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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. The staff were amazing to cater to all our needs. The maintenance old guy is sweet and made sure our stay was comfortable. Our AC was having some issue and he came to fix it during the night. Great Staff, very accommodating and dedicated.

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9.1
Superb
11,108 reviews
Price from
US$60
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. Fabulous Find 5 stars the whole way x

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9.3
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
US$78
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. The place was beyond my expectations, beautiful, serene and definitely a great value for money. The host was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay.

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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. I loved the hospitality and the aura of the bed and breakfast , the owner was exceptional and even left a birthday chocolate bar for my cousin who we were celebrating . The garden was the best part for me where we sat and made a few memories . I would like to genuinely thank the Gerald (owner ) for the amazing stay and cleanliness as well as the quality of it all was worth it

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9.5
Exceptional
149 reviews
Price from
US$54
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. Location, a short walk to town and it's excellent restaurants, bars and coffee shops. A little further on walking for the great beach and promenade. Try Fish a great restaurant, and only two minutes walk. Also for great coffee and naughty bakes and treats, try Mary and Joe's..big wow to both. We liked the guest lounge and the excellent well stocked serve yourself honesty bar..fantastic Great staff delivering a welcoming vibe

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9.1
Superb
566 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$225
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. Beautifully furnished with good quality furniture. Well maintained sub tropical garden and excellent staff.

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9.5
Exceptional
307 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. Clean, welcoming, friendly and spacious. Enjoyed our stay very much, slept well and thankful to Colin & Natalie.

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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. Room was gorgeous - lovely location in the trees with a treehouse vibe. More spacious than expected. Staff went out of their way to make the most of our birthday celebration. Breakfasts are excellent.

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9.5
Exceptional
974 reviews
Price from
US$551
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. It’s a lovely place, cute, very well prepared team and always supportive. Meals was allways super, specially the Italian cuisine. Rooms are modern, big and comfortable with nice views- beech and forest.

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9.1
Superb
768 reviews
Price from
US$89
per night

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