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A two-story house with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

1. Mackaya Bella Guest House

Mackaya Bella Guest House
4.0 star property
Glenwood
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Very friendly and accommodating staff. We enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Grant
The price is ฿2,969
฿3,414 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Mackaya Bella Guest House
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a wicker chair.

2. Madeline Grove B&B

Madeline Grove B&B
3.0 star property
Windermere
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (7 reviews)
"Loved it. The staff members were really great, the highlight of my stay. "
South Africa
Nana
The price is ฿1,733
฿1,993 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Madeline Grove B&B
A balcony with a table, chairs, and a glass of orange juice.

3. Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House
4.0 star property
Umhlanga
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Snezana and the Staff made my stay in Umhlanga unforgettable. I’ve travelled to South Africa more than a dozen times and this Guesthouse was by the best experience I’ve ever had. It was like home away from home. I will definitely stay here again next year when I visit South Africa."
United States
John
The price is ฿4,683
฿5,385 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a bar.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch

Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch
4.0 star property
Umhlanga
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (153 reviews)
"What an amazing stay. Propery excellent maintained and the staff was sooo friendly and amazing . Best stay in a very ling time well done guys"
South Africa
PETRUS
The price is ฿2,769
฿3,184 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch
A multi-level interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and modern lighting fixtures.

5. Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG
3.0 star property
Umhlanga
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (651 reviews)
"The staff were really friendly and helpful, breakfast had great variety. Bathrooms weren't the neatest and the noise at night from the road was unbearable"
Australia
Evashan
The price is ฿2,669
฿3,469 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG
A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a black sofa, a wooden bench, and a TV mounted on the wall.

6. UmhlangaApart Hotel

UmhlangaApart Hotel
3.0 star property
umhlanga
7.8 out of 10, Good, (15 reviews)
"All good. Just continue to maintain 💯 your standard of excellence. Beautiful 😍 stay! Thank you"
United States
Amanda
The price is ฿1,520
฿1,748 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
UmhlangaApart Hotel
A covered outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a table.

7. Bentley On The Beach

Bentley On The Beach
3.5 star property
Durban North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (51 reviews)
"Great location, lovely staff, great bed, large room, large bathroom, gated parking, safe place"
Sweden
mikael
The price is ฿4,718
฿4,718 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Bentley On The Beach
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a view of the ocean.

8. The Oyster Box

The Oyster Box
5.0 star property
Umhlanga
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (322 reviews)
"One of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. Service impeccable. Views amazing. Rooms beautiful. A long but wonderful trip and stay."
United States
Nelson
The price is ฿13,606
฿15,647 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
The Oyster Box
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

9. Misty Blue Bed and Breakfast

Misty Blue Bed and Breakfast
4.0 star property
Bluff
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Wonderful welcome from James lovely property with such a magnificent view from the room and bath tub . Great host and conversation with breakfast a real treat ."
United Kingdom
Jennifer
The price is ฿3,446
฿3,963 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Misty Blue Bed and Breakfast
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a tiled patio.

10. Chartwell Guest House

Chartwell Guest House
3.5 star property
Umhlanga
7.8 out of 10, Good, (17 reviews)
"The worst service we have ever received from a hotel/Bnb. It was a very hot 32 degree day and the air conditioner was broken in our room. We asked for another room when we we told the bnb was fully occupied which was understandable. We then requested that we get a refund for our accommodation because we couldn’t stay in a room that was so hot. The owner told us we needed to wait for her maintenance guy who was a 2 hour drive away, let alone the amount of time it would take him to repair a broken...
United States
Tarryn
The price is ฿2,438
฿2,438 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Chartwell Guest House
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