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Introduction
The Hooting Owl is located in Marina Beach, on the KwaZulu Natal South Coast, also know as the "Golf Coast", approximately two hours drive south from Durban’s King Shaka International Airport. The guesthouse is set in a sub-tropical forest with valley views and prolific bird life. We provide the visitor with good quality, affordable self-catering accommodation. We welcome all race groups, cultures and sexual orientation.
The guesthouse can also be booked as a clothing optional retreat for naturists by arrangement. Singles, couples, families or groups are welcome.
For photos, please visit my website at www.thehootingowl.co.za
Accommodation
1. The Wood-Owl Lodge.
This is a very spacious self-catering unit. There are three double en-suite bedrooms under thatch, with queen-sized beds sleeping two people each, i.e. a maximum of SIX people. Each of the double rooms has an en-suite rock effect shower, rock effect basin and a toilet. A floor fan and a hair dryer are supplied. The rooms are located on a separate wing with their own entrance overlooking the pool. The 100% percale linen, goose down pillows and duvets provided are to European standard. Hand and bath towels are also supplied, but guests must provide their own pool and/or beach towels.
There is a large comfortable TV lounge adjoining the fully fitted kitchen, both overlooking the pool area. The kitchen is equipped with cutlery, utensils and crockery for six people. The main appliances are gas and electric counter top hotplates, double oven, microwave, toaster and dishwasher.
There is a large dining room that contains two sets of tables and chairs, which can seat six or eight people respectively. A shutter opens on to the dining room from the kitchen for ease of access when serving food.
Wooden decks surround the communal fresh water pool, which has views of the forest. The pool can be heated to 28 degrees C. in winter. A change room, toilet and two showers are located next to the pool and all weather communal braai area.
NOTE: This unit may not be suitable for physically challenged adults or the elderly, due to the steep steps down to the unit from the parking area. Families with small children should also take note of the fact that the swimming pool is not protected by a fence or pool net. All children using the pool area must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times, regardless of whether they can swim or not.
2. The Scops-Owl Suite.
The Scops-Owl Suite has its own entrance, via a private patio, ideal for a sundowner or braai. The suite has rustic features in a modern style with a queen-size bed, en-suite glass shower, modern basin and toilet. A small fitted kitchen, with stove, microwave, toaster, and all utensils and crockery. There is a small dining nook and TV area with SABC and ‘E’ channels and a DSTV Decoder. Guests must supply the decoder “smart card†to activate DSTV. This unit is ideal for a couple on an intimate getaway weekend or a family with up to two small children (under five). A camping cot/and or a small toddler bed can be provided on request.
Bedding, bed linen, hand towels and bath towels are supplied. Guests must bring their own pool/beach towels.
3. The Eagle-Owl Cottage.
The self-contained guest cottage is double storey, which can accommodate up to a Maximum of Eight People – including children. On the ground floor the master bedroom with queen-size bed, has an en-suite bathroom, which also boasts an outside shower area in a secluded garden. The second bedroom, also with a queen-size bed, shares the second bathroom with the upstairs family room.
The open plan kitchen/dining/TV lounge area completes the downstairs floor plan. The TV has SABC and ‘E’ channels and a DSTV Decoder. Guests must supply the decoder “smart card†to activate DSTV. The kitchen is fully fitted with counter top stove, under counter oven, dishwasher, microwave and toaster. The unit has utensils and crockery for eight people.
Upstairs, there is a very spacious family room with four three-quarter sized single beds.
Facilities
There is safe parking inside the perimeter of the premises for up to eight vehicles. Guests will receive a remote control for the gate to gain easy access during their stay. All guest areas are covered by an in-house alarm system linked to Chubb Armed Response.
Bedding, bed linen, hand towels and bath towels are supplied. Guests must bring their own pool/beach towels.
A starter pack of a few toilet rolls will be provided. The guests are responsible for maintaining their own supplies. No toiletries or guest amenities will be supplied.
Payments can be made by EFT, direct deposit, bank linked credit card transfer or PayPal. Credit card payment facilities are no longer available.
Activities
The eleven golf courses found on the “Golf Coast makes us ideally situated as a home base for the ardent golf enthusiast. These include Southbroom and San Lameer, which are a five minute drive away and The Wild Coast and Selborne, within twenty to forty-five minutes drive from the guesthouse,
When the weather is good there are five blue flag beaches to choose from, Marina Beach/San Lameer being the closest and most attractive in my opinion. When the weather is bad there is also plenty to do, including horse riding, quad biking, bird watching, game drives, adventure tours, cultural tours, fishing, whale watching, diving, fine dining, spa treatments, shopping, etc. All activities can be booked in advance or as the fancy takes you.
Rates:
The Wood-Owl Lodge:
From R200 to R350 per person per day.
Peak seasonal rates will apply during school holiday periods.
Minimum rate for the unit R800.00 per day for up to four people, off season.
A two night minimum stay is required for this unit.
The Scops-Owl Suite:
From R200 to R350 per person per day.
Peak seasonal rates will apply during school holiday periods.
The Eagle-Owl Cottage.
From R150 to R250 per person per day.
Peak seasonal rates will apply during school holiday periods.
Minimum rate for the unit R600.00 per day for up to four people, off season.
A two night minimum stay is required for this unit.
The guesthouse can also be booked as a clothing optional retreat for naturists by arrangement. Singles, couples, families or groups are welcome.
For photos, please visit my website at www.thehootingowl.co.za
Accommodation
1. The Wood-Owl Lodge.
This is a very spacious self-catering unit. There are three double en-suite bedrooms under thatch, with queen-sized beds sleeping two people each, i.e. a maximum of SIX people. Each of the double rooms has an en-suite rock effect shower, rock effect basin and a toilet. A floor fan and a hair dryer are supplied. The rooms are located on a separate wing with their own entrance overlooking the pool. The 100% percale linen, goose down pillows and duvets provided are to European standard. Hand and bath towels are also supplied, but guests must provide their own pool and/or beach towels.
There is a large comfortable TV lounge adjoining the fully fitted kitchen, both overlooking the pool area. The kitchen is equipped with cutlery, utensils and crockery for six people. The main appliances are gas and electric counter top hotplates, double oven, microwave, toaster and dishwasher.
There is a large dining room that contains two sets of tables and chairs, which can seat six or eight people respectively. A shutter opens on to the dining room from the kitchen for ease of access when serving food.
Wooden decks surround the communal fresh water pool, which has views of the forest. The pool can be heated to 28 degrees C. in winter. A change room, toilet and two showers are located next to the pool and all weather communal braai area.
NOTE: This unit may not be suitable for physically challenged adults or the elderly, due to the steep steps down to the unit from the parking area. Families with small children should also take note of the fact that the swimming pool is not protected by a fence or pool net. All children using the pool area must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times, regardless of whether they can swim or not.
2. The Scops-Owl Suite.
The Scops-Owl Suite has its own entrance, via a private patio, ideal for a sundowner or braai. The suite has rustic features in a modern style with a queen-size bed, en-suite glass shower, modern basin and toilet. A small fitted kitchen, with stove, microwave, toaster, and all utensils and crockery. There is a small dining nook and TV area with SABC and ‘E’ channels and a DSTV Decoder. Guests must supply the decoder “smart card†to activate DSTV. This unit is ideal for a couple on an intimate getaway weekend or a family with up to two small children (under five). A camping cot/and or a small toddler bed can be provided on request.
Bedding, bed linen, hand towels and bath towels are supplied. Guests must bring their own pool/beach towels.
3. The Eagle-Owl Cottage.
The self-contained guest cottage is double storey, which can accommodate up to a Maximum of Eight People – including children. On the ground floor the master bedroom with queen-size bed, has an en-suite bathroom, which also boasts an outside shower area in a secluded garden. The second bedroom, also with a queen-size bed, shares the second bathroom with the upstairs family room.
The open plan kitchen/dining/TV lounge area completes the downstairs floor plan. The TV has SABC and ‘E’ channels and a DSTV Decoder. Guests must supply the decoder “smart card†to activate DSTV. The kitchen is fully fitted with counter top stove, under counter oven, dishwasher, microwave and toaster. The unit has utensils and crockery for eight people.
Upstairs, there is a very spacious family room with four three-quarter sized single beds.
Facilities
There is safe parking inside the perimeter of the premises for up to eight vehicles. Guests will receive a remote control for the gate to gain easy access during their stay. All guest areas are covered by an in-house alarm system linked to Chubb Armed Response.
Bedding, bed linen, hand towels and bath towels are supplied. Guests must bring their own pool/beach towels.
A starter pack of a few toilet rolls will be provided. The guests are responsible for maintaining their own supplies. No toiletries or guest amenities will be supplied.
Payments can be made by EFT, direct deposit, bank linked credit card transfer or PayPal. Credit card payment facilities are no longer available.
Activities
The eleven golf courses found on the “Golf Coast makes us ideally situated as a home base for the ardent golf enthusiast. These include Southbroom and San Lameer, which are a five minute drive away and The Wild Coast and Selborne, within twenty to forty-five minutes drive from the guesthouse,
When the weather is good there are five blue flag beaches to choose from, Marina Beach/San Lameer being the closest and most attractive in my opinion. When the weather is bad there is also plenty to do, including horse riding, quad biking, bird watching, game drives, adventure tours, cultural tours, fishing, whale watching, diving, fine dining, spa treatments, shopping, etc. All activities can be booked in advance or as the fancy takes you.
Rates:
The Wood-Owl Lodge:
From R200 to R350 per person per day.
Peak seasonal rates will apply during school holiday periods.
Minimum rate for the unit R800.00 per day for up to four people, off season.
A two night minimum stay is required for this unit.
The Scops-Owl Suite:
From R200 to R350 per person per day.
Peak seasonal rates will apply during school holiday periods.
The Eagle-Owl Cottage.
From R150 to R250 per person per day.
Peak seasonal rates will apply during school holiday periods.
Minimum rate for the unit R600.00 per day for up to four people, off season.
A two night minimum stay is required for this unit.
Contact Info
Address:
13, Mars Road, Marina Beach
Margate
KwaZulu-Natal 4281
South Africa
Margate
KwaZulu-Natal 4281
South Africa
Tel:
+27(0)82 408 3519
Fax:
+27(0)86 612 7791
Website:
http://www.thehootingowl.co.za
Offering
- Quality
- Eight Sleeper Cottage
- Two Sleeper Suite
- Six Sleeper Lodge
- Self-catering Accommodation
- Naturist Venue
- GLBT Friendly
- Familiy Accommodation
- Pet Friendly
Hours of operation
| From | To | From | To | From | To | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 07:00 | 21:00 | ||||
| Tuesday | Open | 07:00 | 21:00 | ||||
| Wednesday | Open | 07:00 | 21:00 | ||||
| Thursday | Open | 07:00 | 21:00 | ||||
| Friday | Open | 07:00 | 21:00 | ||||
| Saturday | Open | 07:00 | 21:00 | ||||
| Sunday | Open | 07:00 | 21:00 | ||||
Meet Our Team (2)
John Skene
Owner
I am a retired commissioning engineer who travelled substantially worldwide. Having stayed in numerous small accommodation establishments, I decided to open my own venue to offer affordable, self-catering accommodation. I am a divorced single parent, pet lover and naturist whenever possible.
Rebecca
House-keeper
Honest, hard working & reliable, Rebecca has been a valued staff member for more than six years.
