uMhlanga Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail featuring a hotel, a coastal town and general coastal views
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail featuring a hotel, a coastal town and general coastal views
Umhlanga Rocks Beach featuring a hotel, a city and a beach
Umhlanga Lighthouse featuring a beach
Umhlanga Rocks Beach showing a beach, landscape views and a lighthouse

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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$250 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$250
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (193 reviews)
Clean room. Great views. Super location.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

3 out of 5
2 Ncondo Place Umhlanga Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$153 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$153
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (632 reviews)
5 stars all round! For a 3* rated property, there have better facilities than some 4 and 5* places where I have stayed. The staff are an asset to this property. Breakfast was fantastic. You can also organise breakfast earlier if you have an early morning excursion. I would not hesitate to recommend ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch

Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch

4 out of 5
1 Ncondo Place, Umhlanga Ridge Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$174 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
NZ$174
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Umhlanga Rocks Beach and KwaZulu-Natal ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (135 reviews)
Spotless

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch
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Savannah Park Luxury Apartments

Savannah Park Luxury Apartments

4 out of 5
82 Summer Way Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in uMhlanga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Umhlanga Rocks Beach and KwaZulu-Natal ...
7.4/10 Good! (8 reviews)
The apartment was not clean at all. 136 self catering. Had to put my all my food in the fridge because of the cockroaches that were all over the apartment. The towels looked like they were from white to cream white. My main bedroom shower water had no pressure at all, had to shower for over 45 minutes ...

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Savannah Park Luxury Apartments
Breakers Resort 414

Breakers Resort 414

3 out of 5
88 Lagoon Drive Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this beach aparthotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature ...
Breakers Resort 414
Beach Break Holiday Letting

Beach Break Holiday Letting

3 out of 5
88 Lagoon Road Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this beach aparthotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail and Umhlanga ...
Beach Break Holiday Letting
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Popular places to visit

Umhlanga Rocks Beach featuring a coastal town, landscape views and a beach

Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Surfing competitions, a picturesque lighthouse, a scenic nature reserve and walks along a waterfront boardwalk welcome visitors to Umhlanga’s lively main beach.

Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Terracotta Army Exhibition with life size replicas of the army highlighted with #blue light

Gateway Theatre of Shopping

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gateway Theatre of Shopping during your trip to Umhlanga Ridge. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Gateway Theatre of Shopping
Beautiful Pier at Umhlanga Beach KZN South Africa

Umhlanga Main Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Umhlanga Main Beach during your trip to uMhlanga? Discover the entertainment venues and spas in this trendy area.

Umhlanga Main Beach
Umhlanga Lighthouse featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse

Umhlanga Lighthouse

This historic lighthouse is loved by photography enthusiasts and is an ideal starting point for exploring the waterfront promenade of Umhlanga Rocks Beach.

Umhlanga Lighthouse
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail which includes a park, hiking or walking and landscape views

Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail

Walk along the wooden bridge over the Ohlanga River and explore the beautiful forest and sand dunes near this relaxing nature trail.

Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail
Cliff face of a natural tropical beach cove where sunbathers seek refuge from the hot African sun.

Oceans Mall

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Oceans Mall during your visit to uMhlanga. Discover the entertainment venues and spas in this trendy area.

Oceans Mall

Activities

Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

NZ$13
per adult
Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise
Magical Gondola Night Ride

Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban

NZ$26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban
Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise

Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise

NZ$17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise
Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise

Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise

NZ$20
per adult
Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise
Durban sunset

Culture Walking Tour of Durban

NZ$116
per adult
Culture Walking Tour of Durban
Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour

Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour

NZ$116
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour
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Reviews of uMhlanga

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Top destination
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Respect people..people seem noisy at night.

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