Durban: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Durban side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Parade Hotel	Best Value Belaire Suites Hotel	Luxury Blue Waters Hotel
Guest score	8.2/10	9.2/10	8.5/10
Reviews	10,419	12,257	19,528
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★
Area	Golden Mile	Golden Mile	Golden Mile
Reference price per night	€64	€91	€128
Guests like	Breakfast: Buffet style with a variety of tasty options like fresh fruit and sausages. Room Cleanliness: Tidy spaces with fresh linen and crisp bedding.	Breakfast: Delicious buffet with a wide variety of options and scenic ocean views. Staff: Friendly, helpful, and professional team provide a warm welcome.
Guests mention	Reception: Friendly team, though the area needs upgrading and the desk is sometimes unattended.	Room Soundproofing: Disturbance from street traffic, loud air conditioners, and guests in hallways.
Good for	beach, family, ac, breakfast	beach, family, parking, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Parade Hotel if price matters most, Belaire Suites Hotel for the best balance of score and price, and Blue Waters Hotel if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.