from R690/room Direct Acorn B & B in Durban

Women staying solo for weeks flag the same thing: Don, the host, keeps the place genuinely well-run, with rooms staying clean and towels refreshed without asking. The reviews are warm but short on the street-level detail a woman arriving alone would want.

• One woman stayed for two months and noted that her room was kept spotless throughout, with fresh towels consistently provided whenever she needed them.
• The host Don by name, describing him as welcoming, funny, and a strong source of local recommendations.
• One reviewer noted the rooms are genuinely large and well put together, with new details to discover around the property each day.
• A reviewer mentioned small touches like a bedtime story and a chocolate left on the bed as part of what gave the place a standout quality.
• Rooms are described as spacious, clean, and styled with a distinctive aesthetic that guests found impressive.
• One guest completed a two-month stay and found service standards consistent throughout that extended period.
• The host Don is personally involved in welcoming guests and providing local recommendations on arrival.
• The B&B as central to many locations across Durban.
• The property has an outdoor pool, a tropical garden, and a gym according to its listing, with guests referencing the overall aesthetic as a highlight.

A read of 111 guest reviews. These reviews do not record who wrote them, so nothing here is attributed to women.