wi-Fi Secure off street and parking behind remote gates DSTV (Hotel Package) in all Self-Catering Apartments, Private Rooms and TV Lounge Small Licensed Bar Swimming Pool Pool Table Heidis Caf on site (quaint caf serving breakfast, good filter coffee and home baked treats
Ideal home base as we are close to many shops, shopping centres and restaurants, as well as all the major tourist attractions in KZN such as uShaka Marine World, Suncoast Casino, the ICC and the Sports Stadiums.
For our business clients, we are within close proximity to all the industrial centres Jacobs, Maydon Wharf, Prospecton, Clairwood, Bayhead, Wentworth.
Experience our beautiful unspoilt and lifeguard protected beaches, warm seawater all year round, good swimming and surfing beaches, kiddies paddling pools at Ansteys and at Brighton Beach, a lovely tidal pool and amazing rock pools to explore at low tide. Fun for everyone!
Take an early morning stroll to the beach, armed with a steaming cup of coffee or tea to watch the ocean come alive with the most spectacular sunrises. More often than not the dolphins will delight you with their playful antics and the whales are a regular spectacular sight at Ansteys Beach.
Relax by the poolside in our tropical garden, or go for a late afternoon swim in the sea or walk on the beach.
Ansteys is unique in that we encourage and enjoy a great cosmopolitan atmosphere international travelling backpackers, South African holidaymakers, business people, contract workers all get along and it makes for a good, happy mix.
We look forward to welcoming you Tash, Rudy and the Ansteys Team.
Accommodation at Ansteys Beach Self Catering & Backpackers: We offer 11 fully equipped self catering apartments which consist of 7 x fully equipped sea view self catering apartments and 4 x fully equipped self catering garden units, 3 private air conditioned rooms in one house, and budget Backpackers dorms, doubles, twins and single cabins.
Sea View Studio Apartments - 2 Sleeper (SeaBreeze Cottage). Cosy open plan unit with excellent sea views. Excellent sea views Double bed and private en suite bathroom (shower, toilet, basin) Single Day Bed, ceiling fan Free Wi-Fi Fully equipped kitchenette (microwave, fridge, 2 plate stove, kettle, toaster etc), dining area Television (DSTV Hotel Package) Barbeque area on grass patch below unit Linen is supplied but please bring own bath and beach towels. This unit is located at the top of the property so there are stairs. Parking on road at top of property close to apartment or there is secure off street parking at main entrance, with limited under cover parking behind remote gates Apartments are serviced daily, except for Sundays and Public Holidays. Please note, servicing does not include washing of dishes
Sea View Loft style apartment 2-3 sleeper (Driftwood Cottage). Cosy loft style unit with fabulous sea views. Upstairs is a small open loft style bedroom, downstairs is the kitchen, dining table, bathroom and outside patio with barbeque. Double bed see the ocean from your bed! Single Day Bed, Television (DSTV Hotel Package), fan Free Wi-Fi Fully equipped kitchenette (microwave, fridge, 2 plate gas stove, kettle, toaster etc), dining area Private patio and barbeque area Linen is supplied but please bring own bath and beach towels. There are stairs to this property Please be aware that this apartment has steep steps to the bedroom area and is not suitable for small children. Secure off street parking, with limited under cover parking behind remote gates Apartments are serviced daily, except for Sundays and Public Holidays. Please note, servicing does not include washing of dishes
Sea View Apartment sleeps 2-3 (Beach Cove 1). This unit is adjacent to Beach Cove 2 and set away from the other apartments on a separate property for those wanting more privacy. Charming open plan air conditioned unit with gorgeous sea and beach views from front of property Double bed, single Day Bed and private bathroom (shower, toilet, basin). Double bed Single Day Bed Private en suite bathroom (shower, toilet, basin) Fully equipped kitchenette (microwave, fridge, 2 plate gas stove, kettle, toaster etc), dining area DSTV Premium, Netflix, Showmax Air conditioner Free Wi-Fi Barbeque area Gorgeous sea and beach views from front of property Secure parking behind remote gates Apartments are serviced daily, except for Sundays and Public Holidays. Please note, servicing does not include washing of dishes
Sea View Apartment sleeps 2-3 (Beach Cove 2). This unit is adjacent to Beach Cove 1 and set away from the other apartments on a separate property for those wanting more privacy. Charming open plan air conditioned unit with gorgeous sea and beach views from the front of garden. King size bed (can be converted to 2 single beds on request) Single Day Bed Private en suite bathroom (shower, toilet, basin) Fully equipped kitchenette (microwave, fridge, 2 plate gas stove, kettle, toaster etc), dining area DSTV Premium, Netflix, Showmax Air conditioner Free Wi-Fi Barbeque area Gorgeous sea and beach views from front of property Secure parking behind remote gates Apartments are serviced daily, except for Sundays and Public Holidays. Please note, servicing does not include washing of dishes
Sea View 4 Sleeper Apartment (Ocean View Cottage). Lovely unit with fabulous sea views. Main bedroom : Double bed, ensuite bathroom Main living area : 2 Single beds, fully equipped kitchen (microwave, 2 plate gas stove, fridge, kettle, toaster etc) 1 bathroom Television (DSTV Hotel Package) Deck with lovely sea views Free Wi-Fi Linen is supplied but please bring own beach and bath towels This unit is located in the middle of the property so there are a few stairs Secure off street parking, with limited under cover parking behind remote gates Apartments are serviced daily, except for Sundays and Public Holidays. Please note, servicing does not include washing of dishes
Sea View 4-6 Sleeper Apartment (Shorebreak Cottage). Lovely spacious unit with sea views down roadway, closest flat to beach. This unit is below Seaview Cottage and set away from the main establishment. Main bedroom : Double bed, air con, private en suite bathroom Main living area : 2 x couch beds and 2 x bunk beds, ceiling fan Fully equipped kitchen (microwave, stove, fridge, kettle, toaster etc) Television (DSTV Hotel Package) Free Wi-Fi 2 bathrooms Own private barbeque area Secure off street parking, with limited under cover parking behind remote gates Apartments are serviced daily, except for Sundays and Public Holidays. Please note, servicing does not include washing of dishes
Sea View 4-6 Sleeper Apartment (Seaview Cottage). Lovely spacious unit with sea views down roadway, closest flat to beach. This unit is above Shorebeak Cottage and set away from the main establishment. Main bedroom : Double bed, air con, private en suite bathroom Main living area : 2 x couch beds and 2 x bunk beds, fully equipped kitchen (microwave, stove, fridge, kettle, toaster etc) Television (DSTV Hotel Package) Free Wi-Fi 2 bathrooms Own private patio and barbeque area with fabulous sea views Secure off street parking, with limited under cover parking behind remote gates Apartments are serviced daily, except for Sundays and Public Holidays. Please note, servicing does not include washing of dishes
Garden Apartment 2-3 sleeper (Pebble Cottage). Cosy 1 bedroom garden unit with Queen size bed, 1 x single Day Bed in main living area. Main separate bedroom with Queen size bed Main living area with 1 x Day Bed Fully equipped kitchen (microwave, fridge, 2 plate gas stove, kettle, toaster etc) , dining area 1 bathroom off main living area (shower, toilet, basin) Free Wi-Fi DSTV (Hotel Package) Private lockable patio and barbeque area Linen is supplied but please bring own bath and beach towels Serviced daily except Sundays and Public Holidays (please note servicing does not include washing of dishes)
Garden Loft Style Apartment 2-3 Sleeper (Palm Cottage 2). Lovely loft style garden unit. Palm Cottage 1 and 2 are adjacent to each other. Upstairs is an open loft style bedroom, downstairs is the kitchen, dining table, bathroom and outside patio with barbeque Upstairs, Double bed, air conditioner Downstairs : Single bed Free Wi-Fi Fully equipped kitchen (microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster etc), dining area 1 private bathroom off main living area (shower, toilet, basin) Free Wi-Fi DSTV (Hotel Package) Enclosed balcony area has a 2 plate gas stove, sink, and seating No sea view Lockable private enclosed balcony area Linen is supplied but please bring own bath and beach towels Serviced daily except Sundays and Public Holidays (please note servicing does not include washing of dishes)
Garden Loft Style Apartment 2-3 Sleeper (Palm Cottage 1). Lovely loft style garden unit. Palm Cottage 1 and 2 are adjacent to each other. Upstairs is an open loft style bedroom, downstairs is the kitchen, dining table, bathroom and outside patio with barbeque Upstairs, Double bed, air conditioner Downstairs : Single bed Free Wi-Fi Fully equipped kitchen (microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster etc), dining area 1 private bathroom off main living area (shower, toilet, basin) Free Wi-Fi DSTV (Hotel Package) Enclosed balcony area has a 2 plate gas stove, sink, and seating No sea view Lockable private enclosed balcony area Linen is supplied but please bring own bath and beach towels Serviced daily except Sundays and Public Holidays (please note servicing does not include washing of dishes)
Garden Studio Apartment 2 sleeper (Hibiscus Cottage). Cosy fully equipped studio style self-catering garden apartment with enclosed lockable patio and barbeque. Double bed Air conditioner Fully equipped kitchen (microwave, fridge, 2 plate gas stove, kettle, toaster etc) dining area Private en suite bathroom (shower, toilet, basin) Free Wi-Fi DSTV (Hotel Package) Private lockable patio and barbeque area Linen is supplied but please bring own bath and beach towels Serviced daily except Sundays and Public Holidays (please note servicing does not include washing of dishes) This unit is next to the communal showers and toilets in the Backpackers area, so it can be noisy during busy times
Private rooms These are 3 private air conditioned bedrooms in one house, for those wanting a bit more luxury and privacy. These 3 rooms share a bathroom and a separate toilet and are all situated in one house close to the main building, overlooking the swimming pool. Please note that these are rooms only they are not self catering and you will have to use the communal kitchen in the main building if you wish to cook your own meals.
There is a quaint little coffee shop in the same building that serves breakfasts, cakes and good filter coffee. All rooms are comfortable, with air-conditioning, small fridge and kettle with good quality linen on the beds. The bathroom has a shower, toilet and basin and there is a separate toilet next to the bathroom.
Private Family Room (Backpackers) (ALOE 1). A larger room with a Double bed and 2 bunk beds, which can comfortably sleep a group of 4. Double bed and 2 Bunk beds Air conditioner Free Wi-fi Television with DSTV (Hotel Package) Bar fridge, kettle Shared bathroom with Aloe 2, Aloe 3 Linen is provided but please bring own bath and beach towels. Shared communal kitchen, dining room and lounge in main building Serviced daily except Sundays and Public Holidays (please note servicing does not include washing of dishes)
Private Double Room (Backpackers) (ALOE 2). Aloe 2 is an air conditioned room next to the Aloe 1 room and Heidis Caf, with a small deck overlooking the swimming pool and car park. Double bed Air conditioner Free Wi-fi Television with DSTV (Hotel Package) Bar fridge, kettle Shared bathroom with Aloe 1, Aloe 3 Linen is provided but please bring own bath and beach towels. Serviced daily except Sundays and Public Holidays (please note servicing does not include washing of dishes)
Private Twin Room (Backpackers) (ALOE 3). Aloe 3 is an air conditioned Twin room set at the back of the house next to the Aloe 1 room. 2 x single beds Air conditioner Free Wi-fi Television with DSTV (Hotel Package) Bar fridge, kettle Shared bathroom with Aloe 1, Aloe 3 Linen is provided but please bring own bath and beach towels. Serviced daily except Sundays and Public Holidays (please note servicing does not include washing of dishes)
Activities:
- Beautiful Lifeguard protected beaches. - Surfing, swimming, kite boarding, fishing, whale and dolphin viewing, lovely rock pools to explore at low tide. - Beach walks - Bicycles, surfboards, body boards to rent - Childrens paddling pools at Ansteys Beach and at Brighton Beach (next beach down). Lovely tidal pool. - Golf
Rooms and Units Available:
Bed In A 4 Sleeper Dorm - (BC6)
Basic but clean wooden cabin room with double bunk beds.
NO EN-SUITE – shared communal showers, toilets. Kitchen, dining area, TV lounge in main building.
Linen provided but please bring own beach and bath towels
Amount of similar units: 16
Sleeps 1 Adult
Bed In A 6 Sleeper Dorm - (BC5)
Basic but clean wooden cabin room with double bunk beds.
NO EN-SUITE – shared communal showers, toilets. Kitchen, dining area, TV lounge in main building.
Linen provided but please bring own beach and bath towels
Amount of similar units: 6
Sleeps 1 Adult
Budget Double Wooden Cabin
Basic but comfortable and clean private wooden cabin room with double bed. Not en-suite. Shared communal showers, toilets. Kitchen, dining area, TV lounge in main building. Linen provided but please bring own beach and bath towels
Amount of similar units: 3
Sleeps 2 Adults
Budget Twin Wooden Cabin
Basic but comfortable and clean private wooden cabin room with 2 single beds. Not en-suite. Shared communal showers, toilets. Kitchen, dining area and TV lounge in main building. Linen provided but please bring own beach and bath towels
Amount of similar units: 3
Sleeps 2 Adults
Family Wooden Cabin (Backpackers) SF
Basic but clean wooden cabin family room with double bed, single bed, kettle and small fridge. Not en-suite. Shared communal showers, toilets.
Kitchen, dining area, TV lounge in main building. Linen provided but please bring own beach and bath towels.
Sleeps 3 Adults
Garden Apartment 2-3 sleeper PEB
Cosy 1 bedroom apartment with queen size bed in main bedroom.
1 x single day bed, TV in main living/kitchen area. Own private patio and barbecue area with partial sea view fm bbq. 1 bathroom off main living area (shower, toilet, basin). DSTV Hotel Package
Sleeps 3 Adults
Garden Loft Style Apt 2-3 Sleeper PLM
Cosy Loft style garden unit with double bed upstairs and single bed, TV in main living/kitchen area. Fully equipped. Lockable private enclosed balcony area. No sea view. DSTV Hotel Package
Amount of similar units: 2
Sleeps 3 Adults
Garden Studio Apartment 2 sleeper HIB
Cosy Studio style fully equipped self-catering en-suite apartment dbl bed, air-con, pvt bathroom, kitchenette and private barbecue area. Please note: apt is adjacent to bottom communal bathrooms & can get noisy at times. No sea view. DSTV Hotel Package
Sleeps 2 Adults
Private Double Room (Backpackers) AL2
Private room. Double bed, air-con, kettle and bar fridge Shared bathroom facilities with Aloe1, Aloe3 in one house.
Room only. Shared fully equipped kitchen, dining area in main building. Please bring your own beach and bath towels.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Private Family Room (Backpackers) AL1
Private family room with 1 Double bed and 2 Bunk Beds. , Kettle and bar fridge. Shared bathroom facilities with Aloe 2 and Aloe 3 in one house. Room only. Large shared fully equipped kitchen, dining area and TV lounge in main building.
Sleeps 4 Adults
Private Twin Room (Backpackers) AL3
Private twin room. 2 single beds. Shared bathroom facilities with Aloe1, Aloe2 in one house. Air-con, kettle, bar fridge. Shared fully equipped kitchen, dining area in main bldg. Linen provided, please bring own beach towels.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Sea View 4 Sleeper Apartment OV
Cosy 4 sleeper fully equipped self catering apartment. Fabulous sea views. 1 main bedroom with double bed. 2 single beds in lounge/kitchen area with TV. Wooden deck. 1 bathroom only (shower, toilet, basin), off main bedroom. DSTV Hotel Package
Sleeps 4 Adults
Sea view 4-6 Sleeper Apartment TOP SV
Lovely 4-6 sleeper fully equipped self catering apt. Sea views. Top Unit, closest flat to beach. Main bed: double bed, pvt en-suite bathroom. Main lounge kitchen area: 2 bunk beds & 2 single couch beds, en-suite bathroom. Pvt bbq area. DSTV Hotel Package
Sleeps 6 Adults
Sea view 4-6 Sleeper Apartment BOTTOM SB
Lovely 4-6 sleeper fully equipped self catering apt. Sea views. Bottom unit. Closest flat to beach. Main bedr : double bed, private en-suite. Main lounge kitchen area: 2 bunk beds & 2 single couch beds, en-suite. Pvt bbq area.DSTV Hotel Package
Sleeps 6 Adults
Sea view apt. sleeps 2-3 BCOV1
Lovely fully equipped studio apartment with fantastic sea and beach views from front of garden. One of two apartments set away from main establishment. Private and secluded. Barbecue area. DSTV Premium, Netflix
Sleeps 3 Adults
Sea view apt. sleeps 2-3 BCOV2
Lovely fully equipped studio style apt with fantastic sea & beach views from front of garden. One of two flats set away from main establishment. Private and secluded. Bbq area. Note: King bed can be converted to twin beds on request. DSTV Premium, Netflix
Sleeps 3 Adults
Sea view Loft style apt 2-3 sleeper DW
Cosy Loft Style fully equipped unit. Sea views. U/stairs: small loft style bedroom : 1 x dbl bed & 1 sgl day bed, deck with great sea view - lie in bed and check out the ocean!
D/stairs: bathroom, kitchen area, barbecue area. DSTV Hotel Package
Sleeps 3 Adults
Single Private Room TURT
Small basic but clean private room with single bed, kettle & small fridge. Not en-suite. Small pvt enclosed patio. Shared communal showers, toilets. Kitchen, dining area, TV lounge in main bldg. Linen provided but please bring own beach and bath towels.
Sleeps 1 Adult
Studio Apt With Sea Views 2 Sleeper SBR
Cosy 3 sleeper fully equipped apt. fantastic sea views. Dbl bed, sleeper couch. Kitchenette with microwave, fridge, 2 plate stove, DSTV Hotel Package. No deck. Barbeque area on grass patch just below unit (minimal sea views). (Lots of stairs)
Sleeps 3 Adults
Facilities & Services available:
Children under 12 Honeymoon Couples Airport Shuttle Service Laundry Service Self-Braai / Barbecue Bar on the Premises