Point Waterfront Apartments

Point Waterfront Apartments puts you beside Durban Harbour, in a beachfront precinct where the sea, uShaka Marine World and the city are all within reach. The format is deliberately practical: you get an apartment rather than a single room, with space to sit, eat and recover properly when the day's salt and sun have done their work.

It suits couples who want a sea view and a balcony, but also groups who need separate bedrooms and somewhere to spread out. The larger apartments are made for family trips or a few friends travelling together, while the penthouse gives a group room to live rather than simply sleep. There is a rooftop pool for the moments when the beach has had enough of you.

Air conditioning, free WiFi, daily housekeeping and private parking keep the useful bits simple. The atmosphere is residential rather than resort-like, with quiet hours from 21:00 to 08:00. In other words, a good fit if you want Durban on the doorstep and a calmer place to return to.

You are in Durban, South Africa, right beside the harbour and on the seafront. The property sits at the entrance to Durban Harbour, with direct access to a golden-sand beach equipped with sun loungers and parasols. Vetch's Beach is about 0.1 mile away, while uShaka Beach is roughly 0.5 mile away on foot.

uShaka Marine World is around a ten-minute walk from the apartments, which is handy for a non-diving day or for keeping younger travellers occupied while you recover. The Golden Mile is also within reach, with Durban's long beachfront promenade and warm Indian Ocean water setting the scene for an early stroll.

You are not cut off from the city. The ICC Durban is about 2 miles away, restaurants such as Java Cafe & Restaurant and Robsons on Point are nearby, and the Old Court House Museum, Durban Natural Science Museum and Port Natal Maritime Museum are all within a short drive. King Shaka International Airport is about 17 miles away.

The useful difference here is the amount of living space. Every apartment has an open-plan living area with a sofa, dining table and satellite TV, plus a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, oven, microwave, hob, toaster and kitchenware. When you return tired and hungry, you can make something simple, pour a drink and sit down without balancing dinner on the edge of a bedside table.

Couples can choose a sea-view apartment or Premium Apartment, while the two-bedroom options work better when you want separate sleeping areas and a proper shared space. The three-bedroom apartments offer canal or sea views for larger groups, and the Penthouse Apartment is the obvious choice when eight guests need room to move, with five bathrooms and a very different scale from the smaller apartments.

Balconies give the sea-view and harbour-view options somewhere to take the morning air, while air conditioning helps after a hot day on Durban's waterfront. Bathrooms include a bath and shower, and one apartment has a hot tub. The property also highlights comfortable beds, which is precisely the sort of detail that matters when the alarm is set for an early boat or a long day outdoors.

Maha Café is the main named dining spot, serving breakfast and lunch in a casual setting from 06:00 to 16:00. Its cooking is built around local produce, with the café paying attention to where its food and coffee come from rather than treating the menu as an afterthought. That gives you a useful start before a day on the water, and a straightforward lunch option without leaving the waterfront.

Speciality coffee, small-batch breads and pastries add substance to the breakfast offer. The available breakfast styles include Full English or Irish, vegetarian, Asian and American choices, so there is more than one way to deal with an early appetite.

You also have a kitchen in the apartment, barbecue facilities, room service, packed lunches and grocery deliveries. Wine and cocktails are available through the food-and-drink service, and restaurants are within a five-minute drive when you want someone else to do the cooking. The arrangement is flexible rather than tied to a formal board plan: breakfast at the café, a quick meal in the apartment, or a restaurant outing depending on the day's energy levels.

The rooftop pool is the place to go when you have had enough sand and sea for one day. It is elevated above the property, with city and ocean views, and gives you a quieter alternative to the beachfront. A sun terrace and outdoor furniture add somewhere to sit without committing to another expedition.

The beach is directly accessible, with golden sand, loungers and parasols. For a more active day, the available activities include cycling, canoeing, fishing and snorkelling, while golf is available on a course within 2 miles. Walking tours and cooking classes offer different ways to fill a day when you want to stay on land but avoid spending it entirely in front of the television.

uShaka Marine World is the most obvious outing close by and is walkable from the apartments. The property also sits within reach of Durban's museums, parks and waterfront attractions, so a non-diving partner can build a day around something more interesting than waiting for your return. There is also a personal trainer service for those who still feel the need to exercise after a day of hauling kit.

Private underground parking is available on site, with no reservation required, and WiFi is free throughout the property. An airport shuttle and shuttle service are available to arrange with the apartments; King Shaka International Airport is about 17 miles away. A minimarket on site is useful for basics, while grocery deliveries can bring supplies to the apartment.

Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:00 and check-out from 05:00 to 10:00. You need to show photo identification and a credit card at check-in, and the property needs your expected arrival time. A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and express or private check-in and check-out make awkward arrival times easier to manage.

Children of all ages are welcome, with cots available on request for children aged up to two. Children aged 13 and over are charged as adults, and extra beds are not available. The minimum age for check-in is 18. Smoking and parties are not allowed, pets are welcome, and daily housekeeping is included; laundry and ironing services are also available.