Title: 10 Best KwaZulu-Natal Boutique Hotels for 2026 | Expedia.ca

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## Top Cities in KwaZulu-Natal

![Durban featuring a city, general coastal views and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1073/e2a737ea-95cc-4104-886f-8544696176bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Durban

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![Just a tiny walk from Zimbali lodge is this incredible beach with beautiful views of the ocean for as far as the eye can see. I hope to go back one day soon!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051613/a59318b0-7dbe-4428-be21-cf0eff39e69c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Ballito

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![Umgeni River Bird Park showing bird life and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169851/a21a3a7b-2493-4fe2-992f-1b04d03a71c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

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## Our top choices for KwaZulu-Natal boutique hotels

![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3873400/3873351/2acf2275.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3873400/3873351/2cf8a39f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3873400/3873351/ff62ee30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3873400/3873351/896bf381.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Square Boutique Hotel by Misty Blue Hotels

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Square-Boutique-Hotel-By-Misty-Blue-Hotels.h3873351.Hotel-Information)

Umhlanga

8.0/10

Very good

(225 reviews)

"We did not use the Hotel..due to the problem of carpet...I discovered that carpets are dirty...with stains . I have a servere sinus..so i had to move to another place. "

![South Africa](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/za.svg)

Thembi

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Square-Boutique-Hotel-By-Misty-Blue-Hotels.h3873351.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor banquet area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9860000/9852300/9852284/95118ede.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite (Manor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9860000/9852300/9852284/ea32af67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9860000/9852300/9852284/f093a5d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9860000/9852300/9852284/78051a78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Forest-Manor-Boutique-Guesthouse.h9852284.Hotel-Information)

Umhlanga

9.4/10

Exceptional

(100 reviews)

"Excellent place; clean and quiet. Perfect for business and leisure excursions "

![South Africa](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/za.svg)

Clifford

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Forest-Manor-Boutique-Guesthouse.h9852284.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2233400/2233306/fa11c6c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2233400/2233306/48667470.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2233400/2233306/cfdb6dbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2233400/2233306/c0396441.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-Audacia-Manor-Boutique-Hotel.h2233306.Hotel-Information)

Morningside

8.6/10

Excellent

(46 reviews)

"Nice hotel with spacious room, and friendly staff, but the furnitures inside the room were about to break down and the carpet was not in the best condition. Far fron being a 5 star hotel..."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Anonymous traveller

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-Audacia-Manor-Boutique-Hotel.h2233306.Hotel-Information)

![Superior Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3855700/3855605/4523a6cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3855700/3855605/321615f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3855700/3855605/5076b670.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3855700/3855605/1655fed3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-The-Saint-James-On-Venice-Luxury-Guest-House.h3855605.Hotel-Information)

Morningside

8.0/10

Very good

(70 reviews)

"Room was good at the price. Getting in an out was a bit irritating at times, no intercom and you dont want to hoot and distrub guests (which some people did). "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Barry

CA $91

CA $107 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 30 - Jan 31

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-The-Saint-James-On-Venice-Luxury-Guest-House.h3855605.Hotel-Information)

![No 1. Senior Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3926600/3926521/bf9d2b4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Massage/treatment rooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3926600/3926521/0d53f1ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3926600/3926521/8381bc42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, an infinity pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3926600/3926521/24ce60e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Days At Sea Beach Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Southbroom-Hotels-Days-At-Sea-Beach-Lodge.h3926521.Hotel-Information)

Southbroom

9.6/10

Exceptional

(16 reviews)

"Das Hotel liegt direkt hinter einer Düne und hat einen privaten Zugang zum Strand. Man wird sehr herzlich Empfangen und das Essen wird immer frisch zubereitet. Die Besitzer sind sehr nett und freundlich. Man findet hier seine Ruhe und kann entspannen."

![Germany](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/de.svg)

Betty

CA $262

CA $303 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 2 - Feb 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Southbroom-Hotels-Days-At-Sea-Beach-Lodge.h3926521.Hotel-Information)

![Indoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1830000/1828200/1828166/4a9e769c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1830000/1828200/1828166/104c6c55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1830000/1828200/1828166/872755c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1830000/1828200/1828166/d110c4f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Fordoun Hotel & Spa

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Nottingham-Road-Hotels-Fordoun-Hotel-Spa.h1828166.Hotel-Information)

Nottingham Road

9.6/10

Exceptional

(130 reviews)

"excellent all round service"

![South Africa](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/za.svg)

DR C

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Nottingham-Road-Hotels-Fordoun-Hotel-Spa.h1828166.Hotel-Information)

![2 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1590000/1580300/1580283/20fff5bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily buffet breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1590000/1580300/1580283/d1765d41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1590000/1580300/1580283/6f4126c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1590000/1580300/1580283/11f335cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Izulu

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballito-Hotels-Hotel-Izulu.h1580283.Hotel-Information)

Ballito

9.2/10

Wonderful

(37 reviews)

"I stayed 4 nights at hotel Izulu and it was the BEST accommodations I have ever experienced. The hospitality , location , rooms and all amenities truly are world class. The food is AMAZING! We dined for breakfast, lunch and 2 night in the restaurant. We had a dinner designed and created for us that I have never experienced anything like. Every single member of the staff had only our comfort and happiness in mind and they exceeded my expectations. There were so many little extra touches they did...

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Anonymous traveller

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballito-Hotels-Hotel-Izulu.h1580283.Hotel-Information)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2270800/2270786/w735h441x0y4-fa089383.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2270800/2270786/f5fcf2f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2270800/2270786/2d55f551.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2270800/2270786/c17bded0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Mkuze Falls Game Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Pongola-Hotels-Mkuze-Falls-Game-Lodge.h2270786.Hotel-Information)

Pongola

10/10

Exceptional

(1 review)

"Everyone should be so lucky to see Africa in such a fantastic way. The accommodations and people are lovely. On our safari drives we saw: elephant, rhinos, cape buffalo, wildebeest, gnu, impala, wart hog (we called them camera hogs!), giraffe, lions, cheetah brothers, kudu, owl, black adder, herd of elephants, zebras, monkeys, lots of birds, jackals, I'm sure I'm missing something. The countryside is so so beautiful. It was very green while we were there, which surprised us.Our last night all of...

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Barbara and Ted

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Pongola-Hotels-Mkuze-Falls-Game-Lodge.h2270786.Hotel-Information)

![Presidential Suite | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2940000/2940000/2939964/063eb474.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Couples treatment rooms, Turkish bath, aromatherapy, hot stone massages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2940000/2940000/2939964/fc96076a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Presidential Suite | View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2940000/2940000/2939964/e2e4353d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Presidential Suite | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2940000/2940000/2939964/91ff9853.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Oyster Box

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-The-Oyster-Box.h2939964.Hotel-Information)

Umhlanga

9.6/10

Exceptional

(303 reviews)

"Wonderful variety and quality of spa treatments "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

julie

CA $563

CA $649 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-The-Oyster-Box.h2939964.Hotel-Information)

![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3820000/3818000/3817933/6fb9ead6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3820000/3818000/3817933/28c87219.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3820000/3818000/3817933/53bf3534.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3820000/3818000/3817933/c08f344d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Waterfront hotel & spa by Misty blue hotels

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-The-Waterfront-Hotel-Spa-By-Misty-Blue-Hotels.h3817933.Hotel-Information)

Durban Point

7.4/10

Good

(217 reviews)

"It wasn’t as what was advertised"

![South Africa](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/za.svg)

Lindokuhle

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-The-Waterfront-Hotel-Spa-By-Misty-Blue-Hotels.h3817933.Hotel-Information)

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## Top KwaZulu-Natal Hotel Reviews

![The Oyster Box](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2940000/2940000/2939964/1e4d1beb_y.jpg)

### The Oyster Box

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about this hotel was excellent "

[](https://expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-The-Oyster-Box.h2939964.Hotel-Information)

![Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3015100/3015058/9fd27567_y.jpg)

### Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were very polite and friendly they went all out . Rooms were clean and the hotel is perfectly situated"

[](https://expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Protea-Hotel-Fire-Ice-By-Marriott-Durban-Umhlanga-Ridge.h3015058.Hotel-Information)

![The Capital Pearls](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20158300/20158299/35768b12_y.jpg)

### The Capital Pearls

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent "

[](https://expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-The-Capital-Pearls.h20158299.Hotel-Information)

![Belaire Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3630000/3625800/3625761/7c35ab97_y.jpg)

### Belaire Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was in tip top shape as expected. Staff fulfilled all our requests, they were polite and courteous "

[](https://expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-Belaire-Suites.h3625761.Hotel-Information)

![Premier Hotel Umhlanga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59820000/59813400/59813354/99efe7c6_y.jpg)

### Premier Hotel Umhlanga

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel. Great service and food. The view from our room was beautiful. Only a one night stay before flying to George. Highly recommend!"

[](https://expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Premier-Hotel-Umhlanga.h59813354.Hotel-Information)

![Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1138000/1137921/63b48c28_y.jpg)

### Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

10/10 Excellent

"Love the location of this hotel. The room was clean, big bathroom. Front desk very friendly."

[](https://expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Protea-Hotel-By-Marriott-Durban-Umhlanga.h1137921.Hotel-Information)

![Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3599000/3598943/852babe6_y.jpg)

### Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast and clean roo"

[](https://expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Durban-Umhlanga.h3598943.Hotel-Information)

![Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8407600/8407565/3a69b8ac_y.jpg)

### Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Staff courteous "

[](https://expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Road-Lodge-Umhlanga-Ridge.h8407565.Hotel-Information)

![Road Lodge Durban](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8402100/8402050/3a82195e_y.jpg)

### Road Lodge Durban

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was fresh healthy with variety,Rooms were were clean, Staff very hospitable,Within easy access to other shops"

[](https://expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-Road-Lodge-Durban.h8402050.Hotel-Information)