An upmarket place that feels more like a B&B than a hotel, with very reasonable rates for elegant rooms with plenty of character. It also has an attractive restaurant and bar attached. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The four-star Beach Hotel is part of the Protea chain. The terracotta and mint-green rooms are austere but have all the trimmings, and it's well positioned opposite Hobie Beach and next to the Boardwalk. There is a dining room, sea-facing terrace for light meals, a bar and a coff… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The family-run Chapman, overlooking the sea south of the city centre, is an upmarket choice with a waterfall horizon pool. Modern rooms have private balconies with sea views. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Edward Protea Hotel, in the heart of the city, is a gracious, old-style Edwardian hotel with comfortable rooms and charming colonial décor. It's a superior member of the Protea chain. A full English breakfast in the palm-filled courtyard restaurant costs around 68. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Jikeleza Lodge is small and clean rather than especially charming, but there's a big garden and braai (barbecue) area, and it's a good place to organise township visits and other local tours. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

There are dozens of self-catering flats along the beachfront. If you're looking for a clean, no-frills apartment, head for Langerry Holiday Flats. All flats have TV, telephone and kitchen, and the two-bedroom ones have a microwave. The same company also has other blocks in the ar… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This is a fairly characterless corporate hotel in a concrete tower halfway between the beach and the city centre. There are some wheelchair-adapted rooms available. Full Lonely Planet Review ›