Stay at the ocean view Holiday Inn Express Durban-Umhlanga Ridge hotel, next to Umhlanga Beach and minutes from the Gateway Mall. The contemporary Holiday Inn Express Durban-Umhlanga Ridge 's curving facade faces the Indian Ocean. You'll pass an elegant fountain on your way to meet our friendly team in the light-filled Lobby. This peaceful hotel is 10km from Durban's vibrant city centre and rail station, and 13km from King Shaka International Airport . Leave your vehicle in our car park when you attend seminars in Holiday Inn Express Durban-Umhlanga Ridge's 3 air-conditioned meeting rooms .It is a short taxi ride to meetings at Alexander Forbes and Deloitte. We're 10km from Illovo Sugar and 15km from congresses at the International Convention Centre . The Gateway Theatre of Shopping , 400 metres away, has a Wave House surf centre and a towering 24-metre climbing wall, as well as a range of high fashion stores. Glitzy stage shows take place at the Sibaya Casino , 15km away. Head for a dip in our sunny outdoor pool , centred by a calming water feature. The maritime theme continues in our Great Room, with its ornate sea shell decor, where a complimentary breakfast buffet is prepared each morning. Meet over Castle beers on our Great Room bar's veranda before grill suppers at the Butcher Block steakhouse , next door to Holiday Inn Express Durban-Umhlanga Ridge.