Morningside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A wide aerial of the bridge and freeway crossing over the Umgeni River mouth with the Durban skyline in the distance.
Indian banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) at Durban Botanic Gardens, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Morningside Hotel Deals

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

3 out of 5
298 Percy Osborn Rd Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$55 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
NZ$55
30 Apr - 1 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Umhlanga Rocks Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (28 reviews)
Room was clean, linen was clean but old. No pool at all, outdoor furniture was uncomfortable to sit on. Apartment had a cute fridge and clean microwave to use. That was amazing. Gosh- parking is a problem. The aircon worked perfectly. Housekeeping was excellent. Only major issue I had with the hotel ...

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
Albion Manor

Albion Manor

3 out of 5
33 Nimmo Rd Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$140 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
NZ$140
23 Apr - 24 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Durban. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Mitchell Park Zoo are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Best ever stay

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Albion Manor
The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House

The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House

4 out of 5
100 Venice Road Morningside Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$125 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
NZ$125
24 Apr - 25 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Mitchell Park Zoo ...
8/10 Very Good! (71 reviews)
Check-in was horrendous. The toilet was not cleaned. The TV did not work. The aircon remote was missing and the lights would not turn off.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

4 out of 5
Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$269 per night from 6 May to 7 May
NZ$269
6 May - 7 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (211 reviews)
Property is central. Staff professional, ample parking

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel

3 out of 5
267 Smith Street Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$92 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
NZ$92
24 Apr - 25 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban City Hall are ...
The Royal Hotel
Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$93 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
NZ$93
29 Apr - 30 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a casino. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Dairy Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (479 reviews)
The room was OK it just needs fumigation because the small cokroacches that come visit the room, I couldn't sleep well because of mosquitoes as well. Room 215

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Parade Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Morningside

Windermere

Windermere

Windermere is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and African Art Centre.

Windermere
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Essenwood

Visitors to Essenwood like its beaches and restaurants, and Killie Campbell Africana Library is a sight worth a stop.

Essenwood
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Overport

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Overport and surrounding area, you can visit West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium and Durban Botanical Gardens.

Overport
Durban Beachfront

Durban Beachfront

5/5(1 area review)

Durban Beachfront is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Blue Lagoon or Mini Town while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Durban Beachfront
Musgrave

Musgrave

Musgrave is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Durban Botanical Gardens and Musgrave Centre.

Musgrave
North Beach

North Beach

4/5(4 area reviews)

North Beach is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Mini Town or Blue Lagoon while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

North Beach


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