Durban

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Durban

North Beach which includes modern architecture, street scenes and a coastal town

Durban Beachfront

4/5(2 area reviews)

Durban Beachfront is a destination visitors seek out for is beaches, abundant dining options, and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Blue Lagoon or Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Durban Beachfront
South Beach showing surfing, waves and landscape views

South Beach

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

South Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Harbour and Golden Mile.

South Beach
Durban featuring heritage architecture and a mosque

Durban Central Business District

3.5/5(18 area reviews)

Durban Central Business District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Durban City Hall and Harbour while in the area.

Durban Central Business District
North Beach featuring a sunset and a beach

North Beach

4/5(37 area reviews)

North Beach is a destination visitors seek out for is beaches, abundant dining options, and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Blue Lagoon or Golden Mile while you're exploring the neighborhood.

North Beach
Durban Botanical Gardens showing a garden and landscape views

Musgrave

4/5(2 area reviews)

Musgrave is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Durban Botanical Gardens and Musgrave Centre.

Musgrave
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Morningside

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Morningside is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and Mitchell Park Zoo.

Morningside
Bayside Hotel Pine Street
Bayside Hotel Pine Street
3.5 out of 5
14 PINE STREET, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AED 104 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 104
AED 120 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban Beach ...
6.8/10 (56 reviews)
"Ight"

Reviewed on 22 February 2025

Bayside Hotel Pine Street
Belaire Suites
Belaire Suites
4 out of 5
151 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AED 209 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
AED 209
AED 241 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (872 reviews)
"5th time in the hotel Amazing Breakfast and staff"

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

Belaire Suites
Parade Hotel
Parade Hotel
3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade, North Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AED 149 per night from May 21 to May 22
AED 149
AED 172 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, a casino, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban Beach are ...
8/10 Very Good! (451 reviews)
"Good, has an issue with staff who prevented my partner to come into my room when my booking was for two guests"

Reviewed on 28 April 2025

Parade Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Durban Spa
Durban Spa
3 out of 5
57 Oliver Tambo Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 3-star spa apartment in Durban. Enjoy 2 indoor pools, a full-service spa, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban ...
7.4/10 Good! (14 reviews)
"They don't read check out instructions when booking with other websites. My check out is 10 am but they wanted me to leave the room at 9 am. Cockroaches were all over our apartment."

Reviewed on 3 March 2025

Durban Spa
Point Waterfront Apartments
Point Waterfront Apartments
4 out of 5
5 Signal Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (83 reviews)
"Our stay at the Point Waterfront apartment was exceptional, feeling like a home away from home. The apartment's breathtaking view offered a stunning panorama that never got old. We enjoyed taking in the majestic scenery from the comfort of our apartment, feeling grateful for the experience."

Reviewed on 22 April 2025

Point Waterfront Apartments
Silver Sands Self Catering
Silver Sands Self Catering
3.5 out of 5
13 Erskine Terrace, Point, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 3.5-star beach apartment in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban ...
"Very noisy throughout our stay. Doors banging , furniture moving around in units above , people speaking loudly made it difficult to fall asleep , running up and down the stairs. Unit was clean and spacious but the bed linen needs to be replaced..very old. Hats off to the staff member who checked ..."

Reviewed on 13 October 2024

Silver Sands Self Catering
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Durban

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
15
5 - Excellent 26%
4 - Good
28
4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
9
3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
4
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Really no time this first visit to see any tourist sites - did visit the Pavilion Shopping Centre. Return visit after the cruise will permit a bit of time for tourism.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I went swimming in the Indian ocean, making it the 3rd ocean I've swam in. Victoria Street market was interesting, big culture shock to me, but was a memorable experience. Other than that, I don't think I'll ever go back to Durban.

3/5 - Okay

Don

Visited at the start of our trip to reset our body clocks. The hotel and amenities were fantastic! Highly recommend! Durban was a little dodgy (definitely no walking after dark).

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We loved the beachfront but unfortunately the rest of the city is very run down. Stick to the Beachfront and it's a great environment.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

The CBD is filthy and certainly not a safe place to be. The beaches needs a proper clean up.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Another good thing about the hotel is that it had secure parking I didn’t see that with some other hotels I liked to stay at that are close to the beach it’s either to pay an extra fee for parking or parking is on the street