Durban Beachfront Travel Guide

Durban

A sunset over a beach with palm trees and a bridge.
A cable car system, palm trees, a beach, and a cityscape with buildings.
A beach with a pier extending into the water, a thatched umbrella, and a person sitting on the sand.
A surfer riding a wave at sunset.
A beach with a pier extending into the ocean during sunset.

Stay near popular Durban Beachfront attractions

A large wave curling over the ocean with a city skyline in the background.

Durban Beach

8.2/10 (205 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Durban Beach during your travels in Durban? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise

Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise

฿448
per adult
Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise
Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban

Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban

฿497
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban
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Durban: 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson's Wharf

฿358
per adult
Durban: 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson's Wharf
Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal

Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal

฿497
per adult
Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal
Culture Walking Tour of Durban

Culture Walking Tour of Durban

฿2,188
per adult
Culture Walking Tour of Durban
Picture 1 for Activity Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

฿239
per adult
Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise
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Top hotels in Durban Beachfront

Belaire Suites

Belaire Suites

4 out of 5
151 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ฿2,661 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿2,661
฿3,060 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (948 reviews)
"Great location for IM event, staff are friendly and welcoming. View from breakfast was breathtaking every time."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Belaire Suites
Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ฿1,597 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿1,597
฿1,836 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a casino. Popular attractions Dairy Beach and Durban Funworld are located nearby.
8/10 Very good! (482 reviews)
"This was one of my all time best Hotel experiences, for all of the listed reasons. I'll be staying at the Parade on future trips to Durban."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Parade Hotel
Suncoast Hotel & Towers

Suncoast Hotel & Towers

5 out of 5
20 Battery Beach Road, Durban Durban KwaZulu-Natal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,453 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿4,453
฿5,121 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Durban. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (217 reviews)
"Nice location, clean, excelente service and very professional staff."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Suncoast Hotel & Towers
The Blue Waters Hotel

The Blue Waters Hotel

4 out of 5
175 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ฿2,518 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿2,518
฿2,896 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great environment and lots of options in the hotel"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 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 ฿3,070 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿3,070
฿3,530 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (230 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

The Edward Hotel
Metro Lodge Beach

Metro Lodge Beach

2.5 out of 5
9 Sylvester Ntuli Rd Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ฿1,331 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿1,331
฿1,530 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Durban. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Durban Funworld and Dairy Beach are located ...
5.2/10 (9 reviews)
"I liked the fact that it's not far from the mall, and easy to get there"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Metro Lodge Beach
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Where to stay in Durban Beachfront

Find the best Durban Beachfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with palm trees, a pier, and people walking along the shore.

South Beach

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

A beach with a pier extending into the water, a thatched umbrella, and a person sitting on the sand.

North Beach

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 Blue Lagoon or Golden Mile while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Overport

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Overport and surrounding area, you can visit Musgrave Centre and West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium.

A cityscape with a prominent stadium, dense urban buildings, and surrounding greenery.

Durban Central Business District

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

A coastal cityscape with a bridge over water, dense green forest, and urban buildings.

Morningside

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

Durban Beachfront Travel Guide