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South Africa / KwaZulu-Natal
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The Lookout guest house

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The Lookout guest house

None star hotel
Shelly Beach, Shelly Beach, 4265, South Africa
8 rooms
FREE Internet

South Coast Diving Co

PADI 5 Star IDC
Offsite (Free pickup)
Max 8 divers per guide

Package highlights

  • Purpose-designed guesthouse tailored to diving routines, with early breakfast hours and dedicated dive facilities
  • On-site heated training pool and gear rinse areas supporting smooth dive logistics
  • Stylish, modern interiors combining privacy, comfort and functionality
  • Owner-run property offering personal hospitality and attentive service
  • Eco-conscious approach including solar energy use and reduced plastic consumption
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Booking process

1. BOOKING

Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

2. CONFIRMATION

We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment & cancellation

Payment terms

  • Now: 0%
  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 20%
  • 30 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 5.0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 21 days prior to arrival
  • 55.0% will be charged if you cancel between 21 and 14 days prior to arrival
  • 100.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 14 days prior to arrival

Explore diving around the The Lookout guest house

Dive Center

Highlights

  • Expert local team with deep knowledge of Shelly Beach dive sites and shark behavior, actively involved in local rescue efforts
  • Strong safety culture supported by GPS diver tracking, robust safety protocols, and a skipper in direct contact with the rescue station
  • Female-led leadership under one of the world’s few female PADI Course Directors, setting a high professional standard
  • Conservation-led diving approach with a focus on shark protection and a challenging dive environment suited to confident divers

Description

South Coast Dive Co is a professional dive center dedicated to training the next generation of instructors in a challenging, shark-rich marine environment.

Built on strong principles of conservation, safety, and education, the center offers diving experiences that are both exciting and purpose-driven. Led by one of the world’s few female PADI Course Directors, South Coast Dive Co combines high technical standards with meaningful, real-world conservation efforts.

 

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DIVING SERVICES

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Swedish

Dive Center Facilities

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Onsite Training Pool
  • Onsite Classroom
  • Air Conditioning
  • Retail Shop
  • Dive Boat
  • Onsite Accommodation
  • Food & Drinks
  • Parking

Dive boat facilities

  • Surface Interval Snacks
  • Drinking Water
  • Ladder
  • Fresh Water Shower
  • Tea And Coffee
  • Toilet

Diving gear

  • Tanks With Int (Yoke) Valves
  • Tanks With Din Valves
  • Din/Int Adapters
  • 15L Tanks Available
  • Nitrox ($)
  • Rental Equipment ($)
  • Filling Station

Rental Equipment

  • Compass
  • Bcd
  • Children Sizes
  • Mask & Snorkel
  • Dive Computer
  • Regulator
  • Gauges
  • Wetsuit – Shorty
  • Wetsuit – 3Mm
  • Open-Heel Fins

PADI membership level

  • Padi 5 Star Idc
  • Green Fins

For your safety

  • Emergency Oxygen Kit
  • First Aid Kits
  • Vhf Radio

Resort Amenities

Good for...

  • Good Value For Money
  • Active Holidays
  • Solo Travellers
  • Eco-Resort

Activities

  • Book Swap/Library

Payments

  • Bank Transfer
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Cash (Local Currency)

Conservation/Environment

  • Marine Conservation Program

Sports & Watersports

  • Snorkeling

Facilities

  • Swimming Pool(S)
  • Garden
  • Lounge/Tv Area
  • Heating

Amenities & services

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Air-Conditioning

Food & drink

  • Buffet
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Gluten Free Food

Wellness & Relaxation

  • Massage Services

Resort Description

The Lookout Guesthouse is a modern, owner-operated guesthouse in Shelly Beach, South Africa, designed specifically with divers and active travelers in mind.

The property combines clean, contemporary interiors with practical features that support efficient dive days. Early breakfast service, a heated training pool and dedicated gear rinse facilities allow guests to follow diving schedules comfortably without compromising on relaxation or privacy.

Personally managed by the owners, The Lookout offers a warm and attentive atmosphere where guests feel well looked after throughout their stay. Sustainability is an integral part of the experience, with eco-conscious practices such as solar energy use and reduced plastic consumption.

Through close cooperation with South Coast Diving Company, the guesthouse provides a seamless stay-and-dive experience, making it a well-suited choice for divers seeking a functional, comfortable and responsibly run coastal base.

How to get there

Arrival

  • King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban is the closest airport.
  • A transfer to The Lookout Guesthouse can be arranged upon request and takes approximately 2 hours (additional cost).
  • Check-in is available from 14:00.

Departure

  • Check-out is by 10:00.
  • Airport transfers back to King Shaka International Airport can be arranged upon request (additional cost).

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