Stay At Hotels in Durban This Holiday

Durban’s Golden Mile has long been the playground of young and old who flock to warmer climates for their holidays. Many top hotels in Durban line the stretch of road that reaches from South Beach near uShaka Marine World to Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World in the north.

Guests simply have to walk across the road to reach the promenade and main beaches with their paved walkways where people love to bike, cycle, stroll, or watch the surfers. 

During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Durban hotels were on the Snell Parade would have been sought after by football fans flocking to this official host city to catch some of the big-match action at the specially constructed Moses Mabhida Stadium. 

Situated on South Africa’s east coast, Durban has become a major international destination with even greater potential since the opening of the King Shaka International Airport near La Mercy. It’s one of the top 10 family destinations in the world, according to Lonely Planet, but that’s no surprise. It has great weather all year round, scenic attractions inland and on the coast, easily navigable roads, a laidback vibe, and it’s one of the more affordable cities to visit in South Africa.

Hotels in Durban, especially along the Golden Mile, allow visitors to centre all their activity right there should they wish too. It’s ideal for families with young children who love the rides at the amusement park, or a visit to the Durban Snake Park. Mini Town is also in the vicinity. It’s fascinating model-size replica of the city, its Durban hotels, a working miniature railway and airport − and it’s been a popular attraction for decades.

Durban hotels along the beachfront are temptingly close to uShaka Marine World, the theme park that offers a full day’s entertainment for children and young-at-heart grown-ups. There are dolphin shows, a fascinating aquarium, and penguins to see at Sea World as well as exhilarating rides to enjoy in the Wet n Wild area. Energetic adults get their fair share of fun there too, while others are only too relieved at finding something this entertaining for active children – all at one destination!

UShaka’s Village Walk keeps eager shoppers occupied while the Upper Deck and Cargo Hold restaurants fascinate with their proximity to the open ocean exhibits and the potential to “dine with sharks”.