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14 The Shades

14 The Shades

Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

This property is closed from December 5 2025 to November 30 2027 (dates subject to change).

Experience extraordinary comfort and unparalleled hospitality from the moment you arrive at 14 The Shades, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and uShaka Marine World. This hotel is 3 minutes walk to Oceans Mall and 6 minutes walk to Umhlanga Main Beach.

Unwind and recharge with daily housekeeping, premium bedding, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a 40-inch flat-screen TV, air conditioning, in-room coffee & tea facilities, a private bathroom with premium toiletries and cable & satellite channels. Conveniences include an in-room safe, a full kitchen and an iron and ironing board.

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Property Details

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and barbecue grills. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free WiFi
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Number of restaurants - 20
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 20
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Terrace
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of bedrooms - 1
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 1

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • This property is professionally cleaned

Other details

Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 20 restaurants and 20 coffee shops/cafes.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Oceans Mall - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Umhlanga Main Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Whalebone Pier - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Umhlanga Lighthouse - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 1.7 km / 1 mi
KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Ster-Kinekor Gateway - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Umhlanga Hospital - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Mount Edgecombe Country Club - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Sibaya Casino - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Beachwood Golf Course - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Japanese Gardens - 10 km / 6.2 mi
Umdloti Beach - 11.3 km / 7 mi
The preferred airport for 14 The Shades is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 17.8 km / 11 mi

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property uses a professional cleaning service
  • Beach nearby
  • No front desk
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 1500.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:00 AM
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

23 Weaver Crescent, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal 4320, South Africa
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