Curated luxury hotels in Ethekwini

When you stay at The Riverside Hotel in Durban North, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of uShaka Marine World and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Windsor Park Golf Course.

With a stay at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge in uMhlanga, you'll be connected to the convention centre, within a 15-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umhlanga Hospital. This family-friendly hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from uShaka Marine World and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Gateway Theatre of Shopping.

With a stay at First Group The Palace All-Suite, you'll be centrally located in Durban – a 3-minute drive from uShaka Marine World and 14 minutes from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Dairy Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Golden Mile.

Located in uMhlanga, Coastlands Skye Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and uShaka Marine World. This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Umhlanga Hospital and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Gateway Theatre of Shopping.

With a stay at First Group Breakers Resort in uMhlanga, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail. This beach hotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from uShaka Marine World and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Umhlanga Main Beach.

Located in Umhlanga, The Capital Pearls is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Umhlanga Lighthouse and Gateway Theatre of Shopping. This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Umdloti Beach.

Situated in Durban, 2.1 km from Suncoast Beach, concierge hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2 km from Durban Botanic Gardens.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms have air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV, and some units at concierge hotel have a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available at the property.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include African Art Centre, Greyville Racecourse and Kingsmead Stadium. 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.

Located in the suburb of Morningside on Florida Road’s famous restaurant strip and only 5 minutes' driving from the Durban Beaches, the Quarters Hotel provides charming rooms equipped with satellite TV.

The Quarters Hotel is a boutique hotel situated in restored Victorian homes. Every air conditioned room is decorated with modern touches and features a queen size bed. A selection of luxury amenities awaits the guests in a marble bathroom.

Centrally located, the hotel is 3 km away from the Durban ICC and Moses Mabhida Stadium. King Shaka International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

With a stay at The Blue Waters Hotel in Durban (Durban Beachfront), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of uShaka Marine World and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Battery Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Golden Mile.

With a stay at Belaire Suites, you'll be centrally located in Durban – a 4-minute drive from uShaka Marine World and 12 minutes from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Golden Mile and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Battery Beach.

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 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Umdloti Beach.

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.

Situated within 500 metres of Umhlanga rocks Beach and 800 metres of Umhlanga Main Beach, Valdior Guest House features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Durban. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The guest house has an outdoor swimming pool and a housekeeping service.

At the guest house, all units come with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Units have a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms also boast a balcony and some have sea views. At the guest house, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

A bar can be found on-site.

Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.

Bronze Beach is 2.1 km from the guest house, while La Lucia Beach is 2.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is King Shaka International Airport, 17 km from Valdior Guest House.

Avalon Guest House is situated on a hill high above Amanzimtoti, with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean and lush greenery in the valley below.

The dining room at Avalon Guest House is especially comfortable, with its spectacular views of sea and greenery. There is also an honesty bar, swimming pool and Wi-Fi internet access throughout. Parking is secure, behind locked gates.

Newly built, there are 8 double bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms. There are 5 rooms with private entrances and 3 overlooking Hutchinson Park.

When you stay at 506 Lighthouse Mall in uMhlanga, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and uShaka Marine World. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Oceans Mall and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Umhlanga Lighthouse.

Located in Durban, 1.2 km from uShaka Marine World and 3.5 km from Marine Parade, 408 Point Bay offers air conditioning. The property features sea views and is 3.6 km from ICC Durban and 6 km from Greyville Race Course.

The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a living room, and a kitchen with a dishwasher. The unit has a TV with selected satellite channels.

Around the clock assistance is available at the reception and WiFi is available at a surcharge.

The apartment offers an outdoor pool.

Moses Mabhida Stadium is 6 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is King Shaka International Airport, 38 km from 408 Point Bay.

With a stay at 203 Oyster Quays in uMhlanga, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and uShaka Marine World. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Umhlanga Lighthouse and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Oceans Mall.

Boasting pool with a view, Luxury on the Beach is situated on the beachfront in Westbrook. Set a few steps from Westbrook Beach, the property features a private beach area and free private parking. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.

With free WiFi, this bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

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

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy snorkelling and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

Tongaat Beach is a few steps from Luxury on the Beach, while Zimbali Beach is 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is King Shaka International Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.

With a stay at The Edward Hotel in Durban (Durban Beachfront), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durban Funworld and Sahara Stadium Kingsmead. This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from uShaka Marine World.