Where to Stay in KwaZulu-Natal – South Coast

    Resorts, hotels, and accommodation options in KwaZulu-Natal – South Coast

    Accommodation Overview

    The KZN South Coast offers dive-focused accommodation from dedicated dive lodges in Umkomaas to beachfront hotels in Shelly Beach. Agulhas House and Aliwal Shoal Lodge in Umkomaas cater specifically to divers with early departures and equipment storage. Shelly Beach provides more mainstream accommodation with shopping and dining access. Protea Banks Dive Lodge offers convenient access to the hammerhead diving. Most properties offer dive packages including accommodation, meals, and boat dives.

    Recommended Areas

    Umkomaas

    Dedicated diving village with dive lodges, operator bases, and Aliwal Shoal access.

    Shark divers
    Serious divers
    Dive community

    Shelly Beach

    Commercial hub with shopping, dining, and Protea Banks diving access.

    Families
    Shopping
    Protea Banks diving

    Scottburgh

    Quiet coastal town with affordable accommodation between Umkomaas and Shelly Beach.

    Budget
    Quiet
    Extended stays

    Featured Hotels & Resorts

    Agulhas House

    Umkomaas

    Aliwal Shoal Lodge

    Umkomaas

    Brenton on Sea Guesthouse

    Shelly Beach

    Protea Banks Dive Lodge

    Shelly Beach