Curated luxury hotels in KwaZulu-Natal

When you stay at Peermont Walmont at Graceland, Secunda in Secunda, you'll be connected to the convention centre, within a 10-minute walk of Graceland Country Club and Graceland Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hadedadam and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Bleshoenderdam.

Situated in Durban, 10 km from Durban Botanic Gardens, Ekhaya Boutique Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 11 km from Durban ICC, 13 km from Moses Mabhida Stadium and 13 km from uShaka Marine World. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and slippers. Ekhaya Boutique Hotel offers some units that have a balcony, and rooms have a coffee machine. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels.

Kings Park Stadium is 13 km from Ekhaya Boutique Hotel, while Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is King Shaka International Airport, 39 km from the hotel.

Located in Jagersrust, Little Switzerland Resort is in the mountains – a 4-minute drive from Eskom Drakensberg Visitors Centre and 8 minutes from Driekloofdam Pier. This family-friendly hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Kilburn Dam.

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.

Situated within the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site, this 4-star hotel is surrounded by gardens and overlooks the Drakenberg Mountains. It includes a large pool, a restaurant and an animal farm.

All rooms, suites and chalets at Champagne Castle Hotel are decorated in light colours and have a private patio. They also come with a satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities.

Meals are served in Champagne’s restaurant with its wooden beams and large fans for refreshment. There is also a bar with a fireplace that opens out onto a large veranda overlooking the mountains.

Massages are available at the spa and there is a casual lounge with a large TV to relax afterwards. Guests can enjoy trout fishing in the garden ponds, go horse riding or accompany children in the games room.

With a stay at Belaire Suites, you'll be centrally located in Durban – a 4-minute drive from uShaka Marine World and 11 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 7.2 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.

The Lodge Bethal features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Bethal. This 4-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At The Lodge Bethal all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Morgenzon Golf Club is 35 km from the accommodation, while Kriel Golf Club is 38 km away.

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.

Set in Umzumbe, a few steps from Umzumbe Beach, Summer Place Umzumbe offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a barbecue. The property is non-smoking and is situated 15 km from Port Shepstone Country Club.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms also offer a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with an oven.

Activities such as fishing, snorkelling, canoeing can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront.

Umdoni Golf Club is 38 km from the hotel, while Mbumbazi Nature Reserve is 41 km from the property. Margate Airport is 37 km away.

Situated in Durban, 2.6 km from Suncoast Beach, Luxe Florida Grand Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. The property is non-smoking and is set 3 km from Country Club Beach.

The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower, the rooms at Luxe Florida Grand Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms have a balcony.

Durban Beach is 3 km from the accommodation, while Moses Mabhida Stadium is 2.5 km from the property. King Shaka International Airport is 31 km away.

Featuring a garden, Meadow Lane Country Cottages is located 8 km from Underberg, not far from Khotso Horse Trails.

Each cottage at Meadow Lane has a fully-equipped kitchen. Some cottages are semi-detached and some are stand-alone cottages.

The property offers catch-and-release bass fishing on site, as well as 2 kids kayaks. Activities for children include swings, trampolines and a short zip-line. The ponies can be fed but cannot be ridden.

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, within a 15-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and uShaka Marine World. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Umhlanga Lighthouse and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Umhlanga Main Beach.

Offering garden views, Rebecca's Cottage is an accommodation set in Clarens, 2.8 km from Clarens Golf Club and 1.1 km from Blou Donki Gallery. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 25 km from Golden Gate Highlands National Park.

The chalet features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated in-house. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go skiing and cycling nearby.

Art and Wine Gallery on Main is 1.3 km from the chalet, while Basotho Cultural Village is 44 km from the property.