Cabana Beach Resort - Umhlanga

3-star beachfront resort with direct Umhlanga Main Beach access and 217 fully self-catering apartments

Recreational Facilities & Wellness

Cabana Beach Resort offers guest access to two swimming pools, including an adults-only pool with a separate bar and pizza oven. The on-site fitness center, sauna, and beauty salon provide wellness options without leaving the property. Tennis and squash courts are available for active guests, and the resort includes a garden and terrace for relaxing.

Accommodation Options

The resort has 217 fully self-catering apartments, all with sea views and private balconies. Each unit includes a kitchen with full-size oven, separate bathrooms, and Chromecast connectivity for streaming. Select apartments are duplex units, and the resort also offers lifelong ownership investment options through the SunSwop exchange program.

Beach & Location

Guests have direct access to Umhlanga Main Beach via the Ken O'Connor Promenade, located less than 200 ft away. The resort is 11 mile from King Shako International Airport, and Umhlanga Lighthouse is a 8-minute walk. Nearby attractions include Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve (1 mile) and Durban ICC (11 mile).

Family Programs & Entertainment

Supervised children's holiday programs operate during school breaks, organized by the resort's entertainment team. Daily activities include quizzes, beer and gin tastings for adults, and evening dance classes led by staff member Jemma. The resort also provides a family pool area separate from the adults-only section.

Dining & On-Site Services

The on-site Surf Riders Cafe serves meals and cocktails with direct ocean views from the promenade. A second restaurant by the adult pool offers pizza from a dedicated oven. The Grant Harper hair salon and a beauty salon provide hair and skincare services, while the reception can arrange airport shuttle and room service.

• Location: Direct beach access to Umhlanga Main Beach, 11 mile from King Shaka International Airport
• Rooms: 217 fully self-catering apartments with sea views
• Recreation: Two pools, tennis, squash, fitness center, sauna, beauty salon
• Family: Supervised children's holiday programs and separate family pool
• Dining: Surf Riders Cafe on promenade, adult pool bar with pizza oven
• Unique: SunSwop exchange program for flexible timeshare ownership