The Pearls of Umhlanga, or Oceans Apts
6.7 out of 10 from 853 reviewsDurban · 0 m away
Full kitchen · 9–39 m² · Sleeps 9
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The Pearls of Umhlanga, or Oceans Apts
Aparthotel 6.7 · 853 reviews 6 Lagoon drive Umhlanga, 4320
Aparthotel in Durban
15 apartment types · up to 9 guests · kitchen or kitchenette
Kitchen
In the apartment
9–39 m²
Apartment sizes listed
Sleeps up to 9
15 apartment types
In-apartment washing machine
Handy for longer stays
24-hour front desk
Aparthotel
The Pearls of Umhlanga, or Oceans Apts offers apartments with a kitchen or kitchenette in Durban, South Africa. The address is 6 Lagoon drive Umhlanga, 4320. It appears in our list of aparthotels in Durban.
Its set-up works well for guests who like to cook their own meals, longer stays and groups of up to 9.
What this place offers
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Laundry
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Washing machine
- Free WiFi
- WiFi available
- 24-hour front desk
- Desk
- Tour desk
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- Air conditioning
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Parking
- Private parking
- Accessible by lift
- Lift / Elevator
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Fitness center
- Fitness classes
- Fitness facilities
- Coffee Shop on site
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- TV
- Sofa
- Sofa bed
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Express check-in/check-out
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Key access
- Key card access
- Private check-in/check-out
- 24-hour security
- Access to health care professionals
- Airport drop off
- Airport pick up
- Airport shuttle
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Bar
- Barber/beauty shop
- BBQ facilities
- Beach
- Beachfront
- Body soap
- Breakfast in the room
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Cashless payment available
- Children's playground
- Clothes rack
- Concierge service
- Cots
- Currency exchange
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Drying rack for clothing
- Family rooms
- Fence around pool
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Food delivered to guest room
- Fruits
- Games room
- Garden
- Grocery deliveries
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Hand sanitiser
- Heated pool
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Invoice provided
- Ironing service
- Kid meals
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' club
- Kids' pool
- Massage services
- Minimarket on site
- Mobile app for room service
- Nightclub/DJ
- Non-smoking rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor pool
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Picnic area
- Pool bar
- Pool with view
- Private apartment in building
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Salt water pool
- Salt-water pool
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Security alarm
- Shallow end
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Shuttle service
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Smoke alarm
- Smoke alarms
- Spa/wellness center
- Special diet menus - on request
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Swimming pool
- Swimming pool toys
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Toilet paper
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wine/champagne
- Yoga classes
Apartment facts
- Kitchen
- Kitchen or kitchenette
- Room sizes
- 9–39 m²
- Laundry
- In-apartment washing machine
- Workspace
- Not specified
- Reception
- 24-hour front desk
- Check-in
- From 12:00 AM until 12:00 AM · express check-in/check-out
- Check-out
- By 11:00 AM
- Security deposit
- Mentioned in property policies — shown with the rate
- Parking
- Paid parking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Housekeeping
- Daily housekeeping
Inside the apartments
There are 15 room types listed, including “Apartment with View and Balcony”, “Three-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony” and “Basic Triple Room”. Where sizes are given, they range from 9 m² to 39 m², with a median of 12 m². The largest option sleeps up to 9 guests.
11 of the 15 room types have a kitchen or kitchenette. Check the room details when you choose, as facilities can differ between apartments.
Services and facilities
You can expect a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping and an in-apartment washing machine.
There is also a fitness area.
Parking: paid parking.
Pets are not allowed.
Room options
These are the room types the property currently lists. Availability and prices change daily, so use the dates box above to see what is bookable.
- Apartment with View and Balcony · 9 m² · sleeps 5 · kitchen
- Three-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony · 39 m² · sleeps 9 · kitchen
- Basic Triple Room · sleeps 3
- Two-Bedroom Apartment · 9 m² · sleeps 4
- One-Bedroom Apartment · sleeps 2 · kitchen
- Apartment with View and Balcony · sleeps 2
- King Studio with Sofa Bed · sleeps 3 · kitchen
- Studio · sleeps 2
Arrival and check-in
Check-in starts at 12:00 AM and runs until 12:00 AM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.
The property offers express check-in/check-out and private check-in/check-out.
The property's policies mention a security deposit; the exact terms are shown with the rate before you pay.
Location in Durban
If you are comparing options, The Pearls of Umhlanga, or Oceans Apts, The Pearls of Umhlanga, or Oceans Apts and Breakers Resort 414 are nearby.
Longer stays
For stays of a week or more, the combination of a kitchen or kitchenette, an in-apartment washing machine and daily housekeeping makes day-to-day life easier than in a standard hotel room. Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation covers what else to check.
What guests say
Most praised
- Excellent location (close to beach, mall, eateries)
- Stunning views and sunrise/dolphin sightings
- Friendly/helpful hosts and staff (mentions of Cynthia)
- Clean and spacious apartments reported by several guests
- Walking distance to shops and restaurants
Most criticised
- Noisy club across the road late into the night
- Check-in friction: slow biometric process and repeated security assistance / no access card
- Room maintenance issues: mold, torn couches, flickering lights, rattling doors
- Broken or unreliable lifts
- Perceived poor value/overpriced with extra undisclosed charges
Summary of verified guest reviews aggregated by our booking partner (LiteAPI / Nuitée), updated August 2026. Not individual quotes.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is check-in at The Pearls of Umhlanga, or Oceans Apts?
Check-in starts at 12:00 AM and ends at 12:00 AM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Do the apartments at The Pearls of Umhlanga, or Oceans Apts have a kitchen?
Yes: 11 of 15 room types have a kitchen or kitchenette.
Is there parking at The Pearls of Umhlanga, or Oceans Apts?
The property lists paid parking.
Are pets allowed at The Pearls of Umhlanga, or Oceans Apts?
No, pets are not allowed.
Is The Pearls of Umhlanga, or Oceans Apts suitable for a long stay?
It lists a kitchen or kitchenette, an in-apartment washing machine and daily housekeeping, which are the facilities most long-stay guests look for.
Is housekeeping included?
The property lists daily housekeeping.
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