Belaire Suites Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Belaire Suites Hotel is an easy booking for most travellers who want a beachfront Durban base with a pool and a well-reviewed breakfast at a fair price. Light sleepers should think twice, because soundproofing is the one complaint guests raise.
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Couples and families who want the beach on the doorstep are the clearest fit. The property lists beachfront access, a pool, a restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a garden, and our data tags it for parking.
Skip it if you need a quiet room above everything else. Guests report noise from street traffic, loud air conditioners and other guests in the hallways. If that would ruin your trip, ask for a quieter room or look at other options.
Location and getting around
The address is 151 Snell Parade, North Beach, Marine Parade, on the Golden Mile. Guests rate the location 9.5 out of 10. On straight-line estimates, Kings Park Stadium is about 1.9 km away, around 24 minutes on foot.
Juma Mosque is about 2.5 km, roughly 31 minutes, and uShaka Marine World about 3 km, around 38 minutes. Both are over half an hour on foot, so they count as far; plan on public transport or a taxi.
What guests say
With 12,257 reviews averaging 9.2, the feedback record here is large and strong. Breakfast gets the most praise: a buffet with a wide variety of options and ocean views, according to guests. Staff are described as friendly, helpful and professional.
The weak point is soundproofing. Traffic noise, noisy air conditioning units and hallway noise all come up. Nothing else in our data stands out as a recurring complaint.
Price and how it compares with our other Durban picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov, 2 adults, one room) was €91.03 a night, about €182 for two nights. That is roughly 17% below the €109.17 median of the hotels we compared. It is a reference price, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Parade Hotel, our Budget pick, is a 3-star at about €64.21 a night with an 8.2 score. The Oyster Box, our Luxury pick, is a 5-star at about €412.01 a night scoring 9.4. Belaire costs about €27 a night more than Parade for a full point higher in guest score, and sits well under a quarter of the Oyster Box price. Breakfast is listed as full English or Irish and buffet, but inclusion is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 11 eligible hotels in Durban. The Best Value slot weighs guest score, number of reviews and price together. Belaire placed joint 2 of 11 on score, with the largest review count among our three picks, at a price below the median.
That combination is hard to beat in this sample: near-luxury guest scores at a mid-range price.
Before you book
Ask for a room away from the street if noise bothers you. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate and confirm parking terms and fees.
Room size, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Pool and restaurant hours should be confirmed for your dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Belaire Suites Hotel on the beach in Durban?
The property lists itself as beachfront, at 151 Snell Parade on the Golden Mile. Guests rate the location 9.5.
Is Belaire Suites Hotel noisy?
Some guests report noise from traffic, air conditioners and hallways. Request a quieter room if you are a light sleeper.
Is breakfast good at Belaire Suites Hotel?
Guests praise the buffet for its variety and ocean views. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate.
How far is uShaka Marine World from Belaire Suites Hotel?
About 3 km, roughly 38 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. That is far, so a taxi or public transport makes sense.
How much does Belaire Suites Hotel cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was about €91 a night. Check today's price for your dates.