South Africaโs Dolphin Coast gives you endless summer with long stretches of beach washed by the Indian Ocean and sunrises that give new meaning to โwaking to the dawnโ. Our Best places to stay on the Dolphin Coast, South Africa …
Youโre in the right place if itโs sea views and oceanside living youโre after.
Almost all of our best places to stay on the Dolphin Coast, just north of Durban Accommodation, are in seaside villages like Ballito, Umdloti and Zinkwazi.
Most of them are self-catering holiday homes, others are gentle guest houses…
Some are right on the edge of the sea, others are in the exclusive Zimbali Coastal Resort, just south of Ballito.
Others still are in upmarket communities like Princes Grant and Salt Rock. Even Tinley Manor gets a look in.
Did we mention the bottlenose dolphins, after which the coast is named? They tend to feature often in schools across the horizon.
Head to the Dolphin Coast, South Africa, to unwind by the sea, the sun and the gentle breeze, the warm water of the sea, yours for the duration of your stay…
Best places to stay on the Dolphin Coast, South Africa…
Howela Beach House in Salt Rock
Perfectly situated at the main beach of Salt Rock, Howela Beach House provides accommodation in Ballito for up to twelve guests.
Howela Beach House has secure parking and an intercom access entrance.
Milkwood 31 in Zimbali
Milkwood 31 is an air-conditioned holiday home in Zimbali with four en-suite bedrooms furnished with King-size beds. The living area leads onto the deck with a private swimming pool with amazing sea views.
Guests are welcome to make use of the estate facilities including the golf course, swimming pools, bar, restaurant, children’s play areas and more.
Petite Provence B&B
We love this Ballito guest house on Mdoni Road with its French elegance evident in its bias towards sleigh and four poster beds, opulent furniture, patios and heavenly gardens.
The owner even speaks French.
Chantilly Resort, Zinkwazi
Youโll find this graceful homestead on Chantilly Farm set in amongst magnificent old trees and rolling hills of sugar cane.
These modern โchaletsโ are beautifully and thoughtfully presented giving you complete privacy for a romantic and gentle time away. The beach is only moments away by car.
Tinley Manor Beach House
Tinley Manor Beach House is only a 2-minute walking distance from the secluded beautiful beach with a lovely tidal pool which is a 10-minute sea view walk away.
The house is very private, surrounded by lush bush and trees. Perfect for families or friends travelling together.
Billfish Apartments, Ballito
Ballito is awash with self-catering holiday apartments, but weโve singled out these lovely units in a house named after fish – Blue Marlin, Sailfish and Swordfish.
Theyโre quirky, pretty and comfy. Thereโs a pool on site, and the beach is just there.
Kearsney Manor, Stanger
This incredible colonial house just begged to be included in our list of best places to stay on the Dolphin Coast, even if itโs quite some way from the beach.
The old English mansion was built in the late 1800s, a Heritage Site that once housed the original Kearsney College. 18 beautiful rooms to choose from.
Coral Sands Luxury Apartment, Umdloti
There are many holiday apartments in Umdloti, a popular beachside suburb of Durban, but weโve included this charming one here to give you an idea.
Itโs airy, light and sleeps four with a comfortable lounge and sea views.
Go Barefoot Holiday Home, Zinkwazi
Go Barefoot is a lovely self catering house that is situated close to the beach in Zinkwazi, a quaint village with an unspoilt lagoon that lies amongst lush sub-tropical vegetation.
The holiday home with five bedrooms. The living area leads onto the veranda with patio furniture and overlooks the swimming pool and garden. Secure parking is available.
The Eighteenth Two-Bed Lux Apartment, Princeโs Grant Golf Estate
The apartments sleep four guests each and consist of two en-suite bedrooms. The rooms are air conditioned.
Youโve got access to golf, the beach, paddling in the lagoon, the tennis courts or mountain bike trails, which is why they feature on our list of best places to stay on the Dolphin Coast.
Zimbali View Eco Guesthouse, Ballito
Literally perched above Salmon Bay you can choose from penthouse style or pool deck accommodation on a B&B basis.
The views alone are worth it but Willard Beach is nearby to add extra impetus to your choice.
Umdloti Sands Beach View Apartment, Umdloti
This cute apartment is everything it says it is – small, comfy and perfect for two.
Best of all, it has beautiful sea views and the one bed-roomed apartment is situated on a cliff overlooking the Umdloti Beach.
Havenโt found what youโre looking for on the Dolphin Coast? There are plenty more – take a look through other Dolphin Coast Accommodation to find what youโre looking for.
