Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room allocation problems

Categories

Cleanliness
8.41
Some reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, particularly with rooms and balconies.
Service
9.18
The majority of reviews praised the staff's friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.22
Several guests highlighted the great location of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.67
Mixed reviews on room quality; some mentioned issues with the mattress and views.
Amenities
8.7
Amenities were generally appreciated, though some suggestions for improvement were made.
Value for Money
8.66
Highlighting a range of experiences, some felt it was worth the price while others had concerns.
Food and Beverage
8.91
The breakfast received multiple positive remarks, although the dinner buffet received criticism.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall experience varied, with many guests expressing satisfaction despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:29

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Location
The Edward, a historic hotel on Durban's Golden Mile, offers stunning views of the Indian Ocean. Indulge in the Art Deco charm and relax by the panoramic rooftop pool for a truly memorable experience.

Elegant Rooms with Ocean Views
Experience luxury in one of our recently refurbished rooms, half of which offer breathtaking ocean views. Adorned with classic decor, modern amenities, and a cozy reading nook, each room provides a comfortable retreat.

Convenient Amenities and Services
Stay fit at the gym, savor delicious meals with room service, and explore the vibrant promenade nearby. With on-site parking and an airport shuttle, your stay at The Edward is both relaxing and convenient.

Book now to relish in the timeless elegance and exceptional service at The Edward.

Important information:

Please note the hotel offers wireless internet in the guest rooms. The first 500MB per day, per room is free, thereafter charges apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs ZAR 60 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2609 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.41
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Red Zanmenou • solo_traveller • za
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

I was on a business call in the morning and the cleaning staff was shouting and calling each other so loud that I was disturbed and worse my room was the first one on the passage in front of an elevator, so everyone coming out and talking passing by my room I could hear them😢, they don't have microwaves in their rooms and they also don't offer the service to warm your meals in their kitchen that was really bad and unfair to the guest.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
S
Selebalo • solo_traveller • ls
9
Pros:

Traditional thatch roofing

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
J
Judith • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
S
Sindisiwe • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
B
Bible Society South Africa Future Leaders • solo_traveller • za
5
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Nokwanda • couple • za
10
Beautiful and enjoyable , my request was met and appreciated it a lot. The spa, gym and environment top notch
Pros:

Everything was exceptional
The food was amazing

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
M
Mendonca • solo_traveller • mz
8
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
R
Ramashamole • solo_traveller • ls
8
Pros:

Breakfast perfect 🥰

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
S
Smangele • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
C
Culphunia • couple • za
10
HAD A WONDERFUL TIME
Pros:

I enjoyed the breakfast the staff was friendly

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
S
Sipho • couple • za
9
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Priscilla • family_with_children • za
10
Our stay was great!
Pros:

One of our rooms was standard, but we could see the beach. The room was great for the price, and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was filled with a variety of things; it was hard to choose because all our faves were there. We really enjoyed our stay at the Edward Hotel.

Cons:

I had no bad experience, so there's nothing to dislike.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
E
Elisha • couple • us
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
C
Christine • family_with_children • ch
9
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
N
Ntandoyenkosi • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
D
David • couple • gh
6
Value for money
Pros:

Excellent service

Cons:

Too much noise

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
M
Mqetu • family_with_children • za
9
Immaculate
Pros:

Perfect

Cons:

Vegies

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
L
Lethabo • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
P
Pretorius • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Food was great, rooms were clean and functional, location is great and facilities are in order.

Cons:

It takes a very long time to receive an order.
Getting service at the restaurant was a struggle at times.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
M
manganyi • family_with_children • za
10
Couldn’t be able to book for breakfast online and was expensive at the hotel
Pros:

Location

Cons:

None

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee