Best hotels in Durban, ranked by corrected score

Best hotels in Durban, ranked by corrected scoreThe best-scored hotel in Durban is Summerhill Guest Estate: 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms) on our corrected 0-5 score, from $113 a night. Next are Beverly Hills Hotel Southern Sun Hotels (3.8) and The Capital Zimbali (3.8). We score 47 hotels in Durban, South Africa. Their platform ratings (normalised to 0-5) average 3.3; after correction the average is 3.2, and 11 rest on solid evidence. Best at or under the typical price here ($112 a night): Coastlands Skye Hotel, 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $98.Best hotels in Durban, ranked

Summerhill Guest Estate, Durban: 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $113 a night. Summerhill Guest Estate is a family-owned hotel situated in the quiet Cowies Hill area of KwaZulu-Natal.

Beverly Hills Hotel Southern Sun Hotels, Durban: 3.8 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $374 a night. Located on a clifftop in uMhlanga Rocks, this ten-storey hotel sits near the Umhlanga Lighthouse surrounded by landscaped gardens.

The Capital Zimbali, Durban: 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $207 a night. The Capital Zimbali is a spa hotel situated within the Zimbali eco estate in Ballito.

Garden Court Umhlanga, Durban: 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $207 a night. Garden Court Umhlanga is a contemporary hotel situated in Umhlanga Rocks.

Coastlands Skye Hotel, Durban: 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $98 a night. Coastlands Skye Hotel is a four-star property situated in Ridgeside, Umhlanga.

The Capital Pearls, Durban: 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $237 a night. The Capital Pearls is a four-star apartment hotel situated in uMhlanga, directly opposite the main beachfront and near the Umhlanga Lighthouse.

Anew Hotel Ocean Reef Zinkwazi, Durban: 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $76 a night. Anew Hotel Ocean Reef Zinkwazi is a four-star property situated directly on Zinkwazi Beach in KwaZulu-Natal.

Golden Horse Hotel, Durban: 3.5 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms). Located in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, the Golden Horse Hotel is a four-star property within the Tsogo Sun casino complex.

Blue Marlin Hotel, Durban: 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $210 a night. Blue Marlin Hotel provides accommodation in San Cristobal and the coastal regions near the Belize Barrier Reef.

Premier Resort Cutty Sark., Durban: 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $70 a night. Premier Resort Cutty Sark is a beachfront hotel located in Scottburgh on the KZN South Coast.

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga, Durban: 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $215 a night. Located in Umhlanga Rocks, this modern hotel sits within walking distance of Ocean's Mall and local shops.

Anew Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg, Durban: 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $90 a night. Located at 1 Hilton Avenue, this 4-star Tudor-inspired hotel was established in 1936.

Aha Gateway Hotel, Durban: 3.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $88 a night. Aha Gateway Hotel is a three-star, eco-friendly establishment located in Umhlanga.

City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge, Durban: 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $132 a night. City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge is a 3-star hotel situated in Umhlanga, positioned directly opposite the Gateway Theatre of Shopping.

Protea Karridene Beach, Durban: 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $102 a night. Protea Karridene Beach is a two-storey hotel situated between the lagoon and the ocean near Illovo Beach.

Oyster Box Hotel And Spa, Durban: 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), from $480 a night. The Oyster Box Hotel and Spa is a five-star boutique property situated on the Umhlanga beachfront in KwaZulu-Natal.

Radisson Blu Hotel Durban Umhlanga, Durban: 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), from $400 a night. Located in the uMhlanga area on the eastern coast, the Radisson Blu Hotel Durban Umhlanga serves business travellers and holidaymakers.

Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg, Durban: 3.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $89 a night. Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg is a budget-friendly hotel situated on Sanctuary Road in the Chase Valley area of Pietermaritzburg.

Beside Still Waters Boutique Hotel, Durban: 3.3 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $67 a night. Beside Still Waters Boutique Hotel is a four-star property located in La Lucia, Durban North.

Coastlands Musgrave Hotel And Conv Ctr, Durban: 3.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms). Coastlands Musgrave Hotel is a 4-star boutique hotel and convention centre situated on Peter Mokaba Ridge Road in Musgrave.

Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel And Conv Ctr, Durban: 3.3 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms). Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre is a four-star property situated on Umhlanga Rocks Drive in the Umhlanga suburb.

Garden Court Marine Parade, Durban: 3.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $216 a night. Garden Court Marine Parade is a three-star hotel situated on the Golden Mile beachfront.

Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch, Durban: 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), from $228 a night. Located within the Umhlanga Arch business hub, this modern hotel sits a short walk from Umhlanga Rocks Beach.

Umthunzi Hotel And Conference, Durban: 3.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $84 a night. Umthunzi Hotel And Conference is a three-star establishment situated on the South Coast of South Africa.