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Best hotels in Durban

Explore 11 handpicked hotels in Durban

The Oyster Box

Durban

86 Rooms

From $380 per person/night

A glamorous hotel offering oodles of charm, in a picturesque seaside setting.

The Oyster Box Hotel is one of South Africa's best-loved hotels. It is located on Umhlanga’s beachfront overlooking the Indian Ocean and the iconic lighthouse, with direct beach access from the hotel. A member of the prestigious Red Carnation Hotel Collection, this legendary hotel is the ultimate in colonial charm and style. A lovingly refurbished landmark, it offers guests a contemporary experience, while evoking the nostalgia of a bygone era. Impeccable service and elegance is combined with modern facilities and fresh touches. Countless guests have enjoyed this landmark hotel's warmth, hospitality and elegance since it first opened in 1947.

Benjamin Boutique Hotel

Durban

41 Rooms

From $110 per person/night

Quaint and refined hotel in a cool district of vibey Durban

The Benjamin is located in the Berea, a spirited neighbourhood in Durban, South Africa's easternmost metropolis. Here, you're just five minutes from golden-sand beaches and the wide walkway that skirts the coastline, and within easy walking distance of fabulous bars and restaurants. Durban is a great place to experience a uniquely South African combination of cultures – Zulu, Indian and European. The hotel itself is small, with 41 rooms, a central garden courtyard and a patio with a lap pool. It's a perfect coastal holiday destination in itself, and a convenient stopover for travellers en route to the Zululand coast.

Beverly Hills uMhlanga Rocks

Durban

89 Rooms

From $260 per person/night

Classic glamour in this large hotel on South Africa's gorgeous north-east coast.

Reminiscent of old Hollywood, the Beverly Hills Hotel is an icon of luxury and style in Durban's coveted seaside Umhlanga neighbourhood. Established in 1964, this mid-century modern hotel strikes an attractive, peachy pose, a stone's throw from the Indian Ocean beachfront. With leaning palms, manicured lawns and a classy old resort style, it's the ideal spot to vacate on South Africa's east coast. Best of all, you'll be pampered like a movie star by everyone from the attentive valets and bellhops, to the knowledgeable concierge staff and on-point waiters. .

LaLuxe

Durban

6 Rooms

From $90 per person/night

A comfy BnB, conveniently located in an upmarket suburb north of colourful Durban.

Whether you're heading to Durban for business or leisure, arguably the nicest place to stay is Umhlanga, just out of town on the north coast. It's conveniently located midway between the airport and the city - about a 20 minute drive from both. Here, you'll find La Lucia, a high-end suburb, and in it, LaLuxe, a luxury bed and breakfast set one road back from the beach. The accommodation is comfortable and the garden and pool are perfect for whiling away a couple of hours. Go on - come and explore this vibrant city and warm coastline, both of which pulse with life.

Teremok Marine

Durban

8 Rooms

From $260 per person/night

A little glamour and a bucketload of calm at this KwaZulu-Natal spa retreat

Though only a short drive north of the buzzing coastal metropolis of Durban, Teremok Marine fosters a real sense of solitude and retreat – with views of the Indian Ocean to boot. This gorgeous boutique hotel has just the right amount of glamour, with spacious grounds that are serene and peaceful, filled with palms, milkwood trees and other indigenous flora. The staff's meticulous attention to your comfort helps make Teremok the perfect tonic for tired travellers looking to kick back and feel their tensions slip away. For some ultimate pampering, the on-site spa offers a comprehensive selection of treatments.

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Durban

From $120 per person/night

The hotel in uMhlanga is your gateway to golden beaches, lush surroundings and the exhilaration of holidaying in an idyllic part of Durban. If you want stunning views overlooking the KwaZulu-Natal coast, look no further than Protea Hotel uMhlanga. The hotel in centrally located in the heart of uMhlanga Rocks, situated 18 km from King Shaka International Airport, just a few minutes from the beach and 10 minutes to Durban city center. The hotel offers friendly service and comfortable accommodations that are all elegantly and stylishly furnished. Most of the hotel's 260 modern rooms feature breath-taking partial sea views, and is the ideal place to stay for that perfect family getaway.

Fairlight Beach House

Durban

From $50 per person/night

Welcome to Fairlight Beach House. Fairlight stands proud as the ultimate beachfront residence in the exclusive village of Umdloti, KwaZulu-Natal. The original homestead, built in the early 1900’s in this beautiful seaside community, was transformed into an idyllic family home for Bruce and Michele’s family of five and today, is one of the KZN North Coast's most popular guest houses.

Essenwood House

Durban

From $20 per person/night

Essenwood House is a stylish, Edwardian manor house that has recently been tastefully renovated to preserve the old lady’s historical charm and to bring her into the 21st century. The house is set in formal gardens and overlooks Durban city center and ocean. The night time skyline is breathtaking.

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