Location: Durban
Top Hotels in Durban
The 10 best hotels in Durban, South Africa
The Indian and colonial influences in this South African beach city can’t be missed, and the blend of cultures and architecture makes Durban unique in South Africa. Durban’s Golden Mile is a destination for surfers, families and fisherman, due to its blend of natural beauty and modern resort. Major-city attractions abound, making this a good destination for families and couples alike.
Restaurants in Durban
1. Suncoast Towers
Overall Ratings
4 based on 669 reviews
Located at the pulse of Durban’s Golden Mile, the SunCoast Hotel and Towers offers everything a discerning traveller could need: beach views, a casino, excellent service and every modern convenience possible. Unwind on the private pool deck, get a facial at the spa or enjoy a private meal overlooking in the ocean in a luxurious room. This contemporary hotel is Durban’ s ideal getaway spot for all types of travellers.
Not good. Not worth the money.
Reviewed By Manjusha MRight from check-in it was not a great experience. Reception staff was too slow and not courteous. We had to pay an additional fee per day to park our car in the hotel premises. Only two small lifts in one corner of the hotel to cater to so many rooms. It was quite a walk from the lift to the room. The passage was very narrow and had a weird smell of the carpets. Room was too small and dingy. Felt suffocated. Breakfast was below average. Very limited choice of food. Most of the food tasted bad. Overall not at all worth the money paid.
2. Blue Waters Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 784 reviews
The Blue Waters Hotel is a three star beach front hotel located on Durban's famous Golden Mile in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The Blue Waters Hotel specializes in offering the best accommodation at affordable rates to corporate business, honeymooners, sports teams, groups and holiday makers alike. We also specialize in hosting unforgettable wedding receptions. We have a number of wedding venues to choose from depending on the size of the function required. The hotel offers business conference and function facilities for small to large events.
Appreciation
Reviewed By MbaliTraveller1721Words can nvr be enough! Your service is phenomenal ? I wud lyk 2 extend our appreciation of service to the staff we loved u guys! U're all well trained ✊. Unfortunately I only recall 1 name chef Patience ?but u guys re all amazing. We will surely be back!
3. City Lodge Hotel Durban
Overall Ratings
4 based on 174 reviews
Lush gardens, palm trees and a pool with a gazebo lend a relaxed, summer feel to this hotel, as well as being only 2 blocks away from the main beach and 2 minutes from Durban’s CBD. It also has a fitness room and small meeting room for guest use. Close to many different restaurants, within walking distance of the International Conference and Exhibition Centre, a 30 minute drive to Durban’s international airport and close to the N3 motorway ensures a very convenient location.
Lack or No Hot Water
Reviewed By tyron786I had the most bad experience on the 30th Of May 2022 with no or the lack of Hot water in the unit, i had the pleasure of experiencing a cold shower in the evening of the 30th and morning of the 31st May 2022. the rooms were stuffy and i had to open the windows to air the rooms, i had overheard other guest complain at breafast as well which was disturbing as this was not an isolated issue as i thought.
4. Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 156 reviews
Comfort, light, privacy, breakfast with a view, 7 elegant ocean view bedrooms, pool, secure parking, free fast WiFi and a magnificent roof-top deck, yours to enjoy Durban sunshine and sweeping views of the Indian Ocean any time you wish. Contemporary yet warm, geared towards discerning travellers looking for tranquillity and outstanding ocean views, with a team of friendly staff dedicated to making every guest's stay as special as possible, Ocean Vista invites you to slow down, marvel at the ocean and feel at home in beautiful simplicity. Close enough to Umhlanga village and with easy access to main roads connecting you to the airport, beaches, golf courses, stadiums, best shopping malls and new business hubs. Regret no children under the age of 12 and not wheelchair friendly, due to nature of the property.
Hidden gem
Reviewed By Peter GAwesome place - beautiful rooms, stylishly decorated, crisp white linen. Ocean views from the deck are stunning. Very close to heart of Umhlanga. Quiet street for a restful sleeep. Will be back for sure.
5. Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3338 reviews
Radiating energy and elegance across the Golden Mile, Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani invites you to take your place in the sun. From the stylish bedrooms with breath-taking sea-views to the variety of restaurants and recreation facilities, visitors can look forward to the vibrancy, colour and culture of Durban's premier hotel destination offering more choice than ever before, from service and hospitality through to accommodation and dining. Absolutely everything under one sun!
No
Reviewed By CharleneN_SMI would unfortunately not recommend this hotel. Rooms are dated, and feel unclean. I was there during a very cold time and there was no heating option on the aircon in the entire hotel.The windows don't close completely so the wind was whistling in, i was offered an upgrade but the offered room was bigger (thetefore colder). Shower is in the tub with a shower curtain. I checked out after an hour of checking in and moved hotels for my stay in the Durban region.
6. Royal Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 288 reviews
With beautiful views of Durban harbour from our Deluxe and Executive Rooms, this iconic hotel, known as the “Grand Lady” offers a total of 206 rooms, 2 restaurants, a coffee shoppe and large conference and banqueting facilities. Our Deluxe rooms and Executive suites which offer breathtaking views are ideal for the discerning corporate traveler and holiday makers alike. Our well maintained and serviced bedrooms are equipped with King Sized beds, Tv’s, laptop safes, individually controlled air-conditioning, Tea & Coffee making facilities and amenities that will ensure you have a comfortable stay. Wi-fi is also provided.
A very disapointing experience
Reviewed By BobsExperienceMy wife and I stayed at the Royal Hotel overnight, during March, 2022. We used an elevator to get to our room, and noticed a large dead cockroach lying at the entrance to one of the three elevators. The entrance carpet of our room was damp, and the other carpets and easy chairs were shabby. The curtains were not ironed, and the windows were smudgy. The bathroom basin had a good share of mould around the top of the basin. The room fridge was totally empty, and after our trip to get to the hotel, we were thirsty, but there was no water bottles in the fridge. We complained at the front desk,and afterwards one of the staff brought us two small bottles of water and charged us Twenty-Five Rand per small bottle. There was a kettle in the room, with tea/coffee making facilities. The bedside lamps were strange, and were not matching at all. The shower and toilet were in good working condition. We took the elevator at about 09h30 the next morning to check out, and the cockroach of the night before, was still in front of one of the elevators. We decided to order coffee and scones at the coffee shop. The picture on their website displays a cake stand, filled with a variety of delicious cakes. The cake stand was empty. It seems that the regular business lounges were closed. The tragedy of this experience is that The Durban Royal Hotel has always been, over many years, one of the most famous and popular hotels in Durban, that was regularly used by businessmen and international travellers to Durban. It appears that there was a great lack of care or concern for guests at this hotel during our stay. This hotel is located in the central gardens square of Durban, and could be unsafe to walk around outside the hotel? Numerous tramps and beggars hang around. Sadly, we will not be staying there again.
7. Rain Farm Game and Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 446 reviews
Rain Farm Private Game & Lodge has a stunning restaurant which offers breath taking views of the farm. Rain Farm Private Game & Lodge offers luxury accommodation in the tranquil wildlife surrounds. - Luxury Tree Top Tents (Dinner bed & breakfast only) - Luxury Dam Facing Units (Equiped for Self-catering), Thatched rondavels, Timber cabin (equipped for self catering), Stables accommodation (Equiped for self catering) - Rain Farm Game & Lodge offers the following activities - Game Drives- Trailed walks - Horse Trails - Archery - Pellet Gun Shooting - Rock climbing - Abseiling - Paint ball shooting - Children's Playground - Day Spa - Miniature Golf. Rain Farm is the closest Game reserve to Durban, a mere 30 minute drive from King Shaka International Airport. Game you can see at our farm includes: Dassies Porcupine Mongoose Giraffe Wildebeest Zebra Impala Nyala Waterbuck Blesbok Eland Ostrich Emu Warthog Caracal Serval Bush Buck Mountain Reedbuck Common Reedbuck Steenbok Blue/Red/Grey Duiker Wide variety of Snakes, most spotted is the endangered African Rock Python A massively wide variety of bird life including: King Fisher, Hornbill, Fish Eagle, Bee Eater, Secretary Bird, Nightjar, Egyptian Geese
Some R & R
Reviewed By francinev2016We spent one night in one of the luxury Dam units. The unit is lovely, the spa bath was amazing! What a beautiful location. We had the privilege of seeing a giraffe walk past our Chalet. We also had buck visiting us. Our breakfast the next morning was scrumptious and served on a beautiful verandah with stunning views.
8. Belaire Suites
Overall Ratings
4 based on 563 reviews
Belaire Suites offers Luxury Furnished Self Catering Apartments and is located on Durban’s Beachfront between Battery and North Beaches. We are situated right on the beachfront with the majority of our rooms enjoying panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and Golden Beaches. The side facing rooms have side sea views of the north and south respectively. On a clear day Umhlanga Rocks in the north to the Bluff in the South can be seen.
I would give it 6 stars if i could
Reviewed By es786Booked 2 rooms for my wife and i and my dad over the christmas weekend. We stayed here 3 nights. Loved every moment of it. Breakfast was so awesome i didnt want to leave...spent an hour each day there.. my room was spotless and everything worked perfectly. The view from my room of the indian ocean is so good... i have stayed at this hotel many times over the years and i love that i am staying with someone i know, knowing what to expect , knowing, i will be greeted with a smile, knowing the awesome scent one gets when you enter the hotel lobby. Id like to thank 2 of my friends there natasha and bonga who are OUTSTANDING at what they do. I will be back end of april 2022.
9. Pavilion Hotel
Overall Ratings
3 based on 143 reviews
Located just 25 minutes from King Shaka International Airport, the newly renovated and popular Pavilion Hotel is an upmarket and perfectly situated address for doing business in Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal. The privately owned hotel has been home to several local, domestic and international tourists. The Pavilion Hotel is within walking distance to Durban’s main beachfront and nearby attractions include the Moses Mabhida Stadium, The Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre and Ushaka Marine World. The hotel boasts a dedicated wing comprising of 112 rooms tailored to meet specific business requirements. Rooms are equipped with high Wi-Fi internet access, a writing desk with stationery and a digital safe. The Pavilion Hotel values its corporate traveller however caters for families and leisure tourists alike. Amenities and services include a flat screen LCD TV with selected DSTV channels, tea and coffee facilities, spacious showers, additional linen and individually controlled air-conditioning. The hotel specialises in gala dinners, weddings, corporate breakfasts and cocktail parties in its 240 seater conference venue. The popular Cilantro restaurant offers a la carte and buffet menus.
Real access to the Durban beachfront.
Reviewed By 327zintlemI had never stayed in a place where everything you need is around you. The venue is important to me. But here it comes with just short works from the hotel to the beach and it's fun places to visit. The staff is friendly.
10. ONOMO Hotel Durban
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
If you’re looking for a hotel in Durban, look no further than ONOMO Hotel Durban. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Durban, ONOMO Hotel Durban is located a short distance from The Old Fort (0.4 mi) and North Beach Jamaat Khana (0.4 mi). Rooms at ONOMO Hotel Durban provide air conditioning and a kitchenette, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. In addition, ONOMO Hotel Durban offers a pool and breakfast, which will help make your Durban trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While in Durban be sure to experience local fish and chips favorites at moyo uShaka, Fish on Florida, or Pirates Arm. Best of all, ONOMO Hotel Durban makes it easy to experience some great Durban attractions like Durban Art Gallery, which is a popular art museum. The staff at ONOMO Hotel Durban looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
Good hotel not good location
Reviewed By Jet712284We stayed here for 2 nights... let’s start with the positives, it’s a newish hotel, nice swimming pool and a very good tour guide TJ tours who is willing to taxi wherever and whenever. Our main issue was the location for tourists it is not good... car needed or to use a taxi service. Upon check in the staff were not the most professional... basics need brushing up on. Overall if this hotel was in a better location (UMHLANGA) we would stay again but it’s not. For any tourist reading this please book close to Umhlanga.
