Durban Beachfront Travel Guide

Durban

amazing vibrant city to visit. #endlesssummer
amazing vibrant city to visit. #endlesssummer
it's the infamous Durban Beachfront.
North Beach featuring a sunset and a sandy beach
North Beach featuring general coastal views, surf and surfing

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Durban Beachfront

Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a casino. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Dairy Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (476 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Parade Hotel
Belaire Suites

Belaire Suites

4 out of 5
151 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is £54 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
£54
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (929 reviews)
This is the perfect hotel for your stay. Everything feels brand new, the breakfast is amazing, and the beach view makes it even more special. You’ll absolutely love it!

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Belaire Suites
Suncoast Hotel & Towers

Suncoast Hotel & Towers

5 out of 5
20 Battery Beach Road, Durban Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is £100 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£100
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Durban. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Suncoast Casino and ...
Suncoast Hotel & Towers
Durban Spa

Durban Spa

3 out of 5
57 Oliver Tambo Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 3-star spa apartment in Durban. Enjoy 2 indoor pools, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban ...
7.2/10 Good! (17 reviews)
This was one of the worse places I have stayed in. I strongly recommend against it. Stay there at your own risk.

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

Durban Spa
The Blue Waters Hotel

The Blue Waters Hotel

4 out of 5
175 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is £54 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
£54
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
The staff were amazing and incredibly friendly — from the porter to the front desk, right through to the beautiful breakfast service. The waiters were attentive, and the ever-smiling chefs truly made the experience special. I was, however, a bit concerned about the cleanliness of the room, particularly ...

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Blue Waters Hotel
The Edward Hotel

The Edward Hotel

4 out of 5
149 O.R. Tambo Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is £74 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£74
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (227 reviews)
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Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

The Edward Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Durban Beachfront

North Beach which includes a sandy beach and a sunset

North Beach

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

North Beach is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Mini Town or Blue Lagoon while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

North Beach
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

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

Windermere
South Beach showing a sunset, surfing and landscape views

South Beach

3/5(5 area reviews)

South Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Harbour and Golden Mile.

South Beach
View of suburban and city landscape Durban South Africa

Durban Central Business District

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Travellers come to Durban Central Business District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Durban City Hall and Playhouse while you're in town.

Durban Central Business District
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Essenwood

Visitors to Essenwood like its beaches and restaurants, and Killie Campbell Africana Library is a sight worth a stop.

Essenwood
A wide aerial of the bridge and freeway crossing over the Umgeni River mouth with the Durban skyline in the distance.

Morningside

4/5(4 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


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