Bayside Hotel Pine Street

• The contradiction between 'self-catering' marketing and lack of proper kitchen equipment, leading to reliance on takeaway food.
• The hotel staff went beyond standard service, particularly management who arranged special touches for celebrations.
• Security concerns with the walk from parking to hotel entrance, though rooms themselves felt secure once inside.
• Located on Monty Naicker Road near South Beach and walking distance to Durban CBD. Parking area is separate from the hotel entrance.
• Hotel has tight security systems in place. Some room doors have locking issues that may require room changes.
• Rooms are described as self-catering but lack proper kitchen facilities and utensils, making actual cooking difficult. Some rooms have kitchenettes while others don't.
• Free afternoon popcorn is provided as a snack. Hotel can be noisy during major events like CAF games when guests gather to watch matches.
• Staff will upgrade rooms when requested room types aren't available. Management provides personalized service for special occasions like birthdays.

A read of 382 guest reviews. These reviews do not record who wrote them, so nothing here is attributed to women.