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: 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson's Wharf
Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise
Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal
Our pick of the best Morningside Hotel Deals
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
Aircon was very effective no pool though
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Albion Manor
Best ever stay
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
We’re from Australia and travelling by bicycle. The staff were welcoming and had no problem storing our bikes in a safe place. We loved the location of this hotel, close to the beach and restaurants and felt very safe walking around. The ocean mall was also connected to the hotel. The enjoyed the ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Parade Hotel
The room was OK it just needs fumigation because the small cokroacches that come visit the room, I couldn't sleep well because of mosquitoes as well. Room 215
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
The Royal Hotel
Belaire Suites
Clean room, friendly staff, nice location along the beach. Pool was not usable while there. Top floor breakfast was great and a good way to start off your day with a view. Food at the main floor bar is inconsistent and some of the bar staff are not very friendly.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside
Windermere
Windermere is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and St. Mary's.
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 Musgrave Centre and West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium.
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 Durban Funworld while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
