The Edward - Your Stay in Durban

Half of the 131 recently refurbished rooms face the Indian Ocean with uninterrupted sea views from a balcony. Each has classic wooden features, rich fabrics, a flat-screen satellite TV, and an intimate reading area. Some rooms include a bar fridge, coffee station, and a separate living area. Bathrooms offer both a bath and shower with Diptyque toiletries.

The Edward's brasserie serves a daily full English breakfast and a buffet with hot and cold dishes, including made-to-order omelettes. The restaurant also offers contemporary global cuisine using local ingredients. Guests can order from the bar with cocktails, craft beers, and a curry bunnychow for dinner. Room service delivers pizza and chips within 15 minutes.

The rooftop pool overlooks the Indian Ocean with sun loungers and pool towels. The hotel has a 24-hour gym with Technogym equipment and a spa offering body treatments, facials, and couple massages. Guests can rent bicycles or walk along the promenade next to the hotel. The on-site tour desk arranges game drives, snorkelling, and walking tours.

The Edward is 100 metres from Durban's North Beach on the Golden Mile. It is a 5-minute walk to uShaka Marine World and 2 km from the Durban ICC. The hotel is near Moses Mabhida Stadium and Kingsmead Cricket Stadium. King Shaka International Airport is 32 km away. The hotel offers valet parking and a shuttle service to the airport for a surcharge.

The 24-hour front desk arranges luggage storage, currency exchange, and taxi bookings. The hotel has 11 meeting rooms for up to 250 guests with a business centre and fax services. Family rooms include kid-friendly buffet and babysitting on request. Concierge provides early breakfast for race participants. The hotel offers free uncapped WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a safety deposit box.