This hotel exceeded my expectations, largely because of the staff. I recently stayed here for 6 days & 5 nights while running a course there. The first impression of this hotel is not great, especially when it comes to reception. For some reason, reception is crowded & staffed by hugely bureaucratic & apparently under trained staff. Long queues, errors &... more

I stayed at this hotel for a week during a recent conference in Durban. Unlike the last reviewer, I found no problems with street noise, although I was on the 22nd floor which may have been inherently quieter. The views were amazing, rooms clean, well-furnished and well-serviced and the breakfast buffet was outstanding. A few minor niggles - no broadband... more

We stayed at the Southern Sun North Beach for a week in June. The hotel itself is very nice. One plus is that *all* the rooms face the ocean (not so with the Southern Sun Elangeni next door) and the lobby is elegant, with places to sit and drink a glass of sherry, port, or sangria which the staff puts... more

As I go to Durban on business every year, i return to the HIGC Durban - North Beach. I always recommend staying at the North end of the beach, rather than the more dodgy South Beach area. The hotel service is very good, lobby and external areas have recently been renovated. All rooms are facing the ocean. Rooms are extra... more

stayed at HI GC North beach for a week in Sept 2004. Excellent experience. Large pleasant room, outstanding view of ocean and very friendly service. more