Morningside Travel Guide

Durban

A wide aerial of the bridge and freeway crossing over the Umgeni River mouth with the Durban skyline in the distance.
A wide aerial of the bridge and freeway crossing over the Umgeni River mouth with the Durban skyline in the distance.
Indian banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) at Durban Botanic Gardens, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Morningside

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

3 out of 5
298 Percy Osborn Rd Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is 617.429 ₫ per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
617.429 ₫
710.043 ₫ total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Umhlanga Rocks Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
Fantastic budget hotel
This place was amazing. Clean, beautiful views, quiet area, large rooms. Staff were helpful and friendly and stay out of your way so you can do whatever you want to. The only issue is that the parking can be a bit difficult to manage with a large vehicle.

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a casino. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Dairy Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (470 reviews)
Front desk girls are amazing! Room is full of mold and ac hardly worked. Location is great.

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Parade Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

4 out of 5
Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
The price is 2.968.649 ₫ per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
2.968.649 ₫
3.448.085 ₫ total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (186 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre

Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
1 Durban Club Place Durban KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Playhouse are located nearby.
6/10 (49 reviews)
it was not bad

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
Belaire Suites

Belaire Suites

4 out of 5
151 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is 1.515.508 ₫ per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
1.515.508 ₫
1.742.834 ₫ total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (925 reviews)
The hotel is in a prime position overlooking Durban Beach. Spotlessly clean, lovely staff and a very good buffet breakfast. There's a bar which serves food. Its a short walk to bars and restaurants in the casino area. Ive one criticism in that the air conditioning wasn't controllable. Either on or ...

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Belaire Suites
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

3 out of 5
Protea Mall Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
The price is 2.591.678 ₫ per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
2.591.678 ₫
3.010.235 ₫ total
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (513 reviews)
Clean rooms. Staff was very helpfull

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
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Other neighbourhoods around Morningside

A baby southern white rhino. If I had the chance to name this little fellow I would name her Hope. How gentle these magnificent creatures are, yet highly endangered. 

Which is why I won’t post an accurate location.

#wildlife #stoprhinopoaching #NationalPark

Windermere

Windermere is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and St. Mary's.

Windermere
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Essenwood

Visitors to Essenwood like its beaches and restaurants, and Killie Campbell Africana Library is a sight worth a stop.

Essenwood
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Overport

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Overport and surrounding area, you can visit Musgrave Centre and Durban Botanical Gardens.

Overport
amazing vibrant city to visit. #endlesssummer

Durban Beachfront

4/5(2 area reviews)

Durban Beachfront is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Blue Lagoon or Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Durban Beachfront
Durban Botanical Gardens showing a garden and flowers

Musgrave

Musgrave is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Durban Botanical Gardens and Musgrave Centre.

Musgrave
North Beach which includes a sandy beach and a sunset

North Beach

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

North Beach is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Blue Lagoon or Golden Mile while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

North Beach


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