Hey guys - this is Durban - the warmest place to be in sunny South Africa on the east coast.. It's where our exclusively gay guesthouse and backpackers is situate right here in the heart of Durban ... the warm friendly city where gay is good. So come visit and enjoy gay life in our part of South Africa. Durban View Guesthouse welcomes visitors from around the world and we've already made some great new friends. Your hosts are Dave and Llewellyn. See links to our site for bookings and enquiries else where on this blog or click here. Your hosts Dave and Llewellyn ..read more

I'm involved in an exciting new project in partnership with Tyrone Nell who appears on our blog and website, having done a photoshoot at the guesthouse in the early days. He's gone from strength to strength and is now launching his own brand of clothing that is sure to excite. Check out his Facebook fanpage here and subscribe to his email newsletter.. you'll be the first to find out what we are launching in May this year. Subscribe to Gay Durban ..read more

Dave and Llewellyn wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thanks for your support this year guys. Hope to see you all in 2017. Guesthouse owners and partners Dave and Llew Dave's daughter Kate with her friends in festive spirit The Christmas baobab tree at Gateway It's cocktail time Subscribe to Gay Durban ..read more

Thanks to Craig for these superb new pics of the guesthouse. It makes a difference having a professional photographer for sure. The lounge and dining area with stairs up to the bedrooms and rooftop jacuzzi and sundeck The guesthouse lounge Kitchen and breakfast area The pub and pool City view room City lights premier room Pool room The garden studio Subscribe to Gay Durban ..read more

Durban's gay club presents tonight Here's the link to the Facebook event info. Subscribe to Gay Durban ..read more

It's been a busy few months for Guesthouse co-owner Dave whose son and daughter both got married in the last few months, his daughter this weekend past. Mark's wedding in December 2015 Lisa married Dave's son Mark Dave and Llew with the best man Dain The groom and groomsmen Dave and Llewellyn with Llew's kids and Dave's daughter Da boys with Kate Kate's wedding 30 April 2016 Proud Dad with his daughter and new son-in law Dave and his daughter walk down the forest "isle" The sun can streaming in on a freezing cold day ..read more

Durban's favourite drag artists and actors are performing in this years annual Adult Panto - Aladdin, which runs to the 30th December. It's a short walk from the guesthouse to the theatre venue in the Centenary room at Greyville Race Course and should not be missed. More info on their Facebook group at this link. The cast of Aladdin, the adult panto Subscribe to Gay Durban ..read more

The KZN Gay and Lesbian Tourism Association's boerie and cocktails event at the guesthouse this weekend was great fun. There was a good turnout and we saw many familiar and new faces. Great organisation by the Association including a car-guard for the guests, and fabulous pink boerie rolls. Guesthouse owners Llewellyn and Dave Pink rolls for the event baked by Bread Ahead Drinks around the guesthouse bar and pool area Pink decoration on the Guesthouse rooftop ahead of the event Subscribe to Gay Durban ..read more

The KZN Gay and Lesbian Tourism Association are holding a cocktails and boerie evening at the Guesthouse this Saturday and you're invited. It starts early so if the weather's good, bring your costumes (or none) and towel and let's have some fun around the pool and rooftop as we watch the sun set over Durban. Hear from the organisers: KZNGALTA ( KZN Gay and Lesbian Tourism Association) in conjuction with Durban View Guest House is hosting a "Fabulous in Pink Fundraiser". KZNGALTA's objective is to turn KZN into a Gay hotspot for tourists and business owners alike and also a friendly and pro ..read more

Thanks to Thomie who will be managing the guesthouse while we are away on summer holiday to the beaches of Croatia and Mykonos. Llewellyn and Dave with their beach bods best effort Dave showing his new beach bod Llewellyn has been hard at work in the gym Dave showing some biceps We'll be sailing around the islands of Croatia on a yacht Dubrovnik will be one of the ports in Croatia where we will dock Subscribe to Gay Durban ..read more