Coastlands Skye Hotel, DurbanCoastlands Skye Hotel in Durban, South Africa has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 47 hotels we score in Durban. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 3.4. Rooms from about $98 a night (cached, not a live quote).Coastlands Skye Hotel is a four-star property situated in Ridgeside, Umhlanga. It contains 118 classic bedrooms, with deluxe options featuring balconies that overlook the street or local cul-de-sacs. The hotel serves guests through two on-site restaurants and offers facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, a rooftop terrace, a gym, and spa services. It is a suitable choice for families and business travellers requiring meeting venues. While the hotel provides easy access to Umhlanga Rocks Beach and local shopping centres, some guest feedback indicates inconsistent service from certain staff members.What stands out

Two on-site restaurants

Outdoor swimming pool

Meeting and event venues

Fitness centre and spa

Watch out for

Inconsistent staff service

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