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Located right on Durbans North Beach, Belaire Suites Hotel offers rooms with free WiFi. Durban Station is 1 km away, and the on-site Café Jiran serves award winning coffee. Greyville Racecourse and uShaka Marine World are within 4 km from the property. Friendly staff, heated pool, happy hour at the bar and breakfast

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9.1
Superb
11,105 reviews
Price from
US$59
per night

Featuring quiet street views, Avalon Guest Manor provides accommodation with patio, around 5.4 km from Newcastle Golf Club. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the outdoor fireplace or the year-round outdoor pool, or enjoy views of the garden and inner courtyard. Staff were exceptionally friendly and the rooms were comfortable and beautifully decorated. We have dinner and breakfast and both were excellent.

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9.3
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
US$77
per night

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse also offers a shared lounge area with entertainment system and a dining room with an honesty bar.

The spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites all come with elegant, modern décor. They also have a minibar and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathrooms include a bathrobe and slippers. It’s beautiful and the owner is always looking after you

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9
Superb
303 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

3.3 km from Durban Botanic Gardens, Terebinte Bed & Breakfast is a recently renovated property situated in Durban and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. It is set 4.2 km from Durban ICC and provides luggage storage space. When staying at the bed and breakfast, guests can use private entrance. Location great 👌🏾 Quietness 👌🏾 Owner is friendly&helpful Cleanliness 👌🏾 They ensured my safety as I was leaving very early the ffng day!

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9.5
Exceptional
149 reviews
Price from
US$53
per night

Just 17 km north of Durban, in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, Anchors Rest offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. The guest house features an outdoor pool, a large garden, and free private parking.

Anchor's Rest Guest House offers air-conditioned rooms with a private entrance and a patio with barbecue facilities. They feature en-suite bathrooms, an open plan lounge, a well equipped kitchenette and are fitted with a satellite TV, safe and a hair dryer. fantastic location and facility

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9.1
Superb
565 reviews
Price from
US$63
per night

This boutique guest house offers luxurious suites with unique scents and music, 1 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Home-made muffins and muesli, fresh juices and farm eggs are served each morning.

Teremok Lodge & Spa offers a free evening shuttle to local restaurants. There are 2 free tea/coffee stations, and a honesty bar with hard and soft drinks. Amazing staff and rooms. Over the top facilities.

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9.4
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
US$224
per night

Situated in Santa Lucia Estuary, Lodge Afrique offers free-standing thatched suites with full Afro-Victorian bathrooms. It features an outdoor pool surrounded by a tropical garden.

Free WiFi is available in all rooms. At Lodge Afrique the rooms are spacious and equipped with air conditioning, a ceiling fan and comes with a mini fridge. Each has a private outdoor shower leading off the patio. All the suites are connected to the central lodge by a raised wooden deck pathway over the garden. Lodge Afrique is a true gem! The attention to detail throughout the property is exceptional, with beautiful rooms that feel luxurious and inviting. The clever design of the property maximizes the number of chalets while maintaining privacy and charm. The staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Their knowledge of the region is impressive, and they offer excellent recommendations on activities and places to visit. Booking activities through the lodge was not only convenient but also more affordable than booking directly. Overall, our stay was absolutely wonderful. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing and well-organized getaway!

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9.6
Exceptional
306 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

Situated 1 km from both the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the beach, this guesthouse offers leisure activities in tranquil surroundings. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi in the public areas. Colin is a wonderful host. Beautiful house and magnificent garden. Breakfast was excellent and rooms clean and spacious. Colin was always available and ready to help and give travel advise.

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9.8
Exceptional
392 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

Overlooking the iconic Umhlanga Lighthouse and Indian Ocean, The Oyster Box is a 5-star hotel offering timeless luxury and comfort as part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection.

Guests can enjoy elegantly appointed rooms, suites, and villas—some with private patios or plunge pools—each with handcrafted furnishings, complimentary Wi-Fi, and thoughtful amenities. Everything was great. Staff was friendly, attentive, and professional.

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9.5
Exceptional
975 reviews
Price from
US$548
per night

This 4-star boutique hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, free parking and an ideal location in the coastal area of Ballito. It is within walking distance to beaches, stores, and restaurants.

Coco De Mer provides differently designed and situated rooms that all include views of either the Indian Ocean or coastal forest. the location is excellent, the hotel is really good. Room is large and clean, all what you need is in the venue - bar/restaurant/spa and seaside.

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9.1
Superb
768 reviews
Price from
US$89
per night

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