Holiday accommodation in Durban
Beachfront holiday accommodation in Durban is a breeze to organise with Optima Holidays. Optima has six resorts on Durban's famous beachfront, "The Golden Mile". The beachfront promenade has been upgraded and now extends from Suncoast in the north to uShaka in the south, providing easy walking or cycling access to both these attractions as well as the beaches and entertainment in between.
Optima Holidays' Durban resort |
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Durban Spa Resort (North Beach) |
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The Don Oceanic Hotel and Spa (North Beach) |
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The Palace Hotel and Spa (North Beach) |
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Durban Sands Resort (South Beach) |
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Silversands Resort (South Beach) |
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Tenbury Resort (South Beach) |
All resorts are equipped for self-catering. On-site facilities may include: |
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Braai |
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Pool |
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Air conditioning |
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Dishwasher |
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Laundry |
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Sauna |
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Wellness Spa |
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Games room |
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Babysitting service |
Facilities do differ between resorts, so check to see which resort caters best for you.
Why stay on the beachfront?
The beachfront is the perfect place to stay for an entertaining holiday. Here are a few attractions you might want to visit.
Attractions near Optima's holiday accommodation in Durban
Ten attractions within ten minutes |
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Beachfront-"The Golden Mile" with its beaches, walking and bike riding opportunities, restaurants, take aways, and fun fair is just over the road, a minute’s walk away. |
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Suncoast-casino, restaurants and movies |
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uShaka-aquarium, dolphin and seal show, snorkelling, shark cage diving, Wet 'n Wild water amusement park, restaurants, take aways and shops |
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Durban Harbour-cruises |
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Wilson's Wharf-restaurants with a view of the harbour lights |
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Playhouse-theatre and shows |
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Kingsmead Cricket Stadium-domestic and international cricket matches |
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Kings Park Rugby Stadium-domestic and international rugby matches |
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Moses Mabhida Stadium-sports events, big swing, skycar, skywalk and stadium tours |
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Umgeni Bird Park-self tours of the walk through aviaries |
Up to thirty minutes away |
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Botanical Gardens-a variety of gardens and a very affordable tearoom |
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Mitchell Park-restaurant and park (wonderful for children) |
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Shopping-Musgrave, Pavilion, Gateway, Springfield (factory shopping) |
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Phezulu-a cultural Zulu experience |
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A number of great golf courses, including Royal Durban, Beachwood, Durban Country Club, Kloof Country Club, and Mt Edgecombe |
Further afield
These destinations can be visited for day trips from Durban or you can book a few days in one of Optima's local resorts |
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Elephant Coast-game reserves, pristine beaches, marine reserves, diving, snorkelling |
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Berg-walking, hiking, rock climbing, ancient rock art, golf |
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South Coast (Hibiscus Coast)-beaches, diving, scenic drives, Oribi Gorge, golf |
With so much to do in Durban and surrounds, it’s a fantastic venue for a fun vacation. For easy booking of your holiday accommodation in Durban, contact Optima Holidays! |
