Happy Holiday Homes provides self catering on the South Coast of KZN. Holiday homes in Shelly Beach, Making holiday dreams unforgettable memories.
Sea front self catering holiday accommodation on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. A wide range of holiday homes to choose from in the areas of Shelly beach, St Michael's, Uvongo, Manaba Beach, Margate and Ramsgate.
14/08/2025
Make the Most of the Midweek Break!
The 24th of September is a Wednesday public holiday – and that’s the perfect excuse to turn it into a long weekend at the beach!
Book your stay with Happy Holiday Homes and enjoy our lowest out-of-season rates.
Wake up to sea views, stroll along golden beaches, and relax knowing you’ve made the smartest midweek escape of the year.
Why settle for just one day off when you can have four?
Discover Aqua Surf 9 — a stylish 3-bedroom, 6-sleeper self-catering holiday apartment in Manaba Beach, just a short stroll to Lucien Beach, one of the South Coast’s beautiful Blue Flag beaches.
Wake up to breathtaking 180° ocean views, enjoy your own private gas braai, and cool off in the sparkling swimming pool — all in a secure complex close to shops, restaurants, and attractions.
Perfect for families or friends looking for a relaxed coastal escape.
Whether it’s the simple joy of casting a line at sunset or the excitement of heading off for a well-deserved holiday, the South Coast has it all. At Happy Holiday Homes, we help you make every moment count — from budget-friendly stays to luxurious getaways, all within walking distance of our beautiful beaches.
Book your next break today and enjoy every moment.
Step into Kuta Beach 17 – a luxury 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment in Ramsgate that sleeps up to 8 guests. From sunrise coffees on your sea-view patio to sunset braais with the sound of the waves, this is coastal living at its finest.
✔ From R1035.00 per night (+ admin fee & breakage deposit)
✔ Panoramic breaker views of the Indian Ocean
✔ Smart TV, Wi-Fi & DSTV (select channels)
✔ Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
✔ Gas braai & covered outdoor dining area
✔ Communal swimming pool & secure access
Only 400m to the beach and a short drive to the Blue Flag Ramsgate Beach, The Waffle House, and Ramsgate Butterfly Valley.
Tag your family – and start planning your South Coast getaway today!
05/08/2025
Chardonnay Cabanas 5 is a stylish, air-conditioned beachfront holiday apartment that accommodates six, situated directly on the golden sands of the KZN South Coast. With panoramic sea views, a private bar, Wi-Fi, an enclosed patio, pool access, and everything you need within walking distance, this is your ultimate beach escape.
Spend your days exploring Uvongo's waterfall and lagoon, and your evenings relaxing with a sundowner as the waves roll in.
View the video to take a closer look at Chardonnay Cabanas 5.
Just Listed: Portofino 15, Shelly Beach – Sleeps 8
We’re proud to introduce a brand-new addition to our holiday rental portfolio—Portofino 15 in Shelly Beach. This spacious four-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment sleeps eight guests comfortably and is now open and ready to welcome your family.
Located in the secure and sought-after seafront Portofino complex, this top-floor apartment has everything you need for a relaxed, self-catering holiday. From its fully equipped kitchen and private covered patio with gas braai to fibre WIFI, Netflix, and partial sea views through the trees, Portofino 15 is all about easy holiday living.
There’s direct beach access from the complex, a sparkling swimming pool, and even communal braai areas for those slow South Coast afternoons. An elevator makes it wheelchair- and pram-friendly, perfect for guests of all ages. Additionally, it’s ideally located just minutes from the Shelley Centre, South Coast Mall, popular restaurants, and the launch point for dolphin and whale-watching trips.
This is a fantastic holiday home for families looking for space, comfort, and an unbeatable location.
Availability is wide open right now—book early to secure your preferred dates.
Visit our website for rates and to book online:
To inquire directly, contact us at 039 315 6334 or email [email protected]
15/07/2025
We’re proud to introduce Chardonnay Cabanas 5, a beautifully three-bedroom, two-bathroom beachfront apartment in the heart of Uvongo, now available for holiday bookings.
This first-floor, air-conditioned apartment sleeps six and offers sweeping sea views from the lounge, patio and main bedroom. Step out from the complex directly onto Uvongo Beach through the private beach gate beside the pool. It’s seaside living at its finest.
Inside, the open-plan lounge opens to an enclosed patio with a built-in bar—perfect for relaxing while keeping an eye on the kids in the pool below. There's a smart TV with Netflix and Prime, Wi-Fi, and everything you need to stream or log into your own DSTV account.
The fully equipped kitchen includes a fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer. A standing freezer in the bar area takes care of your ice and beach drinks.
The main bedroom has a queen bed, patio access, a full ensuite, and a front-row seat to the Indian Ocean. Two additional bedrooms—one with a queen, one with two singles—are both air conditioned and share a second bathroom with a shower and loo.
Once you arrive, park your car and forget about it. Shops, restaurants, a butcher, laundromat, and the beach are all within easy walking distance.
Uvongo Beach is more than just sand and surf. A short stroll from the apartment leads to the dramatic 23-metre Uvongo Waterfall, one of the only waterfalls in the country that spills directly into a lagoon. Ideal for swimming, canoeing and family picnics under the subtropical canopy.
Looking for more to do? You’re spoilt for choice:
• Enjoy waffles at the famous Waffle House in Ramsgate
• Visit Riverbend Crocodile Farm or Butterfly Valley
• Take the kids pony riding at Selsdon Park Estate
• Explore nature trails at Mpenjati Nature Reserve
• Cool off at Wild Waves Water Park
Chardonnay Cabanas 5 is now open for holiday bookings and ready to welcome your family.
Book now and be among the first to experience this exceptional beachfront escape.
Make the Most of the Last Two Weeks of the July School Holidays!
Looking for the perfect family break? There’s still time to enjoy the last two weeks of the July school holidays with Happy Holiday Homes.
Come and soak up our mild, sunny winter days right here on the South Coast — warm weather, beautiful beaches, and glorious seaside sunrises are waiting for you.
Our beachfront properties offer excellent value, with comfortable, well-equipped self-catering accommodation at great prices. Just an easy hour-and-a-half drive from Durban, you can leave the city behind and relax in no time.
There’s still time to make these school holidays unforgettable. Treat the family to a well-deserved seaside escape and enjoy the best of our sunny winter days, right on the beach.
Secure your spot with Happy Holiday Homes — trusted for quality, comfort, and memorable South Coast holidays.
Book your spot now and make the most of this winter’s best-kept secret!
Escape to the Sunshine This Winter on the KZN South Coast!
There is no better time to visit the coast than right now. We are enjoying glorious sunny winter days while the rest of the country bundles up, and the annual sardine run is in full swing with nets being pulled every day along our beaches — a true South Coast spectacle.
Why not take advantage of the July school holidays, running until the 21st of July, and book a stay with Happy Holiday Homes? Our stunning seafront self-catering accommodation offers everything you need for a relaxed holiday or even a rejuvenating weekend escape.
Whether you’re coming to witness the sardine action, soak up the winter sunshine, or simply unwind by the sea, we have the perfect place waiting for you.
Book your spot now and make the most of this winter’s best-kept secret!
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Sea front self catering holiday accommodation on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. A wide range of holiday homes to choose from in the areas of Shelly beach, St Michael's, Uvongo, Manaba Beach, Margate and Ramsgate.
Happy Holiday Homes specializes in self catering holiday accommodation on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. With Holiday Homes in Shelly Beach, St Michaels, Uvongo, Manaba Beach, Margate and Ramsgate; we have all you need to make your holiday dreams unforgettable memories.
Whether you are an outdoor adventurer wanting to abseil or swing from the highest swing in the word at the Oribi Gorge, white water raft or head out on one of the many hiking trails. A fisherman chasing that elusive trophy fish, our waters produce amazing species like tuna, dorado, barracuda, sailfish and marlin, we have the self catering holiday accommodation for you. The Protea Banks is on our door step, one of the top dive sites in South Africa, offering spectacular shark dives.
If it’s a peaceful escape from the daily bustle of life, just relaxing on one of our four Blue Flag beaches or spending a day at sea, dolphin and whale watching, our wide range of self catering holiday accommodation has sea front units to choose from. The Hibiscus South Coast boasts six top golf courses, namely; Margate Country Club, Port Edward Country Club, Port Shepstone Country Club, San Lameer Country Club, Southbroom Country Club and Wild Coast Golf Club.
There are many activities to keep the kids busy, such as surfing, body boarding, paddle ski, fishing, paint ball, go-cart racing, motorized model car racing, the snake park, flea markets, mardi gras, and shopping malls. Only an hour and a half from Durban and uShaka Marine World and thirty minutes to Wild Coast Sun, Wild Waves Water World, we have all you need for a holiday to remember. Happy Holiday Homes has been making holiday dreams come true since 1979.
