Morningside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

uShaka Marine World featuring rides and signage as well as a large group of people

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.

uShaka Marine World
Durban Beach

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.

Durban Beach
Moses Mabhida Stadium

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.

Moses Mabhida Stadium
Golden Mile

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.

Golden Mile
Durban Botanical Gardens showing a pond, flowers and landscape views

Durban Botanical Gardens

Featuring pristine lawns, colorful flowerbeds, birdlife and a tea garden, these stunning gardens are also the setting for open-air concerts.

Durban Botanical Gardens

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.

Mitchell Park Zoo

Activities

Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

AU$10
per adult
Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise
Magical Gondola Night Ride

Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban

AU$18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban
Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise

Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise

AU$14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise
Durban sunset

Culture Walking Tour of Durban

AU$97
per adult
Culture Walking Tour of Durban
Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal

Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal

AU$18
per adult
Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal
Durban:Culture Walking Tour of Durban

Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour

AU$97
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Morningside Hotel Deals

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

3 out of 5
298 Percy Osborn Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
Fantastic budget hotel
"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

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Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
Grange Gardens Hotel

Grange Gardens Hotel

3 out of 5
27 Innes Road, Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AU$58 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$58
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Durban. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Durban Beach and uShaka ...
"Not recommend"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

Grange Gardens Hotel
Albion Manor

Albion Manor

3 out of 5
33 Nimmo Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AU$125 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$125
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Durban. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Excellent
"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

Albion Manor
The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House

The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House

4 out of 5
100 Venice Road Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AU$109 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$109
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Popular attractions Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World ...
8/10 Very Good! (69 reviews)
"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

The Saint James on Venice Luxury Guest House
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

4 out of 5
Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AU$216 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$216
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (165 reviews)
"very clean"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade, North Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a casino. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (460 reviews)

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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Parade Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Morningside

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Windermere

Windermere is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and African Art Centre.

Windermere
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Essenwood

Visitors to Essenwood like its beaches and restaurants, and Killie Campbell Africana Library is a sight worth a stop.

Essenwood
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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.

Overport
North Beach showing modern architecture, street scenes and a hotel

Durban Beachfront

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Durban Beachfront
Durban Botanical Gardens featuring landscape views and a garden

Musgrave

Musgrave is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Durban Botanical Gardens and Musgrave Centre.

Musgrave
North Beach featuring a sunset and a beach

North Beach

4/5(4 area reviews)

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.

North Beach

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