The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Durban

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Durban

Durban, South Africa Durban, South Africa

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Durban, South Africa? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Durban, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Durban to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Durban, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Durban for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Durban for first time visitors.

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

The Oyster Box

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $340 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 2 Lighthouse Road, The Oyster Box has great rooms from $340 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 15.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Endless Horizons Boutique Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Durban
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Endless Horizons Boutique Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $100. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 108 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Durban North. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and child care which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 9.4 km from the city center. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Blue Waters Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $44 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Blue Waters Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $44. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 175 Snell Parade. You'll also find a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.1 km from the center of town. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


SunCoast Towers-SunSquare Suncoast

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach

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. New visitors will really like this amazing 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.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


The Edward Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Durban
  • Beach

The Edward Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $82 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 149 O.R. Tambo Parade. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


Kingston Place Guesthouse

Guest House with prices starting at $44 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Kingston Place Guesthouse is 8.90 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $44, and it's located at 3 Kingston Place, Herrwood Park. We also love the a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which are great for visitors. And since it's just 16 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Sandals Guest House Durban

Guest House with prices starting at $52 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Durban
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A cool place is Sandals Guest House Durban because it has great rooms that start at $52. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 39 Chartwell Drive. Only 14.8 km from the city center, travelers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes at this convenient hotel. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Holland House B&B

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $53 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Holland House B&B offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $53 (before taxes). It's located at 34 Wallace Road, Morningside and has earned a guest rating of 9.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, golf, city views, and free parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.4 km from the city center. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Beverly Hills

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $226 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Durban
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Located at 54 Lighthouse Road, Beverly Hills has great rooms from $226 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and rooms with kitchenettes which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 15.2 km from the center of town. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Garden Court Umhlanga

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Garden Court Umhlanga which has nice rooms starting at $95. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Cnr Aurora Drive and Centenary Boulevard. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast. It's located just 14.8 km from the city center, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Ballito and Hillcrest.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Durban?

Durban Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$67

Travelers to Durban, South Africa will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 75 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $67. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Durban.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $133
  • 4-star hotels: $54
  • 3-star hotels: $60
  • 2-star hotels: $50


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