Umhlanga Sands Resort, Ethekwini

We had breakfast on Sunday morning which was below standard and although the waiter was good the food took ages. The pool bar was pathetic they never even had glasses.

I lived in the area and worked at hte sands resort before immigrating to the US. I know Umhlanga very well and will certainly recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to stay right on South Africas favourite beach. Another option is Cabanna Beach Resort. Some prefer it.

THIS HOTEL WAS WONDERFUL, I WILL MAKE IT A POINT TO GO BACK AGAIN AS EVERYTHING WAS UP TO STANDARD AND THE REVIEW BEFORE WAS NOT LIKE WHAT HE SAID. THE ROOMS WERE VERY NEAT AND CLEAN. SERVICE WAS GOOD.

Umhlanga rocks is like my second home. I would rank Umhlanga sands hotel as number 1, Cabana Beach as number two and Breakers as number three. For a family with toddlers, kids, teenagers, adults and the elderly; there is always something for everyone! Umhlanga sands hotel opens right up onto the beach.. I am a seasoned traveller, but there is no place like Umhlanga rocks.. it will always be "home" for me..

I went to this hotel/resort for the location. It looks very nice for families who do not care so much about the amenities and are there for the beach. Regardless, I suggest you stay away from this resort. The service was deplorable. The staff lacked training, the hallways and rooms smell like mold/mildew and I found a HUGE roach in my room. On the plus, the hotel is in a great location with a beautiful beaches, a nice path to walk on in the Day. (It is not safe to go out at night.) ...As Southern Sun usually does a great job, I expect this hotel to be updated or sold off soon.