Loyalty programme

Thanks to our guests loyalty, we have taken a step to reward "frequent visitors" with our new Loyalty Programme - STAY GAY AGAIN.

This gives every guest 100 points per night visited with a FREE night once 1000 points have been accumulated.

We are also negotiating with other participating guesthouses and lodges around South Africa on our "Pink route" to offer prizes at other destinations to our respective loyal guests. You can join the programme now by booking a night with us at Durban View Gay Guesthouse simply by clicking on the Book Now link here.

Sa Tourism Indaba

May in Durban is South Africa's Tourism showcase to the world's travel agents and tourism gurus. Hundreds of exhibitors from resorts, hotels, safari operators and tour organisations all over South Africa converge in Durban for Indaba 2007 to show the world what South Africa has to offer. This year our Guesthouse is fully booked with gay exhibitors from Game Lodges to Drakensberg resorts and we hope to have a fun-filled week in which our own establishment gets wider publicity.

21 Today

A 21st Birthday is a once-in-a-lifetime event and we were thrilled to be able to share this special event with Emil (right), and cousin Andre at Durban View Gay Guesthouse as the hot weather and drinks got us all into the pool for a braai and party weekend. Congratulations Emil!!

A1 Grand Prix hits Durban

Wow, it's the A1 motor racing Grand Prix this weekend in Durban and as we speak drivers from 25 nations across the globe are careering around the beachfront street track including the SA National Team in their car named "Vulindlela" meaning "Clear the way". The track is just down the road from our guesthouse and the buzz of the cars is clearly audible. Last night drivers and spectators mingled in the restaurants and Durban came alive. This year we're booked, but come stay with us in 2008, the 3rd year of the premier event hosted by our city Durban on the east coast of South Africa.

Breakfast at the house

It's breakfast at the Guesthouse the morning after the night before at The Lounge, Durban's only gay pub, and martinis are the order of the day. Seen in the photo are Emil from Johannesburg, Dave (Durban View Gay Guesthouse) and Andre' from Richards Bay.

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Guesthouse Hot Bodz

Our guesthouse has been meeting point lately for some real Hot Bodz - Rob (right) from Toronto joins Rob (left, also from Toronto), Llewellyn and Dave (Durban View Gay Guesthouse) for drinks in the guesthouse Pub.

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day all. Hope your wishes and dreams come true today and always. The Party tonight is at The Lounge in Durban. Come dressed in red, pay R20 at the door and all shots are two-for-the-price-of-one. Come Party Gay on the main dance floor with your Valentine tonight.

Valentine's Month Specials

Hey Guys, it's valentine's Month and for the whole month of February we are offering lovers and partners a free stay at our gay-only guesthouse in Durban.... if you stay 2 nights or more, your boyfriend/lover/partner stays FREE... that's only R340 per room per night total!!! ... just because we want you to share this Valentine's month with someone special. Just phone us on 083-7033329 or click on our guesthouse website to download a booking form.

Zurich travellers

Escaping the cold of Europe and Zurich are Stefan (left) with Durban View Gay Guesthouse Manager Shane (centre) and Martin - the guys enjoyed the warm sunny Durban weather today at SunCoast Casino complex on Durban's beachfront.

Hot guests arrive

Durban View Gay Guesthouse host Dave (centre) welcomes hot guests from around the world who arrived in a group travelling South Africa - German visitor Christian (left) and Johannesburg gigilo Marc (right) were joined by Stefan, Stewart and Corrie with us in Durban before driving to Cape Town for a few more days. With the Zurich guests who also arrived the same day (see pic above) the guesthouse was sizzling with HOT visitors. Enjoy our country guys!! :-)

Durban dawn..

The morning sun rising up over the sea and over Durban and our guesthouse today was awesome and warranted a photo from the bedroom window.

Todays Soppy Quote

"Hugs don't need new equipment, Special batteries or parts - Just open up your arms And open up your hearts."

Gay Speak

GAYSPEAK is sent to over 2000 gay people in Gauteng and elsewhere per email, and is posted on the gay website QE-forums and on Mercury media. It is a great spot for discussing gay issues and catching up on the latest in gay society in South Africa.

Do you know which car has been voted the "Gayest" car by Wheels24.....?

Yip, it is the Peugeot 207

Have you heard of SKIDOS?

So there is another "Gay Friendly" night club in Durban! We have been asked to give them some publicity. So will keep you informed as we get some feedback and further information.
If you have a comment then please send it to us.

"After a 10 year drought, save for a few watering hole stops inbetween djing one-offs at places like HOME (with son LEO), BBB, FLUX, and BLUEBOTTLES, Helge Janssen has been enticed back into the club circuit to DJ every Saturday night at SKIDO'S, corner of Clark and Umbilo Roads, Glenwood. Launch night is 27th January 2007! Helge is the original alternative DJ thats tarted it all in the '80's when he DJ'd at a club called FACES in CollegeLane. People went wild! He then created a 'moving club' called PLAY which was hosted at the Community Arts Workshop, 330 (for two years on a Fridaynight) and then at the Berea Inn. Helge has designed for and participated in numerous alternative fashion shows, and recently had a novel published by Pine Slopes Publications called TELL TALE (available at all good bookstores). Doors open at 9 pm and entrance fee before 11pm is R20, thereafter R30.

Is Harry Potter Gay?

"Of course Harry is gay. He grew up in a closet under the stairs; only allowed out to be useful around the house, and certainly never when visitors came. Poor orphaned Harry was destined to go to Stonewall High3 until an invitation from Hogwarts School of Wizardry allowed him to realise his true self — to practice pooffery (or magic then, if you like) — every suburban gay boy’s dream; dispense with your parents I mean, and then run away with the fairies. At school Harry learns to fly, and meets the lovely red-headed Ron Weasley; fairy-boy and tight companion.4 Harry seems doomed to court the clever if manipulative Hermione, but don’t be fooled, his true love is for Ron." extracted from an article by emu Nugent

Welcome to 2007

Welcoming in the New Year at our guesthouse Party are barman Shaun, co-owner Dave, new guesthouse manager Shane and co-owner Llewellyn. Shane has just joined us on a permanent basis and is putting together our February accommodations specials and promotions. Come Stay Gay and Party Gay with us at Durban View Gay Guesthouse.

Party Guests Frank and Schalk

New Year Party guests Frank and Schalk had a blast at the guesthouse.

Kevin enjoys the jol

The New Year's eve rain did not put a dampener on things as the Party moved downstairs at the guesthouse - Kevin and friends showed us some good party spirit..

New Manager appointed

Shane has just been appointed as the new Manager at Durban View Gay Guesthouse and has taken up his appointment. Shane is responsible for bookings, guest relations and the smooth running of the guesthouse which caters exclusively for the gay community and has been up and running for 8 months now. Welcome Shane - we look forward to the guesthouse growing and catering to both national and international guests.

Party animals for New Year

Miami and London friends who have known each other for over 10 years all flew into Durban to stay at our guesthouse this week in the lead up to the New Year festivities. From left to right are Jose, Armand, Joe, Chris and Dave. They were party animals deluxe and set the tone for our big party on our roof-top on New Year's Eve.

Our new guesthouse Manager Shane is seen with Llewellyn (my partner), myself (Dave) and New Year Party barman Shaun (all with clothes on..). Durban View Gay Guesthouse will be the place to be this New Year and the following are the Party procedures:

New Year........

1. Party starts 9pm with DJ Ian aka Fluffles blasting from the roof-top at 16 Holstead Gardens - scroll down for a map to our place;

2. Bring your own booze so you can't complain when our limited stock of cash-bar beers and stuff run out. You will also be assured of your own favourite drink;

3. Bring plastic glasses so that we do not all get cut feet if you drop yours.... ;

4. Bring a towel - the roof-top Spa will be operating as well as the downstairs pool;

5. Bring R20 entrance and as many extra R20/R50 notes for tips and pole-dances with our barmen and guesthouse manager;

6. Sign in at the gate with your cell number and email address so we can find you again and invite you to future parties. You will also sign an indemnity so that if you or other guests get reckless or injured, we are not responsible;

7. Bring your own snacks if you think you may get hungry during the evening;

8. Bring your own cushion if you want greater comfort on our roof-top or want to lie down...;

9. Park somewhere down the nearby roads as parking will be difficult around the house;

10. There are no other rules, except don't break the place down, steal or cause anyone a problem............ it's going to be a jol;

11. If it rains, no prob, the party will re-locate to the downstairs Pub in the guesthouse;

12. Dress code - cum as you like.. as much, as casual, as stylish or as little as you prefer... :-)