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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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Southern Sun Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Southern Sun Hotels

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Private parking at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 double beds
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gumede
    South Africa 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 South Africa
    Superior room joined with family is perfect for family trips very efficient.
  • Iuliia
    South Africa 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 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 South Africa
    The cleanliness of the place. The floor is clean from the outside. The friendliness of the whole staff
  • Phindile
    South Africa 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 South Africa
    The property is clean and nice, very affordable and the food is exceptional
  • Mthethwa
    South Africa South Africa
    I liked everything about the hotel , people who work there were so friendly ❤️
  • Celiwe
    South Africa South Africa
    The bathroom was the star of the show, absolutely stunning and spacious. The beds were also super comfortable.
  • Jason
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast and the dining room was the best experience. Excellent

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Brasserie
    • Cuisine
      African • 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 for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Edward takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

FAQs about The Edward