Perfectly Positioned Near King Shaka International Airport
Explore the top attractions in and around uMhlanga and easily get to and from King Shaka International Airport while staying at the Garden Court uMhlanga hotel. Our hotel is located just a four-minute walk from Gateway Theatre of Shopping, a five-minute drive to uMhlanga Rocks and the area’s famous beaches, and only 15-minutes from the Airport.
Take a short drive or a refreshing 30-minute walk to uMhlanga Rocks and relax on the beautiful uMhlanga Main Beach. Soak in the Indian Ocean views from the famous Whalebone Pier, head to Beverly Hills for an unforgettable afternoon tea experience, or enjoy sundowners at elements café bar.
Nearby attractions include the hiking trails at the uMhlanga Lagoon Reserve, shopping, dining and entertainment at Gateway Theatre of Shopping, and the appeal of endless beaches along KwaZulu Natal’s Dolphin Coast. For more family-friendly attractions take a short drive to Durban where uShaka Marine World and the Golden Mile promise year-round holiday fun.
Find out more about our recommendations on the top attractions in uMhlanga, Durban and throughout KwaZulu Natal.
uShaka Marine World is a 16-hectare theme park which was opened in 30 April 2004 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It comprises 4 sections: uShaka Sea World, uShaka Wet 'n Wild, uShaka Beach, and uShaka Village Walk. It is located on the strip of land between the beachfront and the harbour.
The Moses Mabhida Stadium is a stadium in Durban, South Africa, named after Moses Mabhida, a former General Secretary of the South African Communist Party. It is a multi-use stadium. It was one of the host stadiums for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Old Main Road • Bothas Hill Durban • KwaZulu-Natal
Phezulu Safari Park is an exciting tourism venue, situated in Botha’s Hill, only 35 km’s from central Durban. This picturesque park has magnificent views of the world-famous Valley of a 1000 Hills.
Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World is situated at the northern end of Durban's Golden Mile, adjacent to the Kings Park Sporting Precinct. Besides the casino, the complex houses many restaurants, a beach bar, cinemas and its own semi-private beach, which was rated as one of the top 3 beaches in South Africa.
From stylish fashion outlets and tantalizing restaurants; The Pavilion hosts over 230 stores, 40 restaurants and 40 jewelers making it the ideal place to satisfy your shopping desires. Don’t forget the Amusement Area, Skate park and 12 Cinemas for your entertainment.
La Lucia Mall is an exclusive shopping destination situated on the beautiful East Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Offering a wide range of over 130 restaurants and service related businesses under one roof, the mall is conveniently located in the heart of La Lucia.
This world-class facility, renowned for its high standards of service excellence, has successfully staged some the world’s most prestigious and complex events.
Suncoast Boulevard, Suncoast Casino, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Netcare Umhlanga Hospital's state of the art facilities are complimented by a team of dedicated specialist, outstanding nursing care and amongst the most sophisticated equipment anywhere in the world.
The Durban Botanic Gardens is situated in the City of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is Durban’s oldest public institution and Africa's oldest surviving botanical gardens.
This historic square in the middle of Durban is the spot where the city originated as a tiny settlement of itinerant traders and hunters in the early 19th century.
Kings Park, 43 Isaiah Ntshangase Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Wilson's Wharf is Durban's trendiest fusion of fun food, top shows and crafts, blended with the rustic interface of a boating marina and working slipways.
The Durban Natural Science Museum has dynamic and innovative research and education programmes with a particular emphasis on Biodiversity Conservation, and Ecology.
Virginia Airport is an airport serving Durban, the largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. This general aviation airport is located 10 kilometres north of Durban.
North Beach is one of the beaches of Durban, South Africa. It is situated north of the harbour and bluff, in between Bay of Plenty and Dairy Beach on Durban's Golden Mile.
O R Tambo Parade, South Beach, Durban, 4056
South Beach lies to the south of central Durban, midway between North Beach and Ushaka Marine World on the beach front of the city.