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

Things to do


Top hotels in Durban Beachfront

Belaire Suites

Belaire Suites

4 out of 5
151 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ฿2,456 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,456
฿2,825 total
10 Aug - 11 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 ...
Belaire Suites
Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ฿1,852 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿1,852
฿2,130 total
28 Jul - 29 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
The price is ฿4,492 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿4,492
฿5,166 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (219 reviews)
"Kudos to all the front reception staff. A special thanks to Sphiwe for getting us into a comfortable suite. Not forgetting Zinhle who picked up on our communication on Expedia as the initial room was a bit smaller. She managed to upgrade us to a better, spacious room on the 2nd floor. We truly felt ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 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 ฿2,540 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿2,540
฿2,921 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 ฿2,998 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿2,998
฿3,448 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 ฿966 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿966
฿1,111 total
27 Jul - 28 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.

South Beach

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

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.

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 Farewell Square while you're in town.

Morningside

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

Durban Point

While visiting Durban Point, you might make a stop by sights like uShaka Marine World and Harbour.



Durban Beachfront Travel Guide