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Garden Court Marine ParadevsSouthern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Garden Court Marine Parade scores slightly higher than Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. Garden Court Marine Parade is ranked #14 in Durban with accolades from 3 sources like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Garden Court Marine Parade
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
167 Marine Parade, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "All the rooms face the sea... A cool through-breeze offers respite against the summer heat, and a back entrance across from Victoria Park provides handy access to the city centre."
Fodor's "You can't beat the location of this pleasant hotel midway between South and North beaches and only a five-minute drive from the city center. Rooms are attractive and modern." Full review
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Request an upper-floor room for the best views.
Lonely Planet "A superb beachfront option, Garden Court was given a snazzy overhaul in 2014 and now boasts sleek, modern rooms, all with ocean views." Full review
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
DK Eyewitness Fodor's
63 O.R.Tambo Parade, Durban Beachfront, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $115/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "The fashionable Elangeni is situated on the beach, within walking distance of shops and restaurants, and close to attractions such as Durban’s Snake Park, Seaworld and flea market."
Fodor's "A top beachfront hotel along the Golden Mile, this 21-storey high-rise overlooks North Beach and is a two-minute drive from the city center." Full review
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Though most rooms have views of the ocean, request a room on an upper floor to take advantage of a full sea view.
