The city of Durban has the perfect warm climate for a leisurely beach holiday away. Durbans main beaches are abundant with water enthusiasts, tourists and variations of entertainment. Luckily Durban offers many more beach areas which are quieter and aren’t as crowded. Umhlanga is one such area. The town is bubbling with many commercial developments but still retains its old world charm as a quaint beach getaway destination. The ideal and scenic location of Umhlanga has opened itself up to many top hotels and resorts clamming for a spot in the area. Umhlanga is also well known for its self-catering venues, with one of these venues being the Umhlanga Cabanas. Not to be confused with the nearby Cabana Beach Resort the Umhlanga Cabanas can be found at 91 Lagoon drive, Umhlanga Rocks.

Units at the Umhlanga Cabanas

The units at the Umhlanga Cabanas are fully self-catering and they pride themselves on having guests show up only with their clothing and food items, as all major household amenities are provided for. All units at the Umhlanga Cabanas have recently been renovated and now include stylish modern trimmings. All units are air-conditioned and include ceiling fans, and sleeps 6 persons max. No pets are allowed at the Umhlanga Cabanas. Guests are allowed to check in at 3 in the afternoon and check out by 9 in the morning. All units come with the following

• Bathroom with a toilet, basin and shower facilities
• Telephone and dial-up internet
• A safe
• Towels and freshly laundered linen
• Television with limited satellite television access
• A fully stocked kitchen that includes a stove, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, cutlery and dishware, pots and pans
• An outdoor balcony patio area

Umhlanga Cabanas Onsite Facilities

• Parking is available to all guests of the Umhlanga Cabanas
• A public braai area open to all guests
• Childcare service
• Games rooms with a pool table, Foosball and arcade games
• Exercise equipment as well as a sauna room
• A lift for easier access to units located on upper floors
• Coin operated laundry facilities
• A swimming pool with a separate children’s pool as well as a Jacuzzi
• A cleaning service is available all week except for Sundays and public holidays

Nearby Facilities to the Umhlanga Cabanas

There are many nearby places to visit to have even more fun. Activities at these nearby venues include bird watching, golfing, playing tennis or squash, hiking, horseback riding, boating, fishing, or sailing. By far one of the biggest reasons visitors’ visit Durban is for its beaches. Durban’s beaches are well maintained and very clean and quite a few have even qualified for the international Blue Flag status. Beach-goers are also well protected by lifeguards and shark nets. There are also casinos, sporting stadiums and a marine centre nearby. Umhlanga has many shopping opportunities but by far the most alluring option is the Gateway Theater of Shopping which is one of the largest in the world and houses some of the world’s top branded stores and a cinema complex. Umhlanga has ample medical facilities located in the town along with emergency trauma facilities at the Umhlanga Hospital.

Umhlanga Cabanas Dining Options

The Umhlanga Cabanas are self-catering which means that guests will be able to take care of all their dining needs on their own. All units at the Umhlanga Cabanas come with a fully fitted kitchen to allow for effortless preparation of all breakfast, lunch and dinner needs. Many people prefer the lure of self-catering places because the privacy factor allows for a home away from home feel to it and not having to rely on room service or restaurant food. A braai is a South African favourite and the Umhlanga Cabanas has a communal braai area for guests to partake in. The Umhlanga Cabanas is situated in central Umhlanga allowing for easy and fast access to some of the best restaurants in the area. So if guests need a break from taking care of their own meals then there are options of Greek, Portuguese, Indian, seafood and fast food places among others.

Travelling to the Umhlanga Cabanas

The Umhlanga Cabanas is easily accessible and guests can make use of taxis or rented vehicles to get there once in Durban. Many guests prefer to have access to their own vehicle to use whenever they want which is why they make use of car hire Durban services. In additional to convenience, it is also cheaper to rent out a vehicle than to constantly pay for taxis. This way guests can also better stick to their budget. Car hire Durban companies include Europcar, Avis, Dollar Thrifty, First Car Rental and Hertz, which are some of the biggest car rental agencies in the world. Umhlanga Cabanas guests will be able to rent out hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, vans and luxury convertible cars. It really does depend on individual needs. Car rental companies are located throughout Durban but it is probably best for guests to the Umhlanga Cabanas to do all of their vehicle hiring from the King Shaka Airport if they will be flying in. Flying is the quickest and probably cheaper option of travelling to Durban. Car fuel and toll fees can really add up to much more than the price of a ticket offered by low cost airlines such as Mango Airlines. Mango Airlines flight tickets can also be brought further down if

• You are a senior citizen because you will qualify for a discount on select flights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• Have SAA Voyager Miles which can be used to pay for Mango flights
• You have an Edcon Thank U Account card because interest will not be charged on the cost of the flight if paid within 6 months
• Guests have Mango, AMEX, or Nedbank Greenbacks vouchers to pay for a flight

Mango Airlines has many daily flights into Durban from all around South Africa but it is still a good idea to book as early as possible to secure a seat.

Tourist attractions near to the Umhlanga Cabanas

• Umgeni Bird Park
• uShaka Marine World
• Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail
• Playhouse Theatre
• Japanese Gardens