Must-see hotels in Durban

  • Concierge

    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,…

  • Smith’s Cottage

    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 …

  • Mackaya Bella Guest House

    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…

  • Benjamin

    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…

  • Protea Hotel Edward Durban

    Durban

    King of the seafront hotels, this is classic and comfortable, with fresh-polish smells and full-on decor.

  • Curiocity Backpackers

    Durban

    After opening a hit backpackers in Johannesburg, Curiocity turned its sights on Durban. Accommodation here is in a perfectly charming colonial building…

  • Blue Waters

    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…

  • Gibela Backpackers Lodge

    Durban

    This hostel (a tastefully converted 1950s Tuscan-style home) gets lots of good reports from travellers, including those travelling by themselves…

  • Napier House

    Durban

    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…

  • Riverside Hotel & Spa

    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…

  • De Charmoy Riverside

    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…

  • Southern Sun Suncoast Hotel

    Durban

    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 …

  • Quarters

    Durban

    Right in the throbbing heart of Durban’s busiest eating and drinking quarter, this attractive boutique hotel – at two neighbouring locations – balances…

  • Madeline Grove

    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…

  • Roseland House

    Durban

    A well-established guesthouse with friendly hosts, an excellent breakfast, two swimming pools and a dozen rooms fitted with heavy wooden furniture. There…

  • Durban Hilton International

    Durban

    Glitzy and chic, this modern behemoth offers a predictable hotel experience and attracts mainly business travellers. Ask about the specials.

  • Garden Court Marine Parade

    Durban

    A superb beachfront option, Garden Court was given a snazzy overhaul in 2014 and now boasts sleek, modern rooms, all with ocean views.

  • Tekweni Backpackers

    Durban

    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…

  • Gooderson Beach Hotel

    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…

  • Happy Hippo

    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,…

  • Balmoral

    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…

  • City Lodge

    Durban

    A solid, if a bit corporate, choice in the city centre not far from the beach.