Morningside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Morningside
Popular places to visit
uShaka Marine World
Ride high-speed waterslides, explore the thrilling rope adventure park and witness dolphin, seal and shark shows at South Africa’s premier oceanfront waterpark.
Durban Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Durban Beach during your travels in Durban? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Moses Mabhida Stadium
Catch an event at Moses Mabhida Stadium during your trip to Durban. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Golden Mile
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Golden Mile might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Durban. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Durban Botanical Gardens
Featuring pristine lawns, colorful flowerbeds, birdlife and a tea garden, these stunning gardens are also the setting for open-air concerts.
Mitchell Park Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Mitchell Park Zoo home during your travels in Berea? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban
Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise
Durban: Durban: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour
Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal
Our pick of the best Morningside Hotel Deals
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
This place was amazing. Clean, beautiful views, quiet area, large rooms. Staff were helpful and friendly and stay out of your way so you can do whatever you want to. The only issue is that the parking can be a bit difficult to manage with a large vehicle.
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
Grange Gardens Hotel
Not recommend
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024
Albion Manor
Excellent stay and excellent hosts. Went above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay. Breakfast included was a nice bonus. The site was extremely clean and well maintained. Very quiet and peaceful.
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025
The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House
Nice old converted house. Good neighbourhood. Check in staff not available when I arrived despite being at a time they were meant to be there. Found a security guard who suggested I call the duty manager who was not on site - security guard let me in to room. Left after a few days while only ever ...
Reviewed on 18 June 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
very clean
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Parade Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside
Windermere
Windermere is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and African Art Centre.
Essenwood
Visitors to Essenwood like its beaches and restaurants, and Killie Campbell Africana Library is a sight worth a stop.
Overport
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Overport and surrounding area, you can visit Durban Botanical Gardens and Florida Road.
Durban Beachfront
Durban Beachfront is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Blue Lagoon or Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Musgrave
Musgrave is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Durban Botanical Gardens and Musgrave Centre.
North Beach
North Beach is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Blue Lagoon or Golden Mile while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
