The Best Hotels Closest to Umhlanga Rocks Beach in uMhlanga for 2026

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a mirror, and a television on the wall.

A multi-level outdoor pool area with multiple seating areas and a covered patio.

A beachside walkway leading to a sandy beach with ocean waves, a wooden fence, and buildings in the background.

A grand entrance with a double-height arched doorway, flanked by large planters, leading to a spacious interior with a staircase and a balcony.

1. Anchors Rest Guest House

2.2 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Gonaseelan

￥11,698

￥13,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a view of the ocean.

A woman sitting by a pool with ornate wall designs and a view of greenery.

A seaside terrace with red and white outdoor seating, a lighthouse in the background, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a view of the ocean, a round table with chairs, a chandelier, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

2. The Oyster Box

2.4 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Nelson

￥64,568

￥74,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A balcony with a table, chairs, and a glass of orange juice.

A room with a view of the sea, a chair, and a table with a fruit bowl and a rose.

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a wooden bench, and a chessboard.

3. Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

0.4 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

John

￥21,777

￥25,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A coastal view with a clear sky, a wooden-roofed building, and the ocean with two ships in the distance.

A beach with green vegetation in the foreground and a sandy beach with the ocean and ships in the background.

A modern house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a stone wall.

A bar area with patterned chairs and a bottle, overlooking a body of water and palm trees.

4. Hillside Guesthouse

1.7 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

John

￥18,329

￥18,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A rooftop infinity pool with a glass barrier, a modern building in the background, and a cityscape view.

A dining table with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.

A modern hotel room with large floor-to-ceiling windows, a comfortable sofa, and a view of the cityscape and airport.

A modern hotel lobby with a central counter, glass display cases, and a brick wall with a kitchen area.

5. Coastlands Skye Hotel

2.1 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Phina

￥14,669

￥16,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel with a pool, sun loungers, and umbrellas.

A modern room with a large window, a desk, two chairs, and a view of the sea and buildings.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a small table, two chairs, and a view of the ocean and buildings.

A modern lobby with reception desks, seating areas, and a spacious layout.

6. Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

2.5 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Eugene

￥20,209

￥23,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A high-rise hotel with a pool area and a sunset view.

A room with large windows overlooking a beach, two people in robes, and a sofa with towels.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a pool and two tall buildings with a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on a wooden wall.

7. The Capital Pearls

2.7 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Malekkal

￥18,935

￥21,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A pool area with palm trees, a view of the ocean, and a sunset.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa set, a dining area, and a desk.

A balcony with two wicker lounge chairs, a small table, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, comfortable seating, and a chandelier.

8. Beverly Hills

2.5 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

david

￥43,288

￥49,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a bar.

A modern lounge area with a curved sofa, round tables, and a wooden partition with hanging lights.

A modern Hilton Garden Inn hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a view of the surrounding urban area.

A bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a seating area with cushioned chairs.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch

2.2 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

PETRUS

￥14,968

￥17,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern multi-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a wine bottle in a bucket.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

A modern building with a central staircase surrounded by lush greenery and large trees.

A spacious dining area with a high ceiling and a view of the outdoors.

10. Teremok Lodge and Spa

1.4 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Juhani

￥50,313

￥57,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a glass balustrade, and a view of the city and sea.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a marble fireplace, and a high ceiling with large windows.

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a sofa, overlooking a cityscape and palm trees.

11. Premier Hotel Umhlanga

2.7 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Kumlesen

￥19,874

￥22,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A multi-level interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

The exterior of the Holiday Inn Express in Durban-Umlanga, featuring a modern facade, large entrance, and prominent signage.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a glass coffee table.

12. Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

2.2 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Evashan

￥12,268

￥16,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and wooden accents.

A bar area with a central island, bar stools, hanging light fixtures, and shelves with bottles.

A bar area with a long counter, hanging light fixtures, and shelves of blue bottles.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'PROTEA HOTEL MARRIOTT,' a staircase, and a glass door leading inside.

13. Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

2.5 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Donald

￥14,255

￥16,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area, a bathtub, and a view through the window.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.

A spacious conference room with large windows, a long table, and several chairs.

A modern indoor space with round tables and chairs, a reception area with a counter, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

14. aha Gateway Hotel

3 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Nlambiwa Ludo

￥17,435

￥20,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a large painting of a lighthouse, a potted plant, and a round mirror on the wall.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a large cushioned seating area.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a brick facade.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a large screen, and a Christmas tree.

15. Regal Inn Gateway Umhlanga

2.8 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

MELISSA

￥7,699

￥8,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern hotel with a large, distinctive geometric facade, a central entrance, and a parking lot with palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city and sea.

A buffet with various food items and serving utensils.

A modern interior with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central hanging light fixture.

16. Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre

2.4 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

MR Ahmed

￥15,848

￥18,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern building with multiple balconies and a water feature in front.

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Royal Palm Hotel.

A room with four wicker lounge chairs, a patterned rug, and a decorative wall panel.

A buffet with various pastries, sandwiches, and condiments.

17. Royal Palm Hotel

2.6 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

AnVer

￥11,939

￥13,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and outdoor seating areas.

A well-lit outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parked car.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a seating area with patterned cushions.

18. Garden Court Umhlanga

2.6 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Warren Christopher

￥15,740

￥18,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A balcony with two wicker chairs, a small table, and a glass door leading outside.

A cozy interior with a dining area, a seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a bookshelf.

A two-story house with a balcony, a stone pillar, and a well-lit entrance.

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with decorative items, and a rustic ceiling with exposed beams.

19. Five Burnham

0.4 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Richard

￥22,990

￥26,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A four-poster bed with a view of the ocean, a balcony with a white railing, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A table with a bottle of champagne and a cloth on it, placed on a balcony with a pool in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of the outside.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with a vase, and a TV on the wall.

20. Durban Manor Guest House

1.1 km from Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Jacqueline

￥7,624

￥8,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Anchors Rest Guest House	10.0 Exceptional 27 reviews	View
The Oyster Box	9.8 Exceptional 322 reviews	View
Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House	9.8 Exceptional 51 reviews	View
Hillside Guesthouse	9.6 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Coastlands Skye Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews	View

Top Umhlanga Rocks Beach Hotel Reviews

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

10/10 Excellent

"It would be nice to have bar fridges in the rooms"

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel on a great location."

Regal Inn Gateway Umhlanga

10/10 Excellent

"The stay was very pleasant, the staff were very friendly, polite. I really enjoyed my stay at Regal Inn."

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

10/10 Excellent

"The food was amazing"

The Oyster Box

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. Service impeccable. Views amazing. Rooms beautiful. A long but wonderful trip and stay."

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Snezana and the Staff made my stay in Umhlanga unforgettable. I’ve travelled to South Africa more than a dozen times and this Guesthouse was by the best experience I’ve ever had. It was like home away from home. I will definitely stay here again next year when I visit South Africa."

Five Burnham

10/10 Excellent

"Good clean room, aircon and ceiling fan. Pleasant staff. When in town, it is the plsce to stay"

North Star Micro Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Best choice for couples. Spacious room (all rooms overlooking the beach). Everything was working and the staff was super friendly. If you want to avoid crowds on the beach and in the hotel, you must book North Star. Taxi is available and the trip to Umhlanga takes less than 6 minutes. Highly recommended "

Other attractions near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

A tall red and white lighthouse by the ocean with waves crashing against rocks.

Umhlanga Lighthouse

9.2/10 (89 reviews)

This historic lighthouse is loved by photography enthusiasts and is an ideal starting point for exploring the waterfront promenade of Umhlanga Rocks Beach.

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A rocky cliff with vegetation and a beach with people and tents.

Oceans Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Oceans Mall during your trip to uMhlanga. Discover the entertainment venues and spas in this trendy area.

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A wet promenade with a circular mosaic at the center and curved metal structures.

Umhlanga Main Beach

9.0/10 (46 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Umhlanga Main Beach during your trip to uMhlanga? Discover the entertainment venues and spas in this trendy area.

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A collection of statues in a blue-lit environment.

Gateway Theatre of Shopping

8.8/10 (132 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Gateway Theatre of Shopping during your stay in Umhlanga Ridge. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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A wooden boardwalk through a lush green landscape.

Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail

8.8/10 (25 reviews)

Walk along the wooden bridge over the Ohlanga River and explore the beautiful forest and sand dunes near this relaxing nature trail.

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Whalebone Pier

Whalebone Pier is just one of the places to see in uMhlanga, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the entertainment venues and spas in this trendy area.

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KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board

8.2/10 (12 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board in uMhlanga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Ster-Kinekor Gateway

You can take time to visit Ster-Kinekor Gateway during your travels to Umhlanga Ridge.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Umhlanga Rocks Beach?

Umhlanga Rocks Beach is located in uMhlanga. Travelers like the surrounding area for its entertainment choices and spas. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 24 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Umhlanga Rocks Beach?

Adjacent to Umhlanga Rocks Beach, Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Maison - H Guest House and Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House.

How many hotels are there close to Umhlanga Rocks Beach?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Umhlanga Rocks Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Umhlanga Rocks Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Umhlanga Rocks Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Umhlanga Rocks Beach?

To access more information about updating your stay near Umhlanga Rocks Beach or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Umhlanga Rocks Beach?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Japanese Gardens, Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail, and Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve. A trip to Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Oceans Mall might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping. Mount Edgecombe Country Club, Ster-Kinekor Gateway, or Beachwood Golf Course are some local sights worth checking out.

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Our top choices for Umhlanga Rocks Beach hotels

1. Anchors Rest Guest House

2. The Oyster Box

3. Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

4. Hillside Guesthouse

5. Coastlands Skye Hotel

6. Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

7. The Capital Pearls

8. Beverly Hills

9. Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch

10. Teremok Lodge and Spa

11. Premier Hotel Umhlanga

12. Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

13. Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

14. aha Gateway Hotel

15. Regal Inn Gateway Umhlanga

16. Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre

17. Royal Palm Hotel

18. Garden Court Umhlanga

19. Five Burnham

20. Durban Manor Guest House

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Top Umhlanga Rocks Beach Hotel Reviews

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Regal Inn Gateway Umhlanga

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

The Oyster Box

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

Five Burnham

North Star Micro Hotel

Other attractions near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Umhlanga Lighthouse

Oceans Mall

Umhlanga Main Beach

Gateway Theatre of Shopping

Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail

Whalebone Pier

KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board

Ster-Kinekor Gateway

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