You stay at Umthunzi Hotel & Conference on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, a short walk from the beach and with views of the Indian Ocean. The rooms are air-conditioned and have private balconies, some facing the sea. Families can book interleading rooms with additional bunk beds.

The hotel has a pool and spa facilities, and the on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dinner is by reservation and offers a more intimate dining experience. The terrace deck looks out over the ocean, and the menu includes seafood and local dishes.

The hotel is an hour’s drive from Durban and twenty minutes from Margate Airport. It is close to local beaches, golf courses, and outdoor activities like hiking and birdwatching. The Milkwood Suite has a round bed and ocean views, and the hotel can host weddings and conferences.

The sea views are the reason the hotel is here at all — the building went up to serve guests who wanted to stay close to the beach, and the kitchen followed the swimmers.