- City view
- Swimming Pool
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
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About this property
Situated 100 metres from the beach along Durban's Golden Mile, The Edward overlooks the Indian Ocean. Decorated in an Art Deco style, the hotel features features a panoramic roof-top pool, ideal for sunbathing and sundown cocktails. Guests will add their name to the long list of princes and presidents, millionaires and celebrities that stayed overnight since The Edward opened its doors in 1911. Half of the recently refurbished rooms offer uninterrupted ocean views. They are all decorated in a classic style with wooden features and rich fabrics, but also include satellite flat-screen TVs and an intimate reading area. Facilities of the hotel also include a gym and room service. Guests can enjoy walking or cycling on the promenade adjacent to the hotel. On-site parking and an airport shuttle are available for a surcharge. King Shaka International Airport is located 32 km away while uShaka Marine World and ICC Durban are both 1.5 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar

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Guests who stayed here loved
- Gumede
South Africa
“Food and the room it was delicious even doh I ate Chicken n avo salad I ordered 3 times even take away with my hubby . Sea view perfect sound from out dazn affect us . It sound proofed . Even got upgrade to sea view thank u so much ... 💗 💓 💖” - Thandeka
South Africa
“Superior room joined with family is perfect for family trips very efficient.” - Iuliia
South Africa
“✨ Princess Dreams by the Sea ✨ Breakfast was an absolute hit — fresh buttery croissants, coffee that woke up the soul, and a massive variety of delicious options. The room opened up to a stunning sea view, and the bath was pure relaxation...” - Priscilla
South Africa
“The Edward is a luxurious hotel; everything about it is top-notch. The breakfast is amazing and offers a variety of things. Room service is also great; I really enjoyed my stay at the Edward Hotel.” - Basetsana
South Africa
“The cleanliness of the place. The floor is clean from the outside. The friendliness of the whole staff” - Phindile
South Africa
“For one when i got there it was amazing to see OMG the staff and the service was amazing♥️💃💃♥️ Everything comfort mess on the bed everything was amazing the food was amazing I think the selection was pretty much everything that I wanted to eat and I...” - Keorapetse
South Africa
“The property is clean and nice, very affordable and the food is exceptional” - Mthethwa
South Africa
“I liked everything about the hotel , people who work there were so friendly ❤️” - Celiwe
South Africa
“The bathroom was the star of the show, absolutely stunning and spacious. The beds were also super comfortable.” - Jason
South Africa
“Breakfast and the dining room was the best experience. Excellent”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Brasserie
- CuisineAfrican • American • Cajun/Creole • Chinese • British • French • Greek • Indian • Italian • Malaysian • Mediterranean • Mexican • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Portuguese • Seafood • Steakhouse • Thai • Australian • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




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