- City view
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
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About this property
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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Most popular facilities
- 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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Guests who stayed here loved
- Emma
South Africa
“Friendly staff, speedy service, I don't wanna talk about food 🤤were delicious 😋🤤” - Tohrieq
South Africa
“Comfortable rooms and good breakfast. Staff very friendly and helpful.” - Prof
South Africa
“The friendly staff are always willing to go extraordinary to help” - Thembile
South Africa
“The breakfast was good, but they didn't have mushroom” - Nkosinathi
South Africa
“We enjoyed being at the Beach Front and we got a room where we were able to see the sea. The food was super delicious and the staff was friendly.” - Stephen
South Africa
“I like everything But my problem is what happened in my car The wind The trailer of another car knocked my car so have to deal with that problem Accident” - Lorraine
South Africa
“Near the beach. Clean and comfortable. Tasty food.” - Xulu
South Africa
“From reception to cleaning staff welcoming 🍷 breakfast 😋🔥 wanted sit and more my boyfriend I really enjoyed he even said we coming back next year 🕺🏼🕺🏼💃🏼💃🏼” - Koketso
South Africa
“The staff were very friendly especially at reception n the porters also. My room was super clean I loved everything.the meal was superb😘” - Francois
South Africa
“receiving a phone call from the hotel relating to the configurations of the 3 rooms booked. i requested all three rooms on the same floor and this was done; I believe that my rooms were upgraded which was a bonus.”
Hotel surroundings
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
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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.




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 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.