Sunbird Guest House

Sunbird Guest House is located in the peaceful village of Howick, in the heart of the Midlands Waterfall Country. We are just 1.5 km from the N3, 1 hour from Durban and 4.5 hours from Joburg. Our guest house is set in a lovely country setting. Sunbird Guest House has beautiful and tranquil landscaped Japanese gardens, we invite you to be one with nature.

Excellent accommodation await guests at Sunbird Guest House. Our guest lounge with TV, off street parking with remote-controlled access, and a log cabin-type outdoor gazebo with a fireplace.

You can choose between our 2 private sleeping wings.

Barbet Wing has 2 separate private bedrooms. One double bedroom full en-suite and one double/single room with shower en-suite, both with access to the Japanese garden.

Robin Wing has 2 bedrooms en-suite or alternatively two bedrooms, one twin and one double with a sharing bathroom.

We serve English breakfasts, or other types with prior arrangements, in the dining room or the communal log cabin-type outdoor gazebo with dining and braai/barbecue facilities. The multitude of restaurants in the nearby area offer convenience along with shopping centers.

Sunbird Guest House is the perfect respite for the weary but excited traveler. We offer good value accommodations with a high standard of quality and security. After a tiring but wonderful day exploring the nearby attractions, take a shower and be revitalized with a massage in our private Superior Spa. Sun lovers can also bask in the secluded private lawn.

Endless attractions can be seen nearby such as the 100 m. Howick Falls with its viewing platform. Midmar dam offers excellent inland sailing and boating inside the 1,600 hectare Nature Reserve. A day hike or a drive to the Umgeni Valley Reserve is a must. You can also take a tour of the award-winning Art and Craft-related Midlands Meander route and have a taste of African culture.

Self Catering Cottage:

We have a fully equipped 2 bedroom self catering garden cottage looking on to a Japanese garden. Has a separate vehicle entrance with secure parking. One room has a double bed and one has twin beds. It has a bathroom with shower over bath, lounge and dining area and a kitchen. This has not been graded as yet but is of a high standard.