Umhlanga Sands Umhlanga Rocks South Africa

The beachfront, Umhlanga Sands Resort is situated on the east coast of South Africa at Umhlanga Rocks, overlooking the Indian Ocean. Durban’s King Shaka International Airport is an approximate 25-minute drive to Umhlanga Sands and offers free parking for those wishing to hire a car. Alternatively, there are regular shuttle services to and from the airport.

Umhlanga Sands has respectively earned its RCI Gold Crown status for the ideal beach destination for couples and families alike. The Umhlanga Rocks boasts a sub-tropical climate with the winter months of June to August experiencing temperatures between 12-20 degrees Celsius, the warmest months are February and March with average temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius.

The grand looking Umhlanga Sands Resort offers stylish Tugela apartments accommodating 4 people whilst the larger St Lucia suites sleep up to 6 guests. Each air-conditioned apartment features an equipped kitchenette for self-catering purposes, satellite/cable TV, music systems, Wi-Fi access, shower and bathtub, dining and furnished lounge area. Guests will enjoy the Indian Ocean views from the floor to ceiling patio doors leading onto the private balcony. (Please note the Tugela units on floors 5-17 to do not feature balconies).

Superb facilities and amenities at Umhlanga Sands guarantee guests can relax with a choice of two pools or rejuvenate in the whirlpool spa. Children will have hours of fun splashing around in their own pool or play games in the supervised kid’s fun entertainment programme. Treat yourselves to a revitalising beauty treatment and hairdressing services in the Sands Salon. The on-site restaurants and café bars offers a chic or relaxed atmosphere and serves delicious meals to suit every taste.

Umhlanga Rocks boasts over 200km of golden sandy beaches stretching along the coastline to the UNESCO World Heritage site, Isimangaliso Wetland Park. Guests at Umhlanga Sands have direct access to the beach and can enjoy an easy walk along the promenade to Umhlanga village offering over 40 boutiques, shops and 70 dining restaurants and bars. The beach is a paradise for surfers and water sports enthusiasts whilst those simply seeking the sunshine can stroll barefoot in the soft sand.

The area of Umhlanga Rocks provides so much entertainment and places to explore, including the coastal city of Durban, approximately 20-minutes from Umhlanga Rocks. There are many interesting places to visit in Durban and one of the most popular must be the incredible theme park Ushaka Marine Park. Head inland where lush green sugar cane fields merge with stunning coastlines of the contrasting blue Indian Ocean. Shopping galore can be found at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping Mall, situated in Umhlanga Ridge town centre. With a choice of over 400 fashion stores, restaurants and bars there is something to satisfy every shopper. For the more adventurous, a 3-hour drive to Zulu Kingdom Nature Reserve will be an unforgettable experience. Should you wish to stay close to Umhlanga Sands Resort the idyllic surroundings create a romantic atmosphere for a special and memorable holiday.