some have shared bathrooms, while others add en suite facilities. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. on a busy street 8 minutes' walk from the beach, this modest budget hotel is 2 km from ushaka marine world and 3 km from suncoast casino and entertainment world. the straightforward rooms provide free wi-fi, satellite tv, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. there's an informal restaurant/bar King Shaka International Airport 29 min
uMhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve (17 min) Nature reserve with a picnic area, birds, trails & the ruins of an Iron Age shell midden. Durban Botanic Gardens (7 min) Orchids, palms, birds & reptiles in Africa's oldest botanic garden, plus a lake & arboretum. Mitchell Park Zoo (10 min) Zoo featuring a variety of small animals, plus an aviary, a playground, a tea garden & more. MINITOWN (5 min) Opened in 1969, this nonprofit park offers city & other landmarks in 1:24 scale, plus a snack stand. Moses Mabhida Stadium (7 min) Bold, state-of-the-art, 56,000-seat stadium for soccer & events, with a panoramic viewing platform. uShaka Sea World Aquarium (6 min) Vibrant marine life center with dolphin & seal shows, shark-tank dives & many other activities. uShaka Marine World (6 min) Family-friendly seafront aquarium & water park with a snorkeling lagoon & shark cage dives. Umgeni River Bird Park (10 min) Expansive bird center with exotic species, offering educational programs & shows in a lush setting. Durban Natural Science Museum (10 min) Science museum featuring exhibits on the history of the Earth, including past & present life. Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment (7 min) Spacious oceanfront casino offering a hotel, restaurants, shopping, games & other entertainment. Kwa Muhle Museum (15 min) Museum showcasing the history, culture & hardships of the city of Durban & its people. Golden Mile Beach (12 min) This popular gold-sand beach features several piers, plus a promenade with eateries & more. Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve (7 min) A boardwalk runs through this scenic mangrove-swamp forest also featuring an activities center. Golden Mile Durban (12 min) Durban Funworld (10 min) Beachfront amusement park with all-ages activities, including cablecar rides, pools & a carousel. |