Durban Accommodation

For many travelers, their hotel's distance from the beach is the most important factor when selecting Durban accommodation. In fact, the city has some of the best coastal accommodation in South Africa complete with spectacular sea views for those hot, muggy Durban evenings, which seem to go on forever. Read more

Although its tropical weather and gorgeous Indian Ocean shoreline may conger up images of rugged surfers and sun-licked bodies, there can be much more to a holiday in Durban than simply being a beach bum.

uShaka Marine World is the perfect place to start your exploration of Durban. The theme park includes water slides and rides, eating spots at an African village, and, most notably, one of the world's biggest aquariums - uShaka Sea World. This aquarium is creatively housed in five shipwrecks with over 30 fascinating exhibits of sharks, rays, eels and a wide variety of exotic fish. Visitors should also be sure not to miss the dolphin show, which takes place with great spectacle in a 1,200-seater stadium. Another attraction full of natural wonder is the Umgeni River Bird Park, which is home to more than 400 bird species. The park is set in what was once a quarry, but it has been repurposed with aviaries, a nursery and beautiful waterfalls. In fact, a Durban holiday has it all - there's the Gateway Theatre of Shopping for the fashion conscious, the Sahara Stadium Kingsmead for Sharks rugby fans, the International Convention Center for corporate function, Kings Park Stadium for Dolphins cricket fans, and you can't overlook the immense Moses Mabhida Stadium. The stadium was originally built for the 2010 Soccer World Cup, but is used today for local football, cricket and concerts. For adrenaline junkies, the stadium also has the world's largest swing, which travels a 200-meter long arc above the pitch.

At the end of the day, however, most tourists can't be faulted for spending the majority of their holiday on the famed 'Golden Mile' - Durban's most popular stretch of beach. After all, these beaches with their golden sands and warm waves have become famous the world over. This international attention has certainly had a positive influence on Durban's tourism infrastructure and there is a huge selection of accommodation in Durban available to suit any need and any pocket. Please browse TravelGround's Durban accommodation below to choose a hotel, guesthouse, or self-catering apartments.