In the heart of Durban, The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House offers a serene escape with 18 holes of golf, a tranquil garden, and a charming library. Tee off in style or simply unwind on the sun-kissed terrace while staying connected with WiFi.
When you stay at The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from St James Anglican Church and Kings Park Stadium. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking, mountain biking, and scuba diving. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
15 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol allowed onsite
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Playground
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Safari nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Conference center (538 square feet of space)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Beach towels
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1892
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Adjacent to a golf course
Banquet hall
Colonial architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Also known as
St. James Venice
St. James Venice Durban
St. James Venice Hotel
St. James Venice Hotel Durban
St. James Venice Luxury Guest House Hotel Durban
St. James Venice Luxury Guest House Hotel
St. James Venice Luxury Guest House Durban
St. James Venice Luxury Guest House
The Saint James On Venice
The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House Hotel
The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House Durban
The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House Hotel Durban
Frequently asked questions
Does The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (4-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (16-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes safari tours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House like?
The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House is a short 14-minute walk from Florida Road and 17 minutes' walk from Kings Park Stadium.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.2
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 24, 2025
Room was good at the price. Getting in an out was a bit irritating at times, no intercom and you dont want to hoot and distrub guests (which some people did).
Barry
Barry, 4-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Nov 7, 2025
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lebogang
lebogang, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jun 18, 2025
Nice old converted house. Good neighbourhood. Check in staff not available when I arrived despite being at a time they were meant to be there. Found a security guard who suggested I call the duty manager who was not on site - security guard let me in to room. Left after a few days while only ever having seen the security guard and occasionally someone on reception, who was not particularly helpful.
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Feb 17, 2026
Check-in was horrendous. The toilet was not cleaned. The TV did not work. The aircon remote was missing and the lights would not turn off.
Fe
Fe, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 5, 2022
Très bel endroit
Personnel accueillant, Décorations, meubles et plafonds merveilleux. Quartier agréable.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2020
Lovely place with kind, helpful staff and good breakfasts.
Karina
Karina, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Aug 13, 2019
Since the door of the balcony was not really closable and the bar was direct in front of my room, it was much to noisy, even late in the night.
The standard was good but definitely not luxury
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 29, 2018
The guest house is great with an old but welcoming feel to the reception. The rooms however, are very modern, spacious and luxurious. My only criticism of the rooms is that the wash basin is in the room instead of inside a conventional bathroom. There is a flat screen TV in the rooms with ample channels for viewing pleasure.
The staff are extremely friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome.
I looked at the menu in the guest house restaurant (The Fig Leaf) and was shocked at the high prices for the food on the menu. The menu is also limited and it is important to note that the guest house is strictly Halaal, so if you enjoy a glass of wine or a beer with your meal, this is not the place to dine.
Overall, the room was comfortable and my stay was a pleasant one.
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2018
Great guest house with friendly staff. Fantastic rooms. Really nice outdoor dining area and great breakfasts, and in a quiet neighbourhood within walking distance to Florida Road and nice cafes.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 8, 2018
Not what it promises to be...
Two and a half star hotel masquerading as a four. Rooms are very small, no sound proofing so very noisy, and decor is garish. Restaurant was good until we found out it was staffed by students from the local catering school who are not paid for their efforts!!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2018
Awesome stay
I loved the warm hospitality. The decor and setting is amazing. People who work there are super friendly and helpful
Fathima
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 28, 2018
St James is okay for one night maximum
St James is not amazing! Room no 7 has a bath tub with a hand shower attachment. Very disappointing. Hate bath tubs! The shower head was ineffective making ablution facilities below expectation. No buffet breakfast as expected. Was a la carte. Good location.
Wayne
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 25, 2018
Gauthier
It was amazing and confortable
Manga Gauthier
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2017
Wonderful stay at Morningside
The staff at St James were amazing, especially Sam. We were travelling under difficult circumstances as my Father in Law had passed. Even though they didn't know, they went out of their way to accommodate all our requests. Coming back to the hotel each evening with a wonderful typed note on the pillow and homemade truffles brought a smile to our faces.The food was amazing. Thank you to the chef who made a peppercorn sauce for my son's steak. The only downside of staying here is constantly having to key in codes to access the Wi Fi. Each time you arrive at the hotel it needs to be keyed in and then if not in use for a while, it needs to be re-keyed. We were fortunate enough to see a monkey at breakfast.
Verified traveler
7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2017
Très bon hotel
Très bon accueil, jolie chambre et propre.
Très bon petit déjeuner, jolis extérieurs.
Parking pour se garer très pratique.
Hotel bien situé.
Jordan
Jordan, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 2, 2017
Not Impressed
The room was pleasant, but the Halaal conditions were not clearly marked in the description.
I do not mind Halaal food, but the lack of alchohol was not explained when I booked.
The staff were slow, it took 25 minutes just to get a couple of coffees in the restaurant.
I had to go looking for milk for coffee in the room on the second morning.
I will not be staying there again, I would rather go to a hotel.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jun 21, 2017
No need to return, nothing special
Not much to say. Extremely uncomfortable bathroom (bathtub) with hand held shower and no curtain. Big mess after every shower. Electric plugs behind curtain difficult to find and use. staff with no interest in assisting anyone
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
May 2, 2017
Absolutely poor
The hotel management is absolutely poor. We book 3 rooms 2 months in advance all paid for yet the day arrive the don't have any rooms cant provide alternative rooms or a refund
Verified traveler
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 20, 2017
Disappointed
Checked in after 5pm .
Area for parking was very dark .
Room was old but we'll furnished.
The room smelt bad ;like it had not been opened for awhile and the bed had curly hairs and dirt on the top.
Verified traveler
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2017
Fantastic stay in a fantastic place with very friendly and accommodating staff!
The breakfast was amazing and the breakfast setting was delightful
Timothy
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2017
Cozy, peaceful, friendly, safe and not far from downtown. Close to Suncoast Casino and entertainment complex.
Verified traveler
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 31, 2016
A very good bed and breakfast, with exceptionally friendly staff, who always went the extra mile to ensure I was comfortable. The room was always in a neat state, and with more-than-sufficient facilities, such as free WiFi, air conditioning, and cable TV, it was a comfortable and enjoyable living space. The extra touches such as the note and chocolate left daily on the bedside table by the cleaning staff, further added to the feeling that you are important and cared for. There was also a charming shared living room adjacent to the guest rooms, with couches, air conditioning and a flat screen TV, that made for a lovely place to relax and watch TV or perhaps read a book. Location was also very convenient, being close to Florida Road (a strip of restaurants, with some fast food delivery stores as well; helpful for organising lunch or dinner if you're having a lazy day, and the guard will even escort the delivery man to your door) and only 5km from uShaka Marine World, and even less to the beach front.
Overall, a very comfortable stay, and I would definitely recommend this hotel as well-priced and well-placed.
Alex
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 7, 2016
Convenient, clean, contemporary hotel in good area
Quick weekend getaway in Durban. Would recommend the Saint James on Venice without hesitation.
Sean
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 26, 2016
Lovely spacious and comfortable
Guesthouse and room was lovely, clean and spacious. Wooden floors do mean that you hear the other guests though. Breakfast was disappointing. It says served from 6h30. By 6h50 the coffee machine was only started. No freshly squeezed juices as promised either. Not ideal if one is in a rush. However the food served was tasty. A nice place. I would stay again.