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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Durban, South Africa

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Nestled in upper Morningside, Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat features an outdoor pool, an English-style pub, and a colonial rooftop terrace overlooking Durban and the Indian Ocean.

The boutique-style rooms are decorated with a mix of antique and contemporary décor. They feature air conditioning, a satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi.

Great hosts and a simply beautiful place!

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9
Superb
1,155 reviews
Price from
£49
per night

Offering an outdoor pool, Holland House B&B is located in Durban. Free WiFi access is available.

Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath and a hairdryer.

Breakfast was absolutely delicious, fresh, my bed was so comfy,

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9.1
Superb
160 reviews
Price from
£46
per night

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse also offers a shared lounge area with entertainment system and a dining room with an honesty bar.

The spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites all come with elegant, modern décor. They also have a minibar and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathrooms include a bathrobe and slippers.

the place is beautiful so close to the beach and very close to shopping malls ! we fed monkeys and had the most amazing time 1000 % I recommend it

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9
Superb
235 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

Just 17 km north of Durban, in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, Anchors Rest offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. The guest house features an outdoor pool, a large garden, and free private parking.

Anchor's Rest Guest House offers air-conditioned rooms with a private entrance and a patio with barbecue facilities. They feature en-suite bathrooms, an open plan lounge, a well equipped kitchenette and are fitted with a satellite TV, safe and a hair dryer.

great property with wonderful hosts, excellent breakfast and exceptional location

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9.1
Superb
608 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

This boutique guest house offers luxurious suites with unique scents and music, 1 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Home-made muffins and muesli, fresh juices and farm eggs are served each morning.

Teremok Lodge & Spa offers a free evening shuttle to local restaurants. There are 2 free tea/coffee stations, and a honesty bar with hard and soft drinks.

I loved this place! All details and decoration makes you feel like at home added by great service, highly recommended!

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9.4
Superb
128 reviews
Price from
£146
per night

Overlooking the Umhlanga Lighthouse and Indian Ocean, The Oyster Box offers 2 outdoor pools, an award winning spa and free Wi-Fi. Gateway Shopping Centre is 2 km away.

The Ocean Terraces Restaurant overlooks the Indian Ocean and offers a delicious seafood and curry buffet. The Grill Room offers up the best premium steaks and seafood dishes. Guests reserving Half-Board reservations are offered a signature set menu, hosted either in The Ocean Terrace or The Grill Room.

Loved everything!! It’s an iconic hotel portraying a glorious tribute to a bygone era . The decor is stunning , particularly loved the Lighthouse bar and having a room with a Seaview balcony is a must . Loved sitting on the outside terrace I overlooking the pool for breakfast and the food was amazing !

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9.4
Superb
960 reviews
Price from
£366
per night

Terebinte Bed & Breakfast is located in the Glenwood suburb of Durban, within 4 km from the Royal Durban Golf Club. It offers a garden, courtyard and barbecue facilities.

Terebinte Bed & Breakfast features colourful interiors and antique furnishings. Each room comes with a satellite TV, sofa and air conditioning. The bathroom has a bathtub and shower.

Second time staying here - it was just as great as the first time Fast internet Good location Comfortable Private

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9.3
Superb
88 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

Situated just 200 metres from the beach, along Durban’s Golden Mile, Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani overlooks the Indian Ocean. The hotel also offers 3 swimming pools and 4 restaurants serving a variety of dishes.

I loved the sea view from our room, and the breakfast varieties were great 👍

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8
Very good
5,333 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

All rooms at Holiday Inn Express Durban-Umhlanga are equipped with a work desk, electronic safe, mini fridge (not stocked), tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom with signature Power Shower. Each room is air conditioned and has a 32" TV with a limited DStv satellite bouquet. Our Double Rooms feature a sleeper couch, which can be made up on request and can sleep a maximum of 2 children under 16. The hotels offers free, unlimited Wi-fi throughout.

The facilities, the food and the place was just amazing. The staff were friendly and always available when you need. Great place to be, will surely call again

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8.3
Very good
5,250 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

Located right on Durbans North Beach, Belaire Suites Hotel offers rooms with free WiFi. Durban Station is 1 km away, and the on-site Café Jiran serves award winning coffee. Greyville Racecourse and uShaka Marine World are within 4 km from the property.

What an amazing hotel, to the vew, food and accommodation. We were there for a weeding. It was amazing, the restaurant at the 11 th floor. Food was delicious! I will staying again there if visiting Durban next time.

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8.8
Fabulous
8,466 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £132.06
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 506 reviews
    The breakfast was ok I suppose.. although for a 5 star boutique hotel one will expect a breakfast buffet with a variety of options to choose from. A menu was placed Infront of us, not explaining if we get one, two or 3 options? I asked for a take away breakfast for the next day, as we were leaving the hotel at 5am already, although they provided some kind of breakfast, no juices, water of even a small yogurt was included! Only a container with mixed fruit salad, a small croissant, a small muffin and a banana!
    Marisa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £100.19
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,332 reviews
    Beautifully designed rooms, beautiful view, lovely breakfast, love that everything is there...no need to leave the hotel
    Sagree
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £61.01
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,739 reviews
    The interior design was beautiful . Comfortable bed and cleanliness. Weekend was too short 😄 celebrating my birthday. Thanks to the team for the goodies in our room
    Thobile
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £55.87
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 78 reviews
    I liked the outline of this apartment, the entire interior design with theme grey colour took my breath away.
    Emmaculate
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £104.51
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 25 reviews
    modern interior design with all the amenities.
    Mkhulisi
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 70 reviews
    I loved the apartment itself. The modern interior design with some tropical touch. It was extremely beautiful 😍
    Obakeng Refilwe
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £45.15
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,075 reviews
    it’s a boutique hotel so it was small and cozy. extremely clean, the bed was so comfortable, so getting out of bed was hard lol. exceptionally clean with lovely staff and excellent location
    JANE
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £48.07
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 469 reviews
    The hotels interior design is surperb. If you like marilyn monroe, this is the place for you
    Sonja
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £79.01
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,184 reviews
    friendly efficient staff modern trendy decor and design good location and great views
    Trish
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £69.70
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,601 reviews
    There wasn’t a single thing I didn’t love about the property. It was absolutely stunning and most importantly, the space is filled with a modern flare with beautiful designs that flow through the entire hotel.
    Tshegofatso
    Family with young children

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