| set on a hill overlooking the indian ocean, this relaxed hotel is 3 km from bronze beach and the hiking trails of umhlanga lagoon nature reserve. there's a steakhouse with a terrace, and a laid-back bar, plus an outdoor pool. some have sitting areas with pull-out sofas. featuring sea, city or garden views, the straightforward rooms offer free high-speed internet access, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking is available for a surcharge. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a complimentary breakfast buffet is served in a casual dining room with sea views. it's 18 km from king shaka international airport. kids stay with an adult at no extra charge
King Shaka International Airport 18 min
Golden Mile Durban (18 min) Golden Mile Beach (16 min)
This popular gold-sand beach features several piers, plus a promenade with eateries & more. Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve (11 min)
A boardwalk runs through this scenic mangrove-swamp forest also featuring an activities center. MINITOWN (14 min)
Opened in 1969, this nonprofit park offers city & other landmarks in 1:24 scale, plus a snack stand. Umgeni River Bird Park (12 min)
Expansive bird center with exotic species, offering educational programs & shows in a lush setting. Hawaan forest (7 min) Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment (15 min)
Spacious oceanfront casino offering a hotel, restaurants, shopping, games & other entertainment. Umhlanga KZN Sharks Board & Conference Centre. (6 min)
Attraction known for its shark dissections also featuring exhibits about sharks & other marine life. uShaka Marine World (20 min)
Family-friendly seafront aquarium & water park with a snorkeling lagoon & shark cage dives. Durban Botanic Gardens (18 min)
Orchids, palms, birds & reptiles in Africa's oldest botanic garden, plus a lake & arboretum. Mitchell Park Zoo (17 min)
Zoo featuring a variety of small animals, plus an aviary, a playground, a tea garden & more. Moses Mabhida Stadium (13 min)
Bold, state-of-the-art, 56,000-seat stadium for soccer & events, with a panoramic viewing platform. uShaka Sea World Aquarium (21 min)
Vibrant marine life center with dolphin & seal shows, shark-tank dives & many other activities. uMhlanga Lighthouse (6 min) uMhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve (7 min)
Nature reserve with a picnic area, birds, trails & the ruins of an Iron Age shell midden. | 
