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The ultimate in luxury for business and leisure travellers
The brand new The Square Boutique Hotel & Spa, is situated in a prime position among the energetic, active mix of retail and commercial properties on Umhlanga Ridge. A stone’s throw away from Gateway Theatre of Shopping and 15 minutes drive from the new King Shaka airport.
Designed with synergy, functionality and elegance with natural cool colours, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxation, this retro hotel offers the ultimate in luxury for business and leisure travellers in a safe, pleasant, and exciting development node where people live, work and holiday in a contemporary urban setting on a subtropical coastline with year-round summer and incomparable lifestyle.
The Square is set close to a natural environment of reclaimed wetlands with thousands of indigenous trees, birds and animals, just minutes away from the pristine beaches of Umhlanga Rocks, two casinos, wine tasting venues, whale watching, golf, fishing, shark diving, deep see diving, scuba diving, abseiling, and health clubs.
Location
The brand new The Square Boutique Hotel & Spa, is situated in a prime spot among the energetic, active mix of retail and commercial properties in Umhlanga Ridge, a stone's throw away from Gateway Theatre of Shopping, ten minutes from the new King Shaka airport in La Mercy.
Accommodation
The Square Boutique Hotel & Spa boasts 50 urban chic rooms, fitted with all modern day essentials. On site, there is a compact fitness centre, pool deck and the ultimate in luxury, AQUA Spa.
The onsite restaurant, COSMOPOLITAN, is a fusion of contemporary dining sophistication. A la carte menu open for breakfasts, lunches and dinners
- 43 Superior Rooms
- 7 Deluxe Rooms including 1 honeymoon suite
Room Facilities
- Tea/Coffee Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Wi-Fi (voucher available for purchase)
- Telephone
- Air-conditioning
- Bath Consumables
- Bath/Shower
- Luggage Rack
- King size extra length beds
- Mini Bar available on request
- Laundry Service
- Satellite TV
- Fold out sofa for children under 12 years
Facilities
The new The Square Boutique Hotel & Spa, is situated in a prime position among an energetic retail and commercial mix in Umhlanga Ridge, offering the ultimate in functionality and luxury where guests can work and holiday in a contemporary urban setting on a subtropical coastline with year-round summer and incomparable lifestyle.
The roof top pool area boasts spectacular views of the Indian Ocean.
Facilities
- 24 hour reception service
- 24 hour security
- Babysitting facilities
- All major credit cards accepted
- Room Service until 22h00
- Secure undercover parking
- Compact fitness centre
- Roof top pool, Pool deck, Skye Bar
- Aqua Spa
Aqua Spa Philosophy
"Our mission statement is to pamper you with our treatments and facilities and to revitalize and enrich mind, body and soul in a serene and tranquil setting"
The Aqua Spa offers the ultimate leisure and pampering. Spa packages range from aromatherapy massage, manicure and pedicure, full body massage, body scrubs and wraps, ocean sensation baths and pampering facials. Bookings for the spa are essential.
To make a booking call 031 566 4562
3rd Floor, The Square Boutique Hotel & Spa
250 Umhlanga Rocks Drive
La Lucia
Conferences
Banquet Style Seating
Maximum 250 Guests (25 x Round Tables with 10 Guests per table)
Schoolroom Style Seating
80 - 100 Delegates, depending of presentation requirements
Boardroom Style Seating
40 Delegates
U-Shape Seating
40 Delegates
Dining
While the trendy Square Boutique Hotel and Spa offers the ultimate in luxury for business and leisure travellers in a contemporary urban setting, the onsite Cosmopolitan Restaurant at this boutique hotel adds to the stylish ambience.
Cosmopolitan Restaurant is a fusion of contemporary dining sophistication, serving all types of cuisine, a la carte and buffet style and is open for breakfasts, lunches and dinners, as well as late night snacks and drinks.
An indoor dining area and bar is exquisitely chic and ever changing sensual colour screens complete the over all distinctive effect. Tables on the deck encourage friends, colleagues or families to linger over a meal or to chat over drinks in a safe environment offering delectable meals and snacks and excellent service.
The extensive menu offers an array of dishes, set to tempt and entice with imaginative combinations of tastes and alluring flavors.
The place to be on the Ridge… Cosmopolitan Restaurant.
Restaurants
Cosmopolitan
Type of Cuisine: A la carte menu open for breakfasts, lunches and dinners
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Opening Times |
Closing Times |
| Breakfast |
06h30 |
10h00 |
| Lunch |
12h00 |
14h30 |
| Dinner |
18h30 |
22h00 |
Activities
There are several activities to keep you entertained in Umhlanga Durban & the South Coast on holiday. Here are a few ideas:
uShaka Marine world
At the start of Durban's Golden Mile and spanning over 14 hectares of stunning beach front stands uShaka Marine World. The re-creation of a 1930s shipwreck dominates the view with incredible wild water rides and slides, a world famous aquarium , an impressive dolphin show , varied restaurants, shopping in uShaka Village Walk and of course recreation on the beach.
Sun Coast Casino
If you adore casinos then the 6 000 m2 Suncoast casino, with 50 game tables and 1200 slot machines (Blackjack, Punto Banco, Poker, Roulette and Dice), the Suncoast is the only casino to go to! Luxurious Salon Prive , Private gaming rooms, ample food and bar services.
Take a rickshaw trip along the Beachfront
The twenty or so registered rickshaw-pullers in the city of Durban are well-known for their splendid head-dresses accessorized with beads and many other decorations. An excellent way to get around , experience the fresh air and feel like a genuine Zulu ruler and its a breathtaking way to see the "Golden Mile", the 6 kilometers of the city of Durban's Beachfront.
Victoria Street Market
Victoria street market stalls sell basketwork and brassware, timber articles as well as fish, fruit, meat and vegetables. The major attractions being unusual spices imported from India. Authentic Spices make a good curry. Shop for Zulu hand-crafts and customary artwork at the beachfront market. gently amble for hours browsing the Durban beachfront market. The market specializes in excellent handmade customary beadwork goods and basketry for sale at outstanding prices.
Natal Sharks Board
A visit to the Sharks Board in Umhlanga is a must. Situated in Umhlanga Rocks off the North coast is a family favorite where you can observe multimedia shows on the day to day work done by the Sharks Board in addition to the integral function sharks and other fish play in the marine ecology. This is followed by a 20 minute shark dissection.
Botanical Gardens
Take pleasure in an Afternoon tea in the Botanical Gardens. On the eastern slopes of the Berea edge lies the Durban's Botanical grounds. It originally began as a location for growing untried tropical crops, today however it offers a herbarium, a Cycad compilation, an orchid house, a garden for the blind and a charity tea garden. The tea garden is open from 09h30 to 16h15 daily. Additional Info: Durban Botanical Gardens. Address: 70 St Thomas Road, Durban.
Attractions
The Square is set close to a natural environment of reclaimed wetlands with thousands of indigenous trees, birds and animals, just minutes away from the pristine beaches of Umhlanga rocks, two casinos, wine tasting venues, whale watching, golf, fishing, shark diving, deep see diving, scuba diving, abseiling, and health clubs.
Directions
From King Shaka International Airport
- From King Shaka International Airport, Head northeast toward Sri Lanka Way
- Turn left at Sri Lanka Way
- Turn right at Watson Highway
- Turn right at N2 Toll road
- Take the ramp onto Outer Ring Rd, Partial toll road
- Take exit 182 for M41 toward Mount Edgecombe/Umhlanga
- Turn left at M41 (signs for M41/Umhlanga), Exit onto M41
- Turn right at Umhlanga Rocks Dr, Go through 1 roundabout, Destination will be on the left - 250 Umhlanga Rocks Drive
Area Information
Durban
Africa's bewitching seaside playground in the sun, Durban has from its earliest days possessed a special charm, a certain mystique that adds 'something extra' to the meeting of the warm Indian Ocean, radiant golden sands and lush sub-tropical greenery. Durban offers the broadest possible spectrum of unforgettable experiences, with the cultural wonders of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, the long and tranquil beaches of The South and up-market ambience of the historic and culturally-rich Sugar Coast.
Durban is where the proud Zulu nation meets East and West, a wealth of influences to entertain and enthrall with traditional warrior dancers, mystic fire-walkers and colonial heritage. Sample the unique vibrancy of township life, the finest curries outside India and a calendar filled with thrilling, spectacular events.
We're sports-crazy and equipped for it, hosting countless international contests at our magnificent venues - including the beach. While estate golf inland features high on the list of courses that abound, you can also tee off alongside the ocean or pause on the green as horses thunder by on race day. Durban hosts two of our country's premier horseracing draw-cards, but should you not fancy their odds, there are always the slot-machines and gaming tables of our Sugar Mill casino. For a more relaxing experience, spend the day strolling through Durban's oldest natural attraction - the Botanic Gardens, renowned for the finest collection of botanic species anywhere in Africa, or visit Mitchell Park, a large and tree-filled menagerie that boasts a magnificent aviary complex and colony of tortoise that certainly appear to be as old as Durban itself.
Sophisticated and cosmopolitan, Durban after dark is abuzz with elegant lounges, funky taverns and cozy inns, distinctive local theatre and live music, trendy clubs, pubs and discos. Rave 'till dawn and catch sunrise over the vast Indian Ocean horizon - this is nightlife in a modern, authentic African metropolis.
Kwazulu NatalAlso known as the Zulu Kingdom, KwaZulu-Natal is a combination of natural wonders, fascinating culture and ultra-modern facilities. Durban’s Golden Mile skirts the main beaches of the Indian Ocean. Drawcards include an amusement centre, paddling pools, paved walkways and fountains. Key attractions include:
- The uShaka Marine World theme park, oceanarium, dolphinarium and oceanographic research institute on Durban’s Point.
- Dolphin spotting or lazing the days away on the coastline between the Umdloti and Tugela rivers – the Dolphin Coast.
- The Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park, one of the largest game parks in South Africa and home to the Big Five, as well as cheetah and wild dogs.
- The eMakhosini Valley, birthplace of King Shaka. The new Valley of Zulu Kings tells visitors all about the Zulu nation.
- The Greater St Lucia Wetlands, with some of the highest forested dunes in the world, and an abundance of fish and birds.
- Travelling the Hibiscus Coast between Umkomaas and the Wild Coast on the Banana Express train.
- The Royal Natal National Park offers many scenic highlights, including the Amphitheatre, Mont-aux-Sources and the Tugela Falls.
- The Battlefields Route in northern KwaZulu-Natal has the highest concentration of battlefields and related military sites in South Africa.
South AfricaThe country of South Africa occupies the southern tip of the African continent and is bordered by five countries including Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana. Within South Africa lies the independent kingdom of Lesotho. Often described as “a world in one country”, South Africa offers the visitor a breathtaking variety of scenery, from desert and lush forest, to soaring mountains and vast empty plains. Culturally as diverse as the landscape, many visitors are drawn to experience for themselves the miracle of the peaceful overthrow of Apartheid. Others are attracted by endless golden beaches, big game, diving or snorkelling or bird watching. Whatever their reasons, visitors will find South Africa positively inviting, with world-class infrastructure, transport and accommodation.
Travel formalities
- Foreign visitors should check before arriving whether a visa is required. Visas are issued free of charge.
- Visitors must have at least one blank page in their passports.
- Tourists must have return or onward tickets.
- Those coming from yellow-fever areas should be able to prove inoculation.
- Foreign tourists may have their Value-Added Tax refunded upon departure.
- For safety, emergency and other information, phone 083-123-2345 (24 hours a day) when in South Africa.
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