{"id":87591,"date":"2011-10-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-10-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/docklands-hotel-durban-point-waterfront-accommodation\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:50:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:50:20","slug":"docklands-hotel-durban-point-waterfront-accommodation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/docklands-hotel-durban-point-waterfront-accommodation\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience Durban\u2019s Point Waterfront from the Comfort of the Docklands Hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Docklands Hotel in Durban<\/h1>\n<p>I remember a time when <strong>Durban\u2019s Point Road area<\/strong> was a frightening underworld with a dubious future.\u00a0 As a teenager in the 90\u2019s we were warned by our parents and our friends\u2019 parents of the acute danger associated with visiting a certain well-known nightclub in the <strong>Point Road area<\/strong>. Needless to say, these warnings often went unheeded and most of us made it through school and the start of our working lives unscathed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20899\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20899\" style=\"width: 570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Durban-Point-Waterfront.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20899\" title=\"Durban Point Waterfront\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Durban-Point-Waterfront.jpg\" alt=\"Durban Point Waterfront\" width=\"580\" height=\"179\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20899\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Durban\u2019s Point Rd region \u2013 Then &amp; Now<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fast forward to 2011 and times have changed dramatically. The <strong>Durban Docks<\/strong> have followed in the footsteps of <strong>city improvement districts<\/strong> in Cape Town (Sea Point, Woodstock) and Johannesburg (Newtown). By building on its unique postindustrial, Art Deco foundation; Durban has developed one of South Africa\u2019s <strong>most sought after neighbourhoods in the Point<\/strong>. Now accessed via <strong>Mahatma Gandhi Rd<\/strong> (previously Point Rd), the area is a bustling up and coming district of trendy sidewalk cafes, <strong>upmarket apartments and hotels<\/strong> and romantic canals.<\/p>\n<h2>Docklands Waterfront Hotel in Durban<\/h2>\n<p>This week we\u2019re offering you the chance to experience <strong>Durban\u2019s Point Waterfront<\/strong> quarter for just <a title=\"Book Docklands Hotel\" href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/static.jsp?pageName=Hotel_DUR_Docklands_Waterfront\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">R880 per person sharing for two nights<\/a> at the <strong>Docklands Hotel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20902\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20902\" style=\"width: 570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Docklands-Hotel-Durban.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20902\" title=\"Docklands Hotel Durban\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Docklands-Hotel-Durban.jpg\" alt=\"Docklands Hotel Durban\" width=\"580\" height=\"189\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20902\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The funky interior of the Docklands Durban Waterfront Hotel. The rooms have an edgy urban theme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <strong>Docklands Hotel at the Durban Waterfront<\/strong> is part of the <strong>Signature Hotel Group<\/strong> and opened in June 2010. All 83 rooms are designer decorated, inspired by the <a title=\"Durban Design\" href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/durban-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">urban landscape<\/a> and offer stunning views over the Indian Ocean and <strong>Durban Harbour<\/strong>. Every aspect of the rooms from the amenities to the d\u00e9cor has been carefully considered in a bid to offer the ultimate comfort for business and leisure travellers. All bathrooms are equipped with expansive showers and power showerheads, and the hotel offers state-of-the-art conferencing facilities large enough to accommodate up to 600 delegates.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20904\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20904\" style=\"width: 570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/WODKA-Restaurant-Durban.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20904\" title=\"WODKA Restaurant Durban\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/WODKA-Restaurant-Durban.jpg\" alt=\"WODKA Restaurant Durban\" width=\"580\" height=\"190\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20904\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WODKA is the in house restaurant at the Docklands and is fast becoming one of Durban\u2019s most sought after eateries.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Book the <a title=\"Book Docklands Hotel\" href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/static.jsp?pageName=Hotel_DUR_Docklands_Waterfront\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Docklands Hotel package<\/a> now and check out the video below showing the room with a view at <strong>Durban\u2019s Docklands Hotel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><object width=\"420\" height=\"315\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/EABdcdKIcMg?version=3&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;rel=0\" \/><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" \/><embed src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/EABdcdKIcMg?version=3&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;rel=0\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" \/><\/object><\/p>\n<h3>Docklands Hotel Features<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20903\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial;\" title=\"Docklands Hotel Durban Bathroom\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Docklands-Hotel-Durban-Bathroom.jpg\" alt=\"Docklands Hotel Durban Bathroom\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free Wi-Fi<\/li>\n<li>Airport Shuttle Service<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy fine dining at the award winning <strong>WODKA Restaurant<\/strong> serving intercontinental cuisine in a New York style bistro<\/li>\n<li>Access to nearby Golf Course<\/li>\n<li>Bicycle Rental<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Nearby Durban Attractions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Docklands at the Durban Waterfront<\/strong> is located close to all the highlights of the city. You\u2019re not far from the Golden Mile and Durban\u2019s Blue Flag beaches, Moses Mabhida Stadium and the ICC. uShaka Marine World is on your doorstep and the hotel offers a free shuttle to and from the aquarium and entertainment complex. Enjoy world class restaurants at <a title=\"uShaka Marine World\" href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/sa-epic-tour-ushaka-marine-world-fun-both-above-and-below-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">uShaka Marine World<\/a> including <strong>Moyo <\/strong>and the opportunity to dine with dolphins and sharks at the <strong>Cargo Hold Restaurant<\/strong>. Your children will love the aquarium and the \u2018Wet n\u2019 Wild\u2019 water world park with all its concept slides.<\/p>\n<h2>Point Waterfront Accommodation + Flights to Durban<\/h2>\n<p>Fly into Durban\u2019s new(ish) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/airports\/cheap-flights-king-shaka-international-airport\">King Shaka International Airport<\/a> (flights <strong>not included<\/strong> in the <strong>R880<\/strong> price) and stay at the <strong>Docklands Hotel<\/strong> in Durban\u2019s refreshingly tasteful <strong>Point Waterfront development<\/strong>. This standalone accommodation offering includes a 2 night stay at the Docklands Hotel for just R880 per person sharing and <strong>breakfast daily<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Call the Travelbar now on <strong>0861 878 278<\/strong> to book this <strong>Durban hotel<\/strong>. If you\u2019re not based in Durban and want to take advantage of this special offer from <strong>Signature Hotels<\/strong> and Travelstart then our consultants will also be able to help you with <a title=\"Book Flights to Durban\" href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/ \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flights to Durban<\/a> and car hire.<\/p>\n<p>Find conditions and <a title=\"Book Durban Docklands Hotel\" href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/static.jsp?pageName=Hotel_DUR_Docklands_Waterfront\" target=\"_self\">book<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Directions to Docklands Hotel<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Directions to the Docklands Hotel in Durban<\/strong> from King Shaka International Airport:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>From King Shaka Airport get on to the N2 southbound towards Durban<\/li>\n<li>Take Exit 182 Umhlanga\/Mount Edgecombe to the M41<\/li>\n<li>From the M41 get on to the M4 South towards Durban<\/li>\n<li>Head passed the Moses Mabhida Stadium and travel right through the city until you get to the old Customs building on the Esplanade<\/li>\n<li>At the Customs building turn left into Winder Street and then right into Mahatma Gandhi Road<\/li>\n<li>Travel down Mahatma Gandhi (previously Point Rd) until you get to the <strong>Docklands Hotel<\/strong> (on your left) on the corner of Browns Road and Mahatma Gandhi<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe src=\"http:\/\/maps.google.co.za\/maps?hl=en&amp;q=docklands+hotel+durban&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=docklands+hotel&amp;hnear=Durban,+Durban+Metro,+KwaZulu-Natal&amp;t=m&amp;vpsrc=0&amp;source=embed&amp;ll=-29.816664,30.963423&amp;spn=0.133724,0.242924&amp;output=embed\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<small><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-align: left;\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.co.za\/maps?hl=en&amp;q=docklands+hotel+durban&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=docklands+hotel&amp;hnear=Durban,+Durban+Metro,+KwaZulu-Natal&amp;t=m&amp;vpsrc=0&amp;source=embed&amp;ll=-29.816664,30.963423&amp;spn=0.133724,0.242924\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Docklands Hotel Durban<\/strong> images Signature Hotels | Video Credit <strong>Docklands Hotel Durban<\/strong>: Andreb2129 | <strong>Point Road<\/strong> photos NY Times &amp; Durban Point Waterfront<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Docklands Hotel in Durban I remember a time when Durban\u2019s Point Road area was a frightening underworld with a dubious future.\u00a0 As a teenager in the 90\u2019s we were warned by our parents and our friends\u2019 parents of the acute danger associated with visiting a certain well-known nightclub in the Point Road area. 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