Destination Management Services is a Brand of individually owned premium apartments managed by Trevor Pitt and Mandy Moodley, both of whom have been in hospitality management for a lifetime and are passionate about providing excellent service and going that extra mile to ensure guests are comfortable. Mandy Moodley manages the Reservations side and is always on hand to advise on the local conditions and attractions and to ensure guests arrive comfortably at the apartments. The DMS Brand is a standard of service and presentation that we apply to all our apartments. From white pure cotton linen, fluffy towels to fully equipped kitchens, satellite TV and Wi-Fi, we ensure the apartment is ready for every need. DMS ensures you can book with confidence knowing there is a reliable company taking care of each apartment. We live in Umdloti so are almost always available to meet you and see you into the apartment or deal with anything that you need, no matter what time.

Copper Beach is a beautifully appointed 2 bedroom duplex apartment on the far north side of Umdloti elevated against the thickly forested primary dune overlooking a secluded section of this pristine rocky shoreline. The position commands spectacular views over the endless Indian Ocean with its constant mesmerizing motion of whales, dolphins and diving gulls. Watch the light gently fade off the water as evening takes over and let the crashing of the waves on the shoreline below lull you to sleep. Being just 10 minutes from King Shaka International Airport, Umdloti is the ideal stopover for people entering or exiting KwaZulu-Natal exploring the rich diversity of beaches, game reserves, mountains and culture or merely visiting on business. Umdloti itself is blessed with beautiful user friendly beaches, world class restaurants and convenient shopping in the new Salta Marine Walk Boutique Shopping Centre. This stylish apartment is comprised of two en suite bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen and dining area and living room. The open balcony stretches all the way across the front of the apartment and is equipped with lounge and dining room furniture and a Weber charcoal braai. All bedrooms have views of the sea and are air-conditioned for guest comfort in the warm summer months. The beds are all luxurious extra length Serta Perfect Sleeper Hospitality Pocket Coil beds. All rooms can be set up either as 2 single beds or as king size beds depending on guest preference. The linen is all luxurious pure cotton in crisp white. The kitchen is superbly equipped and capable of serving a lavish Sunday roast with eight elegant table settings. Or cook South African style on a charcoal fire barbeque under the stars on the open front patio while gazing out over the sea. A dishwasher and washing machine add to guest convenience and the apartment is equipped with fast unlimited Wi-Fi and a Smart TV with a full bouquet DSTV.

Umdloti is a charming seaside village hemmed between lush green sugar cane fields and the endless Indian Ocean. It is situated on the Dolphin Coast between Umhlanga and Ballito, approximately 20 kilometers north of Durban, home to the busiest harbor in Africa. With the new King Shaka International Airport just 10 minutes’ drive away, Umdloti is an ideal stopover for visitors and business travelers arriving or departing KwaZulu-Natal. To the north (Zululand) are many big five game reserves such as the world renowned Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Tembe Elephant Park and Phinda Private Game Reserve. This also includes the UNESCO World Heritage Site iSimangaliso (St Lucia) Wetland Park, which is one of the most outstanding natural wetland and coastal sites in Africa. For the sports enthusiast, Zimbali, Umhlali, Beachwood, Mount Edgecombe and the Durban Country Club golf courses are all within a 20 minute drive. Umdloti Beach sits right on the Indian Ocean and extends from Peace Cottage on the north bank of the Umhlanga River Estuary up to the Umdloti River Estuary. This beautiful section of sandy beach has a shallow inter-tidal zone where the low tides form a myriad of rocky inshore pools. The coastal waters are rich in marine life providing endless shore fishing opportunities and great offshore ski boat and paddle ski fishing. This beautiful section of sandy beach is amazingly user friendly. The swimming areas are patrolled by lifeguards and protected with shark nets and the unique Umdloti Beach Tidal Pool, about 1 kilometer south of the apartment, is ideal for a calm and protected swim in the warm Indian Ocean. One kilometer south along the beach (a pleasant 15 minute walk) from the apartment and directly opposite the Umdloti Tidal Pool is The Sand Bar, Tasca Pizza and Foam. Umdloti has a pace of its own with a real small town ocean village charm. Once you have experienced this unique mix of casual sophistication you are always drawn back.