uMhlanga Sands Resort

Property Type Resort

Malaria Status Malaria-free

Rooms / Units 237 units

Families Welcome

The stay

A purpose-built family beach holiday in Umhlanga

uMhlanga Sands is not a conventional hotel: all 237 units are sea-facing serviced apartments with mini-kitchenettes, and the resort is built around family entertainment and beach access.

For families who want space and independence

Choose it for longer stays where kitchenette facilities, pools and child-friendly activities are more useful than five-star hotel service.

Rooms & Suites

Tugela Four-Sleeper Apartment

Max 2 adults · 2 children

St Lucia Six-Sleeper Apartment

Max 4 adults · 2 children

Safari & Experiences

Family entertainment programme

The resort runs child- and family-focused activities.

Beach and promenade

Direct path access to Umhlanga's beach and promenade.

Swimming pools

Resort pools form part of the family facilities.

Good to know

Families

Kids programme available

The resort is strongly family-focused; four-sleeper units are suited to two adults and two children, while six-sleeper units take four adults and two children.

Power & connectivity

Mains powered
Generator backup available
In-room power available

Free uncapped Wi-Fi and backup power are provided.

Getting there

Nearest airport: King Shaka International Airport

A pathway from the resort leads directly to Umhlanga's main beaches and promenade.

Add the road leg

Private transfers, arranged with the stay.

Spurwing can coordinate private road transfers from Durban, King Shaka International Airport or another KwaZulu-Natal stop where the routing is practical, or build the road leg into a wider South African itinerary.

Tell us where you are coming from and where you are going next. We confirm the practical route, vehicle and timing before anything is booked.

Arrange a Transfer Durban & Umhlanga

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments does uMhlanga Sands have?

The resort has 237 apartments.

Are the units self-catering?

They are semi self-catering with mini-kitchenettes.

Is availability always open to hotel guests?

No. The property is predominantly timeshare, so general booking availability can be limited.