Durban Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

The historical sites in Durban are probably a big part of your travel plans. While you’re visiting, you may want to admire the scenic seaside.

Based on our travel expertise, Road Lodge Durban is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and free parking. Umhlanga Lighthouse is a short 13-minute drive away. Other choices close to historic sites include Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre and The Royal Hotel.

Durban is home to 212 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Durban is notable for landmarks like Sugar Terminal, Old House Museum and The Old Fort. Cultural venues include Durban City Hall, Playhouse and Durban Art Gallery. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Workshop Mall and Durban Botanical Gardens.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can sleep someplace that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Durban, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the usual amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Durban, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.