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Tonight
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Tomorrow
9 Oct - 10 Oct
This weekend
9 Oct - 11 Oct
Next weekend
16 Oct - 18 Oct

Our top choices for Durban 3-star hotels

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a circular brick pattern in the foreground.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with a view of the beach and ocean.
A restaurant with a long table layout, leaf-patterned wallpaper, and hanging lanterns.
A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a kettle, and a small refrigerator.

1. Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel
Durban Beachfront
United States
Xiaohua
€43
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Parade Hotel
A lobby with a golden statue, a reception desk, and flower arrangements.
A conference room with tables set for a meeting, a projector screen, and a view of the outside.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, white headboards, and a balcony view.

2. Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
Morningside
United States
Godfrey
€24
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
A hotel reception area with a wooden staircase, potted plants, and a sign for the Exchange Bar and Ulundi Restaurant.
A rooftop pool with a clear view of the sea and a distant cityscape.
A lobby with a polished floor, seating areas, and potted plants.
A hallway with a wooden reception desk, a mural on the wall, and a sign for 'Exchange Bar Ulundi Restaurant'.

3. The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel
Durban Central Business District
South Africa
Sibusiso
€45
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Royal Hotel
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 rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a sofa, overlooking a cityscape and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and a staircase.

4. Premier Hotel Umhlanga

Premier Hotel Umhlanga
Umhlanga
South Africa
Kumlesen
€105
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Premier Hotel Umhlanga
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.

5. Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
Umhlanga
United States
Donald
€101
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
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 modern lobby with a teal sofa, a white armchair, a round table, and a potted plant with red flowers.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a brick facade.

6. Regal Inn Gateway Umhlanga

Regal Inn Gateway Umhlanga
Umhlanga
United States
MELISSA
€45
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Regal Inn Gateway Umhlanga
A hotel room with a large bed, a green sofa, a small table with a plant, and a brick wall.
A pier extending into the water with a beach in the foreground.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a kettle.
An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by greenery and a fence.

7. ONOMO Hotel Durban

ONOMO Hotel Durban
Durban
United States
Monica
€57
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
ONOMO Hotel Durban
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a glass balustrade, and a view of the city and sea.
A modern restaurant with a wooden panel wall, a glass display case with plants, and a bar area with a coffee machine.
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a sofa, overlooking a cityscape and palm trees.
A modern waiting area with grey upholstered chairs, a central plant, and a glass display shelf with decorative items.

8. Premier Splendid Inn Umhlanga

Premier Splendid Inn Umhlanga
Umhlanga
United Kingdom
Emma
€95
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Premier Splendid Inn Umhlanga
An outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a covered seating area.
A sign for the Premier Hotel in Pinetown with a crown logo and the hotel's name.
A corridor with wooden benches, a metal railing, and a wooden door with the number 106.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and artwork on the wall.

9. Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown

Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown
Pinetown
South Africa
Ayanda
€55
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown
A multi-level interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and modern lighting fixtures.
The exterior of the Holiday Inn Express in Durban-Umlanga, featuring a modern facade, large entrance, and prominent signage.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a swimming pool.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

10. Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG
Umhlanga
Australia
Evashan
€91
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG
An outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a well-lit gazebo.
A buffet with various dishes and a sign reading "Café A Taste of Fresh".
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a nightstand.
A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent triangular roof and a well-maintained garden with various tropical plants.

11. City Lodge Hotel Durban

City Lodge Hotel Durban
Durban Beachfront
United States
VIANNEY
€85
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
City Lodge Hotel Durban
A clear blue pool with a tiled edge, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and buildings in the background.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a textured headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A modern building with a glass facade, brick lower levels, and a flat roof.
A modern building with a concrete facade, large windows, and a rooftop garden with trees and shrubs.

12. Zar Hotel

Zar Hotel
Kingsburgh
United States
Moynene
€68
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Zar Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a vase of flowers, and a brick-patterned wall.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink, and a cabinet.
A bathroom sink with a faucet, a bottle of Bayside body wash, a sanitary bag, and a bar of soap.
A tray with a beverage pack, two white cups, and a silver kettle on a wooden table.

13. Bayside Hotel Pine Street

Bayside Hotel Pine Street
South Beach
United States
Harriet
€29
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Bayside Hotel Pine Street
A grand building with classical architecture, featuring columns, arched windows, and a prominent entrance.
A grand room with a checkered floor, a chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A courtyard with a patterned tile floor, bamboo plants, and a central fountain.
A dining area with a checkered floor, wooden furniture, and potted plants.

14. Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre

Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
Durban Central Business District
United States
Suegné
€46
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
Floor plan
Room
Interior entrance
Living room

15. Royal Ushaka Hotel Durban North

Royal Ushaka Hotel Durban North
Durban North
South Africa
NOMBUSO
Royal Ushaka Hotel Durban North
An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and outdoor seating areas.
A modern hotel lobby with a staircase, seating area, bar, and large windows.
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parked car.
A well-lit outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

16. Garden Court Umhlanga

Garden Court Umhlanga
uMhlanga
South Africa
Warren Christopher
€95
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Garden Court Umhlanga
A couple walking hand in hand on a beach with ocean waves in the background.
A building with a bay window, a balcony, and a sign that reads "Bay Street."
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a sink with a black countertop.
A compact room with a desk, a chair, a television mounted on the wall, a microwave, and a trash bin.

17. Bayside Hotel 116

Bayside Hotel 116
South Beach
United States
Evan
€33
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Bayside Hotel 116
A rooftop pool area with a clear view of the ocean, a pool table, and a seating area.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a painting on the wall, a window with curtains, and two patterned armchairs.
A kitchenette with a coffee machine, cups, and a milk dispenser.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter, and a television mounted on the wall.

18. Grange Gardens Hotel

Grange Gardens Hotel
Windermere
South Africa
BONGANI
€40
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Grange Gardens Hotel
A resort with a pool area, a beach view, and a large building with multiple rooms.
A beachfront hotel with a view of the ocean and a large building in the background.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with a modern design in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with a view of the ocean.

19. Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach
Kingsburgh
South Africa
JULIE
€67
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach
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 modern indoor space with round tables and chairs, a reception area with a counter, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a green patterned wall, and a clear view of the interior through the windows.

20. aha Gateway Hotel

aha Gateway Hotel
Umhlanga
United States
Nlambiwa Ludo
€113
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
aha Gateway Hotel
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Golden Mile beaches invite morning surfers while afternoon visitors explore the vibrant Victoria Street Market for spices and crafts. Catch a Sharks rugby match at Kings Park Stadium, then head to uShaka Marine World for close encounters with ocean life.

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A coastal cityscape with a prominent white stadium and a dense cluster of high-rise buildings.

Top Durban Hotel Reviews

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

10/10 Excellent
"Best place to stay in Durban, such a peaceful and calm environment."
Godfrey 2-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I stayed 3 nights and felt at home here. Great ocean views too. Definitely will stay here again when I come with my family next time ."
Xiaohua 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Parade Hotel
Bayside Hotel 116

Bayside Hotel 116

10/10 Excellent
"All"
DeeAnna 2-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
Bayside Hotel 116

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Durban?
The Royal Hotel, around 0.64 kilometres east of downtown Durban, is an Expedia guest favourite. A swimming pool and a cafe are among its conveniences. Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre is another 3-star hotel that gets great reviews from travellers. It offers a cafe and a restaurant, and is approximately 0.64 kilometres southeast of the centre.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Durban?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Durban?
Book a stay at a 3-star hotel and you can expect tidy and comfortable rooms and amenities such as WiFi, fitness equipment and coffee and tea facilities. These lodgings may also include an on-site restaurant and bar. Elevate your Durban trip by choosing a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness centre, 24-hour room service and luxury toiletries, you'll enjoy an enhanced level of comfort.

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