Located right on Durban's North Beach, Belaire Suites Hotel offers rooms with free WiFi. This 4-star smoke-free hotel is near the beach district of Durban and around 20 minutes' walk from the Moses Mabhida Stadium climb. Durban Station is 0.6 mi away, and the on-site Café Jiran serves award winning coffee. Belaire Suites Hotel is ideally situated a mere 1.6 km from the Big Rush Urban Adrenaline and a mere 1.7 km from Deutsche Schule Durban. The hotel is centrally located near the beach district of Durban, 200 metres from the Blue Lagoon.
The Belaire is located 35 km from King Shaka International airport and not far from Blue Waters bus stop. Guests may also visit a pharmacy and a shopping mall behind the property. Blue Waters bus stop is in proximity to the Belaire. Featuring 126 rooms, the 4-star smoke-free Belaire Suites Hotel Durban is near the beach district of Durban and around 20 minutes' walk from the Moses Mabhida Stadium climb.
Availability with Belaire Suites offers Luxury Furnished Suites and is located on Durban’s Beachfront between Battery and North Beaches. The building has 24 hour security guards, CCTV surveillance and electronic secure doors on each apartment. The Suncoast Casino is 1km away. Summer Square shopping centre is just behind the building with a medical clinic, pharmacy and a Pick n’ Pay. The famous Blue Waters Hotel is just next door serving delicious meals. There are Sports Facilities, Kings Park Rugby Stadium, Moses Mabhida 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup Stadium and Kings Park Swimming Pool just 1.5km away.
Belaire Suites Hotel stands out as a beacon of exceptional service and attention to detail, ensuring a memorable and rejuvenating stay. My recent stay at Belaire Suites exceeded all my expectations in every way. The hotel not only provided a serene and comfortable atmosphere but also showcased a commitment to excellence in guest experience.
Important information:
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- Check-in: from 14:00 until 23:59
- Check-out: from 01:00 until 10:00
Accommodation and Amenities
The modern rooms at Hotel Belaire Suites are equipped with kitchenette facilities and a private marble bathroom. All rooms are non smoking for hygiene and safety. The smoke-free rooms have a kitchenette equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as an ironing set and climate control. Each morning, Belaire Suites Hotel serves a buffet breakfast.
They are appointed with a writing table, and also feature tea and coffee making facilities. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with comforts such as hairdryers and toiletries. Enjoy views of the sea, while staying at this accommodation.
Main amenities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour services
- Swimming Pool
- Private beach
- Sports activities
- On-site Dining
- Meeting facilities
- Child-friendly
- No pets allowed
Facilities:
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Dining:
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- Electric kettle
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Special diet menus
Leisure & Sports:
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Golf course
Services:
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Happy hour
Room Amenities:
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Parquet floor
Location:
- Suncoast Casino - 700 m
- uShaka Marine World - 3 km
- Snake Park Beach - 400 m
- Bay of Plenty Beach Durban Promenade - 550 m
- Absa Stadium - 2 km
- Beach Hurst - 850 m
- Suncoast Beach - 650 m
- Mini Town Snell Parade - 350 m
Airports:
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- King Shaka International - 34 km
Train stations:
- Durban Railway Station - 1.3 km
The à la carte Sky restaurant in this hotel offers dishes for breakfast. There is also a sky bar. Experience local dishes at the à la carte Sky restaurant onsite. A lounge bar is available on the last floor.
Explore Durban
The Durban ICC and the Moses Mabhida stadium are both less than 1.2 mi away. For sport fans this Durban hotel offers access to the Moses Mabhida Stadium climb, which is nearly 20 minutes' walk away. Get Out Into The WildYou don’t have far to go to get closer to nature and really interact with the environment and animals, experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of the African bush.
There are numerous wonderful game reserves and nature reserves up and down the coast as well as inland. The Valley of 1000 Hills is steeped in Zulu history and offers the most magnificent views. PheZulu Safari Park which offers game drives, restaurants with views over the valley, a snake and crocodile farm, and authentic Zulu culture, rituals and dancing. Go on safari in the Tala Private Game Reserve, just a 30-minute drive from the Valley of 1000 Hills. Tala offers luxury accommodation and exquisite restaurants.
There are three major dams close to the city that provide exciting outdoor experiences. Enjoy game drives, nature trails, bird watching, canoeing, mountain biking, fishing, a variety of water sports and relaxing at scenic picnic sites. The Botanic Gardens, established in 1849, is one of Africa's oldest gardens. It is situated close to the city centre and is home to a collection of sub-tropical trees, palms and orchids. It has lakes, ponds, a fern dell, sunken garden, palm walk and the Living Beehive.
The Green Hub is Durban's central portal for eco-tourism information and bookings. Based at the uMngeni River Estuary and near the mangrove swamps, the Hub offers and arranges canoe trails, nature and heritage trails in the area and throughout Durban, and has bikes for hire. Open 09h00-17h00 daily.
Spa and Wellness
- African Sensations Solar Spa
- Armani Day Spa
- Art of Beauty
- Bali Grand Spa
- Beauty Treats Spa
- Kimaya Day Spa
- Limelight Spa
- Makaranga Spa
- Mangwanani Sibaya African Day Spa
- Palm Boulevard
- Polished Body Spa
- Riverside Spa
- Rosewater Spa
- Sanaquam Urban Sanctuary Spa
- Sandawana Spa
- Spa on Fairway
- Suncoast Spa
- The Spa at the Oyster Box
Nightlife and Entertainment
You can party all night in Durban! Just be sure to stay awake and watch the most beautiful sunrise over the warm Indian Ocean the next day.
Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World
This is one of the biggest entertainment complexes in Durban. It is opposite the world-renowned Moses Mabhida Stadium and close to several other hotels along the beachfront.
Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom
This landmark Zulu-inspired casino has over 1000 slots, just over 24 touch-bet roulette machines, as well as roulette, blackjack and poker tables. It also includes the iZulu Theatre, Krakatoa nightclub, and the Mangwanani Sibaya luxurious day spa.
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Outdoor Activities
Durban is one of the few cities in the world that offers world-class surfing waves right on its doorstep. Other activities that you can enjoy are swimming, fishing, jetskiing, canoeing, windsurfing and kite surfing. Durban's mild all-year-round climate and water temperature make it a summer and winter holiday destination.
Surfing
Surfing conditions can be found along the entire Durban beachfront, particularly New Pier, North Beach and Battery Beach. For the more experienced surfers, the Bluff and North Coast offer powerful breaking waves and the South Coast is home to some world-class point breaks.
uShaka Marine World
One of the five largest aquariums in the world, with a Dolphinarium, dive tank and a reef for snorkellers. The uShaka Wet 'n Wild offers heart-stopping water slides and a 450 m river ride that takes you past the shark tank. The uShaka Village Walk features an interesting mix of shops and restaurants, and there’s fine dining on the 'Phantom Ship'.
KZN Sharks Board
The KZN Sharks Board in Umhlanga has a display hall with life-size replicas of sharks, fish and rays, and offers a 25-minute presentation on the work the members of the board do and the importance of sharks in the marine ecosystem. You can also experience a 20-minute shark dissection.
Cultural Experiences
The people in Durban, are all richly culturaly diversed of African, Western and Eastern influences. The Zulu people settled in Durban way before the 1820's, thereafter the Europeans settled in Durban too. Durban’s rich cultural diversity reflects strong African, Western and Eastern influences. Zulus form the largest single ethnic group. There is a large number of people of British descent, and more Indians than in any other city outside of India. The latter were brought to Durban as indentured labourers during the 1820s to work in the cane fields.
Traders, businesspeople and professionals from around the world soon followed and now Durban is the busiest container port in Africa and a top tourist destination. Zululand is the heart of the the famous Zulu nation that was founded by King Shaka. It has a rich and colourful history and a strong culture and traditions which continue to be upheld. To experience the Zulu culture, take a 2-hour drive from Durban to Shakaland and take part in Zulu dancing, spear making and beer-drinking.
Woza eNanda
Meet local residents and visit a few of Durban's important historical sites in the township eNanda . As part of the Woza eNanda tour, you will visit the home of Mahatma Gandhi, as well as the institution where Nelson Mandela cast his first vote which resulted in a Democratic South Africa. You will also visit a Shembe village.
Important Religious Places
- The Jumma Musjid Mosque in town is the largest mosque in the southern hemisphere and can accommodate 5000 people.
- The Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding in Chatsworth is beautiful. Its designed in the shape of a lotus flower.
- Emmanuel Cathedral opened in 1904 and is in the inner city. This is a landmark building and was once a centre of intense political activity in the 1980s.
Markets
Durban boasts a unique range of market experiences. The Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market in Assagay in the Valley of 1000 Hills specialises in organic foods, fresh produce and traditional crafts. This vibrant Indian Market with its colourful stalls, fish markets and curio outlets is a favourite with tourists. The Midlands Meander is South Africa's first, largest and most popular arts and crafts route.
I Heart Market
A monthly market that shows off Durban’s creativity, with everything from original art to edgy T-shirt designs, bespoke interior design features, independently crafted jewellery and delicious home-prepared meals. It is held in the most iconic location - Moses Mabhida Stadium - on the first Saturday of every month.
Wonder Market
Held at Chris Saunders Park near Gateway on the first Sunday of every month, the Wonder Market promises “food, craft and treasure”. It certainly delivers with stalls selling everything from fresh local produce to hand-crafted jewellery, flowers, intricately woven baskets, and clothing. The park is a wonderful setting with trees and beautiful flower beds creating a great backdrop to all the stalls and the guest bands.
Guest Reviews
Belaire Suites Hotel in Durban has received glowing reviews from guests who praised the welcoming and helpful staff, spacious and beautifully decorated rooms with modern amenities, delicious breakfast buffet, convenient location close to attractions and restaurants, as well as the stunning ocean views. Guests highlighted the professionalism of staff members like Tayla and Precious, the cleanliness of rooms, comfortable beds, lovely pool area (despite cold water), and overall wonderful stay experience.
The hotel is described as a home away from home with warm welcomes at reception by staff like Sam. Visitors appreciated the wide selection for breakfast served with an ocean view on the rooftop. Belaire Suites Hotel is recommended for its great value for money, attentive customer service, beautiful beachfront location offering panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.
The air conditioning in the room was a lifesaver during the hot summer days, ensuring a cool and relaxing environment to return to after a day of exploring. The ironing facilities were a convenient touch, allowing me to freshen up my safari clothes before heading out on adventures. The provision of a wide array of complimentary toiletries added a luxurious touch to the stay, making me feel pampered and well taken care of.
The attentive staff members, especially Sane, Zeentle, and Mpendulo, further elevated the experience with their warm hospitality and willingness to assist with any request. The Neo Cafe, just a short walk away, offered a delightful culinary experience that perfectly complemented the hotel's offerings.
Highlighted Reviews:
- "I had a fantastic stay at Belaire Suites Hotel! The staff was incredibly welcoming and went out of their way to ensure that all my needs were met. The room was spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated with modern amenities. The bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was spotless with plenty of toiletries provided. The location was also perfect, close to many attractions and restaurants. I will definitely stay here again during my next visit!"
- "The room was extremely big with a mini kitchen and a nice open plan dinning. Breakfast was excellent. Check in/out process was flawless. Stuff was very friendly. We never got to explore outside restaurant however, it looked very cozy. Overall we had a wonderful stay."
- "Belaire Suites turned out to be a wonderful place! Spacious, comfortable room and everything really clean. Nice outside pool, just enough to take a rest after a long day. Great staff, helped me with all my inquiries and made sure I would not have to do much as I got sick. Car transfer to the airport was very fast and cheap. Wide selection for breakfast which you can eat with a great ocean view. Definitely recommend this hotel!"
- "Home away from home. Lovely hotel on the beachfront. Warm welcome from the staff at Reception special mention to Sam, thank you. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was so yummy. The pool area is so beautiful but the water was cold so I didn't enjoy. Will surely be back there. A big thanks to all the staff and everyone involved in making our staying comfortable. Thank you."
- "This place is amazing. Location is perfect. The ocean view is beautiful. The rooms are spacious. The staff is very attentive. Great Customer services."
Know Before You Go:
- For those looking for safe parking spaces during their stay at Belaire Suites Hotel in Durban should check directly with the hotel about parking availability due to possible renovations not reflected online.
- To enjoy warmer water temperatures at the pool area despite any initial chilliness reported by some guests.
- Consider booking a room that offers lovely views of either the city or Indian Ocean depending on personal preferences.
- Visit during off-peak seasons to potentially secure better rates while still enjoying all amenities offered by this luxurious beachfront hotel.
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