Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Ethekwini on Hotels.com. These Ethekwini Beach Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 13 October 2026.
Durban is known for its beaches and casinos, and entices visitors with its popular attractions, including Workshop Mall and Durban International Convention Centre.
The trendy city of uMhlanga is full of attractions, such as Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Gateway Theatre of Shopping, and is loved for its entertainment and spas.
Durban North is loved for its waterfront, and entices visitors with its popular attractions, including Japanese Gardens and Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve.
You can catch an event at Moses Mabhida Stadium, located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from central Durban.
Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Moses Mabhida Stadium is cool, you might also like Kings Park Stadium and Sahara Stadium Kingsmead, both located nearby.
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Umhlanga Rocks Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central uMhlanga. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Umhlanga Main Beach.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Durban Beach, located 2 mi (3.3 km) from central Durban. Catch the sunset by the shore at Battery Beach, just a short walk away.
Experience a world beneath the ocean with a visit to uShaka Marine World, just one of the attractions in Durban Point. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at uShaka Marine World, you'll love Durban Botanical Gardens and Durban Funworld, both located nearby.
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Golden Mile, located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from central Durban. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Durban Beach located nearby.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Umdloti Beach, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central eMdloti. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Umhlanga Main Beach, Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Casuarina Beach.
You might want to try your luck with an evening at Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World in Durban Beachfront. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches.
Durban International Convention Centre is worth a pic or two when discovering Durban Central Business District. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches.
Great stay - excellent amenities, place was very relaxing. Only issue was advertised as soundproof but could hear lots of noise in the mornings. Overall good relaxing stay.
Great stay - excellent amenities, place was very relaxing. Only issue was advertised as soundproof but could hear lots of noise in the mornings. Overall good relaxing stay.
There's a lot visitors like about Ethekwini, especially its seaside and restaurants. Take in the local culture of Ethekwini at Durban City Hall and Sibaya Casino. Check out other sights like Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park and Camelot Golf Club and Estate.
What is there to see near Ethekwini?:
Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park (4.3 mi/6.9 km from the city centre)
Kearsney College (6.7 mi/10.8 km from the city centre)
Phezulu Safari Park (8.2 mi/13.3 km from the city centre)
University of KwaZulu-Natal (9 mi/14.5 km from the city centre)
Durban University of Technology (10.4 mi/16.7 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Ethekwini?:
Camelot Golf Club and Estate (5.6 mi/9 km from the city centre)
Musgrave Centre (9.4 mi/15.2 km from the city centre)
Durban Botanical Gardens (9.8 mi/15.8 km from the city centre)
Florida Road (10.3 mi/16.6 km from the city centre)
Workshop Mall (11.1 mi/17.9 km from the city centre)