... in to a self catering apartment right on Umhlanga beach (20 min outside Dbn) or Umdloti Beach (25 min outside Dbn). There are so many restaurants to choose from for breakfast, lunch and supper that you don't really need a hotel and the self catering apartments are generally well ... more

... from simple cottages to swanky apartments and houses). The beach towns north of Durban are lovely with Umhlanga usually being suggested by most people. Unless you like being in the city, I would recommend this. The game reserves north of Durban are world class. can't recommend them enough. We ... more

... to a stay in an apartment right on the front and had a wonderful time. the next freeway down the coast made getting there a LOT quicker and easier. I think the reason that most foreigners stay on the north coast is that they are often heading up to the ... more

Hi Peter I have no knowledge of the place you mention but if you are considering staying in Durban itself I would highly recommend a self catering apartment we stayed in last nov at very nice suburb.Try www.lindsayloft.co.za ... more

Grateful for any help - we are in the process of booking an apartment in Umhlanga through the website www.umhlanga.co.za. Does anyone know this company or had dealings with them. Many thanks John ... more

... in the suburbs like the apartment we are in which is 5min from the city centre You will definitely need to hire a car regardless where you stay but they are they inexpensive and the driving here is safe.I am returning to the UK at the weekend so feel ... more

... where they rent out 2 apartments. The place is secure, with swimming pool, and a fabulous view of Durban and the ABSA stadium (home of the Shark's - hence the name "Shark's View". Each servied apartment has a lounge, fully-equipped kitchen, bedroom & bathroom leading onto a deck with ... more

... is a self catering rental apartment and is 650rand per night for 2 sharing which I think is exceptional value for money when you see what you get. Like the other post says the battlefields are almost 4 hours away so to do them and return in the same day ... more