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The Capital Pearls

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Deluxe Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Deluxe Studio | Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool
Children's play area - outdoor

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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6 Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320
  • Place, Umhlanga Lighthouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Main Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Luxury Studio | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 968 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony

  • 1614 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Studio, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Studio, Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Studio, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

uMhlanga

Beachside getaway.Stay at this uMhlanga hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Umhlanga Lighthouse and 2 miles (3 km) of Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Gateway Theatre of Shopping is within 2 miles (3 km) and Umdloti Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Röcker - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪African Roots Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tiger's Milk - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Bella - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Capital Pearls

4-star beachfront hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
The Capital Pearls offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and a meeting room are available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Capital Pearls. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star uMhlanga hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2017
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Capital Pearls offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This uMhlanga hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 285 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 500.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 285 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Capital Pearls Aparthotel Umhlanga
Capital Pearls Aparthotel
Capital Pearls Umhlanga
Capital Pearls
The Capital Pearls Hotel
The Capital Pearls Umhlanga
The Capital Pearls Hotel Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Capital Pearls to the airport?

The Capital Pearls is 11 mi (22-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Capital Pearls have an airport shuttle?

The Capital Pearls offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge (per vehicle, one-way).

How close is The Capital Pearls to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Capital Pearls offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Capital Pearls, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 285 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Capital Pearls?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sibaya Casino (7-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Capital Pearls?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Capital Pearls?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Capital Pearls have a pool?

The Capital Pearls features an outdoor pool.

Does The Capital Pearls have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Capital Pearls have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Capital Pearls to downtown uMhlanga?

The Capital Pearls is 1.2 mi away from uMhlanga.

The Capital Pearls Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 306 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kershnee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable and clean. Each bedroom had an ensuite. Staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always a pleasure to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shaney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oladele

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our apartment was fantastic overlooking the Indian Ocean on 17th floor. Asked to be moved from 5th floor as there was no view, which they accommodated quickly. Fantastic breakfast. We will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul Sakoor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great stay at The Capital From check‑in to check‑out, the entire staff at The Capital was exceptionally professional, friendly, and eager to help. Every interaction felt efficient and welcoming. My room was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed—exactly what you want after a long day. Overall, a smooth, stress‑free stay. I’d happily return and recommend The Capital to anyone looking for reliable comfort and great service.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ismail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tumelo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nishal

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff are great and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More than happy with the service, cleaning, menu, and facilities. 5min walk to ocean and restaurants strip …
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ALEXANDRE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Noise in hallway all day for repairs. Room was smaller than portrayed on the reservation site. Average yet costly breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeyn

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sakhiwo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

feizal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Air conditioning to loud
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025