Beverly Hills Hotel

Beverly Hills Hotel has occupied its spot on Lighthouse Road in Umhlanga since 1964, right beside the red-and-white lighthouse and pier that anchor the suburb's beachfront. Run under the Southern Sun brand and recognised with a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice award, the hotel has 89 rooms and suites, from sea-facing Standard Rooms and pool-level Deluxe cabanas up to 8th-floor Presidential Suites and a 109m² Studio built for longer stays. Every room comes with unlimited WiFi, a Nespresso machine and flatscreen DStv.

Dining runs across three venues: The Sugar Club for afternoon tea and a Sunday lunch buffet, Elements Café Bar for oysters and sundowners over the ocean, and The Lounge & Vista Terrace, with complimentary breakfast included in room rates. Guests also have use of an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, the Mangwanani Spa and direct private beach access, plus a business centre and meeting rooms for corporate stays.

The hotel sits within reach of Umhlanga and greater Durban's main attractions, including Gateway Theatre of Shopping, uShaka Marine World, Moses Mabhida Stadium and Suncoast Casino, with check-in from 14:00 and check-out by 11:00.