Looking for the best hotel accommodation in Umhlanga, Durban? The 4-star Premier Hotel Umhlanga, located on Umhlanga Ridge, places you within minutes of all that Durban has to offer – whether you are travelling for business or leisure.
Due to its prime location, the hotel, which is part of the award-winning Premier Hotels & Resorts brand, has been a popular and convenient stopover even for those traveling further to the Southern Drakensberg, the Elephant coast, Dolphin coast, world-famous Hluhluwe Game Reserve, the North Coast, Saldanha Bay and beyond.
Arriving at the hotel, you will love its design and attention to detail. It incorporates a modern-yet-classical palette with the use of darker stained-ash woods, cut-glass lighting and liberal use of marble tiling on floors and walls. Classy!
Your hosts have also ensured your peace of mind by putting in place various Covid-19 protocols. Many of their previous guests had many wonderful things to say about the hospitality, facilities and their overall experiences at Premier Hotel Umhlanga.
Accommodation at Premier Hotel Umhlanga
Premier Hotel Umhlanga has a whopping 127 rooms on offer. It’s up to you to decide whether you want to sleep in one of their 63 Standard twin rooms, in their 53 Standard king rooms or you prefer one of their 12 Suites. Whatever your choice, you will notice that the hotel has been designed to maximize its location – all bedrooms have balcony access and spectacular views of the area and the Indian Ocean.
The Executive, Deluxe and Standard Rooms come in twin and king bed setups while the Suites only offer king bed setups. Meanwhile, their elegant Presidential Suite is spacious and the most luxurious of their offering.
Standard in-room amenities include en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryers, flat-screen TVs with DStv, in-room safes and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.
See their accommodation rates HERE. You can make your online booking HERE. You can also take advantage of their accommodation specials HERE.
Facilities at Premier Hotel Umhlanga
Get ready for your day of exploring or host a warm dinner at the hotel’s 120-seater restaurant. Their mouth-watering menu includes various meals such as Durban-style lamb curry, vegetarian, chicken or beef gourmet burgers, Macufe-mix grill and pasta dishes. They also serve Halaal meals, special coffees and have a fantastic cocktail menu available. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner – both a la carte and buffet-style!
Thinking of bringing your conference or function to Durban? You’ll love the hotel’s conference facilities, which is fully sub-divisible into three noise-dampening venues. It also comes with a beautiful open-air timber view deck with glass balustrade, allowing conference delegates to enjoy views of the Indian Ocean.
Other guest facilities include ample, secure parking, swimming pool, gym and daily housekeeping. See their full list of facilities HERE.
Things to do in Umhlanga, Durban
Look forward to be entertained. Popular tourist attractions in the Durban area include the famous Ushaka Marine World, Whalebone Pier, the Gateway Theatre of Shopping Centre, the Umhlanga Lighthouse as well as the spectacular North Coast beaches.
Reviews from previous Premier Hotel Umhlanga guests
“The location is very convenient and close to the gateway mall, other restaurants nearby and the beach. The sea view was honestly breathe taking both night and day. Breakfast was good, there was a variety to choose from and everyday there was something added or changed so that was also nice. The staff was really friendly. Over all it was a great stay,” wrote Philile on their Booking.com reviews page.
Kim added; “I loved the magnificent view from entering the Hotel. Hotel is beautifully decorated. Room was spacious and luxurious. Loved it! Loved the comfy bed and pillows. The bathroom was a wow. Staff was helpful and friendly.”
“The property is close to the mall and the beach; it offered a restaurant which had great service. The pool in the hotel as well was amazing allowed for Instagram-worthy pictures. Also beds in the room are very comfortable,” said Nompumelelo.
Premier Hotel Umhlanga is located at 3-7 Umhlanga Ridge Blvd, Umhlanga, Durban. For bookings, call +27 (0) 31 161 0000 or email info@premierhotels.co.za. Visit them online at www.premierhotels.co.za/hotels/kwazulu-natal/umhlanga today. Here is their location on Google Maps. Also follow them on Facebook HERE and on Instagram HERE.
