The Best Hotels in Durban

Overlooking the Umhlanga Lighthouse and Indian Ocean, The Oyster Box offers 2 outdoor pools, an award winning spa and free Wi-Fi. Gateway Shopping Centre is 2 km away.

The rooms at the 5-star Oyster Box are decorated with rich fabrics and furnishings. They include satellite TV, Mini Bar facilities and tea/coffee making facilities. Some guest rooms offer a private lounge area, patio and plunge pool.

The Ocean Terraces Restaurant overlooks the Indian Ocean and offers a delicious seafood and curry buffet. The Grill Room offers up the best premium steaks and seafood dishes. Guests reserving Half-Board reservations are offered a signature set menu, hosted either in The Ocean Terrace or The Grill Room.

Guests can work out with cardiovascular equipment at the gym, followed by a soothing massage by one of the onsite experts.

The Oyster Box is set in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks and within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Free private parking is available.

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.

This boutique guest house offers luxurious suites with unique scents and music, 1 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Home-made muffins and muesli, fresh juices and farm eggs are served each morning.

Teremok Lodge & Spa offers a free evening shuttle to local restaurants. There are 2 free tea/coffee stations, and a honesty bar with hard and soft drinks.

All suites have a balcony with table and chairs. iPod docks, DVD players and free Wi-Fi feature are available. Some suites offer views of the Indian Ocean or of Durban and the Bluff.

Guests can relax in the outdoor pool, or schedule a massage with the experienced staff. For a more active stay, Teremok offers a gym and the Umhlanga's Promenade is within 500 metres.

Extra amenities are a free laundry and ironing service, a CD/DVD library and daily newspapers.

Teremok Lodge & Spa offers an alternative power supply, which sees the property remain fully operational during loadshedding. This, along with the well on the property (providing pure, filtered water for the full running of the establishment), ensures green solutions for uninterrupted power and water supplies for the comfort and convenience of our guests.

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.

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.

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.

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse also offers a shared lounge area with entertainment system and a dining room with an honesty bar.

The spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites all come with elegant, modern décor. They also have a minibar and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathrooms include a bathrobe and slippers.

Guests can relax by the pool, in the shared lounge or the library. They are also free to use to BBQ facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and some rooms.

Forest Manor is situated just 5 minutes’ walk from La Lucia Beach and 10 minutes’ drive from Usaka Sea World. The Durban city centre is 15 km away, and King Shaka International Airport is 20 km from the guest house.

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.

In a prime location in the Umhlanga district of Durban, Coastlands Skye Hotel, Ridgeside, Umhlanga is set 2.6 km from Umhlanga rocks Beach, 2.4 km from Umhlanga Lighthouse and 13 km from Kings Park Stadium. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The accommodation offers 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 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.

Guests at Coastlands Skye Hotel, Ridgeside, Umhlanga can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. The restaurant at the accommodation serves African, Indian and Mediterranean cuisine.

Coastlands Skye Hotel, Ridgeside, Umhlanga offers a sun terrace.

Moses Mabhida Stadium is 14 km from the hotel, while Durban ICC is 16 km away. King Shaka International Airport is 18 km from the property.

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.

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.

Set in Durban, 2.6 km from Umhlanga Main Beach, Premier Hotel Umhlanga offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

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

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property.

Guests at Premier Hotel Umhlanga will be able to enjoy activities in and around Durban, like fishing and cycling.

Umhlanga Lighthouse is 2.1 km from the accommodation, while Kings Park Stadium is 14 km from the property. King Shaka International Airport is 18 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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.