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Shangrila

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.9 out of 5from 19 reviews for Shangrila
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
4.9/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Elmarie W - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmarie W
With friends

Heerlik!

Hemel op aarde, pragtige uitsig, walvisse, dolfyne. Baie spesiaal!

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Delicious!

Heaven on earth, beautiful view, whales, dolphins. Very special!

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Madelaine S - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Madelaine S
Individual traveler

Amazing

I booked the cottage and was a little disappointed to see that there are so many trees in the way of such a great view of the ocean. When I got to the beach with my two "furry boys" and I saw the freedom they had off-leash to run, play, swim in the rock pools and enjoy the waves, I knew I will be back. The cottage has everything you need! The host (Liz) was really great. The staff is so friendly, kind and helpful and the dogs on the premises did come and say "hi" a few times but they are really friendly. Thanks so much - 2024 will see me again.

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Doré V - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Doré V
With spouse/partner

Peaceful, relaxing and quiet.

We stayed at the cottage on the hill. It has such a beautiful view over the ocean, we sat most days on the patio with our binoculars and watched the whales play in front of us. The house was very neat and clean and the cleaning ladies were super friendly. If you want to switch off your phone and just relax, this is definitely the place to go. We had an amazing time and will definitely go back again.

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Yvonne E - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yvonne E
Family with young children

Gerieflik, super netjies, privaat en stil. Fantasties.

Gerieflike huis as met meer as een gesin saam kuier. Lekker ruim met heerlike groot stoep en die mooiste uitsig. Baie goed toegerus. Skoonmaakdien is 'n bonus! Sal weer daar gaan kuier!

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Comfortable, super neat, private and quiet. Fantastic.

Comfortable house if visiting with more than one family. Nice and spacious with a lovely large veranda and the most beautiful view. Very well equipped. Maid service is a bonus! Will visit again!

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Salome S - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Salome S
Family with young children

Pragtige plekkie by die see.

Ons het in die kothuis tuisgegaan; daar was ander gaste in die groot huis wat ondertoe en meer vorentoe in die tuin geleë is en ongelooflike mooi uitsig oor die see het. Die kothuis kyk uit oor die tuin en see alhoewel die uitsig ietwat kleiner is. Pragtige tuin. Die huise is baie privaat van mekaar. Ons het verby die groot huis deur die tuin afgestap see toe. Mooiste paadjie wat kort entjie deur die bome gaan en oor treinspoor, oor 'n bruggie en jy is op die strand. Maklike, vinnige en pragtige paadjie. Jy kom uit op die strand met rotse en poele oorkant jou. Kinders (en ouers) het die poele geniet - heerlike warm water en pragtige vissies - hele verskeidenheid! As mens links of reg 'n ent stap sal jy groter strande kry maar dit het diep afwaarts gelyk en onveilig vir swem. Ons het 'n kort entjie na regs in die branders gespeel waar dit breek op strand voor kleiner rotse. Was heerlik! Orals hardloop krappe rond. Die kothuis het alles wat jy benodig. Outydse styl dekor. TV met DStv. Dametjie het kom beddens opmaak en skottlegoed was die oggend tussen ons twee aande daar. Hondjie het die tuin geniet. Ek het die mooiste loeries gesien! Eienaar se honde het een of twee maal ook kom hallo sê - vriendelike honde. Ons het meestal gaan eet by eetplekke in Pennington. Die Sondagoggend het ek die myrun by uMdoni Golf Estate gedoen - oulike roete. Ons sal graag weer by Shangrila tuisgaan en 'n ontspannende tydjie naby see geniet!

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Beautiful place by the sea.

We stayed in the cottage; there were other guests in the big house which is located below and more forward in the garden and has an incredibly beautiful view of the sea. The cottage overlooks the garden and sea although the view is somewhat smaller. Beautiful garden. The houses are very private from each other. We walked past the big house through the garden to the sea. The most beautiful path that goes a short distance through the trees and over a train track, over a little bridge and you are on the beach. Easy, fast and beautiful path. You come out on the beach with rocks and pools across from you. Children (and parents) enjoyed the pools - delicious warm water and beautiful fish - a whole variety! If you walk a little to the left or right you will find bigger beaches but it looked deep down and unsafe for swimming. We played a short distance to the right in the surf where it breaks onto the beach in front of smaller rocks. Was delicious! Crabs are running around everywhere. The cottage has everything you need. Old fashioned decor. TV with DStv. Dametjie came to make beds and Scotch was there in the morning between our two evenings. Dog enjoyed the garden. I saw the most beautiful peeps! Owner's dogs also came to say hello once or twice - friendly dogs. We mostly went to eat at places to eat in Pennington. On Sunday morning I did the myrun at uMdoni Golf Estate - lovely route. We would love to stay at Shangrila again and enjoy a relaxing time near the sea!

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Miko L - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Miko L
Family with teenagers

Heerlik rustig.

Die huis is pragtig en het alles wat nodig is.

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Wonderfully peaceful.

The house is beautiful and has everything needed.

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Annelize B - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Annelize B
Family with teenagers

Ongelooflik!

Ek was so bietjie skepties oor die mooi foto's. Maar, ons was verras. Shangrila is nóg mooier as die foto's. Ons het vir 10 dae net daar gebly. Die strand is skoon en baie privaat en letterlik 'n klipgooi van die voorstoep af. Die staf is wonderlik. Elke oggend maak hulle so draai deur die huis en as jy weer sien, is als weer skoon en op sy plek. Die beste van als is Liz se 9 mees goedgemanierde honde. Dit was 'n fees en ons kon tot met Tulip op die strand gespeel het! Selfs die swak selfoonsein was vir ons absoluut geen probleem. Dit was heerlik so sonder konstante selfoonopvangs! Ons sal definitief weer en weer gaan. Dankie Liz vir jou ongelooflike gasvryheid en dat jy jou stukkie hemel met ons deel. Sien jou weer!

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Unbelievable!

I was a bit skeptical about the beautiful photos. But, we were surprised. Shangrila is even more beautiful than the photos. We just stayed there for 10 days. The beach is clean and very private and literally a stone's throw from the front porch. The staff is wonderful. Every morning they make a turn around the house and when you see again, everything is clean and in its place. Best of all are Liz's 9 Most Well-Behaved Dogs. It was a festival and we could have played with Tulip on the beach! Even the weak cell phone signal was absolutely no problem for us. It was great that way without constant cell phone reception! We will definitely go again and again. Thank you Liz for your incredible hospitality and for sharing your piece of heaven with us. See you again!

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Irene D - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Irene D
With friends

Buitegewoon

Die huis, tuin en uitsig is onverbeterlik. Het verblyf verleng en is besig om die volgende vakansie te reel.

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Extraordinary

The house, garden and view are unbeatable. Extended stay and is busy arranging the next holiday.

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Bjefke B - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bjefke B
Family with teenagers

What a gem!

I am hesitant to write a review as I prefer to keep this hidden gem to ourselves. Shangrila offers uninterrupted views of the ocean, which you can also enjoy while sitting in bed! It also boasts the most beautiful indigenous garden. We arrived in aloe season and had the most splendid display of flowering aloes and bird life. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and having our dishes washed gave us a much needed break. The garden leads onto a secluded beach with some lifeguards a short walk away, which we made use of as the waters and tide were quite rough.

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Shangrila 's response

Thank you so much for your kind words. We also agree that Shangrila and Bazley are hidden gems and it'ss our great pleasure to live here. The house and garden staff, and I put a lot of love and effort into constantly improving Shangrila, and your acknowledgment is greatly appreciated. We loved having you to stay and hope to see you all again soon.

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Ingrid C - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ingrid C
With spouse/partner

Peaceful cottage with beautiful sea view.

An hour from Durban. This cottage is ideal for a weekend break. Its position on a hill provides lovely open view of the sea while chilling on the veranda. Easy access to the beach via a private gate. Full DStv provided, but poor cell phone reception (with my service provider). Staff are friendly. Kitchen cupboards not pristine.

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Celeste P - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Celeste P
Large group

Die huis is ongelooflik mooi, goed uitgelê en die uitsig onverbeterlik.

Shangrila is 'n absolute juweel. Ons het so lekker gekuier en ons elke dag aan die walvisse en dolfyne se manewales verkyk. Die huis is pragtig, en die personeel flink en vriendelik. Ons sal beslis weer daar bly.

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The house is incredibly beautiful, well laid out and the view unbeatable.

Shangrila is an absolute gem. We had so much fun and watched the antics of the whales and dolphins every day. The house is beautiful, and the staff nimble and friendly. We will definitely stay there again.

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Lizette J - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizette J
With friends

Absoluut alles en nog meer waarvoor bespreek en gehoop het!

180 grade see-uitsig vanuit die voorste 2 kamers en reg rondom stoep. Pragtig gemeubileerde en lekker leefhuis! Lieflike tuin met maklike toegang tot die strand. Wees vir seker die eienaar se honde gaan hul kom tuismaak. Dankie Charles en Liz, Shangrila sien ons beslis weer!

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Absolutely everything and more that booked and hoped for!

180 degree sea view from the front 2 rooms and all round veranda. Beautifully furnished and nice living house! Lovely garden with easy access to the beach. Be sure the owner's dogs will come home. Thanks Charles and Liz, Shangrila we will definitely see you again!

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Marinda B - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marinda B
With spouse/partner

Lekker strandvakansie saam met ons 2 hondjies.

Shangrila is 'n pragtige plek met gerieflike toegang tot die strand. Liz het vir ons 'n paar etes bestel van plaaslike spyseniers en ons kan beslis die lam Kerrie aanbeveel. Vriendelike en gerieflike plek, sal beslis weer gaan kuier.

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Nice beach holiday with our 2 dogs.

Shangrila is a beautiful place with convenient access to the beach. Liz ordered us a few meals from local caterers and we can definitely recommend the lamb curry. Friendly and comfortable place, will definitely visit again.

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Dear Marinda,
Thank you for your wonderful review. We look forward to welcoming you all back soon
Kind regards,
Elizabeth

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Kobus E - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kobus E

'n Fantastiese wegbreek.

Sien die sterre.

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A fantastic getaway.

See the stars.

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Sarel P - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sarel P
With spouse/partner

Baie aangename wegbreekplek.

Heerlik gekuier. Pragtige blyplek, see-uitsig op die strand. Sal weer gaan.

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Very pleasant getaway.

Really enjoyed it. Stunning accommodation, sea view over the beach. Will go again.

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Ingrid Charmain J - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ingrid Charmain J
Family with teenagers

Fantasties, veral omdat ek my honde kon saamneem.

Ons gesin het dit baie geniet. Lekker stoep en die strand is ideaal vir stap.

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Fantastic, especially because I could take my dogs along.

Our family really enjoyed it a lot. Nice patio and the beach is ideal for walks.

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Freddie V - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Freddie V
With spouse/partner

Cottage on the hill: Pragtige huisie, prragtige strand, vriendelike personeel en werklik troeteldiervriendelik!

Ons het in die 'Cottage on the hill' gebly en het ons verblyf regtig baie geniet. Die kothuis het plek vir 4 mense en was groot genoeg vir ons twee volwassenes en ons drie dierekinders. Dit is toegerus met onderdakparkering teenaan die kothuis en beskik oor alles wat ons denkbaar nodig kon hê. Die kothuis het 'n lieflike stoep met 'n pragtige uitsig oor die tuin en die see. Die grootste aanwins vir ons is dat daar privaat toegang tot die strand is, wat beteken mens kan vrylik beweeg na en van die strand. Die personeel was regtig vriendelik en het ons baie gehelp gedurende ons tyd daar. Laastens, ons wou graag ons hondjies see toe neem vir die eerste keer in hulle lewens. Hulle het dit verskriklik baie geniet. Daar is sewe ander lieflike en goed gemanierde honde op die eiendom wat vrylik toegang het tot die kothuis. 'n Mens moet dus self-versekerd weet dat jou honde gesosialiseerd is en dit is noodsaaklik om 'n ogie te hou wanneer die honde in dieselfde area beweeg. Baie dankie aan die hele span vir 'n lieflike vakansie.

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Cottage on the hill: Beautiful cottage, beautiful beach, friendly staff and truly pet friendly!

We stayed in the 'Cottage on the hill' and really enjoyed our stay. The cottage has room for 4 people and was big enough for us two adults and our three animal children. It is equipped with covered parking opposite the cottage and has everything we could possibly need. The cottage has a lovely veranda with a beautiful view of the garden and the sea. The biggest asset for us is that there is private access to the beach, which means you can move freely to and from the beach. The staff were really friendly and helped us a lot during our time there. Lastly, we wanted to take our puppies to the beach for the first time in their lives. They really enjoyed it. There are seven other lovely and well behaved dogs on the property who have free access to the cottage. One must therefore confidently know that one's dogs are socialized and it is essential to keep an eye when the dogs move in the same area. Many thanks to the whole team for a lovely holiday.

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Tjitske S - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tjitske S

Baie rustig, wonderlike uitsig, naby strand, dierevriendelik.

Sien sterre.

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Very quiet, wonderful view, close to the beach, pet friendly.

See stars.

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Natalie E - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natalie E
Family with young children

Stunning accommodation! Staff is fantastic what a beautiful holiday destination!

Safe access to the beach. Staff are helpful and friendly, surrounded by nature. The accommodation is stunning and has everything you will need.

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  • Capacity: 14 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 56 Lagoon Drive, Bazley Beach, 4182, KwaZulu-Natal
  • All ages welcome
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