Durban has always been a city that has mixed business with pleasure. On the one hand, it is the largest port in the whole of Africa and it is impossible to look out to sea without observing ships sailing in or out. At the same time, it is a popular beach resort with a liberal, Californian feel. It is in this fascinating place that the Audacia Manor is located.
Located on the edge of the Berea ridge, on which elephants roamed until the mid-19th century, the hotel is a superb mansion, built in 1928 and combining period elegance with fine modern facilities. Durban’s popularity ensures it is a place many companies use for conferences and the hotel offers three specific facilities, with the main one being the Ascot Conference Room.
Illuminated by natural light, it accommodates up to 35 people in cinema-style surroundings. With the Ascot Boardroom and the Manor House and Grounds also available, the hotel can meet a range of different needs for conferences of varying sizes. Since Durban is all about mixing work with play, those staying there can enjoy some truly wonderful on-site facilities. The grounds are spacious, the outdoor pool large, and there is a great bar with a lovely veranda on which to sit and relax at the end of the day. Indoors, there is a massage room and beauty therapies are also available. The hotel’s location is ideal for everything of importance and interest in the city.
The central business district is close by, as are the famous golden sands of the beachfront, with an array of bars, restaurants and casinos. Enjoy a walk on the beach or even a ride on the rickshaw. Just inland of the beaches are the main sporting arenas, the Moses Mabhida Stadium – a 2010 football World Cup venue, King’s Park Rugby Stadium and the Kingsmead Cricket Ground all in close proximity to each other.Away from the coast, the Morningside area offers plenty of good places to enjoy an evening out in a bar, club or restaurant.
