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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. This is an absolutely stunning property. The staff were very welcoming and friendly.

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9
Superb
1,062 reviews
Price from
US$79
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. The breakfast was amzing, with all that you need. The rooms was so big, clean and an amazing view to the sea. I enjoyed everithing and the price was afordable.

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9.1
Superb
11,135 reviews
Price from
US$61
per night

Featuring quiet street views, Avalon Guest Manor provides accommodation with patio, around 5.4 km from Newcastle Golf Club. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the outdoor fireplace or the year-round outdoor pool, or enjoy views of the garden and inner courtyard. Staff were exceptionally friendly and the rooms were comfortable and beautifully decorated. We have dinner and breakfast and both were excellent.

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9.3
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
US$78
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. Very friendly, welcoming staff , accommodated all of our requests Would highly recommend

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9
Superb
301 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

3.3 km from Durban Botanic Gardens, Terebinte Bed & Breakfast is a recently renovated property situated in Durban and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. It is set 4.2 km from Durban ICC and provides luggage storage space. When staying at the bed and breakfast, guests can use private entrance. being a digital nomad is crucial to be somewhere confortable and with good internet, Terebinte B&B managed to exceed my expectation, I did some creative work while I was there and the 2 nights I slept like a baby, I highly recommend it and 100% sure I would stay there again. It's a beautiful house with amazing gardens.

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9.5
Exceptional
149 reviews
Price from
US$54
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. Our host was so helpful and happy to share his knowledge of the area. Perfect location. We loved the pool right next to our very comfortable accommodation. Excellent breakfasts too. A beautiful home.

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9.1
Superb
563 reviews
Price from
US$64
per night

Situated in Santa Lucia Estuary, Lodge Afrique offers free-standing thatched suites with full Afro-Victorian bathrooms. It features an outdoor pool surrounded by a tropical garden.

Free WiFi is available in all rooms. At Lodge Afrique the rooms are spacious and equipped with air conditioning, a ceiling fan and comes with a mini fridge. Each has a private outdoor shower leading off the patio. All the suites are connected to the central lodge by a raised wooden deck pathway over the garden. Absolutely everything! Merle is a wonderful host, very professional and helpful.

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9.6
Exceptional
309 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

Situated 1 km from both the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the beach, this guesthouse offers leisure activities in tranquil surroundings. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi in the public areas. Colin is a wonderful host. Beautiful house and magnificent garden. Breakfast was excellent and rooms clean and spacious. Colin was always available and ready to help and give travel advise.

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9.8
Exceptional
392 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

Overlooking the iconic Umhlanga Lighthouse and Indian Ocean, The Oyster Box is a 5-star hotel offering timeless luxury and comfort as part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection.

Guests can enjoy elegantly appointed rooms, suites, and villas—some with private patios or plunge pools—each with handcrafted furnishings, complimentary Wi-Fi, and thoughtful amenities. excellent! with exceptional service

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9.5
Exceptional
969 reviews
Price from
US$552
per night

This 4-star boutique hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, free parking and an ideal location in the coastal area of Ballito. It is within walking distance to beaches, stores, and restaurants.

Coco De Mer provides differently designed and situated rooms that all include views of either the Indian Ocean or coastal forest. fabulous hotel, comfortable bed and big room with a balcony

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9.1
Superb
765 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

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