The Best Hotels in Durban

Located within 2.4 km of Gateway Shoppertainment World, Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House in Durban provides ocean view from the deck and rooms with free WiFi. Set 3.7 km from Umhlanga Ridge and La Lucia Ridge Office Park, the hotel is also 13 km away from the Durban ICC.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle and a mini bar and have air-conditioner. All rooms boast ocean views and are equipped with a desk and a TV, and certain rooms at Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House have a balcony.

Delicious full breakfast is served each morning at the property. Dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior arrangement.

Moses Mabhida Stadium is 10 km from the accommodation, while uShaka Marine World is 15 km away. King Shaka International Airport is 19 km from the property.

Overlooking the iconic Umhlanga Lighthouse and Indian Ocean, The Oyster Box is a 5-star hotel offering timeless luxury and comfort as part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection.

Guests can enjoy elegantly appointed rooms, suites, and villas—some with private patios or plunge pools—each with handcrafted furnishings, complimentary Wi-Fi, and thoughtful amenities.

Dining includes The Ocean Terrace, known for its famous curry and seafood buffets; The Grill Room, offering fine dining in a classic setting; and three distinctive bars: The Oyster Bar, the vintage-style Chukka Bar, and the rooftop Lighthouse Bar with panoramic ocean views.

With two swimming pools, a serene spa, a private cinema, and a well-equipped gym, the hotel is ideal for both relaxation and celebration.

Just steps from Umhlanga Village and the beach, the hotel is family-friendly, pet-friendly, and perfectly suited for honeymoons, group getaways, and memorable occasions. Free private parking is available.

Offering a year-round outdoor pool, Sandals Guest House is situated in Durban in the KwaZulu-Natal Region. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

Every room at this guest house is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some units have a seating area for your convenience. Some rooms feature views of the sea or pool. Every room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

You will find a shared lounge and BBQ facilities at the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

Bike hire is available at this guest house and the area is popular for golfing. The guest house also offers car hire. Granada Square Shopping Centre is 350 metres from Sandals Guest House, while Durban View Park is 450 metres away. The nearest airport is King Shaka International Airport, 17 km from the property.

Located right on Durbans North Beach, Belaire Suites Hotel offers rooms with free WiFi. Durban Station is 1 km away, and the on-site Café Jiran serves award winning coffee. Greyville Racecourse and uShaka Marine World are within 4 km from the property.

The modern rooms at Hotel Belaire Suites are equipped with kitchenette facilities and a private marble bathroom. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a desk. Some rooms at the hotel offer a sea view.

A full English breakfast buffet is served daily in the Sky Lounge which is located on the top floor of the hotel, offering guests unobstructed ocean views.

The Durban ICC and the Moses Mabhida stadium are both less than 2 km away. Belaire Suites Hotel is 31 km from King Shaka International Airport. On-site parking and an airport shuttle service are available at a surcharge.

Set in Umhlanga, this clifftop hotel overlooks the Indian Ocean from its waterfront terrace and guest rooms. A gym and heated outdoor swimming pool are available on site.

Including an ocean-facing balcony, all air-conditioned rooms at Beverly Hills Hotel are fitted with modern furniture in cream and brown colours. They have a satellite LCD TV with DVD player and free Wi-Fi.

The Sugar Club Restaurant offers views of the unspoilt beaches along the Indian Ocean. The Elements café bar serves a selection of salads, seafood and pastas in chic surroundings with white furniture.

Guests can make use of Beverly Hills’ business centre with printing facilities. Babysitting, laundry, and ironing services are available as well.

The 24-hour reception staff can arrange shuttle services to King Shaka Airport, 18 km away. The Gateway Shopping Centre is 5 km away, while Ushaka Marine World and Durban Central are both within 18 km of the hotel.

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge is located opposite the Wavehouse and the Gateway Theatre of Shopping. It offers views of Chris Saunders Park and air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV.

The air-conditioned rooms at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! have a seating area, a work desk and a tea/coffee maker.

The hotel’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a deck overlooking a tranquil garden.

Guests can relax at the rooftop swimming pool, work out in the fitness centre, or enjoy drinks on the terrace.

The Fire & Ice! is 20 minutes from Durban’s central business district and 15 minutes from the King Shaka International Airport by car. uShaka Marine World is 18 km away, and Moses Mabhida Stadium is 2.5 km away.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a terrace and bar in Durban. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

A buffet, Italian or American breakfast is available at the property. At Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and kosher options can also be requested.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Umhlanga Main Beach, Umhlanga Lighthouse and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve. King Shaka International Airport is 16 km away.

Situated 100 metres from the beach along Durban's Golden Mile, The Edward overlooks the Indian Ocean. Decorated in an Art Deco style, the hotel features features a panoramic roof-top pool, ideal for sunbathing and sundown cocktails.

Guests will add their name to the long list of princes and presidents, millionaires and celebrities that stayed overnight since The Edward opened its doors in 1911.

Half of the recently refurbished rooms offer uninterrupted ocean views. They are all decorated in a classic style with wooden features and rich fabrics, but also include satellite flat-screen TVs and an intimate reading area.

Facilities of the hotel also include a gym and room service. Guests can enjoy walking or cycling on the promenade adjacent to the hotel. On-site parking and an airport shuttle are available for a surcharge.

King Shaka International Airport is located 32 km away while uShaka Marine World and ICC Durban are both 1.5 km away.

Set in Durban, 2.6 km from Umhlanga rocks Beach, Coastlands Skye Hotel, Ridgeside, Umhlanga offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy African and Indian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster. The units feature a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is available at Coastlands Skye Hotel, Ridgeside, Umhlanga.

Umhlanga Lighthouse is 2.4 km from the accommodation, while Kings Park Stadium is 13 km from the property. King Shaka International Airport is 18 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Opposite Durban’s famous beachfront, Blue Waters Hotel is within walking distance of the Suncoast Casino and the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium. Both uShaka Marine World and Greyville Racecourse are within 4 km from the property.

The spacious rooms and suites feature LCD TVs along with coffee-and-tea-making facilities. Each is equipped with air conditioning and a work desk. There is also plenty of luggage storage space. Most rooms come with furnished balconies and offer a view of the Indian Ocean.

Guests at Blue Waters can enjoy afternoon tea and cake in the Florida Lounge overlooking the ocean. The Versailles Restaurant provides buffet and á la carte service for lunch and dinner.

Leisure facilities at the Hotel Blue Waters include an indoor swimming pool, sauna and a squash court. There is also an outdoor rooftop swimming pool and guests can enjoy drinks with sunset views at the rooftop bar.

The Durban North Beach area is a good location for walking, running and cycling. Hotel Blue Waters is 5 minutes’ drive from the Durban ICC and 10 minutes’ drive from Durban’s city centre. Durban Station is 2 km away, while King Shaka International Airport is 31 km from the property.

Situated just 200 metres from the beach, along Durban’s Golden Mile, Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani overlooks the Indian Ocean. The hotel also offers 3 swimming pools and 4 restaurants serving a variety of dishes.

Certain modern, air-conditioned rooms offer ocean views and come with tea-and-coffee making facilities. The en suite bathrooms include a bath or shower.

On-site parking, an airport shuttle service and WiFi are available for a surcharge. This family-friendly hotel provides a full English breakfast buffet daily and guests can make use of the gym, spa facilities and room service.

Popular spots within the local area include Kingsmead Stadium, Durban ICC and Greyville Racecourse.

Suncoast Casino is just 1.5 km from the hotel, and uShaka Marine World is 3 km away. Durban Botanical Gardens are 5 km away and King Shaka International Airport is 30 km away.

Nestled in upper Morningside, Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat features an outdoor pool, an English-style pub, and a colonial rooftop terrace overlooking Durban and the Indian Ocean.

The boutique-style rooms are decorated with a mix of antique and contemporary décor. They feature air conditioning, a satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi.

Breakfast is served daily in the dining room or on the colonial terrace, overlooking the pool and the ocean. A selection of beers and beverages are available in the pub. Various restaurants, bars and eateries are within a 5-minute drive away.

Guests can sunbathe poolside or take a walk through the landscaped garden area. Suncoast Casino and Durban Beach are a 5-minute drive away, and uShaka Marine World is a 15-minute drive away.

Several sports venues such as Greyville Racecourse, Moses Mabhida Stadium and Kings Park Stadium are within a 10-minute drive away. King Shaka International Airport is a 25-minute drive away.

Located in Durban, 2.4 km from Umhlanga rocks Beach, Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. Every room is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch have a sea view. All units include a safety deposit box.

The accommodation offers a buffet or Full English/Irish breakfast.

Umhlanga Lighthouse is 1.9 km from Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch, while Kings Park Stadium is 13 km away. King Shaka International Airport is 18 km from the property.

This Timeless Hotel is situated in the centre of Palm Boulevard, directly opposite the Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Umhlanga Ridge. The Indian Ocean beachfront is just 2 km away.

This luxury apartment hotel boasts spacious apartments and suites featuring carpeted floors and dimmer lights. Each unit comes with a balcony, a luxurious bathroom with amenities and free Wi-Fi.

In keeping with a luxurious metropolitan hotel apartment complex, the Royal Palm features a retail piazza, designed with beautiful gardens and water features. There is also an all-day ground floor restaurant.

The signature restaurant of the Royal Palm, Thyme, offers contemporary dining amidst rich textures and colour schemes of black and cream. Sliding doors opening onto a spacious courtyard provide an elegant café experience to outdoor dining.

Royal Palm Gateway Hotel is close to various attractions such as the Mangrove Swamps, Umhlanga Lighthouse, Hawaan Forests, and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail. King Shaka International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

Located in Umhlanga Ridge, Holiday Inn Express Durban-Umhlanga is just 900 metres from Gateway Theatre of Shopping. La Lucia Ridge offices are a 2-minute drive away. The hotel offers secure undergound parking at R50 per vehicle per day and features 24 hour security for peace-of-mind.

All rooms at Holiday Inn Express Durban-Umhlanga are equipped with a work desk, electronic safe, mini fridge (not stocked), tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom with signature Power Shower. Each room is air conditioned and has a 43" TV with a limited DStv satellite bouquet. Our Double Rooms feature a sleeper couch, which can be made up on request and can sleep a maximum of 2 children under 16. The hotels offers free, unlimited Wi-fi throughout.

A complimentary Express Start Buffet Breakfast is served each morning and consists of a full continental spread (muffins, pastries, breads, cheeses, fruit, yoghurts, cereals, juices, coffees), as well as 5 hot items, including the standard favourites of scrambled eggs and bacon. If you don't have time to sit and eat breakfast, you can grab something from our Grab & Go section and have your coffee on the go.

Whilst the hotel does not have its own restaurant, the popular Butcher Block Steak House is located right next to our pool area. We have a great relationship with Butcher Block and guests are able to sign their bill back to their room. The Butcher Block restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily.

In the evenings, guests can enjoy a drink at our Great Room Bar before heading out to experience the Durban nightlife. Spend lazy summer days around the pool, which features pool loungers and does not have a lifeguard on duty.

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga is perfectly located 15 minutes by car from King Shaka International Airport and only 16kms from the Durban ICC.