Windermere Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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

Florida Road

During your visit to Berea, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Florida Road. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Florida Road

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
Durban: Durban: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Durban: Durban: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

AU$128
per adult
Durban: Durban: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour
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
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Our pick of the best Windermere Hotel Deals

Concord Christian Guesthouse

Concord Christian Guesthouse

3 out of 5
95 Lilian Ngoyi Rd, Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AU$73 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$73
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (32 reviews)
"very simple but comfortable"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Concord Christian Guesthouse
Florida Park Hotel

Florida Park Hotel

3 out of 5
170 Florida Road Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AU$100 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$100
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World ...
8/10 Very Good! (56 reviews)
"Great staff."

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2025

Florida Park Hotel
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
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$204 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$204
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (162 reviews)
"very clean"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre

Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
1 Durban Club Place, Margaret Mncadi Avenue, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban Beach are located ...
5.8/10 (43 reviews)
"The hotel has an amazing vintage architecture. The building is amazing however it needs a some tlc. The reception ladies are great, they made me feel welcomed specially that it was my first time in Durban. The security guards was really good, very welcoming as well. I had a wonderful stay at the ..."

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

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Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

3 out of 5
2 Ncondo Place Umhlanga, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AU$116 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$116
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (606 reviews)
"Excellent service"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Windermere

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Morningside

Morningside is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and Mitchell Park Zoo.

Morningside
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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
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
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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 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
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

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