Umhlanga Cabanas

The resort has good facilities although there is no longer access to the nature reserve. The rooms are dated. Bath tubs seem to be from the 1990s. Furthermore, there are several rules and restriction’s about use of facilities, visitors and room allocation which are subject to management’s discretion. Some rules are enforced by smooth talking security guards who can ‘help you avoid a hefty fine’ for a small service fee. I understand the importance of rules in running a large resort however leaving their enforcement to the discretion of ****** is even more dangerous.

Although the resort is not situated on the beachfront, it is a lovely place for a seaside holiday. It is a lovely, quiet resort, one road back and a very short walk from the beach. However, what we appreciated most was the quality of the linen and the towels, the free WIFI and air-conditioning. The staff are friendly and helpful. The patios are a great size and the units are comfortable. There is lots to do at the resort and they don't charge for every little thing. They have a steam room, indoor and outdoor jacuzzi, climbing wall and putt-putt plus a games room etc.. The spa is well priced which was a lovely surprise. There is a great braai area, pool and upper deck with fabulous views. This is a wonderful place for families with children. It's safe and out of the way, tucked in at the end of lagoon drive, behind Breakers hotel. The gardens are lovely too. We enjoyed our stay.

Received a warm welcome, fast and friendly staff. Clean & Tidy units. Lots to do. Beautiful view. Just love the outside Jacuzzi. Close to shops and beach. Quiet area. Excellent stay. Will be visiting again. Love this resort.

The most friendliest, entertaining staff I have ever encountered! Truly an amazing experience. We felt welcome and pampered every day. It felt like being at home with a five star experience The staff and management go out of their way to get to know each one of their guests. Thank you and can't wait for next year ❤️

Run down building, my view on the balcony is like one of the back yard, looks very industrial. Passages look like some flat in downtown Johannesburg. When walking to pool area, you walk past dark passages with cleaning equipment put on display for all to see.  I went to the manager in an attempt to change rooms, he told me that unit allocations are done at head office, and that cash paying clients get the bottom floor rooms. I find this appalling. If cash paying customers are given substandard rooms not out of choice, then this should have been communicated at the very beginning.

Cabanas meaning in the English language : "a hut, cabin, or shelter at a beach or swimming pool" And it was even worse than the name Umhlanga Cabanas. We looked forward to holiday in Umhlanga! And it's totally ruined by Umhlanga Cabanas. Not properly communicating to as at booking stage. We traveled 700km in peak traffic on Friday and was utterly disappointed by every single thing in this unit, staff, NOISY GUESTS and the resort as a whole. First of all, the pictures on the web are totally not a true reflection of the overall state of your establishment. There is only one washing machine and tumble dryer for 80 units + or 300 people!! This is unacceptable! Unhygienic ! Nobody communicated to us from the start when we made the booking that we are not going TO BE allowed to smoke on the balcony! AND MUST WALK 4 FLOORS DOWN FOR EVERY CIGARETTE! OTHERWISE WE WOULD HAVE BOOKED ELSEWHERE! We were on the 4th floor, and every time I needed to smoke, I had to walk 4 floors down ! There is no close by lift access! I had walked up 20 times down the stairs to smoke! Therefore we checked out on the first morning of the stay. WE RATHER LEFT THE It is a horrible situation, and you treat guests like it's a concentration camp ! There is also NO COVERED PARKING FOR ALL THE GUESTS! Other guests partied right through the night and shouted and listened to hard music.I informed the security guy and he pretended that he heard nothing the previous evening and morning at 03.00 am.Waited for a rude and aggressive manager to arrive until 08.00am and he just ignored the situation!- Sheldon is his name or something And came up with a lot of excuses. The bath was ruined and damaged inside. No easy access to restaurants and shopping at all! There is no parking available anywhere at day or night and beach access is also to far. Well done for ruining my holiday!!