UMHLANGA BEACHFRONT
uMhlanga Sands Resort
Umhlanga · Durban & Umhlanga
A resort of 237 sea-facing apartments with mini-kitchenettes on Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga: 197 four-sleeper Tugela and 40 six-sleeper St Lucia units.
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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.
Who uMhlanga Sands suits
It suits families and longer beach stays: four-sleeper units take two adults and two children, six-sleepers four adults and two children, and there are pools and a family entertainment programme, with a path straight to the main beaches. It is predominantly timeshare, so availability for hotel guests can be limited. King Shaka International is the nearest airport.
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.
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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.