Mackaya Bella Guesthouse

Mackaya Bella Guesthouse is a small, environmentally conscious bed and breakfast in Glenwood, a leafy and characterful suburb of Durban. The property has a calm, residential feel, with an indigenous garden that brings plants, birds and other garden life into the setting. Its approach to hospitality is warm and personal, with clean, comfortable accommodation and a relaxed atmosphere suited to longer stays as well as short visits.

The guesthouse caters to several kinds of travellers. Business guests and students can choose from practical accommodation, while holidaymakers have access to individually styled rooms with distinct colours and character. Families are accommodated in a separate family room with a bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and en-suite bathroom. The room has a king-sized bed that can be arranged as twin beds, along with a fold-out double sofa bed intended for children under 12.

Accommodation in the main guesthouse is arranged across two levels. Some rooms have king-sized beds that can be converted into twin beds, and two luxury rooms include both a shower and a ball-and-claw bath. Rooms on the lower level have private entrances and direct access from the parking area, which may suit guests who prefer to avoid stairs. Two separate budget rooms are designed for single travellers and students, with a single bed, desk, cupboard, microwave, bar fridge, stove or wok, crockery and cutlery. These rooms also include Wi-Fi and basic breakfast.

Breakfast is served in the upstairs dining area, with a choice between fruit, yoghurt, cereal, juice, tea and coffee, or a cooked option featuring bacon, eggs, tomato, mushrooms, toast, juice, tea and coffee. The family room and budget rooms provide additional flexibility for guests seeking self-catering facilities or a more independent arrangement.

Environmental responsibility forms part of the property’s character. The indigenous garden is designed to support year-round planting with limited water needs, while the guesthouse continues to focus on reducing energy use, recycling and lowering its environmental impact. The result is a homely guesthouse with a garden-centred setting, varied room types and straightforward facilities for business trips, study stays, family breaks and Durban holidays.