The Best Hotels in Umhlanga

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, continental or Full English/Irish 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.

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 32" 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.

Just a 15-minute drive from King Shaka International Airport in La Mercy, this 4-star hotel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Facilities include an outdoor pool and sun deck.

Set overlooking the Dolphin Coast, Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre offers air-conditioned rooms featuring a modern interior decorated with warm colours. All rooms have a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom.

To offer an alternating variety, for breakfast, a chefs choice menue is offered. Lunch and dinner are available at Saffron Restaurant offering an à la carte menu. Guests can enjoy a refreshing drink at the Vanilla Bar and Coffee Shop. Room service is also available.

Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel’s reception is available 24/7. The hotel also offers laundry facilities and 24-hour concierge services.

It is a 25-minute drive from Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, the city centre, Durban’s main beachfront and the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Situated just 50 metres from La Lucia Beach, Caza Beach Guesthouse features an indigenous garden with outdoor swimming pool. It offers luxury, air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV and satellite channels.

The rooms come are located on the ground floor and come with a private entrance and elegant décor. They are also equipped with a microwave, refrigerator and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Each en-suite bathroom includes complimentary toiletries.

Guests can enjoy an inclusive breakfast each morning and lunch can be provided upon request. Guests can also relax by the swimming pool or walk down to the nearby beach.

Caza Beach Guesthouse is just a 10-minute drive from Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World and 15 minutes’ drive from uShaka Marine World Theme Park. King Shaka International Airport is 20 km away.