Morningside is a quiet suburban neighborhood in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, in South Africa. The area is known for its diverse architecture, large parks and cosmopolitan streets filled with upscale shops and restaurants. It is bordered on one side by the Umgeni River, and the other a waterfront neighborhood--one of the most popular in Durban. Visitors to the area have a number of hotels from which to choose.
The Emakhosini Boutique is a four-star hotel located in the Morningside neighborhood near many area attractions; the hotel also offers a conference center. The building once housed the French consulate, and because of this the architecture and interior design is a blend of traditional Zulu and French Colonial. Rooms offer cable television, phones, Internet, tea and coffee, room service and turn-down service. In and around the hotel are a swimming pool, courtyards, lounge, cocktail bar and decks. There are two on-site restaurants, the Emakhosini Restaurant, and The Cellar, which seats a maximum of 20 people. As of September 2010, rates begin at around $200 per night.
Emakhosini Boutique Hotel
3 Lumsden Crescent
Morningside Durban
South Africa, 4001
011-027-031-203-4500
south-african-hotels.com
Upton Hall is a luxury hotel in Morningside consisting of 10 luxury suites, all decorated in traditional African decor. Upton Hall is referred to as a "private guest house," meaning only guests are allowed to enter the facility, though guests may invite people in if they choose. All rooms have bathrooms with heated floors and towel racks, free Internet, coffee makers, humidifiers, mini bars, cable television, hair dryers, safes, gowns and slippers. Hotel amenities include a wine cellars, swimming pool, restaurant with South-African cuisine, cigar bar and meeting room. As of September 2010, rates range from $350 to $650 per night.
Upton Hall
16 Eastbourne Road
Durban
The Zulu Kingdom
South Africa, 4001
011-27-031-303-7987
uptonhall.co.za
The Quarters Hotel on Florida Road is comprised of four Victorian homes that have been converted into hotel rooms and furnished with modern and traditional decor. The two-story homes feature 23 rooms, either standard or superior; superior rooms are larger in size. All rooms come with private bathrooms, toiletries, tea and coffee, laundry, hair dryers, safes, phones, cable television, garden views and balconies. The hotel offers banquet, wedding and meeting facilities, and its location in Durban's "dining district" put a variety of restaurants a short walk away. As of September 2010, rates range from about $120 to $150 depending on room choice.
Quarters Hotel
101 Florida Road
Morningside, Durban
South Africa, 4001
011-27-31-303 5246
quarters.co.za
