check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. upgraded rooms add enclosed balconies, some with views of the ocean. modest apartments sleep up to 6 guests, and offer tvs, ceiling fans, en suite bathrooms and kitchens, plus seating and dining areas. parking is complimentary. some offer separate living rooms. set in a high-rise building overlooking the ocean, this humble apartment hotel is 100 m from the beach, 3 km from the durban train station and 4 km from durban botanic gardens. there's also a game room King Shaka International Airport 32 min
Durban Botanic Gardens (10 min) Orchids, palms, birds & reptiles in Africa's oldest botanic garden, plus a lake & arboretum. Durban Funworld (7 min) Beachfront amusement park with all-ages activities, including cablecar rides, pools & a carousel. Durban Natural Science Museum (17 min) Science museum featuring exhibits on the history of the Earth, including past & present life. Kwa Muhle Museum (6 min) Museum showcasing the history, culture & hardships of the city of Durban & its people. Mitchell Park Zoo (13 min) Zoo featuring a variety of small animals, plus an aviary, a playground, a tea garden & more. uShaka Marine World (17 min) Family-friendly seafront aquarium & water park with a snorkeling lagoon & shark cage dives. Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment (9 min) Spacious oceanfront casino offering a hotel, restaurants, shopping, games & other entertainment. Moses Mabhida Stadium (9 min) Bold, state-of-the-art, 56,000-seat stadium for soccer & events, with a panoramic viewing platform. MINITOWN (6 min) Opened in 1969, this nonprofit park offers city & other landmarks in 1:24 scale, plus a snack stand. Golden Mile Durban (19 min) uMhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve (19 min) Nature reserve with a picnic area, birds, trails & the ruins of an Iron Age shell midden. Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve (9 min) A boardwalk runs through this scenic mangrove-swamp forest also featuring an activities center. uShaka Sea World Aquarium (17 min) Vibrant marine life center with dolphin & seal shows, shark-tank dives & many other activities. Umgeni River Bird Park (12 min) Expansive bird center with exotic species, offering educational programs & shows in a lush setting. Golden Mile Beach (5 min) This popular gold-sand beach features several piers, plus a promenade with eateries & more. |