Curated luxury hotels in KwaZulu-Natal

Located in Jagersrust, Little Switzerland Resort is in the mountains – a 4-minute drive from Eskom Drakensberg Visitors Centre and 8 minutes from Driekloofdam Pier. This family-friendly hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Kilburn Dam.

When you stay at Dragonview Lodge in Cathkin Park, you'll be in the mountains and 10 minutes by car from Drakensberg Boys Choir School. This family-friendly hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park and 18.2 mi (29.2 km) from Winterton Museum.

With a stay at Belaire Suites, you'll be centrally located in Durban – a 4-minute drive from uShaka Marine World and 11 minutes from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Golden Mile and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Battery Beach.

Located in uMhlanga, Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch is in the business district – a 2-minute drive from Gateway Theatre of Shopping and 11 minutes from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. This hotel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Golden Mile and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Umdloti Beach.

Located in Mbabane, Hilton Garden Inn Mbabane is just steps from Ezulwini Valley and 10 minutes by foot from Mbabane City Hall. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Mbabane Market and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Swaziland Theater Club.

Located in Clarens, Mont d'Or Clarens is next to a golf course – a 3-minute walk from Clarens Nature Reserve and within a 5-minute drive of Clarens Brewery. This golf hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Richard Rennie Art Gallery.

With a stay at The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House in Durban (Morningside), you'll be steps from St James Anglican Church and a 2-minute drive from Kings Park Stadium. This family-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Moses Mabhida Stadium and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Durban Country Club.

With a stay at Afriski Mountain Resort in Letseng, you'll be 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from AfriSki and 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from Liphofung Caves. This family-friendly hotel is within the region of Tugela Falls and Royal Natal National Park.

Located in Scottburgh, Premier Resort Cutty Sark is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of GJ Crookes Hospital and Scottburgh Golf Club. This beach hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Scottburgh Beach and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Umkomaas Beach.

Located in Mbabane, The Place Guest House is within a 5-minute drive of Ezulwini Valley and Swaziland Theater Club. This spa inn is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Mbabane City Hall and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Happy Valley Casino.

When you stay at 506 Lighthouse Mall in uMhlanga, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and uShaka Marine World. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Oceans Mall and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Umhlanga Lighthouse.

Located in Clarens and only 26 km from Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Clarens Mountain Sage Cottage provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Guests can benefit from a patio and an outdoor fireplace. The property is non-smoking and is set 2 km from Clarens Golf Club.

The chalet consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

You can play tennis at the chalet. Guests at Clarens Mountain Sage Cottage can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Art and Wine Gallery on Main is 200 metres from the accommodation, while Blou Donki Gallery is 400 metres away.

With a stay at 203 Oyster Quays in uMhlanga, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and uShaka Marine World. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Umhlanga Lighthouse and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Oceans Mall.

With a stay at Beverly Hills in uMhlanga, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Umhlanga Lighthouse and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. This beach hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Gateway Theatre of Shopping and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Mount Edgecombe Country Club.

The Cottage, a property with barbecue facilities, is set in Gillitts, 32 km from Durban Botanic Gardens, 33 km from Durban ICC, as well as 33 km from Kings Park Stadium. This chalet features free private parking, full-day security and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 30 km from Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve.

The spacious chalet has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Moses Mabhida Stadium is 35 km from The Cottage, while uShaka Marine World is 35 km from the property. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 52 km away.

Located in Morningside, Durban, 4.9 km from North Beach, Emakhosini Boutique Hotel offers spacious rooms. This hotel features an outdoor pool and a large terrace with lounge area.

Emakhosini Boutique Hotel has modern rooms with wooden furniture and carpeted floors. Each of the air-conditioned rooms has a flat-screen satellite TV, a work desk and an electric kettle.

Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet, or enjoy their breakfast in the privacy of their room. The 3 On Lumsden restaurant serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. A coffee shop is also available.

The hotel is less that 10 km away from Durban beaches, Durban’s Convention Center and Shaka Marine World Park. Durban Country Club is 3 km from the property.

King Shaka International Airport is 25 km away, and the hotel offers free private parking on site. An airport shuttle and a car rental service are also available.

Located in Durban (Durban Beachfront), The Edward Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Durban Funworld and within a 5-minute drive of Sahara Stadium Kingsmead. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from uShaka Marine World.

Situated in Ezulwini, 2.9 km from King Sobhuza II Memorial Park, Mantenga Hillview features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The accommodation offers room service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

Mantenga Hillview offers an à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African and American cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested.

Swaziland National Museum Lobamba is 2.9 km from Mantenga Hillview, while Somhlolo National Stadium is 3.1 km from the property.

Set in Mbabane, 1.4 km from Mbabane Golf Club, Thokoza Anglican Conference Centre offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 18 km from King Sobhuza II Memorial Park.

The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Swaziland National Museum Lobamba is 19 km from Thokoza Anglican Conference Centre, while Somhlolo National Stadium is 19 km away.

Southern Comfort - On the Rocks is a beachfront property set in Margate, a few steps from Ramsgate South Beach and 5.1 km from Southbroom Golf Club. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the chalet free of charge. Guests can make use of a terrace.

The chalet with a patio and sea views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the chalet.

Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go fishing, or relax in the garden and use the barbecue facilities.

Mbumbazi Nature Reserve is 7.3 km from Southern Comfort - On the Rocks, while Port Shepstone Country Club is 26 km from the property. Margate Airport is 6 km away.