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.
St James Anglican Church
St James Anglican Church is just one of the places to see in Berea, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Activities
Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban
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
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
Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
it was not bad
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Parade Hotel
Front desk girls are amazing! Room is full of mold and ac hardly worked. Location is great.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Yes
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Durban Spa
Staff very helpful Rooms @ds very family friendly
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
Staff were very polite and friendly they went all out . Rooms were clean and the hotel is perfectly situated
Reviewed on 12 Jan 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 Durban Botanical Gardens.
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.
