The Edward Hotel is a four-class beachfront hotel at 149 O.R. Tambo Parade, with 131 individually furnished rooms. It sits two minutes on foot from the Golden Mile and Addington Beach, one minute from Durban Funworld and about a four-minute drive from uShaka Marine World, which makes it a sensible base for the southern beachfront. The hotel has an outdoor pool, spa services, a gym, the Brasserie restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, a bar and a terrace and garden. Rooms have Tempur-Pedic beds and sea views at the upper end. For travellers who want a smaller, more traditional hotel than the beachfront giants, with staff who are often praised in reviews, it is a good mid-range pick.
Location and getting around
The beach and the promenade are two minutes away, and the Durban International Convention Centre is about fifteen minutes on foot. Moses Mabhida Stadium is within about five kilometres, and uShaka is a short drive. King Shaka International Airport is about thirty-three minutes by car, and an airport shuttle is available for a per-person fee, with a free pick-up from the train station. Self parking costs a modest daily fee, and spaces are limited.
The rooms
Room types include standard doubles with a city view, executive rooms with a partial ocean view, superior double or twin rooms with a sea view, a two-double-bed superior twin that sleeps four, a one-bedroom suite with an ocean view and a presidential suite. Rooms have Tempur-Pedic beds, hypo-allergenic bedding, free toiletries, hair dryers, a kettle and a satellite television, and WiFi is free in rooms. The sea-view rooms are the ones to request, particularly for a first visit.
Who it suits
Couples, families and anyone who wants a beachfront stay at a moderate price. The hotel is described as family-friendly, with babysitting for a fee, and the brasserie means you do not have to go out for every meal. Buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge, so compare it with a cafe breakfast on the promenade. Pets are not allowed, except service animals.
Good to know
Check-in is from two in the afternoon until midnight and check-out is at eleven. Guests rate the hotel very good overall, praising friendly and helpful staff, breakfast, cleanliness and the sea views. Some reviewers mention noise, dated facilities and unease about walking outside at night, so use taxis in the evening and ask for a quieter room away from the street if you are a light sleeper.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Spa services
- ✓Gym
- ✓Brasserie restaurant and bar
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Free in-room WiFi
- ✓Sea-view rooms
- ✓Airport shuttle for a fee
Good questions
Is The Edward Hotel close to the beach?+
Yes, the Golden Mile and Addington Beach are about two minutes on foot, and Durban Funworld is about a minute away. uShaka Marine World is a short drive.
Is breakfast included?+
No, a buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge. The Brasserie restaurant also serves brunch, lunch and dinner.
Is there parking?+
Yes, self parking is available for a modest daily fee, and spaces are limited. An airport shuttle is available for a per-person fee.
