Title: 10 Best Family & Kid Friendly Resorts in KwaZulu-Natal for 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# Kid & Family Friendly Resorts in KwaZulu-Natal

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## Top Cities in KwaZulu-Natal

![Durban featuring a city, general coastal views and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44731-Durban.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

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## Check availability on KwaZulu-Natal Family Hotels

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## Our top choices for KwaZulu-Natal family-friendly hotels

![3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1988100/1988089/904ddf36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1988100/1988089/4bb6bd6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1988100/1988089/159b12f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1988100/1988089/299239b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### aha Alpine Heath Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Jagersrust-Hotels-Aha-Alpine-Heath-Resort.h1988089.Hotel-Information)

Jagersrust

8.0/10

Very good

(97)

"Good for a stopover between Gauteng and Natal/coastal region. "

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

Larno

CA $282

CA $325 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Jagersrust-Hotels-Aha-Alpine-Heath-Resort.h1988089.Hotel-Information)

![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1138000/1137921/84d8f12f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1138000/1137921/c757d63b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 205 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1138000/1137921/afb1767a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1138000/1137921/62b8283c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

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

Umhlanga

8.6/10

Excellent

(502)

"Brilliant location. Well run hotel. Excellent stay... thank you."

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

Peter

CA $169

CA $197 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026

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

![Children's play area - outdoor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10400000/10392900/10392857/02520f0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10400000/10392900/10392857/dd4ec457.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10400000/10392900/10392857/0944c086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Five Bedroom Manor with Splash Pool | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10400000/10392900/10392857/96c7b695.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cayley Mountain Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cathkin-Park-Hotels-Cayley-Mountain-Resort.h10392857.Hotel-Information)

Cathkin Park

8.4/10

Very good

(93)

"A great place to stay in the Drakensberg! Beautiful scenery and amenities !"

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

Brett

CA $138

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 11 - Dec 12

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cathkin-Park-Hotels-Cayley-Mountain-Resort.h10392857.Hotel-Information)

![Buffet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3599000/3598943/93650149.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3599000/3598943/31aa103b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3599000/3598943/30438ecc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3599000/3598943/f7378b49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

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

Umhlanga

8.4/10

Very good

(616)

"Had a fantastic time staying at the holiday inn rooms were very clean.Staff was more than friendly and great customer service definitely stay again"

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RICHARD

CA $102

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026

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

![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11200/11158/2d78509b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11200/11158/3ac7dc3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Cocktail bar, beach views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11200/11158/ee14135f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11200/11158/41e8d3f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Blue Waters Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-The-Blue-Waters-Hotel.h11158.Hotel-Information)

Durban Beachfront

8.0/10

Very good

(990)

"Good friendly staff"

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Douglas

CA $129

CA $151 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 11 - Dec 12

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-The-Blue-Waters-Hotel.h11158.Hotel-Information)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10554/9b6f3cbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10554/8ee459d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Chalet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10554/0f4e1011.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10554/00229cf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-Gooderson-Tropicana-Hotel.h10554.Hotel-Information)

Durban Beachfront

7.2/10

Good

(155)

"Centrally located on the beach front. The hotel needs and upgrade of furniture and fittinng. "

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

Dennis

CA $91

CA $172 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 11 - Dec 12

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-Gooderson-Tropicana-Hotel.h10554.Hotel-Information)

![Children's play area - outdoor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5530000/5524900/5524801/6105ea14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5530000/5524900/5524801/ed99961a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Chapel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5530000/5524900/5524801/eaad8967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Honeymoon) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5530000/5524900/5524801/280defa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cathedral Peak Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Giants-Castle-Game-Reserve-Hotels-Cathedral-Peak-Hotel.h5524801.Hotel-Information)

Giant's Castle Game Reserve

9.2/10

Wonderful

(159)

"Wonderful hotel with friendly attentive staff, excellent food and tremendous access to hiking trails. That we were able to get petrol on the property was such a welcome surprise."

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

PAUL

CA $320

CA $382 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 12 - Dec 13

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Giants-Castle-Game-Reserve-Hotels-Cathedral-Peak-Hotel.h5524801.Hotel-Information)

![Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/534000/533916/83894964.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/534000/533916/eaac55b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/534000/533916/58262384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/534000/533916/5bf9a9d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Edward Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-The-Edward-Hotel.h533916.Hotel-Information)

Durban Beachfront

7.8/10

Good

(222)

"Everything about my stay was beautiful "

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

Solomon

CA $137

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-The-Edward-Hotel.h533916.Hotel-Information)

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3630000/3625800/3625761/7c35ab97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3630000/3625800/3625761/ca4b9765.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3630000/3625800/3625761/4e37d511.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3630000/3625800/3625761/a9e2e76f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Belaire Suites

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

Durban Beachfront

8.8/10

Excellent

(917)

"Nice view of ocean and breakfast was filled with various options. "

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

Aaron

CA $121

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4280000/4279400/4279348/f6b64f96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![-32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4280000/4279400/4279348/3389e282.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shower, free toiletries, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4280000/4279400/4279348/1084e8c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![-32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4280000/4279400/4279348/932f5b8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Tariman INN

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Tariman-INN.h4279348.Hotel-Information)

Umhlanga

7.0/10

Good

(34)

"We had a lovely stay from checking in the staff was very nice and welcoming and they explained everything to us."

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

mbali

CA $87

CA $101 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 11 - Dec 12

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Tariman-INN.h4279348.Hotel-Information)

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## Top KwaZulu-Natal Hotel Reviews

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

### Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

10/10 Excellent

"Easy to find and friendly staff , thank you so much "

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

"\*\*“I had an amazing stay — what really stood out was the warmth and professionalism of the staff. The team made everything feel effortless and welcoming. My room was spotless, comfortable, and quiet, and the overall atmosphere of the hotel was modern, vibrant, and really thoughtfully designed. It’s the kind of place that leaves a lasting impression and gets you thinking about how hospitality can feel both personal and elevated at the same time. I definitely look forward to coming back and exploring more of what the hotel offers.”\*\*"

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

![Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78282300/78282281/2b0df4ae_y.jpg)

### Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

10/10 Excellent

"Was an awesome few days with Radisson Durban."

[](https://expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h78282281.Hotel-Information)

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

### The Oyster Box

10/10 Excellent

"It was truly amazing. Everyone was very friendly "

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

![Suncoast Hotel & Towers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1820000/1818300/1818286/a4cafd05_y.jpg)

### Suncoast Hotel & Towers

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly and helpful staff."

[](https://expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-Suncoast-Sunsquare-Suncoast-Towers.h1818286.Hotel-Information)

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

### Belaire Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean rooms and the staff was very friendly"

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

"Clean room and restaurants nearby"

[](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

"Had a fantastic time staying at the holiday inn rooms were very clean.Staff was more than friendly and great customer service definitely stay again"

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

![Hilton Durban](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/68700/68685/65848636_y.jpg)

### Hilton Durban

10/10 Excellent

"Room"

[](https://expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-Hilton-Durban.h68685.Hotel-Information)