Glenwood, Durban
The catered and self-catering accommodation in Durban's suburb of Glenwood is fabulous for those visiting South Africa with a penchant for city life and gorgeous beaches.
Across the great yawning divide of Berea Road, a barrier of snob value particularly in the property market in Durban lies Glenwood - one of Durban’s oldest suburbs that extends from its colonial-style mansions near the university down to lower-income Umbilo Road, recently popular because of its proximity to the Durban CBD.
Glenwood has entered an era of suburban revival mostly due to the hive of activity evident on Davenport, Bulwer and Ferguson Roads, where antique shops, the KZNSA Gallery - which includes a gallery that exhibits contemporary visual culture, a shop, a café and a training art programme - and various little shops, restaurants and cafés have attracted a loyal following.
Davenport Road in particular has benefited from the restoration of old Victorian style houses into trendy eateries and boutiques, and looks set to rival Florida Road, although comparing them with Melville in Johannesburg is probably closer to the mark.
Glenwood has a neighbourly vibe and the sedate houses, tree-lined streets and easy access to the centre of Durban make this suburb an ideal place to stay. Its residents tend to be academics, artists, designers and the like who have given the neighbourhood, together with Davenport Road, a distinctly ‘trendy’ vibe.
Staying here is more of a serene hideaway than the hive of activity of the beachside suburbs and centre of Durban, and is also convenient for business visitors to the city.
Travellers' Reviews
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We loved the trendy vibe and feel of Glenwood - great shops, galleries, coffee spots and eateries make it easy to while away a few hours. We'll definitely be back.
Helen (Kearsney)
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We were surprised by how trendy Glenwood has become. We were expecting a quiet little suburbia, but there's a lot to see and do here. Nice restaurants and coffee shops.
Quincy (Krugersdorp)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Tamarisk Bed & Breakfast
Tamarisk is situated in upper Glenwood. It has the tranquility of a home-away-from home setting while still being part of the hustle and bustle w...
Beechwood Guest House
Beechwood Guesthouse is a gracious home situated in one of Durban\'s established suburbs close to the famous Musgrave Centre with its many shops,...
Gem of Manor
Situated in Westridge, the multi-storey Gem of Manor offers self-catering accommodation in Manor Gardens to leisure or business travellers visiti...
Mackaya Bella Guest House
Mackaya Bella is an modern, eco-friendly bed and breakfast, situated in the newly revitalised suburb of Durban South, close to numerous restauran...
Roseland House
We invite you to share the beauty and tranquility of Roseland House in the leafy suburb of Glenwood on Durban's Berea. The guest house is ideally...
Bali on the Ridge Bed & Breakfast
Blending the graciousness, elegance and spaciousness of colonial Durban with all the amenities of modern life, Bali on the Ridge Bed and Breakfas...
Beechwood @ 21
Beechwood @ 21 offers simple, yet comfortable bed and breakfast or self-catering accommodation in Glenwood, Durban. All rooms have DStv, air-cond...
Terebinte Bed & Breakfast
Terebinte Bed and Breakfast offers two magnificent suites set in a charming old house in Glenwood. Each suite is uniquely decorated, boasting ecl...
Roseland House Self Catering
Roseland House Self Catering is located in Glenwood, Durban. Accommodation is provided in spacious apartments in a relaxing haven of peace and tr...
Things to do in the area
GoodPet's Pooch Playgroup
Every Saturday at 3:15pm our dogs get together in a controlled environment at the Holy Family College in Glenwood, for an hour of great fun with ...
The Bean Green
This newly opened roastery and coffee shop on Davenport Road in Durban offers a variety of imported and local green bean coffees. The people at T...
Visit the Phansi Museum
The Phansi Museum houses some of the largest collections of traditional arts, crafts and artefacts in South Africa. Life size dolls showing cerem...
Khangela Brewery
The United National Breweries branch in Durban, the Khangela Brewery, is the producer of the biggest Umgombothi in South Africa. If you haven’t h...
Eat Out At Pizzetta
Pizzeta is the ultimate spot for the perfect pizza. Enjoy beautiful thin based pizzas, cooked in a wood fired oven as they should be. The topping...
KwaZulu Natal Society of Arts
Established in 1906, the KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts (KZNSA) is an integral part of the culture and heritage of this South African province. Be...
Nev The Barber
Nev the Barber has created a veritable man cave with his space at the Corner Café, inviting guys to relax and enjoy a quality cut. This has worke...
Southway Mall
Durban is the largest city of the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal and certainly offers plenty in the way of shopping, business and entert...
SA Sugar Terminal Tour
Not that we're suggesting for a moment that you encourage your children to eat any more sugar, but this is one tour that is at once interesting a...
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
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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
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MECC Course One
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MECC Course Two
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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
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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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