Durban & KwaZulu-Natal
Washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Durban has been a favourite holiday spot for South Africans for many years. With miles of golden beach, theme parks and attractions, it attracts people year round.
The city is a fascinating mix of cultures, with the largest Indian population outside of India. For nightlife and entertainment head up to Florida Road where you will find a whole array of restaurants and bars, from sushi to steaks - you can truly dine your way around the world.
Further up the Indian Ocean coast is the World Heritage listed St. Lucia Wetlands Park, a vast area of waterways, forests and spectacular dunes. The lovely seaside resort of St Lucia has fine beaches and makes a great base for exploring the Wetlands or for a game drive around the beautiful ...more
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Superb Accommodation - Lowest Prices
Choose the holiday accommodation that's right for you from our top selection of Durban hotels and resorts. All are in great location and offer the best value in their class. Look out for:
• Free breakfasts - a delicious way to start your day
• Free night offers for longer stays or in low season
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Goble Palms | 55 | B |
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| Located in the Morningside area of Durban this beautiful Edwardian style guest house is positioned on a ridge overlooking the sea... Read more |
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Southern Sun North Beach | 69 | B |
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| The hotel sits in the heart of the Golden Mile on North Beach, just across the road from surfers paradise and a beach restaurant... Read more |
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Quarters Hotel | 75 | B |
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| Located in the fashionable district of Morningside this charming hotel has been created from four Victorian homes... Read more |
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Protea Hotel - Umhlanga | 78 | B |
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| Centrally located in the village of Umhlanga Rocks just a little to the north of Durban and a short walk to the beach... Read more |
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Royal Palm - Umhlanga | 79 | B |
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| An attractive new development of studios and two bedroom apartments in the popular village of Umhlanga... Read more |
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Zimbali Lodge - Balito | 117 | B |
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| This luxurious hotel is set in a coastal forest around half an hours drive from Durban close to the town of Balito... Read more |
Beaches & Battlefields
Travel north from Durban to discover one of the most beautiful and interesting regions of South Africa. The roads of KwaZulu-Natal twist and turn through stunning mountain scenery, scattered with the round houses and rural settlements of the native Zulu people.
For beaches and wildlife the north coast region is unbeatable. Hluhluwe National Park has abundant game and the World Heritage listed St Lucia Wetlands offer miles of pristine coastline.
Inland, the ‘Battlefields’ contain many historic sites from the Zulu and Boer Wars and to the west the mighty Drakensberg Mountains rise up to provide some of the best walking in South Africa.
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Amazulu Lodge - St Lucia | 45 | - | B |
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| A small and personal guest house hotel in the centre of St Lucia and close to the entrance to the Wetlands National... Read more |
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Elephant Lake Hotel - St Lucia | 55 | - | B |
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| This friendly local hotel is set amongst shops and restaurants of St Lucia, with delightful gardens that run down to... Read more |
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Rocktail Beach Camp - Elephant Coast | 126 | - | BD |
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| Located on the Elephant Coast in the far Northeast corner of Kwazulu-Natal province, Rocktail Bay Beach Camp is... Read more |
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Zululand Tree Lodge - Hluhluwe | 115 | 144 | BLD |
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| Set in a cool fever tree forest, the Tree Lodge is a truly special retreat where you stay in luxurious stilted chalets... Read more |
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Sandford Country Hotel - Battlefields | 39 | 48 | B |
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| This delightful hotel is perfectly located for visiting the battlefields sites at Spionkop and the town of Ladysmith... Read more |
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Isandlwana Lodge - Battlefields | 129 | - | BLD |
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| The charming lodge sits right at the edge of the Isandlwana Plain and enjoys views right over the battlefields... Read more |
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Cathedral Peak - Drakensberg | 85 | 109 | BD |
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| A first class and friendly resort set in the towering Drakensburg Mountains, half way between Durban and Johannesburg... Read more |
