Umhlanga Lighthouse at dusk
Our Story

Since 1988

1988Year Founded
37+Years in Business
19Property Complexes
70+Holiday Units
The Umhlanga Accommodations Story

More than just
a place to stay

In June 1988, Penny Underwood began what would become Umhlanga's most trusted holiday accommodation agency - with a single apartment in Bronze Bay. Within just a few years, her reputation for honest advice and reliable service had grown the portfolio to over 100 premier properties.

Penny received the Umhlanga Business Personality Award in 1995, recognising her contributions not just to local tourism, but to the community as a whole.

Today, Umhlanga Accommodations specialises exclusively in short-term holiday rentals - allowing us to focus all our expertise on creating exceptional experiences for holiday guests. What makes us different isn't just our decades of experience, but our people. Our longest-serving team member has been with us since 1988 - that kind of continuity and consistency is increasingly rare, and it's something we're immensely proud of.

Through flooding events, economic upheavals, and even a global pandemic, we've continued to deliver what we always have: reliable service, well-managed properties, and honest advice.

The Umhlanga Accommodations team

Our Philosophy

“Reliable service, well-managed properties, and honest advice.” These three principles have guided everything we do for 37 years - and they always will.

Experience the
difference

Let our decades of local knowledge help you find the perfect Umhlanga property.