Top 5-Star Hotels in Umhlanga

The Beverly Hills is and always has been a wonderful experience. Staff are above and beyond in their service. Rooms overlook the sea and have spectacular sunrise and sunsets. All meals are exceptional, breakfast on the terrace with its amazing buffet is a delight to start the day.

I thought I’ve been to the best in Durban until visiting The Oyster Box. All I can say is wow! This place is truly remarkable. There is so much of character and warm hospitality everywhere. The staff here are what make this place so special. Rooms - I’ve stayed in the Classic Garden Facing, Classic Sea Facing and Luxury Sea Facing rooms. All of them are luxuriously appointed with all the comforts one would require. Garden facing rooms are actually huge and overlook the lush tropical gardens (except for the room at the end of the hallway, this has practically no view so be sure not to take this room). There is not much difference between classic and luxury sea facing except that luxury has both a bath and shower and the bed faces the ocean. It’s definitely worth paying extra for the sea facing rooms. Being literally a few steps away from the Indian Ocean makes the views outstanding. There are many different design variations per room and all are beautiful. My favorite were the neutral beiges and grey tones though. I initially thought that the rooms would not feel warm and hotel-like enough since they are tiled in ice white, but it was actually just perfect. Pools - there are two pools. Both temperature controlled with excellent poolside service. One is set in the lush tropical gardens nearby to the spa. This is quieter and is lovely for a morning swim. The other is an infinity pool which is beside the Ocean Terrace restaurant. It overlooks the ocean and lighthouse which is absolutely gorgeous. The staff around the pool are really wonderful and obliging. Thanks to Thobile and her team. My only gripe with this main pool is that the area feels a little bit tight and not private enough. Loungers are packed really close together. It’s also adjacent to the Ocean Terrace restaurant where a lot of outside guests frequent so this area can feel crowded at times. I guess there isn’t much that can be done here because of space constraints and it’s still a lovely experience nonetheless. Spa and gym - visited the spa previously and it’s a destination on its own. Staff are amazing and treatments are lovely. It is on the pricier side though (possibly more geared towards foreigners). The Hammam and steam room are great and is complimentary for hotel guests in the mornings. Gym is basic but has all the necessary equipment and offers complimentary water and towel etc. - I love that it overlooks the greenery. Had a massage at the poolside which was fabulous. Lusanda is a true gem. Dining - we’ve only had the breakfast and no other meals since there are no halal options available. Breakfast was lovely but honestly nothing special or unique. I do feel that given the rates charged per night, the breakfast spread could be bigger. There is room for improvement here if I compare to other SA hotels like The Table Bay. Breakfast service is great though. Service - this is what makes this hotel unique. The staff are absolutely fabulous. Everyone greets you by name a

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 .

Hilton is great staff are very helpful and do there job with a smile. Rooms are decent and views aren't so bad. Very close to malls and food places. Stayed a few times during ramadaan and found the hotel caters for muslim guests that are fasting which is great not forgetting the hotel is muslim friendly which means you can have some of the meat products without having to worry if it's halal or not. Will definitely return

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

Apart from being allocated the Cheetah room as opposed to the Yellowood room our booking was confirmed for, we were impressed with the quality of accommodation, offering secure parking albeit a little tight, and the location which is well within walking distance of Umhlanga Village. Although we did not take the breakfast option or make use of the pool and bar, we would highly recommend Anchor's Rest as an ideal establishment for a short stay.

What an elegant hotel. Beautiful spacious rooms, the staff is attentive and friendly. There’s a lot of restaurants around the hotel to choose from, the ocean is within a walking distance. I’ll definitely stay here next time I’m in Durban!

This was my first time staying at the Royal Palms and enjoyed my stay and it was a very relaxing stay. Very close to any shopping venue you want. The rooms are special. I will invite my friends to visit this hotel in the future.

We stayed for four nights and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The property is a few minutes walk from the shops and restaurants in Umhlanga and is around 200 yards from the sea front. We were given a superb large corner room from which we could glimpse the sea. There were opening doors on to a shared wraparound balcony. The decor was tasteful in the room too. There is a small sheltered pool and an honesty bar. Breakfast was very tasty with daily specials cooked to order by friendly staff. We could not have asked for more helpful hosts. From giving us advice about where to eat to putting us in touch with a reliable taxi owner for excursions and airport transfers, we were really taken care of. Ashley even got up at 4 am to help us move baggage to the waiting taxi for the airport transfer. We would certainly stay here on a future visit to Umhlanga.