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About
Umthunzi Hotel & Conference | Award-Winning 3-Star Hotel Proud recipient of multiple accolades—including the prestigious Top Vendor Award for “Best Coastal Wedding Venue” and the Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Function Venue”—Umthunzi Hotel & Conference is ideally located along KwaZulu-Natal’s scenic South Coast, one of South Africa’s most beautiful shorelines. This AA Highly Recommended, upmarket 3-star hotel offers exceptional value and a welcoming atmosphere for both leisure and business guests. Just an hour’s drive from Durban, Umthunzi combines breathtaking ocean views with warm hospitality—making it the perfect setting for relaxing getaways, expertly managed conferences, stylish events, or unforgettable weddings. Guests can also indulge in delicious dining at the on-site restaurant, 30° SOUTH, known for its inviting ambiance, diverse menu, and spectacular panoramic sea views from its terrace deck—an experience as memorable as the cuisine itself. At Umthunzi, excellence is more than a promise—it’s our standard. Our dedicated management and friendly team are committed to providing outstanding service and creating memorable experiences. Whether you're here for business or pleasure, we look forward to welcoming you to our slice of paradise.
326 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.9
- Staff
- 9.0
- Location
- 8.8
What Guests Say
- “Food was good, ? friendly staff and beautiful bath room,very clean rooms”
- “The place was neat and clean. Staff were friendly and accommodating.Seaview was amazing. Check-in and checkout was quick and easy.”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Spa
- Beachfront
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Deluxe Room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Closet
1/4Executive Room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
1/4Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Honeymoon Suite
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Suite
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Executive Twin Room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
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What Guests Loved
Based on 326 reviews
Pros +
- Food was good, ? friendly staff and beautiful bath room,very clean rooms
- The place was neat and clean. Staff were friendly and accommodating.Seaview was amazing. Check-in and checkout was quick and easy.
- The executive room was stunning, beyond our expectations.Friendly staff, very helpful.Was not up to having breakfast on the day of departure,and was offered the option of takeaway.Thank you guys once again for making our stay a memorable one
Cons -
- Lights not adequate in my room
- Very limited on food offering in the restaurant. The area is extremely quiet. There is no nightlife. The pool is outside the conference room, which makes it uncomfortable to use if there is a conference happening..Rooms have very poor lighting and only 1 bath towel and hand towel was provided for a room with two guests.Parking is adequate but works on a first come basis. If you don't get parking close to reception, you have a long walk from the other 2 designated parking areas.
- I hated the stairs going up to the appaprtmemt
Food was good, ? friendly staff and beautiful bath room,very clean rooms
Lights not adequate in my room
The place was neat and clean. Staff were friendly and accommodating.Seaview was amazing. Check-in and checkout was quick and easy.
Very limited on food offering in the restaurant. The area is extremely quiet. There is no nightlife. The pool is outside the conference room, which makes it uncomfortable to use if there is a conference happening..Rooms have very poor lighting and only 1 bath towel and hand towel was provided for a room with two guests.Parking is adequate but works on a first come basis. If you don't get parking close to reception, you have a long walk from the other 2 designated parking areas.
The executive room was stunning, beyond our expectations.Friendly staff, very helpful.Was not up to having breakfast on the day of departure,and was offered the option of takeaway.Thank you guys once again for making our stay a memorable one
Whenever we visit Umthunzi, we feel at home. The staff is welcoming, there are no hustles on arrival. , The rooms are clean, comfortable and cozy. We call it our second home when we are in Shepstone, we don't see ourselves booking somewhere else.
I loved the room,the views
I hated the stairs going up to the appaprtmemt
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The facilities was clean and comfortable. Overall, a very good experience.
The breakfast menu was too different and expensive. Just a regular beacon and eggs would have been nice.
Breakfast was ok. Due to few guests, they did not have buffet breakfast - this was expected
With few guests present - we had a swimming pool all to ourselves
The room was super nice and albeit an older design bathroom it was very well presented and maintained The breakfast was good and I would use as my preferred accomadation.
Noisy guests in the passages
Everything else was great, we can't complain. Room was clean, breakfast in the morning was super. The place is at a peaceful location.
The fact that the bathroom did not have a toilet brush to use after using it. Also there was not air freshener.
Location was good.Ample parking.Clean and friendly staff. Breakfast was great
A la carte at night was expensiveWould be nice to have someone to help with luggage.TV channels was not clear.
The view from the balcony was nice.The bed was a nice size and comfortable.The room had an ac and a bar fridgeThe beach is in very close proximity to the hotel
The WiFi was terrible and I had to buy my own data because the WiFi wasn't working continuously The TV has little to no reception.The supper price is way too expensive for the menu.The staff was helpful but not very friendly.There's noises at odd hours.
The place is clean with friendly staff. I also like that it was closer to the beach.
Location and friendly staff
No lifts
The staff were so friendly and helpful. The hotel is very clean and the food was good.
Some of the furniture and decor could do with refreshing and replacing
The rooms were clean
The surrounding areas , outside the sliding doors the floor and walls had moss and dirty which accumulated over time.
The family room was perfect ??. On booking new photos need to be uploaded to show the room and the view as well as the breakfast area need to be uploaded.
Everything was perfect
We ate same breakfast for 4 days. I think adding slices of cheese, tomatoe, lettuce, fish
Dinner part no ☹️I thought it would be a buffet because I callled to confirm that only to there was no buffet
The room was clean,comfortable bed and the view from my room was perfect
The food wasn't nice
Location was goodBreakfast was fair, however fruit from the fruit salad was going bad
Cockroaches in the bedroomRoom phone did not workAircon extremely loud and rattling
Clean, central and in a safe area
No gym facilities
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Beachfront
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor pool
Fitness & Spa
- Spa
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
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. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Location
60 Commercial Road, Port Shepstone
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