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Forest Manor

Forest Manor is a contemporary, luxurious 5-star boutique guest house, situated in the lush suburb of La Lucia, Umhlanga, in the vibrant city of Durban.

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Ideal Location

Forest Manor is a stone’s throw away from the beach and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. It is in close proximity to La Lucia Shopping Mall, Virgin Active gym, La Lucia Ridge Office Parks, Gateway Shopping Centre and the Umhlanga Hospital. We are surrounded by some of the world’s finest golf courses, and are a 20 minutes’ drive away from the Moses Mabhida World Cup Stadium, the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) and the King Shaka International Airport.

Ideal Location

Forest Manor is a stone’s throw away from the beach and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. It is in close proximity to La Lucia Shopping Mall, Virgin Active gym, La Lucia Ridge Office Parks, Gateway Shopping Centre and the Umhlanga Hospital. We are surrounded by some of the world’s finest golf courses, and are a 20 minutes’ drive away from the Moses Mabhida World Cup Stadium, the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) and the King Shaka International Airport.

Our Rooms

At Forest Manor, our rooms are split up into 4 different categories, namely: Executive Rooms; Superior Rooms; Family Unit and the Executive Suite. While all of our rooms are modern and elegant, each room’s décor and theme draws inspiration from a different, indigenous tree. As one of four 5 star guest houses in La Lucia, we aim to provide rooms that are truly exceptional.

5 Star Luxury

Forest Manors’ accommodation comprises of two executive rooms; Waterwood and Natal Fig, and three superior rooms; White Seringa, Zulu Milkberry and Forest Mahogany. Milkwood is the family unit, which can accommodate two adults and two children. The Manor Suite is the executive facility, consisting of its own personal lounge, and a conference facility suitable for boardroom meetings hosting as many as 10 delegates. 

The executive bedrooms are fitted with comfortable Queen Size, extra length beds, which are made up with hypo-allergenic bedding and cotton Percale linen. All the other rooms are fitted with King size extra length beds.

The rooms are all fully air-conditioned and supplied with ceiling fans, mini-fridges, hospitality trays, electronic safes, iron & ironing board, Flat panel TV’s, DSTV, DVD players and Wi-Fi connections. All the rooms are en-suite and offer heated towel rails, hair dryers, exclusive bathing products, luxury towels and bathrobes fit for royalty.

What People Say

What People Say

Transport needed?
No problem!

Transport needed? No problem!

Need a lift from the airport or too the airport? Or maybe you want to take yourself and your family or friends on a trip while you are staying with us? No problem, we have you covered with our shuttle service at your disposal.

Nearby Attractions

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Umhlanga Whalebone Pier
Moses Mabhida Stadium
Sun International - Sibaya Casino
The Grill Room @ The Oyster Box
Little Havana
Butcher Boys - Umhlanga
Angelo's Umhlanga
Joitas Restaurant
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