- City view
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
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About this property
Located 328 feet 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 20 mi away while uShaka Marine World and ICC Durban are both 0.9 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Saurabh
India“Breakfast was good. The room was clean and comfortable.” - Nonkululeko
South Africa“The service was exceptional,breakfast was to die for I celebrated my birthday in style” - Nombulelo South Africa“The Hotel is beautiful good service and friendly staff. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet variety and you are full the whole day. Love the clean fresh smell as you enter the hotel.”
- Nompumelelo South Africa“Location with sea view, bed comfort, breakfast was scrumptious and the welcome I got from staff.”
- Jeffery South Africa“Enjoyed the stay, breakfast was amazing. The staff was very receptive from the time we arrived. Will be back soon. Thank you.”
- Nompilo South Africa“The warm welcome from the staff 🤗 rooms are sparkly clean with good scent everything is in order irons are already there in their closets you don't have to to request and wait for it.”
Mashego
Namibia“The stay was nice, its next to the beach accessible to public transport. I loved it honestly.”- Lihle South Africa“Loved almost everything about this place. It is close to everything and the beach. Perfect location and facilities are clean.”
- Farai South Africa“Breakfast was sumptous, linen was soft and clean, and room spacious”
- Pablo South Africa“The place was marvelous I didn't go to the stadium because of the way it looks nice 😭 I wish I could get a book on 05 to 06 July 2025 Staff always laughing joking 😄 with us picked up guys Pablo loves you a lot 😘💖”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Brasserie
- CuisineAfrican • 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 forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
