South Beach Travel Guide
Durban
Visit South Beach
Popular places to visit
uShaka Marine World
Make time to visit the sea life at uShaka Marine World during your travels in Durban. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Durban Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Durban Beach during your travels in Durban? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Moses Mabhida Stadium
Catch an event at Moses Mabhida Stadium during your trip to Durban. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Golden Mile
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Golden Mile might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Durban. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Durban Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Durban Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Berea. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Durban Funworld
Bring your family to Durban Funworld and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Durban. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in South Beach
Bayside Hotel Pine Street
The Edward Hotel
Charming antiquity in all the right places. Comfortable crowd / staff around the breakfast area. Nice walkout to end of dock, around sunset watching the waves and surfers. From A nice little old ('white') couple just passing through.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Durban Spa
This was one of the worse places I have stayed in. I strongly recommend against it. Stay there at your own risk.
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025
Bayside Hotel 116
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Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Metro Lodge Beach
Please do not sell us something u guys know you dont have..your hotel was beautiful on the internet but far from what we saw when we booked the hotel..people are paying 300 a night but i had to pay 1800 that is a rips off
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2019
The Balmoral Hotel
The hotel is in desperate need of a makeover. The rooms are clean, the water is hot, but the faucet can be replaced. You have to turn the knob around 5 full times before the water comes out. Then it's not even a smooth stream, but a multi angle spread. My room was located in the middle of the building ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Beach
Durban Central Business District
Travellers come to Durban Central Business District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Playhouse and Harbour while you're in town.
North Beach
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.
Durban Point
While visiting Durban Point, you might make a stop by sights like uShaka Marine World and Harbour.
Durban Beachfront
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.
Windermere
Windermere is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and African Art Centre.
Essenwood
Visitors to Essenwood like its beaches and restaurants, and Killie Campbell Africana Library is a sight worth a stop.
