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Durban

Popular places to visit

uShaka Marine World featuring signage and rides as well as a large group of people

uShaka Marine World

4/5(26 reviews)

Make time to visit the sea life at uShaka Marine World during your travels in Durban. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

uShaka Marine World
Durban Beach

Durban Beach

4/5(50 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Durban Beach during your travels in Durban? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Durban Beach
You can do a 100 meter rope swing off the top of the stadium in Durban, not for the faint of heart

Moses Mabhida Stadium

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Catch an event at Moses Mabhida Stadium during your trip to Durban. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Moses Mabhida Stadium
Golden Mile

Golden Mile

4/5(17 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Golden Mile might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Durban. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Golden Mile
Durban Botanical Gardens which includes flowers, a pond and a park

Durban Botanical Gardens

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Durban Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Berea. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Durban Botanical Gardens

The Internet Cafe

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit The Internet Cafe, during your trip to Berea. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

The Internet Cafe

Essenwood Hotel Deals

Essenwood House

Essenwood House

3 out of 5
630 Stephen Dlamini Road Morningside, Durban, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AED 235 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
AED 235
AED 273 total
28 Sep - 29 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World ...
Disappointed
"The accommodation was nothing like the pictures on the website. The bedding and furniture is outdated …driveway too steep . I had to extend my stay but moved to a different accommodation. Will not book this accommodation again."

Reviewed on 15 May 2023

Essenwood House
Emakhosini Hotel on East

Emakhosini Hotel on East

73 East St, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AED 117 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
AED 117
AED 136 total
30 Sep - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World are located ...
"first of all it should never be listed, the building is in bad condition, the windows are falling, there is no aircondition considering it was 98 deg outside, the place was not clean I would not rate it any star. Expedia should take them off the hotels It is sad to call it a hotel."

Reviewed on 14 January 2025

Emakhosini Hotel on East
Andaluz Boutique Hotel

Andaluz Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
101 on 12th avenue, Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AED 247 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
AED 247
AED 285 total
27 Sep - 28 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Durban. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Durban Beach and uShaka Marine ...
"I couldn’t stay I had to leave the place..it was dirty and stinking..I feel I have been robbed hence I will contact Asata to look at the matter and will reserve my legal opinion on the matter since i was not refunded even half of what I paid"

Reviewed on 3 January 2023

Andaluz Boutique Hotel
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

3 out of 5
298 Percy Osborn Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
Fantastic budget hotel
"This place was amazing. Clean, beautiful views, quiet area, large rooms. Staff were helpful and friendly and stay out of your way so you can do whatever you want to. The only issue is that the parking can be a bit difficult to manage with a large vehicle."

Reviewed on 1 September 2025

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Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade, North Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a casino. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (458 reviews)
"Good stay overall. Make sure you carry an international adopter for charging gadgets as rooms have single option without extension cord"

Reviewed on 16 August 2025

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Parade Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

4 out of 5
Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AED 394 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
AED 394
AED 458 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (159 reviews)
"We had lounge access with our booking however the hotel was very busy with a number of events. The manager in recognition upgraded our room and provided in room service. The following day the deputy manager helped me and my wife with a harbour cruise and provided a complimentary evening meal. The ..."

Reviewed on 15 September 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
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Other neighborhoods around Essenwood

A baby southern white rhino. If I had the chance to name this little fellow I would name her Hope. How gentle these magnificent creatures are, yet highly endangered. Which is why I won’t post an accurate location. #wildlife #stoprhinopoaching #NationalPark

Windermere

4/5(6 area reviews)

Windermere is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and African Art Centre.

Windermere
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Overport

5/5(1 area review)

While Overport might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Durban Botanical Gardens and Florida Road.

Overport
Durban Botanical Gardens showing a garden and landscape views

Musgrave

4/5(2 area reviews)

Musgrave is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Durban Botanical Gardens and Musgrave Centre.

Musgrave
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Morningside

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Morningside is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and Mitchell Park Zoo.

Morningside
North Beach which includes modern architecture, street scenes and a coastal town

Durban Beachfront

4/5(2 area reviews)

Durban Beachfront is a destination visitors seek out for is beaches, abundant dining options, and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Blue Lagoon or Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Durban Beachfront
Durban featuring heritage architecture and a mosque

Durban Central Business District

3.5/5(18 area reviews)

Durban Central Business District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Workshop Mall and Harbour while in the area.

Durban Central Business District

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