Some travellers envisage a stay in South Africa to be one in which they sleep in a wooden lodge on a nature reserve, but this need not be the case at all. Just north of Durban lies a sumptuous hotel situated right on the beach and overlooking the Indian Ocean. This hotel is popular with royalty from many countries and celebrities from across the globe and offers the exceptionally high levels of service that is expected by its guests.

All of the rooms in this amazing place are tastefully decorated in the colonial style with four poster beds and superb ensuite facilities. Service is second to none and nothing is too much trouble.

You really are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining experiences whether it be the extravagant buffet where you can choose from dishes from all around the world or the fine dining option where waiters are on hand to advise you on the best dishes to try.

The majority of superior hotels in South Africa have spa facilities where you can relax by the infinity pool or receive a treatment such as an aromatherapy massage, luxury facial or other beauty treatments.

Whilst in this area a visit to the city of Durban with its wonderful Botanical gardens showcasing African plants such as the orchid and the fern is an excursion not to be missed.