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The Capital Pearls

Property class: 4

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A high-rise hotel with a pool area and a sunset view.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a pool and two tall buildings with a view of the ocean.
A room with large windows overlooking a beach, two people in robes, and a sofa with towels.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on a wooden wall.
A beach with waves and a sunset.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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

View all photos for Luxury Studio

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city through the window.

Luxury Studio

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

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a chair, a TV, a bed, and a balcony view.

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

View all photos for Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a chair, a TV, a bed, and a balcony view.

Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony

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

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a chair, a TV, a bed, and a balcony view.

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

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a chair, a TV, a bed, and a balcony view.

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

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

View all photos for Superior Studio, Balcony

A modern hotel room with a grey leather sofa, a round coffee table, a bed with a white headboard, and a large window offering a city view.

Superior Studio, Balcony

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

View all photos for Deluxe Studio

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the cityscape.

Deluxe Studio

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

View all photos for Executive Studio, Balcony

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outside.

Executive Studio, Balcony

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

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a building through a glass door.

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

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

View all photos for One Bedroom Superior

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and refrigerator. There is a dining table with four chairs and a decorative vase.

One Bedroom Superior

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Two Bedroom Apartment

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a large window.

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 968 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

APARTMENT SUPERIOR ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10

About the neighborhood

uMhlanga

The Capital Pearls places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Umhlanga Lighthouse and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. This 70-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

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 Lagoon Nature Trail - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Butcher boys - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪African Roots Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red Röcker - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tiger's Milk - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Capital Pearls

The Capital Pearls offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub. There's free parking, as well as an airport shuttle for a fee (available 24 hours). Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.
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.

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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
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 500.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone 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

Are free cancellation options available at The Capital Pearls?

The Capital Pearls offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Sep 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Capital Pearls on Sep 27, 2026 start from $128, 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.

What's there to do near The Capital Pearls?

Located steps from Oceans Mall, this hotel is in uMhlanga, and within a 10-minute walk of Umhlanga Main Beach and Umhlanga Lighthouse. You'll also find Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Gateway Theatre of Shopping within a short drive.

Does The Capital Pearls feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Capital Pearls doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Capital Pearls?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Does The Capital Pearls feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Capital Pearls serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Capital Pearls allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Capital Pearls though service animals are welcome.

Where is the closest airport to The Capital Pearls?

The closest major airport to The Capital Pearls is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR), which is 10.7 mi away (19 minutes by car).

The Capital Pearls Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 328 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, close to great restaurants and the seafront. Staff are friendly and very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, fresh and an excellent egg station
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing location with a 3 minute walk to the beach, rooms are clean and well equiped, unfortunately there was a lack of communication and we were asked "what time are you checking out a day earlier" Bafana at check in was really attentive and assisted with a queries, room service is good as well as house keeping.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and pool
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe once you were inside the building and across the road from the shopping mall, a few minutes walk to a nice beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hotel amd location for business and leisure

We only had a one night stay after a cruise, but it was more than expected. Would be a good hotel fro business or leisure. Excellent location. Although we didn't use any services,, the service we got from reception was excellent and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024