Umthunzi Hotel & Conference | Award-Winning 3-Star Hotel Proud recipient of multiple accolades—including the prestigious Top Vendor Award for “Best Coastal Wedding Venue” and the Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Function Venue”—Umthunzi Hotel & Conference is ideally located along KwaZulu-Natal’s scenic South Coast, one of South Africa’s most beautiful shorelines. This AA Highly Recommended, upmarket 3-star hotel offers exceptional value and a welcoming atmosphere for both leisure and business guests. Just an hour’s drive from Durban, Umthunzi combines breathtaking ocean views with warm hospitality—making it the perfect setting for relaxing getaways, expertly managed conferences, stylish events, or unforgettable weddings. Guests can also indulge in delicious dining at the on-site restaurant, 30° SOUTH, known for its inviting ambiance, diverse menu, and spectacular panoramic sea views from its terrace deck—an experience as memorable as the cuisine itself. At Umthunzi, excellence is more than a promise—it’s our standard. Our dedicated management and friendly team are committed to providing outstanding service and creating memorable experiences. Whether you're here for business or pleasure, we look forward to welcoming you to our slice of paradise.
- "It was short and sweet" - "I had a good stay." - "A fantastic South coast venue" - "Best hospitality" - "We had a fabulous & excellent experience worth the price." - "Thoroughly enjoyed my stay" - "Good and affordable accommodation" - "I enjoyed my weekend away from home and was quite relaxing." - "I have enjoyed my stay with a beautiful sea view from the balcony of my apartment. If management could work on noise lev"
Very Good
373 reviews
Suburban hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, wedding services, and a garden.
Umthunzi Hotel & Conference offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- "The staff will go out of their way to provide special needs with regards to meals and room arrangements. Very friendly staff. " - "Brilliant hotel, great staff, food was excellent. Second visit, will be back for a third" - "We had an excellent relaxing stay at Umthunzi. Room is spacious and well serviced. The staff go out of their way to assist any requests- especially Esme Jones who assisted on a particular request. Swimming pool was also very well maintained. Beach is a short walk away as well as very close to retaurants and shopping centers. It was an excellent week away and very highly recommended."
Fabulous
18 reviews
Located in Port Shepstone, within 1.8 miles of Port Shepstone Beach and 3.1 miles of Port Shepstone Country Club, Bayside Taj Hotel has accommodations with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 13 miles from Mbumbazi Nature Reserve, 15 miles from Southbroom Golf Club and 17 miles from Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve. The hotel has family rooms. Certain rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave. Speaking English, Xhosa and Zulu, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Umtamvuna Nature Reserve is 29 miles from the hotel, while Wild Waves Water Park is 30 miles from the property. Margate Airport is 11 miles away.
- "Rekell" - "Good" - "Could have been better" - "Couldn’t sleep"
Good
769 reviews
Hotel in Port Shepstone with free parking
A 24-hour front desk, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this hotel.
Bayside Taj Hotel offers 50 accommodations with air conditioning. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchenettes offer stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
Bathrooms include showers. This Port Shepstone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
- "We stopped here on the way to Caribbean estate, location was okay but we were very impressed with the inside of the hotel. Although basic, very clean and staff were great"
Good
1 reviews
Located in Port Shepstone, within a 13-minute walk of Banana Beach and 6.3 miles of Port Shepstone Country Club, Seven Wonders B&B has accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 22 miles from Mbumbazi Nature Reserve, 25 miles from Southbroom Golf Club and 26 miles from Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve. Umdoni Golf Club is 26 miles away and Butterfly Valley Ramsgate is 22 miles from the hotel. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a closet. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, the rooms at Seven Wonders B&B have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms contain a terrace. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot. The breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options. Wild 5 Adventures is 24 miles from the accommodation, while Mpenjati Nature Reserve is 29 miles from the property. Margate Airport is 20 miles away.
- "Staff was friendly" - "The staff was helpful however as per the picture uploaded, one of them decided to steal my number and send me WhatsApp t"
Good
110 reviews
Located in Port Shepstone, 1.3 miles from Umtentweni Public Beach, The Notebook Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. The property is around 1.5 miles from Port Shepstone Country Club, 16 miles from Mbumbazi Nature Reserve and 18 miles from Southbroom Golf Club. The property has free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a restaurant. Certain rooms include a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve is 21 miles from the hotel, while Butterfly Valley Ramsgate is 16 miles away. Margate Airport is 14 miles from the property.
- "Enjoyable" - "I am so looking forward to my next visit" - "The staff was great and extremely helpful. I loved the room especially with the window sea view" - "It was the best place to relax and enjoy your holiday" - "It was an enjoyable stay. I would like to return when the restaurant is open." - "Kzn Southcoast"
Exceptional
3 reviews
Located in Port Shepstone, 1.3 miles from Umtentweni Public Beach, The Notebook Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring a business center, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hotel features family rooms. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, an electric tea pot, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms include a closet. Guests at The Notebook Hotel can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. The accommodation has a grill. Port Shepstone Country Club is 1.5 miles from The Notebook Hotel, while Mbumbazi Nature Reserve is 16 miles away. Margate Airport is 14 miles from the property.
Laundry • Parking • Wellness Facilities • Kitchen • Restaurant • Smoking • Guest Services • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking • Pool • Private Beach • Security/Safety • Breakfast
Review score
1 reviews
| Property Name | Address | Price ($) | Star | Rating | Review Count | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umthunzi Hotel and Conference | 60 Commercial Road,, Umtentweni, 4235, South Africa | 69 | 3.0 | 8.4 | 373 | Click here |
| Umthunzi Hotel & Conference | 60 Commercial Rd, Port Shepstone, 4235, South Africa | 122 | 3.0 | 8.6 | 18 | Click here |
| Bayside Taj Hotel | 19 Main Harding Road, Port Shepstone, 4240, South Africa | 39 | 7.9 | 769 | Click here | |
| Bayside Taj Hotel | 19 Main Harding Rd, Port Shepstone, 4240, South Africa | 35 | 2.0 | 8.0 | 1 | Click here |
| Seven Wonders B&B | 26 Circular Drive Sunwich Port, Port Shepstone, 4230 | 68 | 7.2 | 110 | Click here | |
| The Notebook Hotel | lot 366, 20 Commercial Road, Port Shepstone, 4235, South Africa | 53 | 9.7 | 3 | Click here | |
| The Notebook Hotel | 20 Commercial Road, Port Shepstone, 4235, South Africa | 78 | 1.0 | 1 | Click here |
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