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The Capital Pearls

4.0 star property
Seafront with outdoor pool, near Umhlanga Lighthouse

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Outdoor pool
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Living area
Balcony view
Property amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
The current price is NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

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

Room options

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Luxury Studio

Luxury Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
  • 90 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Studio, Balcony

Superior Studio, Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio, Balcony

Executive Studio, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | View from room

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

uMhlanga

At The Capital Pearls you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Umhlanga Lighthouse and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site Hot tub. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class uMhlanga hotel include Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Durban Beach.

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 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

Seafront with outdoor pool, near Umhlanga Lighthouse
The Capital Pearls offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to 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 centre 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
  • Lift
  • 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 a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This uMhlanga hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • 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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

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

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 cots (infant beds)!

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: from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Capital Pearls?

The Capital Pearls offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Capital Pearls?

As of 12 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Capital Pearls on 11 Jan 2026 start from NZ$253.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Capital Pearls?

Yep, The Capital Pearls has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Capital Pearls?

Yep, The Capital Pearls is a short 16-minute walk from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding.

Does The Capital Pearls have a pool?

The Capital Pearls has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What makes The Capital Pearls a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Capital Pearls.

Is The Capital Pearls family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Capital Pearls is a hit with families.

Does The Capital Pearls serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Capital Pearls?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Capital Pearls?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Capital Pearls?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Capital Pearls?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

The Capital Pearls Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 304 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Virend

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dinias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

feizal

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locations with everything on your doorstep
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025