Accommodation in North Beach from AU$45

Planning on going to North Beach? From hotels to surrounding attractions, here are some things to mull over before you set off.

You'll find it in Durban, 540 kilometres away from the nation's thriving capital, Pretoria.

Getting from your hotel to North Beach will take no time if you stay nearby, and you aren't short on options. 29 are situated within 3 kilometres. Have a look at the African Pride Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel (3 kilometres). That said, the Hilton Durban (a kilometre) and the Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Edward (0.9 kilometres) are also worthy.

Need to ease-off on the spending? There are some bargain places to stay that ought to be more than suitable. The Parade Hotel is merely 0.7 kilometres away, and if that doesn't tick all the boxes, the Road Lodge Durban is only 2 kilometres away.

That said, the area's various upscale, luxury hotels are simply in a league of their own. The Concierge, 2 kilometres away, and the Quarters Hotel Florida Road, 2 kilometres, are both popular options.

Coffee addicts in need of a fix will like Pavilion Hotel (15 K E Masinga Road, North Beach, Durban), only 0.4 kilometres from North Beach. For a substantial lunch or dinner, you just need to go 0.10 kilometres to come across Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani at 63 Snell Parade, Durban.

Other Things to Do Near North Beach

• Enjoy the lovely atmosphere of Blue Lagoon.
• Nothing quite compares to the bliss of lounging by the water. Be sure to visit Dairy Beach.
• At Battery Beach, the sand and salty ocean breezes await. So pack your towel, and take off to enjoy the views.
• Make memories with the kids at Durban Funworld. The giggles and sense of adventure will put a smile on everyone's face.
• Take the morning to check out Durban International Convention Centre, a popular space for conferences.

Step on the train for an easy-peasy jaunt to North Beach. You'll need to disembark at Durban Station, the nearest station, and from there it's a kilometre.