Durban has a staggering variety of places to stay that suit all budgets, from backpacker friendly hostels right through to some of the most luxurious hotels on the whole continent and these should always be booked prior to travel during busy periods.
An excellent choice for those looking for excellent value accommodation to act as a base for sight seeing, yet not wanting to sacrifice having good facilities is the 4* Balmoral hotel which offers excellent sea views, and is located on Gunston Beach, within walking distance of the city centre.
For those looking for a more luxurious option, the 5* Beverley Hills Sun Intercontinental is a truly first class hotel, which boasts great service and offers a huge variety of amenities to its privileged guests, the hotel is located a short drive outside the city with views over the Indian ocean.