uMhlanga Sands Resort

You stay at uMhlanga Sands Resort on the beachfront in uMhlanga, where the apartments face the sea and a pathway leads directly to the beach. The resort is designed for families, with two outdoor pools and semi self-catering units that include mini-kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves, and kettles.

The apartments are air-conditioned and sea-facing, with private balconies that look out over the water. Families can choose between two-bedroom Tugela units that sleep four, or St. Lucia units that sleep six with a sleeper couch in the lounge. Each unit has a private bathroom and free WiFi.

The resort has two restaurants — Miami Spur for family-friendly grills and Mugg & Bean for café fare — and Sandy Bar by the pool serves cocktails and light meals. A hair salon and kids’ entertainment programme keep guests busy, and Gateway Theatre of Shopping is a short drive away.

The pathway to the beach is the reason the resort is here at all — it leads directly onto the uMhlanga main beaches, where the water is warm year-round.