Nestled in Cowies Hill, Summerhill Guest Estate is a premier culinary retreat offering unpretentious luxury. Experience world-class dining and relaxed vibes with breathtaking views overlooking Durban and the Indian Ocean. Since 1997, Summerhill Guest Estate has mastered the art of “unpretentious luxury,” blending a warm, casual ambience with award-winning professional hospitality. Experience a legacy of excellence where relaxed vibes meet world-class service. Experience authentic German hospitality at our family-owned estate. Since 1997, we’ve provided dedicated service, meticulous attention to detail, and a warm, caring atmosphere. Enjoy a personal touch that makes every guest feel right at home. Discover your perfect match among our 15 spacious, individually designed rooms. Set across 13,000m² of lush, park-like gardens, each suite is fully air-conditioned, offering a private sanctuary of comfort and style in a serene estate setting. Our premium services cater to every need: dine at the Living Room supper club, utilise our conference room, or enjoy family-friendly babysitting and a children’s play area. We also offer transport, a library, and full laundry services.
In Room Facilities:
* Air-conditioning * Cleaning service * Converters/voltage adaptors * Desk * Non-smoking * Sitting area * Streaming service(s) * TV * Wake-up calls * Wi-Fi * Bathroom amenities * Hairdryer * Separate tub and shower (in select rooms) * Towels * Shower only (in select rooms) * Coffee/tea facilities * Terrace (in select rooms) * Ceiling fan (in select rooms) * Feather pillow (in select rooms) * Garden view (in select rooms) * Heater (in select rooms) * Bathrobe (in select rooms) * Iron (in select rooms) * Ironing board (in select rooms) * Slippers (in select rooms)
Establishment Facilities:
* 24-hour front desk * Library * Bar/Lounge * Children’s play area * Secured parking * Conference facilities * Free parking * Laundry service * Outdoor Pool * Restaurant * Room service * Spa * Wi-Fi * Tour/sightseeing desk
The quiet, leafy suburb of Cowies Hill, just outside of Durban, is, despite being an upmarket and rather elite suburb, notorious as the last of the five murderous hills in the down-run of the Comrades Marathon. This part of the run is where the battle is most often lost or won, and many a runner has succumbed to the lure of the downhill, failing to remember that home remains some 17 kilometres from here! Now one of the most sought-after suburbs in the greater Pinetown area, Cowies Hill has tree-lined streets and generous properties, as well as the advantage of sitting on the crest just above Durban - cooler temperatures follow the ascent. You’re less than 10 minutes’ drive from the Pavilion shopping centre, Pinetown and the centre of Durban and its wonderful swimming beaches. Hillcrest, which offers interesting farm stalls, nurseries, country pubs, including the Heritage centre and theatre and The Colony, is moments away.
* Durban Beach Front
* Phansi Museum
* Over 20 golf courses within an hour’s drive
* Nature Reserve
* Paradise Valley
* Palmiet Nature Reserve
* Trappist Trail
* Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park
* Giba Gorge Horse Trails
* Umgeni Steam Train Trip
* Durban Botanical Garden
* Valley of a Thousand Hills
Experience luxury in our rooms featuring King beds or twin beds upon request, a private sitting area, and en-suite bathrooms. Enjoy TV with streaming services, tea/coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning for ultimate comfort.
Relax in style in our King Room, which features a plush bed, cosy sitting area, and private en-suite bathroom. Enjoy modern comforts like air-conditioning, TV, free Wi-Fi, a bar fridge, and coffee facilities. The perfect blend of luxury and convenience.
Our 2-Bedroom Luxury Suite offers the ultimate comfort with extra-length King beds in each room. Relax in the private lounge, enjoy free Wi-Fi, and refresh in the shared bathroom. Complete with a TV and coffee station for a premium group stay.
Indulge in our Luxury Suite, featuring an extra-length King bed or Twin beds. Relax in your private sitting area or the en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. Includes TV, coffee station, and free Wi-Fi for a premium stay.
If cancelling 1 day before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.
From King Shaka Airport: 1. Head northeast on Boulevard Road for just a tiny bit, then keep right to stay on the road for about 1 km. 2. Turn left onto Dube Boulevard and follow it for 2.6 km. 3. Use the right two lanes to take the ramp onto the N2. You’ll be on this stretch for about 2.4 km. 4. Keep going on the N2 for another 22 km as you head towards Durban. 5. Take the exit toward Umgeni Road/M19 (800 m), then keep a slight right on the ramp towards Westville (180 m). 6. Use the left two lanes to merge onto Umgeni Road/M19. You’ll stay on this for about 280 m. 7. Stay on the M19 for about 9.9 km as you head towards Pinetown. 8. Take the M5 exit (400 m) and turn left onto the M5 itself for about 1 km. 9. Turn left onto Josiah Gumede Road (1.9 km), then take another left onto Belvedale Road (120 m). 10. Turn left one last time (80 m), and you’ll see Summerhill Guest Estate on your right.
Children welcome.
