Top 5-Star Hotels in Umhlanga

Forget that super fancy, very expensive hotel next door. You know the one. Stay here instead. The Beverly Hills is fantastic, and the location can’t be beat. We could walk to restaurants and feel very safe. The boardwalk / beachfront was connected to the hotel property (with a security guard offering cold water upon our return). There’s free parking on site, and the pool area, with shaded lounge chairs, is upscale and relaxing. The breakfast options were so ample and varied that it took us several walk-throughs just to determine what we should have (or where we should start!). The room was very pleasant, with robes, nice linens, and a convenient patio with table and chairs for comfortable ocean and people watching. We also had a perfect view of the gorgeous lighthouse. We really couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience, and the Beverly Hills gave us everything we wanted or needed at a much more reasonable rate than the Oyster place next door. We can’t recommend the Beverly Hills highly enough!

From the minute you arrive it feels like you in another country. Warm welcome, early Check in, welcome drinks and list goes on! We stayed 5 nights and did not bother this time around with sea facing room. Garden room is just as Nice and private( and bigger). Breakfast everyday was a feast with Letho being our waitress. She is amazing!! Management check in from Kishen, Jamail, and Roberto is very kind. The hotel really goes beyond imagination to make sure your stay is special. Very nice Easter vibe was created with small gift and lovely display. Peronella made our holiday super comfortable as she was baby sitting our little boy- she is a champion!! I do recommend her over and over! If I had to criticise somewhere, then it would be service during lunch time can improve. The food is in general nice during lunch and live entertainment a bonus! This hotel is seriously doing something right if you compare them to the other high end 5 stars in the county! Roberta and team you deserve a lot of credit! Well done! Thx and see you soon!!

This B&B sports 12 good sized to frankly large rooms, in Umhlanga Rocks, around 40 yards from the beach (our bathroom, in #3, was humongous, and beautiful). Hosts are so nice, and tolerated many COVID associated rebooking from us, and others. Grounds have a nice pool, and many cozy nooks for reading. Not many games in house, so bring your own entertainment. Breakfasts are great. Cowrie Cove is over a mile from Umhlanga, and thus over a mile from any eating or shopping establishment. Uber rides are only around 100 Rand round trip—more like 400 R for a round trip for Durban. The area has been hit hard by rains, and the beach has a lot of trash on it. Beach is pretty narrow and steep, too, and it’s hard to walk long distances on it—but that is not this establishments problem.

The team was very welcoming , starting from the security officer at the entrance. He ensured that we felt safe and welcomed. The reception staff was amazing , very friendly people indeed . Our room was very neat , and housekeeping team made sure that i remained clean throughout our stay .

Umhlanga is a beautiful location, it is safe, clean and easy going. There is a nearby beach 🏖 with an amazing whale bone pier and stunning views. The large gateway mall is a 7-10mins walk and is filled with all kinds of entertainment, food, shopping experiences you may need. The hotel service is good. Ultimate highlight of my trip was the pool 🏊‍♀️ clean and never busy.

well! The best hotel in the class, the neighborhood is very safe, fast food, Chinese and Western food are available, the beach is very beautiful, but a bit expensive, but it is worth it, five-star worth experiencing

Anchor’ s Rest is perfectly located, walking distance to the beach promenade with the lighthouse on one side and the little Forest Cafe in the other, cozy, friendly decorated and a little bit of Italian style, felt very welcome and enjoyed the pool and the honesty bar, it was really hot, Peter took care that we have everything we need to feel comfortable, very nice to stay in walking distance to Main Street with all the restaurants, enjoyed the stay so much, thanks for recommending Alwi’ s Drift Sauvignon Blanc, was my favorite on the whole trip, thanks again for the warm welcome and all the comfort in your house, highly recommended, Thomas & Birgit

Had a very wonderful stay and for the first time, the place is clean and also the location is great. First time getting there during breakfast, the service was not the same, but then at a later stage that was fixed and there was equality.

Located at Gateway shopping mall allowing access to everything you need. The rooms are well designed and spacious apartments. We'll equipped with the required items. Breakfast caters for all your needs. Weekday dinner specials are well priced. Staff are super friendly.

When you stay at Sandals Guest House in Umhlanga, you'll be on the Strip, a 1-minute drive from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 9 minutes from Durban Beach. This luxury guesthouse is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from uShaka Marine World and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Umhlanga Lighthouse.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.