The Best Cheap Hotels in Durban

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Durban

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Durban, South Africa is a vibrant destination with plenty of fun activities and attractions. If you're traveling on a budget, finding an affordable place to stay might be a challenge, though. But does Durban have cheap hotel rooms? Absolutely. With so many budget-friendly hotels and motels available, there is no need to break the bank for a comfortable and relaxing stay here. So, if you're looking for where to stay on a budget, or trying to figure out how to find cheap rooms in Durban, we've figured it out for you already. When looking for affordable places to stay, everyone should consider a variety of factors, including the price, but also the location, amenities, level of service, and guest ratings. While low prices are important, travelers should also consider the comfort and relaxation of the rooms, as well as the location of the hotel, which can greatly impact their experience in Durban. Some of the best budget-friendly hotels in Durban offer amenities such as pools, providing guests with a great place to cool off and unwind after a long day of exploring the city. When considering guest ratings, travelers should look for hotels with a proven track record of providing comfortable stays, while also being easy on the wallet. We've analyzed the best budget-friendly hotels and motels in Durban based not just on the prices, but also the locations, guest ratings, amenities, and nearby activities as described. So, below you'll see the results of our research, which includes the best values and great bargain hotels in Durban. Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, there are plenty of cheap stays available in Durban that will meet your needs and your budget. So, let's get to it: here's where to sleep cheap in Durban.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $61 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Durban
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 2 Ncondo Place, Crn Ncondo Place & Ntusi Rd, Off Umlhanga Rocks Drive, Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga has great rooms from $61 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 14 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love parking, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, child care, and laundry services at this affordable hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Saint James on Venice

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $49 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Saint James on Venice which has nice rooms starting at $49. Offering room service, a restaurant, breakfast, laundry services, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 100 Venice Road. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.8 km from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat

Guest House with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

We found Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $56. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 120 Goble Road. You'll also find golf, a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, and a tour desk which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 3.6 km from the center of town. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


SunCoast Towers-SunSquare Suncoast

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $94, SunCoast Towers-SunSquare Suncoast, at 20 Battery Baech Road provides an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers a bar, parking, breakfast, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 2.4 km from the city center, too. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $81 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 329 Umhlanga Rocks Drive. Furthermore, it also offers parking, child care, laundry services, golf, and city views, which is nice for visitors. Just 14.7 km from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $69 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Durban
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga is 8.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $69, and it's located at Corner Boulevard and Twilight Drive. We also love the child care, laundry services, city views, a child pool, and laundry facilities which are great for travelers. And since it's just 15 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Endless Horizons Boutique Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Durban
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Endless Horizons Boutique Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $100. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 108 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Durban North. Only 9.4 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and child care at this affordable hotel. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


Quarters Hotel Florida Road

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $68 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Durban
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Quarters Hotel Florida Road offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, child care, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $68 (before taxes). It's located at 101 Florida Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers golf, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a multi-lingual staff which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.6 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse

Guest House with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Durban
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 62 Forest Drive, Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse has great rooms from $79 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a water park, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find breakfast, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and free parking which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 12.5 km from the center of town. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike! It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Silver Oaks Boutique Hotel

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.

A great place to stay is Silver Oaks Boutique Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $70. Offering breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 7 Silverton Road, Musgrave, Berea. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and shuttle services. It's located just 1.7 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle


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Is it expensive to spend the night in Durban?

Durban Average Budget Hotel Price
$103

Travelers to Durban, South Africa will have a large number of terrific budget accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of budget hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 12 budget hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $103. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Durban.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $156
  • 4-star hotels: $64
  • 3-star hotels: $67


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