Umhlanga: Durban
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 413
Spend three days exploring the best of Uhmlanga and Durban. See the sights of Durban city visiting the City Hall, the Playhouse theatre complex, the Indian market and the Botanical Gardens.
The seaside town of Durban is packed with sights to intrigue and stimulate its visitors – but if you’d rather just relax on the beach, that’s fine too. With 3 days here, consider visiting the Indian market, Botanical gardens, or inspiring Emanuel Cathedral.
Accommodation in Umhlanga
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Beverly Hills Hotel
With miles of glorious golden beaches and near perfect subtropical weather, this idyllic playground attracts sophisticated visitors from around the globe, seeking the best of sun, sea and glamour. The signature restaurant, the Sugar Club, has a contemporary ambience with dramatic views of the Indian ...
With miles of glorious golden beaches and near perfect subtropical weather, this idyllic playground attracts sophisticated visitors from around the globe, seeking the best of sun, sea and glamour.
The signature restaurant, the Sugar Club, has a contemporary ambience with dramatic views of the Indian Ocean, and where the food is rated among the best in the country, confirmed by its membership to the Chaine de Rotisseurs and the Moet et Chandon Restaurant Circle.
The "elements café bar" is a chic, relaxed café offering a gourmet café menu, while the lounge area is the perfect spot to unwind and watch the dolphins swim by.
All rooms offer dramatic uninterrupted sea views and have been restyled in muted hues of browns and creams. All suites are indulged with the services of a personal butler.
The hotel boasts a state of the art fitness centre as well as executive meetings rooms and boardrooms.Facilities
- Business Centre
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Daycare/Babysitting Service
- Gym/Fitness Centre
- Internet Access
- Laundry facilities
- Medical Services
- Parking
- Parking (Valet)
- Pool (s)
- Restaurant(s)
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Oyster Box Hotel
A national treasure, South Africa's most cherished hotel. Standing majestically on Umhlanga's beachfront, overlooking the Indian Ocean and the iconic lighthouse, discover the timeless elegance of the Oyster Box. With 86 luxurious rooms, suites and villas to choose from, The Oyster Box meets the individual ...
A national treasure, South Africa's most cherished hotel. Standing majestically on Umhlanga's beachfront, overlooking the Indian Ocean and the iconic lighthouse, discover the timeless elegance of the Oyster Box.
With 86 luxurious rooms, suites and villas to choose from, The Oyster Box meets the individual needs of every visitor. Whether you're travelling as a family group or solo, each room is superbly designed to provide the utmost comfort and style at your home away from home.
Enjoy a multitude of dining options, including their famous curry feast and High Tea, and indulge in the award-winning spa amid tropical gardens.Facilities
- Gym/Fitness Centre
- Pool (s)
- Restaurant(s)
- Spa
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City Lodge Umhlanga Ridge
Ideally situated next to the exclusive Gateway shopping and entertainment complex, the five-storey City Lodge Umhlanga Hotel is in the heart of the new business district area, not far away from Durban itself. The City Lodge Umhlanga is also a short drive from Umhlanga's exquisite ...
Ideally situated next to the exclusive Gateway shopping and entertainment complex, the five-storey City Lodge Umhlanga Hotel is in the heart of the new business district area, not far away from Durban itself. The City Lodge Umhlanga is also a short drive from Umhlanga's exquisite promenade and beach front.
Besides a gym, sun deck and terraced cafe the City Lodge Hotel in Umhlanga has a small but beautiful swimming pool. It is also 20 metres away from Umhlanga's best restaurants and shops.
The rooms at the City Lodge Umhlanga, Durban, are of an excellent standard. The hotel rooms are carpeted and provide comfortable beds with small bed side tables. Each room has a writing desk, internet access, satellite TV and tea or coffee making facilities. All bathrooms have both baths and showers.
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 413
Itinerary
Durban Airport to Umhlanga Hotel
| Duration | 40 Minutes |
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Royal Palm
Royal Palm is situated in the centre of Palm Boulevard directly opposite the Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Umhlanga Ridge. Gateway theatre of shopping is the largest shopping complex in the Southern Hemisphere with upmarket retail outlets including banks, shops, entertainment, cinemas, and a hotel and conference centre. The development is close to the Umhlanga Hospital and La Lucia Office Estate. Umhlanga New Town Centre will be a mixed-use hub to be developed around a series of squares, parks and boulevards, surrounding the Gateway Theatre of Shopping. It is a vibrant environment where people live, work, shop and play; a medium density, user-friendly environment that will revolutionise the way people will live in the Umhlanga New Town Centre.
| Meal Plan | Full Breakfast |
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| Duration | 2 Nights |
| Accommodation |
Royal Palm |
| Location | View map |
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Royal Palm
Royal Palm is situated in the centre of Palm Boulevard directly opposite the Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Umhlanga Ridge. Gateway theatre of shopping is the largest shopping complex in the Southern Hemisphere with upmarket retail outlets including banks, shops, entertainment, cinemas, and a hotel ...
Royal Palm is situated in the centre of Palm Boulevard directly opposite the Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Umhlanga Ridge. Gateway theatre of shopping is the largest shopping complex in the Southern Hemisphere with upmarket retail outlets including banks, shops, entertainment, cinemas, and a hotel and conference centre. The development is close to the Umhlanga Hospital and La Lucia Office Estate. Umhlanga New Town Centre will be a mixed-use hub to be developed around a series of squares, parks and boulevards, surrounding the Gateway Theatre of Shopping. It is a vibrant environment where people live, work, shop and play; a medium density, user-friendly environment that will revolutionise the way people will live in the Umhlanga New Town Centre.
Facilities
- Bar(s)
- Conference Facilities
- Daycare/Babysitting Service
- Games Room
- Gym/Fitness Centre
- Hair/Beauty Salon
- Internet Access
- Laundry facilities
- Massage Treatments
- Parking
- Restaurant(s)
- Room Service
- Spa
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Half Day Durban City Tour
The tour begins as you travel along the brand-new Golden Mile, the revitalised beachfront promenade which hugs the beckoning beaches of Durban viewing the newly upgraded Point Waterfront. Then move through the City, viewing the majestic City Hall, and enjoying its humorous history! Then continue to the small craft harbour viewing the 8th largest harbour in the world. Drive past the sugar terminals and very busy harbour warehouses on your way to the University of Natal - Durban Campus where you view lovely sights of the harbour down below. Then you visit the bustling African/Indian Markets at Warwick Triangle - home to 9 distinct markets developed around Durban's largest public transport interchange and where approximately 6 000 street vendors ply their trade, to an average of 460 000 daily commuters - an authentic experience. From culture to nature, you visit the peaceful Durban Botanic Gardens founded in 1849, a treasure trove of massive trees from Asia, Africa and America, and a magnificent orchid house. Then conclude with a visit to an icon of Kwazulu Natal, the Moses Mabhida Stadium where you will have the option of experiencing the cable car ride (own account) to the top of the Stadium for that phenomenal view of Durban and its surroundings.
| Duration | 4 Hours |
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Umhlanga Hotel to Durban Airport
| Duration | 40 Minutes |
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Other Information
DEPARTURES:
Daily.
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Return airport transfers
- 2 nights' accommodation with breakfast dail
- Half day city tour
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Visa fees if applicable
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
29 Jul 2018
Excursion Suggestions
As there is so much to see and do in many of our City Breaks/Stopover Ideas, you should consider staying longer. Below is a list of suggestions that can be added to your stay.
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Durban : City Half Day Tour
Take half a day to explore the city of Durban. Beginning at the brand-new Golden Mile promenade, you’ll visit the City Hall, the Durban Campus of the University of Nat...- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Durban: Full Day Drakensberg World Heritage Tour
Discover the beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains as you visit the World Heritage Site of Giant’s Castle, see the enigmatic Bushman paintings, take a leisurely 3-kilome...- Duration:
- 11 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Durban: Full Day Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Head to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa and home to 84 game species. This game reserve is world-renowned for its highly-successful whit...- Duration:
- 11.5 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Durban: Isandlwana & Rorkes Drift Tour
Visit the sites of two of the most famous and heart-wrenching battles between the Zulu and the British on this tour of KwaZulu-Natal province. Tour the eerie battlefie...- Duration:
- 12.75 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Durban: Sani Pass & Lesotho Full Day Tour
Drive the highest road pass in Africa as you head through the Sani Pass and enter the Kingdom of Lesotho. On this full day tour, you’ll pass breathtaking scenery as yo...- Duration:
- 12.5 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Durban: Shakaland Full Day Tour
Get a taste for classical Africa on this tour of Shakaland and the traditional lifestyles of the Zulu. On this full day tour, you’ll feast on Zulu beer, take in an inc...- Duration:
- 7.75 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Durban: Ushaka Marine World
Visit uShaka Marine World, home to Africa’s largest dolphinarium. Explore the wonders of Africa’s vast ocean environments as you journey through 30 indoor and outdoor ...- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
