What's it like in South Beach?

South Beach is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its beaches. Make sure that you visit Harbour and Golden Mile as part of your South Beach travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in South Beach?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Bayside Hotel 116 is the highest ranked property in South Beach. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Bayside Hotel Pine Street and The Edward Hotel .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the South Beach area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Durban, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 31 South Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in South Beach.

What is there to do in this Durban neighbourhood?

Golden Mile, Addington Beach and Dairy Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in South Beach. Harbour and Durban Funworld are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around South Beach include BAT Centre, Addington Hospital Museum and Port Natal Maritime Museum. Old Courthouse Museum and Playhouse are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Durban.

The Best Hotels in South Beach, Durban - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for South Beach hotels

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views

The Edward Hotel

South Beach

Solomon

₹8,225 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Feb - 5 Feb

Double Room | Minibar, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Bayside Hotel 100

South Beach

graham

₹3,886 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Feb - 3 Feb

BAYSIDE SUITES HOTEL

South Beach

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Smoking | Private kitchen

A Two-bedroom Holiday Apartment, at the Heart of South Beach Durban

South Beach

₹5,492 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Feb - 3 Feb

The Balmoral Hotel

South Beach

Gardy

Luxury Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bayside Hotel Pine Street

South Beach

Harriet

₹2,880 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jan - 30 Jan

Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bayside Hotel 116

South Beach

Evan

Eagle Wind Manor

29.5 km from South Beach

Elmarie

₹8,631 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Branley Lodge

26.6 km from South Beach

"The lodge is well located in the Hillcrest area, close to the Main Road with it's shops and restaurants. Bev the hostess was very welcoming and seemed prepared to go out of her way to assist her guests. The breakfast in the morning was varied and good. The room, while on the small side, was adequately furnished with a comfortable bed. There were a number of small items which detracted from my stay. Single ply toilet rolls in the bathroom, a small and well worn towel and shower in which the...

David

₹7,339 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Livingstone Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Southey House

19.5 km from South Beach

Neil

₹8,553 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Feb - 6 Feb

Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown

17.2 km from South Beach

Ayanda

Summerhill Estate

14.3 km from South Beach

Willie

Basic Studio, Non Smoking | View from room

Villa La Mercy Guest Suite

25.7 km from South Beach

Richard

₹8,785 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jan - 23 Jan

WAVES ocean front King Shaka Airport

27.4 km from South Beach

₹4,597 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

4 Dolphin views La Mercy

26.2 km from South Beach

Anonymous traveller

₹12,462 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Town Lodge Umhlanga

16 km from South Beach

Elizabeth

₹8,501 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Luxury Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

UmhlangaApart Hotel

15.9 km from South Beach

Londeka

₹3,549 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Feb - 6 Feb

Rivendell Bed and Breakfast

25.9 km from South Beach

Richard

₹7,445 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

aha Gateway Hotel

15.6 km from South Beach

Nlambiwa Ludo

₹8,862 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront | Beach/ocean view

809 Umdloti Resort

22.3 km from South Beach

Robina

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