Lammbock Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Hello Cummunity, I am currently in this beautiful Country South Africa. I am here on a Job and after I would like to take a couble of tdays off in Durban. I never been there and I would like to know if I book a Hotel there in what area should it be located so I can enjoy the beach, shopping and night life? I don't have a car. Appreciate some informations. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robenroute Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Well, there are hotels aplenty. It all depends on what you are wiling to pay. The north area (all the way to uMhlanga, and beyond) is nicer than the south beach, but it's also more expensive. Expect to pay ฿2500 and up per person for a double room. uMhlanga Rocks and Sands are "lekker" places, lush greens, quiet, and beautiful views. Enjoy your time there! By the way, been to the Drakensbergen? Lesotho? Garden route? Knysna? Plet? All areas more interesting than Durban... (But that's just my opinion ;-) Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardt1808 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Hi there, In any South African city, the public transport is almost non-existent and most of the middle class drive cars. Taxis dont drive around - you have to call them; and then there is normally quite a wait until they arrive. If you are not able to rent a car, then you would be best off staying on the main beachfront area, which will allow you to walk to one of the malls, the beach and nighclubs. Enjoy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyTucker Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 As robenroute states Umhlanga and Umhlanga Rocks are great. Have great memories of many nights in Sands hotel with their house band called LMB. Sent from my i-mobile IQ 6 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduderule Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Durban is a dump- Umhlanga Rocks is the way to go. But getting around will be a problem if no car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lammbock Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 hen you would be best off staying on the main beachfront area, which will allow you to walk to one of the malls, the beach and nighclubs. Thanks for the advice. Which one would be the main beachfront area with Malls and Nightclubs/Pubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chonabot Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Ballitoville used to be very nice..haven't been in a while sadly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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