Durban 3-Day 2-Night Beach Getaway

Accommodation: 📍 Salt Rock Hotel Price: 3,844 ZAR/night (~1,478 CNY/night) Distance from King Shaka Airport: 26 km Hotel Features: 1️⃣ Dining: Breakfast & dinner buffets (average quality), plus a bar with live music (drinks charged separately ~150 ZAR/cocktail—great value!). Lunch can be charged to the room. 2️⃣ Pools: 1 natural seawater pool + 1 artificial pool (mostly white guests, few Black/Asian visitors). 3️⃣ Private Beach: Free towels; sun umbrellas for 100 ZAR/day. 4️⃣ Lush Grounds: Greenery everywhere, with ground-floor rooms opening to lawns leading to the beach. 5️⃣ Nearby Mall: ~3 km away (ask concierge for directions). Itinerary Day 1: Landed at King Shaka Airport, rented a VW SUV from Avis (~370 CNY/day). Checked in, then relaxed on the lawn with ocean views—pure bliss! 🌊💯 Day 2: 📍 Morning: Beach time! Rented a sun umbrella, bought a swim board (500 ZAR) from nearby shops, alternated between swimming, sunbathing, and photos. 📍 Afternoon: Drove 20 km to uMhlanga for: 📍 The Oyster Box Hotel (insta-famous!) + lighthouse photo op. Lunch at Grimaldi’s (accidental Michelin-tier find!): Seafood pizza & fillet were worth the 1-hour wait. (Regret: Too full to try their legendary oysters!) Day 3: 📍 Checked out, then explored Golden Mile Beach (40 km drive). Safe with visible police presence—strolled for an hour, ate delicious ice cream, soaked in the "California vibes." 📍 Stumbled upon uShaka Marine World’s Cargo Hold Restaurant: Became their first customer of the day! Enjoyed dolphin views while devouring a 300 ZAR seafood platter and grilled pork ribs—highly recommended! Tips: 1️⃣ Book early! Free cancellation usually ends 4-5 days pre-stay; otherwise, cards get charged automatically. (We rescheduled by calling—no penalty!) 2️⃣ Review bills at checkout—our room number was mischarged initially. 3️⃣ Navigation note: "Salt Rock Hotel" may direct you to a nearby campsite; ask guards for help. 4️⃣ Food wins: Try oysters/pizza at nearby malls for more options. 5️⃣ Car rental: Avis is convenient but often has limited stock—allow extra time to choose. #DurbanTravel #BeachVibes #SouthAfrica #LuxuryForLess #TravelHacks