The four-star Square Boutique Hotel and Spa, a member of the Three Cities Group, is located at 250 Umhlanga Rocks Drive in the heart of Umhlanga Ridge’s vibrant mix of retail and commercial properties.
Set in a leafy, tree-lined street, it has fabulous views from Durban’s harbour all the way up the North Coast
It is a sophisticated and trendy hotel with 43 superior and seven deluxe rooms equipped with extra-length, king-size beds, air-conditioning, satellite TV, internet, mini-bar facilities and fold-out sofas for children.
The rooms are tastefully decorated in a contemporary style, combining modern functionality and timeless elegance.
As the businesses alongside the hotel are closed in the evening, you are pretty much guaranteed a peaceful night’s sleep, though entertainment and restaurants are minutes away.
It’s a 10-minute drive from King Shaka International Airport and a mere stone’s throw from the Gateway Theatre of Shopping and of course the Umhlanga and La Lucia office parks, making it very convenient for business people as well as holidaying couples and families.
The beaches of Umhlanga Rocks are literally down the hill and golfers are spoilt with Mount Edgecombe just a few minutes down the other side, and Durban Country Club and Zimbali a short drive away. All the major sports stadiums and the Suncoast Casino are easily reached via the coastal highway.
Whale and dolphin watching, fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling and abseiling are all available within about half an hour’s drive.
On-site, the Square’s Cosmopolitan restaurant is open to the public and guests five days a week for breakfasts, mid-morning light snacks, lunches and early dinners. The menu is extensive and varied. It is a bistro-style cuisine, with a la carte and buffet options, serving some innovative and fun dishes. The coloured lighting enhances the restaurant’s contemporary ambience.
The rooftop is arguably the best place to chill out and is particularly tranquil. There is a rimflow pool and bar with magnificent views and the Aqua Spa, also on the roof-top, offers a range of luxury beauty treatments – including couples therapies – using superior quality products. It also has a compact fitness centre with a view, creating the perfect place for leisure, pampering and burning off the calories.
Rates per person sharing start at R1 250 on a bed-and-breakfast basis in a superior room. Visit www.thesquare.co.za for more information and for reservations call 0861 000 333/031 310 6900, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.threecities.co.za. - Sunday Tribune