KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Hotels in Durban, South Africa
Durban is a major city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with about 3.3 million residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here, with member prices from $100 a night when we checked on 2026-10-09. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), about 28 km away. The most comfortable months are usually May, June and August, with average highs around 21–23°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member price from
- $100
- 1 night, 2026-11-08
- Nearest airport
- DUR · 28 km
- King Shaka International Airport
- Best months
- May and June
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Durban
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
★★★★Hotels15 km from centre
$100 member · $110 guest
8.8
Excellent
602 MARBELLA UMHLANGA DURBAN
★★★★Apartments17 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
MARBELLA 902 4 Bedroom Umhlanga
★★★★Apartments17 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Durban Holiday Apartments by Mieli Estates , Unit 4
Apartments11 km from centre
9.9
Exceptional
Durban Overport Halaal Accomodation 5S
★★★★Apartments4.2 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Cottage on Cordia Spacious family and work friendly 4 sleeper 2km to Umhlanga beach
★★★★Apartments17 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Umhlanga beachfront property- super glamourous!
Apartments17 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Spectacular Sea view Durban Presidential Penthouse
★★★★★Apartments2.6 km from centre
$478 member · $524 guest
9.7
Exceptional
Casa Casa - Studio
★★★★Apartments16 km from centre
9.7
Exceptional
1001 Bermudas - Seaviews & beach access - Modern 3BR Umhlanga
★★★★Apartments17 km from centre
9.7
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Durban?
| 5-star | 2 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 78 |
| 3-star | 58 |
| 2-star | 3 |
| 1-star | 1 |
| Apartments | 184 |
|---|---|
| Hotels | 21 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 5 |
| Villas | 3 |
| Aparthotels | 2 |
| Resorts | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Durban by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| Low °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Rain mm | 107 | 84 | 90 | 65 | 40 | 27 | 42 | 36 | 64 | 100 | 122 | 110 |
Things to see
Famous places in Durban
Botanical garden · 2.5 km from centre
Durban Botanic Gardens
Photo: Purves, M. ( Michaelwild at en.wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0
Beach · 1.1 km from centre
South Beach, Durban
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Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Durban
- DUR · King Shaka International Airport28 km
- PZB · Pietermaritzburg Airport65 km
- MGH · Margate Airport129 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Durban at a glance
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Population
- 3,338,026 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 21 m
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates
- -29.858, 31.029
About
About Durban
Durban is the third-most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Situated on the east coast of South Africa, on the Natal Bay of the Indian Ocean, Durban is the busiest port city in sub-Saharan Africa and was formerly named Port Natal.
From the Wikipedia article “Durban”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Durban hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Durban?
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How many hotels can I book in Durban?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Durban (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Durban?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, May, June and August usually offer the most comfortable weather in Durban. February is the warmest month (average high 26°C) and November is the wettest (122 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Durban?
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is about 28 km from the centre of Durban. Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) is 65 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Durban?
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What are the most famous sights in Durban?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Durban are uShaka Marine World, Juma Mosque, Durban Botanic Gardens, North Beach.
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