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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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, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Private parking at the hotel


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Dumisani
South Africa South Africa
The staff were amazing and did their best to allocate me a room with a walk-in shower. The Christmas lunch was a treat! Thank you for the undercover parking 👏🏼.
Vangiwe
South Africa South Africa
The breakfast was excellent, ,,, big up to our house keeper Slindile she made sure sure when we come to the room it's nice clean and smells good😍
Nazia
South Africa South Africa
The hotel is absolutely beautiful, I love the concept and design as well as the very antique features that are celebrated throughout. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and very clean. We had a wonderful stay here and would definitely want to...
Mdakana
South Africa South Africa
Welcoming from ported, reception, dining room they make sure that you don't wait too long before you get your table breakfast was wonderful house keeping was done within the blink of the eye each room has its iron and ironing board if you need it...
Ambalika
South Africa South Africa
A more vibrant pool area. Room service to be open beyond 10pm.h
Ntombizanele
South Africa South Africa
The food is superb.Breakfast was out of this world.I even thought maybe it's because it was Christmas ...the way it was good.We ordered dinner and it was delicious. Overall their food is superb
Busisiwe
South Africa South Africa
Excellent service. Friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms and delicious breakfast.
Mokgadi
South Africa South Africa
The only challenge on Breakfast ,is the same menu everyday, i wish you can improve the standard,
Disco
South Africa South Africa
The food, the friendly staff and the cleanliness of the rooms
Reginald
South Africa South Africa
The good service by security after I bookeng in at the hotel

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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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.

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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.