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 are restaurants and shops within walking distance.


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Nearby Durban attractions

1. Kwazulu Natal Society of Arts

0.3 MILES

This not-for-profit gallery has temporary exhibitions of modern South African art. Once you’ve perused the gallery, its outdoor cafe, set under shady…

2. Durban Botanic Gardens

1.21 MILES

A 2000-sq-metre garden featuring one of the rarest cycads (Encephalartos woodii), as well as many species of bromeliad, this is a lovely place to wander…

3. Phansi Museum

1.25 MILES

Found southwest of the city centre, this museum features a private collection of Southern African tribal artefacts, displayed in Roberts House, a…

4. Sugar Terminal

1.27 MILES

Maydon Wharf, which runs along the southwestern side of the harbour and south of Margaret Mncadi Ave, is home to the Sugar Terminal, which offers an…

5. Emmanuel Cathedral

1.36 MILES

Built in 1903; parts of the old St Joseph's church (1852) were incorporated into the building.

6. Juma Mosque

1.44 MILES

The largest mosque in the southern hemisphere; call ahead for a guided tour.

7. Madressa Arcade

1.45 MILES

The shops of Madressa Arcade are a flurry of colourful fabrics and piles of spices. Even if you don't find anything to buy, the architecture makes for a…

8. Wilson’s Wharf

1.52 MILES

This once-hip waterside development is now a little tired, but it’s the best place to get a view of Durban’s harbour and its activities. The harbour is…