The Capital Pearls

4.0 star property

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On the beach
Outdoor pool
Balcony view
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Living area | TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $105
$92 nightly
$105 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18

Explore the area

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

Room options

Luxury Studio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

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

Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony

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

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

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

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

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

Superior Studio, Balcony

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

Deluxe Studio

  • Beach view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Studio, Balcony

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

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

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

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About the neighborhood

uMhlanga

With a stay at The Capital Pearls in uMhlanga, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Umhlanga Lighthouse and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. .This beach hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Gateway Theatre of Shopping and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Umdloti Beach.

What's nearby

  • Oceans Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Röcker - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 1999 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tiger's Milk - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Radisson Blu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Capital Pearls

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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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
  • 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 300 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • 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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • 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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 500.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 300 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

The Capital Pearls Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 322 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

FARIDA BIBI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was pleasant stay with lovely kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always a pleasure to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Shaney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love to stay here very convenient and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Capital Pearl was very clean with exceptional staff that attend to your every need. The property is within walking distance to multiple restaurants and shopping area, including local vendors that sell handmade merchandise. The beach is easily accessible via the "walkway" that goes on for miles. Excellent experience!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Near beach

Fantastic place to stay. A bit busy during high season but overall great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and pool
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Suliman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast needs updating Service at breakfast needs to be improved
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely well appointed rooms. Very pleasant, helpful and friendly staff. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly & helpful staff. Well appointed, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Terrance

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
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10/10 Excellent

MARC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in a safe area near restaurants, and the beach promenade. Very good Gym and fitness room. Very convenient and next to a mall. Breakfast was very complete han delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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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
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4/10 Poor

Harald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room lacked charging functions at the bed for phone. Also Wifi did not work. The person at the front desk tried to make me pay for breakfast despite it was already included in the room price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nobuhle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sea breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024