Languishing between the sunburned blond beach and the warm waters of the south western Indian Ocean is Umhlanga Rocks, one of South Africa's premier coastal locations, a mere twenty minutes drive from Durban. With miles of glorious golden beaches and near perfect subtropical weather, this idyllic playground attracts sophisticated visitors from around the globe, seeking the best of sun, sea and glamour.

The signature restaurant, the Sugar Club, has a contemporary ambience with dramatic views of the Indian Ocean, and where the food is rated among the best in the country, confirmed by its membership to the Chaine de Rotisseurs and the Moet et Chandon Restaurant Circle.  

The "elements café bar" is a chic, relaxed café offering a gourmet café menu, while the lounge area is the perfect spot to unwind and watch the dolphins swim by.

All rooms offer dramatic uninterupted seaviews and have been restyled in muted hues of browns and creams. All suites are indulged with the services of a personal butler.

The hotel boasts a state of the art fitness centre as well as executive meetings rooms and boardrooms.

With such a perfect setting, every thoughtful touch is provided from the personal  lounger which is set up on the beach in front of the hotel to the poolside service.  The beach itself is perfect for long, romantic strolls and for the more energetic, the fully equipped gymnasium allows for more strenuous exercise

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