Beside Still Waters Boutique Hotel, DurbanBeside Still Waters Boutique Hotel in Durban, South Africa has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 19 of 47 hotels we score in Durban. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 3.9, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $67 a night (cached, not a live quote).Beside Still Waters Boutique Hotel is a four-star property located in La Lucia, Durban North. Set within an acre of botanical gardens, the hotel provides access to a swimming pool, a gym, and a spa with sauna and massage services. It suits families and business travellers due to its conference facilities and proximity to La Lucia Mall. On-site amenities include a restaurant, bar, and free private parking. Guests can also arrange airport transfers and taxi services through the hotel. While the gardens are extensive, some guest rooms are small in size. The property offers air conditioning, in-room Wi-Fi, and a golf course nearby.What stands out

Spacious botanical gardens

Clean and well-kept rooms

Helpful staff

On-site restaurant

Watch out for

Small room sizes

Average food quality

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