Curated luxury hotels in KwaZulu-Natal

When you stay at Dragonview Lodge in Cathkin Park, you'll be in the mountains and 10 minutes by car from Drakensberg Boys Choir School. This family-friendly hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park and 18.2 mi (29.2 km) from Winterton Museum.

With a stay at Belaire Suites, you'll be centrally located in Durban, within a 5-minute drive of Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World. This beach hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Golden Mile.

Located in uMhlanga, Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch is in the business district – a 2-minute drive from Gateway Theatre of Shopping and 11 minutes from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. This hotel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Golden Mile and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Umdloti Beach.

Located in Mbabane, Hilton Garden Inn Mbabane is just steps from Ezulwini Valley and 10 minutes by foot from Mbabane City Hall. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Mbabane Market and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Swaziland Theater Club.

Located in Clarens, Mont d'Or Clarens is next to a golf course – a 3-minute walk from Clarens Nature Reserve and within a 5-minute drive of Clarens Brewery. This golf hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Richard Rennie Art Gallery.

Set in Hluhluwe in the KwaZulu-Natal region and Makasa Nature Reserve reachable within 41 km, Hluhluwe Country cottages offers accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, an outdoor swimming pool and free private parking. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

Offering a terrace or balcony with views of the mountain and garden, the units feature air conditioning, a seating area, satellite TV and kitchenette. Units are complete with a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, while some units at the chalet complex also have a patio. All units will provide guests with a microwave.

À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available. Guests may eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

With a stay at The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House in Durban (Morningside), you'll be steps from St James Anglican Church and a 2-minute drive from Kings Park Stadium. This family-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Moses Mabhida Stadium and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Durban Country Club.

With a stay at Afriski Mountain Resort in Letseng, you'll be 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from AfriSki and 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from Liphofung Caves. This family-friendly hotel is within the region of Tugela Falls and Royal Natal National Park.

Located in Scottburgh, Premier Resort Cutty Sark is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of GJ Crookes Hospital and Scottburgh Golf Club. This beach hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Scottburgh Beach and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Umkomaas Beach.

Located in Mbabane, The Place Guest House is within a 5-minute drive of Ezulwini Valley and Swaziland Theater Club. This spa inn is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Traditional Swazi Craft Markets and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from The Mdzimba Trail.

When you stay at 506 Lighthouse Mall in uMhlanga, you'll be near the beach – a 2-minute drive from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 9 minutes from Durban Beach. This hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from uShaka Marine World and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Umhlanga Lighthouse.

Located in Clarens and only 26 km from Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Clarens Mountain Sage Cottage provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Guests can benefit from a patio and an outdoor fireplace. The property is non-smoking and is set 2 km from Clarens Golf Club.

The chalet consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

You can play tennis at the chalet. Guests at Clarens Mountain Sage Cottage can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Art and Wine Gallery on Main is 200 metres from the accommodation, while Blou Donki Gallery is 400 metres away.

Set in Clarens, 26 km from Golden Gate Highlands National Park and 3.5 km from Clarens Golf Club, Swiss Chalet Clarens offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the chalet's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.

The spacious chalet comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Clarens, like cycling, hiking and walking tours. Swiss Chalet Clarens features a picnic area and a barbecue.

Blou Donki Gallery is 1.7 km from the accommodation, while Art and Wine Gallery on Main is 1.9 km away.

With a stay at 203 Oyster Quays in uMhlanga, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 8 minutes from Durban Beach. This beach hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from uShaka Marine World and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Umhlanga Lighthouse.

Ideally located in the Morningside district of Durban, Luxe Morningside Boutique Hotel is located 3.9 km from Kings Park Stadium, 4.1 km from Moses Mabhida Stadium and 4.8 km from Durban ICC. This 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.5 km from Durban Botanic Gardens.

At the hotel, all rooms include a desk. All guest rooms in Luxe Morningside Boutique Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

The accommodation offers an à la carte or halal breakfast.

UShaka Marine World is 7.1 km from Luxe Morningside Boutique Hotel, while Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve is 15 km from the property. King Shaka International Airport is 30 km away.

Set 30 km from Royal Natal National Park, Windmill Farm offers accommodation and free WiFi in Bergville.

Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with mountain or lake views.

A à la carte breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

The chalet offers a barbecue.

If you would like to discover the area, fishing is possible in the surroundings.

Situated in Ezulwini, 2.9 km from King Sobhuza II Memorial Park, Mantenga Hillview features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The accommodation offers room service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

Mantenga Hillview offers an à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African and American cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested.

Swaziland National Museum Lobamba is 2.9 km from Mantenga Hillview, while Somhlolo National Stadium is 3.1 km from the property.

Set in Mbabane, 1.4 km from Mbabane Golf Club, Thokoza Anglican Conference Centre offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 18 km from King Sobhuza II Memorial Park.

The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Swaziland National Museum Lobamba is 19 km from Thokoza Anglican Conference Centre, while Somhlolo National Stadium is 19 km away.