Great luxury hotels in Durban
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Guest favorite
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Beach access
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 4.08 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
Along with a beachfront location, the 4-star smoke-free Belaire Suites Hotel Durban offers 126 rooms with views of the sea.
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 4.08 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
Along with a beachfront location, the 4-star smoke-free Belaire Suites Hotel Durban offers 126 rooms with views of the sea.
The View Boutique Hotel & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Pool with view
At the 5-star The View Boutique Hotel & Spa Amanzimtoti, guests can find a golf course to stay active.
The availability of a hot spring bath, a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna, along with an outdoor swimming pool guarantees guests a relaxing stay.
The View Boutique Hotel & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Pool with view
The View Boutique Hotel & Spa
At the 5-star The View Boutique Hotel & Spa Amanzimtoti, guests can find a golf course to stay active.
The availability of a hot spring bath, a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna, along with an outdoor swimming pool guarantees guests a relaxing stay.
Anew Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located 2.1 km from Hilton Farm Stall at the Rotunda, the 4-star smoke-free Anew Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg offers air-conditioned rooms a mere 9 minutes' walk from Natal Railway Museum. The perfect hotel lies 3.9 km from Doreen Clark Nature Reserve, and offers an à la carte restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool onsite.
A summer terrace and a shared lounge are featured at this Hilton hotel. Keeping fit at the accommodation is convenient thanks to a fitness centre that offers fitness classes. Business travellers are welcome to use conference equipment and a work desk provided at a conference room on site.
Anew Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Anew Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg
Located 2.1 km from Hilton Farm Stall at the Rotunda, the 4-star smoke-free Anew Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg offers air-conditioned rooms a mere 9 minutes' walk from Natal Railway Museum. The perfect hotel lies 3.9 km from Doreen Clark Nature Reserve, and offers an à la carte restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool onsite.
A summer terrace and a shared lounge are featured at this Hilton hotel. Keeping fit at the accommodation is convenient thanks to a fitness centre that offers fitness classes. Business travellers are welcome to use conference equipment and a work desk provided at a conference room on site.
Spa luxury hotels in Durban
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Beach access
Premier Resort Cutty Sark
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
Situated around 25 minutes' walk from Scottburgh Golf Club, the perfect Premier Resort Cutty Sark Scottburgh offers proximity to various city highlights. Guests can spend their days relaxing by an outdoor swimming pool or enjoying scuba diving, snorkelling, and billiard arranged at this 4-star hotel.
The Premier Scottburgh also includes a sundeck, playground, and a golf course.
Premier Resort Cutty Sark
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
Premier Resort Cutty Sark
Situated around 25 minutes' walk from Scottburgh Golf Club, the perfect Premier Resort Cutty Sark Scottburgh offers proximity to various city highlights. Guests can spend their days relaxing by an outdoor swimming pool or enjoying scuba diving, snorkelling, and billiard arranged at this 4-star hotel.
The Premier Scottburgh also includes a sundeck, playground, and a golf course.
Coco De Mer Boutique Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
The 4-star Coco De Mer Boutique Hotel Ballito provides proximity to Willard's Beach, which is situated nearly 15 minutes' walk away. While staying at the hotel, a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service are available for guests to use.
Coco De Mer Boutique Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Coco De Mer Boutique Hotel
The 4-star Coco De Mer Boutique Hotel Ballito provides proximity to Willard's Beach, which is situated nearly 15 minutes' walk away. While staying at the hotel, a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service are available for guests to use.
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Beach access
Anew Hotel Ocean Reef Zinkwazi
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Infinity pool
The 4-star Anew Hotel Ocean Reef Zinkwazi is only 1.5 km from Beach car park and features a sundeck and a shared lounge.
Anew Hotel Ocean Reef Zinkwazi
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Infinity pool
Anew Hotel Ocean Reef Zinkwazi
The 4-star Anew Hotel Ocean Reef Zinkwazi is only 1.5 km from Beach car park and features a sundeck and a shared lounge.
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Great deal
Thistle Hotel
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Located just a 9-minute walk from Parklane Shopping Centre, the comfortable Thistle Hotel Pietermaritzburg offers air-conditioned rooms 2.9 km from Golden Horse Casino. This 4-star hotel features both Wi-Fi throughout the property and private car parking on site.
Thistle Hotel
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Thistle Hotel
Located just a 9-minute walk from Parklane Shopping Centre, the comfortable Thistle Hotel Pietermaritzburg offers air-conditioned rooms 2.9 km from Golden Horse Casino. This 4-star hotel features both Wi-Fi throughout the property and private car parking on site.
Golden Horse Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located only a 12-minute stroll from Sidewalk Centre, the comfortable 4-star Golden Horse Hotel Pietermaritzburg offers Wi-Fi in public areas and parking.
Guests are welcome to enjoy a casino, a shared lounge, and a golf course and dive into an outdoor swimming pool.
Golden Horse Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Golden Horse Hotel
Located only a 12-minute stroll from Sidewalk Centre, the comfortable 4-star Golden Horse Hotel Pietermaritzburg offers Wi-Fi in public areas and parking.
Guests are welcome to enjoy a casino, a shared lounge, and a golf course and dive into an outdoor swimming pool.
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Beach access
First Group Breakers Resort - Official
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 1.26 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
First Group Breakers Resort - Official Umhlanga, located around a 15-minute walk from Bronze Beach, offers air-conditioned rooms. The resort offers to indulge in a steam room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath or take a refreshing dip in a swimming pool, before discovering the secrets of South African cuisine served at à la carte restaurant.
First Group Breakers Resort - Official also includes a fitness centre, playground and a golf course. This hotel offers a range of activities such as volleyball, ping pong, and billiard.
First Group Breakers Resort - Official
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 1.26 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
First Group Breakers Resort - Official
First Group Breakers Resort - Official Umhlanga, located around a 15-minute walk from Bronze Beach, offers air-conditioned rooms. The resort offers to indulge in a steam room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath or take a refreshing dip in a swimming pool, before discovering the secrets of South African cuisine served at à la carte restaurant.
First Group Breakers Resort - Official also includes a fitness centre, playground and a golf course. This hotel offers a range of activities such as volleyball, ping pong, and billiard.
The Siding Apartments
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
Situated 6 minutes' walk from the 4-star The Siding Apartments Hilton hotel, guests can visit Natal Railway Museum.
The Siding Apartments
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
The Siding Apartments
Situated 6 minutes' walk from the 4-star The Siding Apartments Hilton hotel, guests can visit Natal Railway Museum.
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Best-rated
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Private beach
The Oyster Box
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Turkish bath
- Infinity pool
The 5-star The Oyster Box Hotel Umhlanga has 86 rooms and is located about a 5-minute walk from uMhlanga Main Beach. This perfect hotel lies within easy reach of Whalebone Pier and boasts a swimming pool along with views of the sea.
This superior hotel provides guests with direct access to a breathtaking beach with beach towels. Guests staying at the property can enjoy fitness classes at a fitness centre located on site.
The Oyster Box
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Turkish bath
- Infinity pool
The Oyster Box
The 5-star The Oyster Box Hotel Umhlanga has 86 rooms and is located about a 5-minute walk from uMhlanga Main Beach. This perfect hotel lies within easy reach of Whalebone Pier and boasts a swimming pool along with views of the sea.
This superior hotel provides guests with direct access to a breathtaking beach with beach towels. Guests staying at the property can enjoy fitness classes at a fitness centre located on site.
Redlands Hotel
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located around 20 minutes' walk from Parklane Shopping Centre, the 5-star Redlands Hotel Pietermaritzburg comes with 2 outdoor tennis courts. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant, the hotel boasts air-conditioned rooms in a business neighbourhood.
The property offers a sundeck and a shared lounge along with a treatment room and a sauna. The hotel also gives guests access to fitness classes at a fitness centre located on site.
Redlands Hotel
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Outdoor swimming pool
Redlands Hotel
Located around 20 minutes' walk from Parklane Shopping Centre, the 5-star Redlands Hotel Pietermaritzburg comes with 2 outdoor tennis courts. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant, the hotel boasts air-conditioned rooms in a business neighbourhood.
The property offers a sundeck and a shared lounge along with a treatment room and a sauna. The hotel also gives guests access to fitness classes at a fitness centre located on site.
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Private beach
Canelands Beach Club
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Pool with view
Situated about a 5-minute stroll from Granny's Pool, the 4-star Canelands Beach Club Salt Rock hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant.
Canelands Beach Club hotel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool on site.
Canelands Beach Club
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Pool with view
Canelands Beach Club
Situated about a 5-minute stroll from Granny's Pool, the 4-star Canelands Beach Club Salt Rock hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant.
Canelands Beach Club hotel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool on site.
The Retreat Hotel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
The comfortable The Retreat Hotel Pietermaritzburg offers quick access to the colonial-era Pietermaritzburg City Hall, located nearly a 5-minute walk away.
The Retreat Hotel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
The Retreat Hotel
The comfortable The Retreat Hotel Pietermaritzburg offers quick access to the colonial-era Pietermaritzburg City Hall, located nearly a 5-minute walk away.
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch
- Restaurant
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Paid parking
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
Offering a restaurant, the 4-star Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch lies in Umhlanga where you are spoilt for choice on multiple restaurants and super markets with access to natural sights like the 26 hectares Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve 2.9 km away. The hotel features safety facilities including a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.
The onsite leisure experience includes a swimming pool, a fitness centre.
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch
- Restaurant
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Paid parking
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch
Offering a restaurant, the 4-star Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch lies in Umhlanga where you are spoilt for choice on multiple restaurants and super markets with access to natural sights like the 26 hectares Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve 2.9 km away. The hotel features safety facilities including a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.
The onsite leisure experience includes a swimming pool, a fitness centre.
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Beach access
Agulhas House & Diving
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located merely 1.2 km from Umkomaas Beach, the comfortable Agulhas House & Diving Hotel Umkomaas is about a 5-minute walk from Oceanworx. Boasting a year-round outdoor swimming pool and a yoga club, this 4-star hotel offers access to Umkomazi River, which is nearly 10 minutes away by car.
You can also join snorkelling, diving, and hiking, as well as cars for rent. Guests will be interested in horse riding tours organised at the property.
Agulhas House & Diving
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Agulhas House & Diving
Located merely 1.2 km from Umkomaas Beach, the comfortable Agulhas House & Diving Hotel Umkomaas is about a 5-minute walk from Oceanworx. Boasting a year-round outdoor swimming pool and a yoga club, this 4-star hotel offers access to Umkomazi River, which is nearly 10 minutes away by car.
You can also join snorkelling, diving, and hiking, as well as cars for rent. Guests will be interested in horse riding tours organised at the property.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Luxury Hotels in Durban, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Belaire Suites Hotel |
9.2 / 10 (12218 Reviews) |
From 42$ | |
| The View Boutique Hotel & Spa |
8.8 / 10 (550 Reviews) |
From 57$ | |
| Anew Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg |
8.6 / 10 (900 Reviews) |
From 76$ | |
| Premier Resort Cutty Sark |
8.4 / 10 (1369 Reviews) |
From 96$ | |
| Coco De Mer Boutique Hotel |
9.1 / 10 (735 Reviews) |
From 139$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which luxury hotels in Durban are best for a beach holiday?
The Oyster Box and Canelands Beach Club offer stunning views and direct beach access. Both hotels provide luxurious accommodations and superb dining options by the ocean.
Book a room with a balcony to enjoy evening sunsets over the ocean at The Oyster Box.
Which luxury hotels near Umhlanga are ideal for family vacations?
The Oyster Box and Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch are great choices for families. They offer family-oriented amenities, including children's clubs and activities.
Consider visiting during school holidays for special events that keep kids entertained at the hotels.
What luxury hotels in Durban cater to couples seeking romantic getaways?
Hotels like The Oyster Box and Canelands Beach Club provide intimate settings with spa services and fine dining. Their beachfront locations enhance the romantic atmosphere.
Book a couples massage at the spa of Canelands Beach Club for a relaxing experience together.
Are there luxury hotels in Durban with spas for relaxation?
The Oyster Box and Canelands Beach Club feature extensive wellness options, including on-site spas. Both hotels offer treatments that incorporate local elements.
Schedule spa appointments early in the morning for a peaceful start to your vacation at The Oyster Box.
What luxury hotels near Durban's city center are best for leisure activities?
The Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch and The View Boutique Hotel & Spa are situated close to the city center. They offer easy access to local attractions and shopping.
Take a stroll through the Umhlanga village area for a mix of dining and shopping options after checking into the Hilton Garden Inn.
Which luxury hotels in Durban have stunning ocean views?
The Oyster Box and Canelands Beach Club both feature rooms with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Their locations make it easy to soak in the scenery.
Opt for ocean-view rooms at The Oyster Box and enjoy views of the iconic Umhlanga Lighthouse.
How can I find luxury hotels in Durban with excellent dining options?
The Oyster Box and Bellaire Suites Hotel offer fine dining experiences, with menus that highlight local flavors. Both hotels are highly rated for their culinary offerings.
Reserve a dinner table at The Oyster Box to experience their award-winning seafood buffet.
What unique seasonal events can I attend in Durban?
The Durban International Film Festival in July and the Durban July horse race in early July attract many visitors. These events showcase local culture and entertainment.
Book accommodations near the city center to easily access venues for these events and avoid parking hassles.
How can families get around Durban efficiently?
Public transport options include the People Mover and various bus routes, which connect major attractions. Taxi services and rideshare apps are also available for convenience.
Use the Go Durban app for real-time bus schedules and route planning for easier travels around the city.
Where can I find the best views in Durban?
Visit the Umhlanga Lighthouse or the Sky Car at Moses Mabhida Stadium for panoramic views of the coastline. Both spots are popular among tourists and locals alike.
Plan your visit at sunset for breathtaking views from the Umhlanga Lighthouse.