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Ideal location for busy men, between the sea and the international conference centre. The standards, without bad surprises of the chain.

The saucer of glass and steel stands as if it were alone in the world, with its 300 rooms, swimming pools and shops, everything against the international conference centre. A Hilton in the worst tradition. Nice music bar in the evening, buffet at lunch. General scent of fried eggs and factice. Accommodation toc in the rooms, certainly good dress, but finally disappointing. A trap to Texan that you would agree to find at the bottom of a parking lot in Roissy!

Known economic formula, convenient situation to catch a bus. Nothing to dream but you can sleep at three for a single rate. We need to be three.

Facing a residential street, the Umbrella Tree House is a bright 3-star hotel in two buildings in Umhlanga Rocks. It's 1.7 km from the M4 freeway, the town center and Umhlanga's white sandy beach. The main lodge and separate accommodation offer bright rooms with rustic chic decor, satellite TV, en suite bathrooms and balconies with ocean views. All rooms have air conditioning and ceiling fans, as well as kitchens. A continental or hot breakfast is served daily, and the garden features an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel also offers free parking, air conditioning, disabled access and an airport shuttle service.

Makaranga Garden Lodge is a 5-star hotel in Kloof. This elegant establishment offers rooms and suites decorated in a variety of styles, with private balconies, flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms even feature a four-poster bed. A 2-bedroom apartment is also available. Room service is provided. The hotel features a friendly brasserie with covered terrace, a grocery store and a trendy library-bar. Facilities also include an outdoor swimming pool, a children's playground, a spa offering treatments at extra charge, and 5 meeting rooms. On-site parking is free. However, the management team is convinced that this decision is the best one to ensure the safety of both guests and staff. They hope to be able to reopen soon and welcome visitors back to their beautiful gardens.