Sunningdale, Umhlanga Coast
Sunningdale, neighbour to La Lucia, Glen Anil and Somerset Park, lies in Umhlanga just north of Durban on the Indian Ocean, nestled on the west side of Umhlanga Rocks Drive.
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This part of the City is where everyone wants to live. Close to shopping malls, outside of the city centre, with hours of beach-related pleasure at your disposal.
It is easy to understand why Umhlanga, and hence Sunningdale, has been a beach holiday haven since as early as 1869, when the first beach cottage made its appearance. Sunningdale is a typical Durban-north suburb.
With a shopping centre on the corner of Umhlanga Rocks Drive and Village Way, easy access to the Outer Ring Road, also known as the N2, and the Gateway Theatre of shopping whilst also within easy reach of the popular beaches here, the homes are modern - most of them townhouses in gated communities – and upmarket. And the lifestyle is seriously laidback and in keeping with the every present surf and beach atmosphere.
Umhlanga is now very much the new 'centre' of Durban, despite its allocation outside the city. Much sought-after retail and office space spans most of the ridge along here, hogging the views. Closer to the beaches, skyscraper style accommodation gives visitors ample opportunity to share these incredible views over the Indian Ocean.
Stretch your legs on the O'Connor promenade - despite sounding like an Irish pub, this walkway straddles the coast between Durban View Park and the Breakers - allowing you to amble past the striking Umhlanga Lighthouse. Eat out at various excellent restaurants and be sure to visit the nearby Durban Japanese Gardens and the Hawaan Forest near the Umhlanga Lagoon - the last of its kind of indigenous woodland.
Travellers' Reviews
2 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
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Sunningdale Umhlanga is one of the most stunning hidden gems in South Africa - With its upmarket houses, and the friendly people, the stunning village appeal, it is definitely a place I would consider settling down in. The houses have stunning flows, the inland views are incredible, and its not even 3kms away from the Gateway hub. As the last suburb on Umhlanga, its no wonder why the house prices are steadily increasing as the demand increases! Sunningdale in Umhlanga is a sought after area with a more younger vibrate market slowly taking over, the area is set to be one of the most vivacious areas to live now, and more so in the upcoming years.
John & Peter (Durban)
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We loved the homes in Sunningdale and would love to come and retire here. The beaches are so inviting and it's close enough to the centre of Durban to make it convenient, but not so close that one feels part of the city life.
Geoff and Irene (Port Elizabeth)
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Hotels & other accommodation options

Umdloti Beachscapes
8 Mallorca comfortably accommodates four adults and two children, featuring two beautifully furnished, air-conditioned bedrooms, two bathrooms, a...

Lymegrove Beach Villa
Just steps from the golden sands of Umdloti Beach along KwaZulu-Natal’s famed Dolphin Coast, Lymegrove Beach Villa (sleeps ight) offers an elegan...

Oyster Quays 903
Oyster Quays 903 is a luxury holiday apartment with magnificent sea views. Oyster Quays 903 has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The modern kitche...

Breakers 419
Conveniently situated in the Breakers Resort Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks, Breakers Resort Apartment 419 provides accommodation for four guests. The c...

Surfside C302
Surfside C302 is a lovely, bright air conditioned three bedroom apartment, located in the popular Umdloti complex of Surfside. The apartment offe...

Summer Sunset Villa
Summer Sunset Villa, located in Umdloti, presents air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. This beachfront property features a balcony, compli...

Five Burnham Guest House
Five Burnham is a boutique guest house. All the rooms have luxury accommodation to complement the serene atmosphere and to re-enforce the charm o...

Umhlanga Lodge
Located in La Lucia, Umhlanga Lodge offers accommodation in four separate rooms. The establishment has a large heated swimming pool as well as a ...

Marginella 13
Situated on Main Road in Umdloti, Marginella 13 Holiday Apartment provides accommodation for six guests. There are a number of shops and a few go...
Noteworthy attractions

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...

Gateway Theatre of Shopping
Gateway Theatre of Shopping is one of Africa's largest super regional retail destinations. Features: Barnyard Theatre, Ster Kinekor cinema, Cinem...

Natal Sharks Board
The only organisation of its kind in the world, the Natal Sharks Board protects beach users in KwaZulu Natal against shark attack with an extensi...

Hawaan Forest
Protected since 1860 the primeval forest lies next to the Umhlanga Nature Reserve (only the M4 runs between them) just off Portland Drive on the ...

Umhlanga Ponds
The Umlanga 'ponds' themselves are referred to in inverted commas because they're actually a wastewater treatment works, but don't let this knowl...

Mount Moreland Conservancy
Part of the focus of the Mount Moreland Conservancy is to preserve and improve the condition of the Mdloti River and the state of its surrounding...

Umdloti Beach Coastal Conservancy
The Umdloti Coastal Conservancy is made up of three separate beaches. These are 1) Selection, 2) Newsel and 3) Umdloti. Umdloti Beach is popular ...

Ohlange Institute
On April 27, 1994, Nelson Mandela, as the president of the ANC (African National Congress), chose to cast his vote at Ohlange Institute, a school...
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