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Where to stay in Durban for under R999

The coastal city of Durban, known for places like uShaka Marine World and the Moses Mabhida Stadium, has so much to offer, including amazingly affordable accommodation deals!

If you and your family or a group of friends decide to spend your vacation in one of South Africa’s most beloved cities, see below these accommodation deals.

Ammazulu African Palace – R899

Experience African culture and luxury with this cultural experience getaway in a Zulu-inspired palace at Ammazula African Palace in Kloof for two.

Staying at Ammazulu African Palace, you will experience the luxury of five-star accommodation while keeping within your budget. From the second you step into this one-of-a-kind hotel, you will be immersed in the local culture through the numerous displays and furnishings of intricate beadwork designs and original African art pieces.

This is the deal:

  • A one-night stay for two people in a Deluxe Room
  • A bonus voucher of R50 per person towards a Heartland KZN Horseriding experience

Heaven on Earth Guesthouse and Spa – R499

Enjoy a city break in one of Durban’s trendiest suburbs with this deal for a one-night stay for two.

Relax and unwind with an overnight stay in a guesthouse designed with ultimate comfort and luxury in mind. Each apartment at Heaven On Earth Guesthouse is furnished with modern décor and equipped with a fully fitted kitchen with a stove, oven, microwave, and bar fridge. The bedrooms each have a private en-suite bathroom.

This is the deal:

  • A one-night stay for two people
  • A bonus voucher of R100 per person towards any treatment valued at R300 or more
  • Extra surcharge: R65 per person toward breakfast

Kearsney Manor – R699

A charming one-night stay at the historic Kearsney Manor for two.

Kearsney Manor, built in the late 1800s by Sir James Leige Hulett, is an old English mansion situated on an original sugar estate in Stanger. The luxury accommodation at this glamourous 19th-century home marries old-world charm with modern hospitality and conveniences.

This is the deal: 

  • A one-night stay for two people
  • Breakfast included

Also see: Where to stay in Johannesburg for under R999

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