From some of the bad experiences we've had with on-line booking Mackaya turned out to be good value for money. The premises are well kept and very clean & seem to have everything a traveller would need. Louise gave us a warm welcome and our stay there was ok. My only and main gripe is with the breakfast such that... More

I arrived in Durban for one night to attend a friends wedding, my booking was done on that morning with ease and I was welcomed on arrival, host was very accommodating and friendly. The room was standard with elegant touches and the breakfast very good with good company. Beautiful garden, bit of a steep driveway, but overall convenient parking and... More

I travel a lot so I always look for quiet places where I can work and rest. My stay was great! It turned out that I share mutual acquaintances with the owners. I also enjoyed the guerrilla gardening in the adjacent park!

What can I say about a B&B named after a beautiful shrub? They say that this tender shrub thrives in shade but flowers best with more sun and that the Blue Pansy butterfly caterpillars feed on this shrub. They also say that it attracts bees, butterflies and other insects and that those insects can be food for birds and other... More

My husband and I stayed at Mackaya Bella for a month while we got set up with a new job and finding a new home. This stay was absolutely wondreful -- the staff are friendly, kind and hospitible. The breakfast is delicious!! There is a laundry service, and rooms are cleaned daily. Owners Louise and John are so kind and... More

Friendly and sociable staff truly make this guesthouse a relaxing and enjoyable place to stay. A full breakfast is served every morning, laundry service is provided, and the rooms are spacious, well-furnished, and extremely clean. Dinner is available for a reasonable price, and the owners are fantastic cooks. The property itself is highly maintained and beautiful. This guesthouse is also... More

This is a wonderful guesthouse with spacious, beautiful rooms. The staff are friendly and very helpful. There is breakfast provided every day and laundry service. The gardens are well maintained and offer a serene view. It is within walking distance of the King Edward hospital and a fantastic choice of accommodation for anyone needing to work there.

Beautiful spacious guesthouse with friendly and efficient service. Owners Louise and John are always friendly and helpful in every way to make one's stay as pleasant as possible. Each room is tastefully decorated in it's own style, and a 5-star breakfast is served every morning by the friendiest staff I have ever come across! Immersed in green indeginous gardens, only... More

I stayed at Mackaya for over a month, on a business trip. The owners are always available for every need, the staff is wonderful, and catered to every need I had, fresh breakfast every day, coffee, laundry service, delitful guest house. The rooms are spacious, affordable, beautifully decorated, and very clean. Lovely common room and kitchen that guests can use... More