Garden Court South Beach, DurbanGarden Court South Beach in Durban, South Africa has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 33 of 47 hotels we score in Durban. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 3.0. Rooms from about $187 a night (cached, not a live quote).Garden Court South Beach is a three-star hotel located on the Durban coastline. It sits near South Beach, uShaka Marine World, and the Durban Harbour, making it a practical choice for families and travellers visiting local shops or cinemas. The property contains 414 rooms, some of which offer views of the ocean or the harbour. Facilities include an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a spa, and an arcade. Guests can access on-site dining and free WiFi throughout the building. While the location is convenient for coastal activities, the surrounding area can become loud at night.What stands out

Free on-site parking

Indoor and outdoor pools

On-site restaurant and dining

Close to uShaka Marine World

Watch out for

Noisy neighbourhood at night

Rooms are dated

Better-scored in Durban

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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.