Or maybe you would prefer a beach

Lynton Hall
You could head for Lynton Hall on Durban’s unspoiled South Coast.

This large Edwardian house is set in lovely gardens and has big comfortable rooms with decorative Indian furniture.

Lynton Hall is famous for its original food and every Friday regular visitors from Durban descend on the hotel for a weekend of gastronomic treats.

To counter any indulgence, the hotel provides a massage service in your room, has good walks in the grounds and a large pool. And the beach - where you can paddle in the shallows - is only a short drive away.

Hotel Izulu
Or, on Durban’s North Coast and on the outskirts of the seaside town of Umhlanga, is Hotel Izulu. This hotel is set in charming grounds and has comfortable rooms with very stylish décor. There is also a pleasant pool and a poolside restaurant which serves delicious, fresh, seasonal menus. The hotel’s excellent spa also provides most treatments and has serious, dedicated staff.

And a few minutes’ drive away is the lifeguard patrolled and shark-netted beach.