Food Scene
Fresh & contemporary italien food, with stunning outdoor terrace overlooking Umhlanga's crystal coastline.
Grimaldi's
6 Lagoon DriveFresh & contemporary italien food, with stunning outdoor terrace overlooking Umhlanga's crystal coastline.
Great authentic Japanese restaurant.
Japanese style of Teppanyaki, meat and fresh seafood.
Booking recommended.
Daruma Umhlanga
7 McCausland CresGreat authentic Japanese restaurant.
Japanese style of Teppanyaki, meat and fresh seafood.
Booking recommended.
Sophisticated dining experience with fresh & seasonal ingredients, and a world class wine cellar.
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The Chefs' Table
Sophisticated dining experience with fresh & seasonal ingredients, and a world class wine cellar.
Mary & Joe
14 Chartwell DrGreat coffee shop/bakery: good food & coffee.
African Roots Coffee
6-8 Lagoon DrBest coffee
A local favourite. Excellent steak and service.
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Butcher Boys Umhlanga
A local favourite. Excellent steak and service.
A local favourite for excellent fish & seafood.
The oldest restaurant of Umhlanga.
Relaxed atmosphere with great service.
Lord Prawn Fish & Grill
2 Lagoon DrA local favourite for excellent fish & seafood.
The oldest restaurant of Umhlanga.
Relaxed atmosphere with great service.
A good variety on the menu. Wood-fired pizzas. Also nice for a coffee.
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Doppio Zero, Pearls Umhlanga
7 McCausland CresA good variety on the menu. Wood-fired pizzas. Also nice for a coffee.
A brand new cafe, right inside the Lagoon Nature Reserve, only 5min walk from the Nest. Really worth a visit!
Forest Cafe
A brand new cafe, right inside the Lagoon Nature Reserve, only 5min walk from the Nest. Really worth a visit!
A fine dining experience with exquisite food and awesome view of the marina. Booking highly recommended. Ask for a table on the top floor :)
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9th Avenue Waterside
2 Maritime PlA fine dining experience with exquisite food and awesome view of the marina. Booking highly recommended. Ask for a table on the top floor :)
Who doesn't love an all day breakfast? The food is delicious with lots of healthy options. You can then enjoy a nice walk at The Point or a visit of the Shaka Marine World.
The Breakfast Room
162 Mahatma Gandhi RoadWho doesn't love an all day breakfast? The food is delicious with lots of healthy options. You can then enjoy a nice walk at The Point or a visit of the Shaka Marine World.
Nightlife
Fine dining with several bars & restaurants. Nice curry buffet.
Booking highly recommended.
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The Oyster Box Hotel
2 Lighthouse RdFine dining with several bars & restaurants. Nice curry buffet.
Booking highly recommended.
Upmarket cocktail bar in a modern tasteful setting near the sea and hotel pool, at the Beverley Hills Hotel
elements Café Bar
1 Lighthouse RdUpmarket cocktail bar in a modern tasteful setting near the sea and hotel pool, at the Beverley Hills Hotel
Essentials
A good variety of items. Excellent healthy section.
Easy parking.
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Superspar Umhlanga Rocks
189 Ridge RdA good variety of items. Excellent healthy section.
Easy parking.
Engen Toyz Autohouse
198 Ridge RdBest service for a petrol station in Umhlanga Rocks.
Within walking distance of the Nest.
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AVIS Rent a Car - Umhlanga, Durban
10 Lagoon DrWithin walking distance of the Nest.
Brand new mall 5min drive from the Nest, with Woolworths and Checkers (which has a world class deli section)!
Undercover parking available.
Oceans Mall
Brand new mall 5min drive from the Nest, with Woolworths and Checkers (which has a world class deli section)!
Undercover parking available.
Nature
The nature reserve is within walking distance of the Nest. There are beautiful walking trails linking the indigenous forests to the beach and lagoon.
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Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve
The nature reserve is within walking distance of the Nest. There are beautiful walking trails linking the indigenous forests to the beach and lagoon.
Great for swimming and surfing, down the Nest.
On the edge of the village which allows it to have more space.
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Isibhakabhaka saseBronze
Lagoon DriveGreat for swimming and surfing, down the Nest.
On the edge of the village which allows it to have more space.
The Sharks Board is open for tours. They control sharks on the swimming beaches and do a great deal of research on sharks caught on the KwaZulu Natal coast.
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Kwazulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence
1a Herrwood DriveThe Sharks Board is open for tours. They control sharks on the swimming beaches and do a great deal of research on sharks caught on the KwaZulu Natal coast.
Direct private access from the Nest.
The beach promenade extends from one side of the village to the other, so it's a great way to get around or exercise.
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Umhlanga Promenade Northern Viewing Deck
Direct private access from the Nest.
The beach promenade extends from one side of the village to the other, so it's a great way to get around or exercise.
Beautician, Hairdresser & Massage
My favourite beauty salon for anything from nails to hair and massage! Located in La Lucia.
Beauty Treats Hair and Beauty Spa
10 Glendining CourtMy favourite beauty salon for anything from nails to hair and massage! Located in La Lucia.
Also a very nice salon in Durban North!
Ask to be taken care of by Slie.
The Skin and Nail Bar Durban North
11 Ennisdale DrAlso a very nice salon in Durban North!
Ask to be taken care of by Slie.
This salon is specialised in massage. Located in the village, go there only if you love Thai massage (energetic).
THE THAI TOUCH - Traditional Thai Massage Therapy
16 Chartwell DriveThis salon is specialised in massage. Located in the village, go there only if you love Thai massage (energetic).
The Spa at The Oyster Box
This is a real treat to offer for special occasions.
For a world-class hairstyle, head to Drew at Evolve Hair Studio in Camelot Spa at Pearls Mall.
Camelot Spa at Pearls Mall
6 Lagoon DrFor a world-class hairstyle, head to Drew at Evolve Hair Studio in Camelot Spa at Pearls Mall.