THE EDWARD - Durban Hotels

Half of the 131 recently refurbished rooms offer uninterrupted ocean views. Each room features a classic style with wooden features, rich fabrics, a satellite flat-screen TV, and an intimate reading area. Some rooms include a balcony or a patio. All have private bathrooms with rainfall showers or a shower over a bath. Rooms include free WiFi, air conditioning, and tea/coffee making facilities.

The on-site brasserie and bar serve contemporary global cuisine and local ingredients. The restaurant offers a buffet breakfast with a wide variety of hot and cold dishes, including full English breakfast. Dinner options include butter chicken, 3 cheese pizza, fish and chips, and grilled chicken. Room service is available 24 hours. For runners, the hotel offers a special breakfast at 3 am on race day, with a shuttle to the start and post-race massages.

The hotel features a panoramic rooftop pool with sun loungers and beach chairs, open from 06:00 to 18:00. Facilities include a 24-hour gym, a spa with facial treatments, body treatments, and manicure/pedicure services. The spa also offers couple massages. Guests can enjoy cycling or walking on the promenade, bicycle rental, and live sport events. The hotel has a tour desk, luggage storage, and currency exchange.

The Edward is situated 100 metres from Durban's North Beach on the Golden Mile. It overlooks the Indian Ocean. The hotel is 1.5 km from uShaka Marine World and ICC Durban. King Shaka International Airport is 32 km away. The hotel offers an airport shuttle for a surcharge, plus car hire and shuttle service. Valet parking and a parking garage are available. The surrounding area includes shops, restaurants, and a promenade.

The hotel provides 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and a tour desk. It offers free uncapped WiFi, and key card access. Facilities include a business centre with fax/photocopying, and meeting/banquet facilities for up to 250 guests. The hotel has 11 adaptable meeting venues. It includes a designated smoking area, and family rooms. The hotel offers dry cleaning, laundry, and ironing services. It provides a safe deposit box, and 24-hour security. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with facilities for disabled guests. It offers beauty services, body treatments, and spa packages. The hotel has a shuttle service from the airport. The hotel features a terrace and sun terrace. The hotel offers public transport tickets and tour booking.