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Popular hotels in KwaZulu-Natal

Discover well-known properties in KwaZulu-Natal that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 9,062 hotels in KwaZulu-Natal and price data was last updated on 25 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in KwaZulu-Natal is $173/night.
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175 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Family-friendly beachfront hotel near Durban Beach Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a sauna and a playground. The Blue Waters Hotel offers 262 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
4072 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
73 Marine Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
This 3 star hotel is located on the coastline of Durban and was established in 1970. It is a short drive away from the Ushaka Marine World and the nearest station is Durban Railway Station. The Hotel has an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor swimming pool. All 414 rooms are equipped with hairdryer, safe, ironing set and air conditioning.#Modern in keeping with the rest of the hotel and tiled flooring. It is medium in size and incorporates a small seating area and a couple of vending machines.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
48 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
20 Battery Beach Road, Durban, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Beachfront, with full-service spa Spend the day relaxing on the beach or pampering yourself at Suncoast Hotel & Towers's full-service spa. Suncoast Hotel & Towers offers 165 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
733 reviews
Location
2.4 km from city centre
81 Mckenzie Street, Saint Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Hostel in St. Lucia with free parking Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hostel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Budget Tented Village at Urban Glamping - Hostel offers 10 accommodations with ceiling fans. This St. Lucia hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.1
Excellent
1277 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
41 Flamingo Street, Saint Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Hotel in St. Lucia with an outdoor pool and a bar Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a bar/lounge and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. St Lucia Lodge offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.7
Good
582 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
3 Mullett Street, Saint Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Lakefront hotel with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a conference center, and conference space. Elephant Lake Hotel offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.7
Good
753 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
151 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Beach fun, near Durban Beach This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, self parking, and dry cleaning. Belaire Suites offers 124 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 125-cm Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.1
Excellent
3454 reviews
Location
1.9 km from city centre
2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at The Oyster Box's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request. The Oyster Box offers 86 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Umhlanga hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a health club and a sauna. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.5
Excellent
1353 reviews
Location
2.2 km from city centre
30 Pelikaan Street, Saint Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Bed & breakfast in St. Lucia with free breakfast and an outdoor pool An outdoor pool, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Santa Lucia Guest House offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
9.2
Excellent
831 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse & Chartwell Drive,0, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Our hotel in uMhlanga is your gateway to golden beaches, lush surroundings and the exhilaration of holidaying in an idyllic part of Durban. If you want stunning views overlooking the KwaZulu-Natal coast, look no further than Protea Hotel uMhlanga. Our modern hotel in centrally located in the heart of uMhlanga Rocks, situated 18 km from King Shaka International Airport, just a few minutes from the beach and 10 minutes to Durban city center. The hotel offers friendly service and comfortable accommodations that are all elegantly and stylishly furnished. Most of the hotel's 260 modern rooms feature breath-taking partial sea views, and is the ideal place to stay for that perfect family getaway.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
1812 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in KwaZulu-Natal

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in KwaZulu-Natal including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in KwaZulu-Natal?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in KwaZulu-Natal is July ($224). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in KwaZulu-Natal is December ($504).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in KwaZulu-Natal?

The cheapest day to stay in KwaZulu-Natal is Monday ($224). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $549.

How much is a hotel in KwaZulu-Natal tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in KwaZulu-Natal tonight starting as low as $37, rising to an average cost of $126, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $63 for a 4-star hotel in KwaZulu-Natal for tonight.

How much is a KwaZulu-Natal hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in KwaZulu-Natal this weekend for as little as $37/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $37/night. For a 4-star hotel in KwaZulu-Natal, the cheapest rate recently found was $57/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in KwaZulu-Natal?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 28 days before your trip to KwaZulu-Natal. The lowest price found when booking 28 days ahead was $64 per night.

Top-rated KwaZulu-Natal hotels

Browse through properties in KwaZulu-Natal that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 9,062 properties in KwaZulu-Natal and data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
Our users rated these hotels as some of the best places to stay in KwaZulu-Natal. Learn why these hotels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
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39 Chartwell Drive, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
15.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$155
Avg. per night
4048 Moffatt Drive, Ballito Business Park, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$85
Avg. per night
R56 Road to Matatiele, Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$95
Avg. per night
49 Marine Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$335
Avg. per night
108 Unhlanga Rocks Drive, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
10.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$212
Avg. per night
Corner Boulevard and Twilight Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$95
Avg. per night
267 Smith Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$70
Avg. per night
167 Marine Parade, 167, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1.0 km from city centre
Spa
$126
Avg. per night
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3.2 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$174
Avg. per night
Saint Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
0.2 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$70
Avg. per night
315-319 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$99
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Discover affordable stays in KwaZulu-Natal that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in KwaZulu-Natal can be found for as low as $35 per night. There is currently one property in KwaZulu-Natal that can be booked for this price. Durban Manor Hotel and Conference Centre is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in KwaZulu-Natal. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025
Out of the hotels in KwaZulu-Natal we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
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1 Durban Club Place, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$35
Avg. per night
56 Maxwell Street, Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$38
Avg. per night
100 West Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$42
Avg. per night
225 Smith Street / 225 Anton Lembede, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$42
Avg. per night
20 Mountain Rise, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
6.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$45
Avg. per night
157 West Street, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$50
Avg. per night
36 Pearson Avenue, Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$52
Avg. per night
Lot 949 Royston Lane Umtentweni, Umtentweni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$52
Avg. per night
30 Wilden Place, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$53
Avg. per night
186 Innes Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$55
Avg. per night
97 Ridge Road Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
14.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$57
Avg. per night
103 Mc Kenzie Street, Saint Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$57
Avg. per night
20 Fairway, St Michael's on Sea, Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
5.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Pool
$57
Avg. per night
28 Currie Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$57
Avg. per night
15 K East Masinga Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$59
Avg. per night
73 East Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$59
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in KwaZulu-Natal

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in KwaZulu-Natal to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in KwaZulu-Natal at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
Some of the best options for booking a hotel in KwaZulu-Natal categorized by hotel class. You'll also find the most popular and best value properties within each hotel class.
4 stars +
20 Battery Beach Road, Durban, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
12-14 Walnut Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
108 Unhlanga Rocks Drive, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
9 Hillside Road, Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3 stars
73 Marine Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
225 Smith Street / 225 Anton Lembede, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
41 Flamingo Street, Saint Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
15 K East Masinga Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1 Durban Club Place, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2 stars and under
6 Chapel Place, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Cnr Meidgate and Hospital Road, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Cnr Bram Fischer And K E Masinga Roads, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
N3 Highway Van Reenen Pass, Van Reenen, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
R74 Oliviershoek Pass, Bonjaneni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Other accommodations in KwaZulu-Natal

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Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
23.9 km from city centre
$134
Avg. per night
Mbazwana, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
11.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
$62
Avg. per night
Port Edward, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
5.3 km from city centre
$89
Avg. per night

Where to stay in KwaZulu-Natal

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Facts about staying in KwaZulu-Natal

Find useful tips and insights about staying in KwaZulu-Natal to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2025.
  • Where is the best place to stay in KwaZulu-Natal?

    Durban, Umhlanga, and Winterton are some of the most favoured places to stay in KwaZulu-Natal.

  • What are the best hotels in KwaZulu-Natal?

    3,454 reviews rated Belaire Suites Hotel with an average score of 9.1/10. It may also be worth looking into the Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, which received a rating of 8.0/10 from 1,650 reviews. 34 on Milkwood could also be a good option, with a score of 8.6/10 from 341 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach?

    Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga is a good hotel close to Umhlanga Rocks Beach - it has scored 8.6 over 1,812 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel in KwaZulu-Natal near Umdloti Beach?

    Surf Motel is a hotel near Umdloti Beach that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.3 from 512 reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near uShaka Marine World?

    If you’re visiting uShaka Marine World then the nearby Parade Hotel is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (2,832 reviews scoring it at an average 8.1/10).

  • What is the most popular city in KwaZulu-Natal to stay in?

    The majority of our users looked for stays in Durban, which makes it the most popular city to stay in KwaZulu-Natal. Umhlanga and Winterton in KwaZulu-Natal are also popular among our users if you’re looking for more recommendations.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in KwaZulu-Natal?

    There’s so much to see and do in KwaZulu-Natal, but we’ve found that the most popular landmarks are Umhlanga Rocks Beach, Umdloti Beach, and uShaka Marine World. You’ll want to stay in Umhlanga to visit Umhlanga Rocks Beach, Umdloti to visit Umdloti Beach, and Durban to visit uShaka Marine World.

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