--- title: "Northstar-Hotel, Durban: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Northstar-Hotel in Durban: rated 9.1 by guests, Guesthouse. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/northstar-hotel-durban/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-13 --- Guesthouse # Northstar-Hotel Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, South Africa 9.1 · Excellent 24 reviews · #36 #36 of 128 in Durban · 2.1 Location score ## About Northstar-Hotel Northstar-Hotel is a guesthouse in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, South Africa. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 24 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, bar, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 10 km from the centre of Durban. The nearest airport, King Shaka International Airport (DUR), is 15 km away. - **Type:** Guesthouse - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 12:00 - **Rooms:** 7 - **Floors:** 3 - **Last renovated:** 2020 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 4 26 Eastmoor Cres [northstar-hotel.com](https://northstar-hotel.com/) ## How Northstar-Hotel scores Better rated than 75% of hotels in Durban - Guest rating **9.1** - Location **2.1** - Facilities **5.8** - Families **1.0** - Spa & wellness **6.5** - Beach access **0.0** Durban average ## Amenities Swimming poolSpaBarAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Swimming pool - Spa - Hot tub - Massage ### Food & drink - Bar - Room service ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Airport transfer - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Balcony - Minibar - Coffee or tea maker - Blackout curtains Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **2.1**/10 - **Walk grade:** **15**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **2** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest beach4.4 km10 min drive
Nearest airportKing Shaka International Airport (DUR)15 km33 min drive
Distance to the centreDurban10 km24 min drive
### Sights nearby - KZN Science Centre2.0 km ## Northstar-Hotel: in detail Northstar-Hotel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction. The hotel also features a fireplace, providing a cozy ambience during cool evenings. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hotel come furnished with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. Several chosen accommodations at Northstar-Hotel have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes within a few chosen chambers. Each day, arise to a delightful complimentary morning meal at Northstar-Hotel. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the hotel, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site BBQ facilities provided at this establishment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Northstar-Hotel. Make sure to discover the readily available beach at hotel. Unwind and conclude each day delightfully by stopping by massage, hot tub and spa, ensuring a soothing experience. Unwind by the pool at hotel and cherish a leisurely moment. Enjoy a refreshing beverage al fresco at hotel's poolside bar savoring your preferred concoction. ### Compare ## Compare Northstar-Hotel with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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Northstar-Hotel has a guest rating of 9.1 out of 10 from 24 reviews, which is better than 75% of rated hotels in Durban. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Northstar-Hotel? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00. ### Does Northstar-Hotel have a pool? Yes, Northstar-Hotel has a swimming pool. ### Is there parking at Northstar-Hotel? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Northstar-Hotel from the airport? The nearest airport, King Shaka International Airport (DUR), is 15 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Northstar-Hotel have? Northstar-Hotel has 7 rooms on 3 floors. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/northstar-hotel-durban/. 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