Durban
One of Durbs’ most cutting-edge sleeping options, this cleverly conceived spot – 12 cosy rooms in four pods – is more about the design (urban, funky,…
Must-see hotels in Durban
Durban
An excellent budget option within chirping distance of the Umgeni River Bird Park. It's set around a suburban garden and has a couple of free-standing …
Durban
Located near the university, this pretty spot has a lovely indigenous garden (featuring the Mackaya Bella plant) and stylish rooms in a relaxed home-style…
Durban
This upmarket boutique hotel is filled with clipped accents and smart rooms of the ‘heavy drapes and floral furnishings’ variety, around a pretty paved…
Durban
King of the seafront hotels, this is classic and comfortable, with fresh-polish smells and full-on decor.
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After opening a hit backpackers in Johannesburg, Curiocity turned its sights on Durban. Accommodation here is in a perfectly charming colonial building…
Durban
At the northern end of the beachfront, away from the promenade crowd, Blue Waters is a classic hotel that has recently undergone an extensive renovation…
Durban
This hostel (a tastefully converted 1950s Tuscan-style home) gets lots of good reports from travellers, including those travelling by themselves…
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On a poky little street near the Botanic Gardens, this is an excellent, homey B&B that is terrific value. The former colonial residence has five en-suite…
Durban
It’s hard to miss this white behemoth just over the Umgeni River on the right-hand side. The pool area has a sprawling LA vibe and the rooms offer all the…
Durban
Clean, modern design in beautiful surrounds is the style at De Charmoy Riverside. There are six rooms in an airy house with a small pool area, tucked away…
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This hotel, adjacent to the casino, is a safe if businesslike bet. It has over 100 sleek and contemporary rooms with flash trimmings. Be aware that the …
Durban
Right in the throbbing heart of Durban’s busiest eating and drinking quarter, this attractive boutique hotel – at two neighbouring locations – balances…
Durban
Close to Florida Rd's bars and restaurants, this largish guesthouse has a range of rooms, including some with balconies and a couple of smaller budget…
Durban
A well-established guesthouse with friendly hosts, an excellent breakfast, two swimming pools and a dozen rooms fitted with heavy wooden furniture. There…
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Glitzy and chic, this modern behemoth offers a predictable hotel experience and attracts mainly business travellers. Ask about the specials.
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A superb beachfront option, Garden Court was given a snazzy overhaul in 2014 and now boasts sleek, modern rooms, all with ocean views.
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The motto of this place says it all: ‘Tekweni goes off’. Its courtyard, complete with pool and bar, gets jammed with socialising backpackers on Friday and…
Durban
Wake up to the sounds, sights and smell of the ocean in a beachfront room at the ageing Beach Hotel. In the thick of Durban's watery action, the place…
Durban
Close to the beach is this spacious, well-run, warehouse-style accommodation choice. There are bright colours, vast spaces and an awesome rooftop bar,…
Durban
The only low-rise hotel on the beachfront, the Balmoral has a faded grandeur born of its former life as a colonial residence. It's in a great location on…