Glenwood Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

uShaka Marine World featuring rides and signage as well as a large group of people

uShaka Marine World

4/5(5 reviews)

Ride high-speed waterslides, explore the thrilling rope adventure park and witness dolphin, seal and shark shows at South Africa’s premier oceanfront waterpark.

uShaka Marine World
Durban Beach

Durban Beach

4/5(7 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Durban Beach during your travels in Durban? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Durban Beach
Golden Mile

Golden Mile

4/5(3 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Golden Mile might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Durban. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Golden Mile
Moses Mabhida Stadium

Moses Mabhida Stadium

4/5(3 reviews)

Catch an event at Moses Mabhida Stadium during your trip to Durban. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Moses Mabhida Stadium
Durban Botanical Gardens showing a pond, flowers and landscape views

Durban Botanical Gardens

Featuring pristine lawns, colorful flowerbeds, birdlife and a tea garden, these stunning gardens are also the setting for open-air concerts.

Durban Botanical Gardens

Phansi Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Phansi Museum during your travels in Berea. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Phansi Museum

Activities

Durban:Culture Walking Tour of Durban

Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour

AU$95
per adult
Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour
Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise

Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise

AU$17
per adult
Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise
St Lucia: iSimangaliso Wetland Park: Full-Day/Half-Day Tour

St Lucia: iSimangaliso Wetland Park: Full-Day/Half-Day Tour

AU$75
per adult
St Lucia: iSimangaliso Wetland Park: Full-Day/Half-Day Tour
Durban Shared Tour - Natal Lion Park; Birds of Prey; Tala Game Reserve & PheZulu

Durban Shared Tour - Natal Lion Park; Birds of Prey; Tala Game Reserve & PheZulu

AU$253
per adult
Durban Shared Tour - Natal Lion Park; Birds of Prey; Tala Game Reserve & PheZulu
Moses Mabhida Stadium

Top 10 Things to do in Durban City Tour

AU$223
per adult
Top 10 Things to do in Durban City Tour
Full Day Hluhluwe Imfolozi Big 5 Game Reserve Tour from Durban

Full Day Hluhluwe Imfolozi Big 5 Game Reserve Tour from Durban

AU$430
per adult
Full Day Hluhluwe Imfolozi Big 5 Game Reserve Tour from Durban
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Our pick of the best Glenwood Hotel Deals

Mackaya Bella Guest House
Mackaya Bella Guest House
4 out of 5
137 Penzance Road, Glenwood, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AU$135 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$135
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly guesthouse in Durban. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"Great locationIt was a good relaxed and quite stay. Host is welcoming and very helpful. I certainly will be booking for my next stay in the city. I can’t rate excellent, as there is always a room for improvement. I recommend Mackaya Guest Hiuse!"

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Mackaya Bella Guest House
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
3 out of 5
298 Percy Osborn Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (19 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

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Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
1 Durban Club Place, Margaret Mncadi Avenue, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban Beach are located ...
5.8/10 (42 reviews)
"The hotel has an amazing vintage architecture. The building is amazing however it needs a some tlc. The reception ladies are great, they made me feel welcomed specially that it was my first time in Durban. The security guards was really good, very welcoming as well. I had a wonderful stay at the ..."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

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Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
3 out of 5
Protea Mall, Cnr Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AU$149 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$149
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (484 reviews)
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Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
4 out of 5
14 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AU$140 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$140
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (353 reviews)
"I found the hotel very good, however the surrounding streets and public areas not impressive, especially at night, quite dirty and I felt unsafe."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
4 out of 5
Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AU$208 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$208
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (149 reviews)
Bed choice is no choice
"This is the second time that I have stayed at the Radisson Blu and requested a twin room. Neither time have I actually received ed a twin room but rather a double. The first time i complained and we had to wait nearly 2 hrs for housekeeping to come round and separate out the beds, this time we didn't ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
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Other neighbourhoods around Glenwood

Durban Botanical Gardens which includes a garden and landscape views

Musgrave

Musgrave is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Durban Botanical Gardens and Musgrave Centre.

Musgrave
Durban featuring heritage architecture and a mosque

Durban Central Business District

Travellers come to Durban Central Business District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Harbour and Workshop Mall while you're in town.

Durban Central Business District
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Overport

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Overport and surrounding area, you can visit West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium and Durban Botanical Gardens.

Overport
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Essenwood

Visitors to Essenwood like its beaches and restaurants, and Killie Campbell Africana Library is a sight worth a stop.

Essenwood
South Beach showing a sunset, surfing and landscape views

South Beach

South Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Harbour and Golden Mile.

South Beach
North Beach which includes a sandy beach and a sunset

North Beach

4/5(4 area reviews)

North Beach is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Blue Lagoon or Golden Mile while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

North Beach

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