Durban

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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
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 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 Harbour and Workshop Mall while in the area.

Durban Central Business District
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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
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
Bayside Hotel Pine Street
Bayside Hotel Pine Street
3.5 out of 5
14 PINE STREET, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AED21 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
AED21
per night
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban Beach ...
7/10 Good! (44 reviews)
Beautiful, amazing stay
"Out stay was amazing we really enjoyed ourselves. The cleaner very friendly n helpful. They a always smiling. Unfortunately wen we arrive the was que at the reception n the was only 1 person working."

Reviewed on 4 Feb, 2024

Bayside Hotel Pine Street
Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
1 Durban Club Place, Margaret Mncadi Avenue, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AED35 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
AED35
per night
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban Beach are located ...
6.2/10 (31 reviews)
Brilliant Service
"Amazing ...especially Ntombi .Brilliant service with a smile Seamless process"

Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2024

Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
The Blue Waters Hotel
The Blue Waters Hotel
4 out of 5
175 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AED52 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
AED52
per night
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and room service. Popular attractions Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (904 reviews)
Great views
"This big hotel is situated in front of the sea with great views. It has been renewed but still feels a bit oudated. Breakfast room crowded. Ok for a short stay."

Reviewed on 17 May, 2024

The Blue Waters 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.
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 business-friendly apartment in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions uShaka Marine World ...
Silver Sands Self Catering
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (8 reviews)
Terrible bad experience,won't recommend the resort
"I had a terrible experience It was the first time I wanted to try out the resort, but I was not welcomed from the time I entered. I was not greeted, but was sent around to fill out forms, after standing in the queue to check in. I requested a room with availability at a high floor, but was told they ..."

Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2021

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! (62 reviews)
"We were kept up all night by noisy neighbors (residents) who had a part next to our bedroom. Although staff tried to help things did not improve. Not wanting to risk this happening again we felt forced to move to a different location, despite having only used 1 of our 5 nights rental. We were not ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sep, 2023

Point Waterfront Apartments
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 26.31578947368421%
4 - Good
28
" "4 - Good 49.12280701754386%
3 - Okay
9
" "3 - Okay 15.789473684210526%
2 - Disappointing
4
" "2 - Disappointing 7.017543859649122%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 1.7543859649122806%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Dec 31, 2019

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
Aug 26, 2019

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
Aug 11, 2019

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
Jul 24, 2019

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
Jun 18, 2019

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

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
May 17, 2019

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