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Hotels in Durban rated best by other travellers

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Bayside Hotel 116 West Street
0.76 km from city centre
R 857
Per night
The Elephants Tusk B&B
44.97 km from city centre
R 602
Per night
Maison H Guest House
13.18 km from city centre
R 2 225
Per night
Bayside Hotel 116 West Street
0.76 km from city centre
R 857
Per night
The Elephants Tusk B&B
44.97 km from city centre
R 602
Per night
Maison H Guest House
13.18 km from city centre
R 2 225
Per night
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Luxury stay or budget getaway?

Whether you're after 5-star comfort or ease on your wallet, we do the searching so you can sleep easy during your stay in Durban.

3-star hotels

19 properties
from
R 533
per night

4-star hotels

10 properties
from
R 1 019
per night

5-star hotels

5 properties
from
R 1 274
per night

3-star hotels

19 properties
from
R 533
per night

4-star hotels

10 properties
from
R 1 019
per night

5-star hotels

5 properties
from
R 1 274
per night

Find a Durban hotel in the heart of the action

Beat the queues at the top Durban attractions by staying close to them.

DURBAN ICC

Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding

North Beach

DURBAN ICC

Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding

North Beach

Fast facts

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Highest rated hotelBayside Hotel 116 West Street – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookNovember
Average 4 star hotel priceR 1,738 per night
Average 5 star hotel priceR 1,877 per night

When’s the best time to visit Durban?

Not sure when to visit Durban? We analysed thousands of flight and hotel prices, plus a whole heap of weather data, to show you what each month typically looks like. Use these monthly averages to plan ahead and choose the best time to stay in Durban.

September

Temperature16°C - 23°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightR 1,323
Cheapest 3-star hotelR 394
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October

Temperature17°C - 23°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flightR 912
Cheapest 3-star hotelR 440
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November

Temperature19°C - 24°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flightR 1,029
Cheapest 3-star hotelR 579
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December

Temperature20°C - 25°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flightR 1,572
Cheapest 3-star hotelR 370
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January

Temperature21°C - 26°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flightR 1,497
Cheapest 3-star hotelR 347
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February

Temperature22°C - 26°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flightR 1,499
Cheapest 3-star hotelR 301
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March

Temperature21°C - 26°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightR 1,502
Cheapest 3-star hotelR 301
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April

Temperature19°C - 25°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightR 1,700
Cheapest 3-star hotelR 301
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May

Temperature17°C - 23°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flightR 1,764
Cheapest 3-star hotelR 347
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June

Temperature15°C - 22°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flightR 1,722
Cheapest 3-star hotelR 301
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July

Temperature14°C - 21°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flightR 1,756
Cheapest 3-star hotelR 301
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August

Temperature15°C - 22°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flightR 1,758
Cheapest 3-star hotelR 324
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Finding cheap hotels in Durban: FAQs

In Durban, the expected average temperature in September is 20°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 26°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 14°C. The rainiest month is December, and the driest month is May.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Durban with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is R 254 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for R 301 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is R 1,481 per night, and the average price on weekends is R 1,532. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Durban could be Tuesday.
The nearest airport to Durban is Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR), which is 28.8km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Pietermaritzburg Airport, which is 64.9km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Tuesday is the cheapest day to stay in Durban. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Durban is currently around R 1,321 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is R 394 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Durban is currently around R 1,506 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is R 648 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Durban is currently around R 1,715 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is R 1,043 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Durban is November, with an average price of R 1,460 per night. The most expensive month is December, when the average room rate can rise to R 1,784 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in October is R 1,506 per night, which is around 5% lower than the rest of the year.

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