Glenashley, Durban
Glenashley is one of Durban North's suburbs, which together with Umhlanga and La Lucia, have collectively come to represent one of the most desirable parts of Durban in which to live.
North of the Umgeni River and the Blue Lagoon, which serves as the finish line for the exciting annual Duzi Canoe Marathon, the comfortable suburb of Glenashley is a place of family homes and secure complexes, excellent schools and a way of life that includes beaches, shopping malls and sunny days.
Glenashley serves as an excellent and quick commute for the businessman who doesn't want to stay within the heart of the city, and needs swift access to the multinational corporates and businesses that have moved north of Durban's old Central Business District (downtown) to set up business in the modern business parks with enviable coastal views. The Virginia Airport is virtually on Glenashley's doorstep, yet another reason for staying here.
You're close to the Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve here, on the north bank of the Umgeni or Umgeni River. The area is a natural haven and used as an education centre for nature conservation. Many a school outing is planned for the black, red and white mangrove swamp, it's sea snails, creeping plants and magnificent bird life that includes the mangrove kingfisher and Natal nightjar, if you're lucky.
Umhlanga's Gateway shopping mall provides hours of entertainment and shopping and, if the beaches no longer hold an attraction for you, then the Sibaya and Suncoast casinos are both close enough for a day's outing.
Travellers' Reviews
2 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
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We stayed in Glenashley earlier this year - an ideal location if you need to be close to the finish of the Dusi. Its also super close to the centre of town, the beach and the attractions of Umhlanga.
Helen (Stanger)
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Glenashley was the ideal combination of peace and fun for our familie. There was plenty to do, if we wanted it, but we could also choose to spend the whole day on the beach. We came back brown as a berry and with great memories.
Glenna (Benoni)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse
Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse provides accommodation with columns and covered terraces in Durban's exclusive Glen Ashley suburb. No stone has been le...
At 40 Oceanview
This modern and stylish self-catering holiday house boasts four beautifully appointed bedrooms, each thoughtfully furnished with either a king-si...
Dolphin Coast B&B
Situated a stone's throw from La Lucia Beach, Dolphin Coast B&B offers accommodation in Glenashley that is ideal for business or holiday guests. ...
Bentley on the Beach
Bentley on the Beach is homely and warm, and personifies the feeling you get when you're in your own private piece of Paradise. Lounge around the...
Maryland Manor Guest House
On the Durban North Coast, elevated with magnificent sea views lies Maryland Manor Guest House. Located in the up-market area of Glenashley borde...
On The Beach Glenashley
On The Beach is a Guest House offering accommodation in Durban, in comfortable guest rooms opposite the road from Glenashley Beach in Durban Nort...
Things to do in the area
Geology Education Museum
The Geology Education Museum at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, provides a series of displays pertaining to the high school geography ...
Noteworthy attractions
Krantzkloof Nature Reserve
Situated only 4 kilometres from the centre of Kloof, this nature reserve was established by the Natal Parks Board in 1950 and boasts an abundance...
Durban Country Club
Durban Country Club comprises of two golfing estates separated by the Umgeni River. Lying just south of the river, in fact bordered by both the r...
Beachwood Golf Course
The Beachwood Golf Course is part of Durban Country Club lying about 2 km north of Durban Country Club. Although it borders the Indian Ocean, Bea...
Kloof Country Club
Situated in the verdant hills of the mist belt of Kloof, close to Durban, Kloof Country Club is an attractive parkland course with beautiful tree...
MECC Course One
Mount Edgecombe Country Club consists of two championship courses - Mount Edgecombe One and Mount Edgecombe Two. Both these courses have their ow...
MECC Course Two
Mount Edgecombe Country Club consists of two championship courses - Mount Edgecombe One and Mount Edgecombe Two. Both these courses have their ow...
Royal Durban Golf Club
Flat but interesting championship course within the confines of the Greyville horse racing track, and close to the city centre. Several holes bor...
uShaka Marine World
uShaka Marine World in Durban is a world-class entertainment and tourism destination. At the end of Durban's Golden Mile is the beginning of uSha...
Umgeni River Bird Park
Designed and built in an old quarry site on the banks of the Umgeni River, just 10 minutes outside Durban, the Umgeni River Bird Park is one of t...
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