A beach day in Umhlanga
When you stay at the North Star you don’t need to go searching for beaches, there is one right on your doorstep. With our direct beach access, all you have to do is cross the lawn and you are on the beach! If you are more of a “sit-and-watch-the-waves-roll-in” type…
Planning a last minute Umhlanga getaway
We are nearing the end of another topsy turvy year – and most of us are ready to take a break. Normally December holidays are carefully planned out and booked months in advance. But this might be another thing Covid has changed. We’ve all become skittish about making long term plans… who knows when the next lockdown might hit. So if you are staring down the barrel of a December at home – it’s not too late! You can still have an insta worthy vacay – and we’ll show you how.
Umhlanga Winter Sun, filled with Fruity aromas, roasted coffee and sweet-salty flavours.
In the Umhlanga Winter Sun, the salty winter air is warm. The winter is colder than usual. It is a challenging year between Covid lockdowns, alcohol bans and political unrest. Nothing in South Africa is plain sailing, and no one expects it to be. South Africans are resilient with a continuous…
Visit the Shongweni Farmers Market on your next trip to Umhlanga.
Currently, the entire country is in Level four lockdown. That means markets and social gatherings are prohibited. We are all hopeful that the vaccine rollout intensifies and that social life will resume soon. If you enjoy browsing art while ordering a barista coffee and snacking on a pancake, there is a…
Winter days in sunny Durban following the Sardine run and drinking Chenin Blanc while enjoying the ocean view.
Follow the sardine run, sip on a glass of Chenin blanc, book an e-bike, stay for a cocktail and book one of the many specials offered at the North Star Micro Hotel this week. Sardine Run In Durban Many nets caught sardines at Illovo beach last week in Amanzimtoti. The…
Enjoy A glass of wine and a sea view with your Beef Burger in Durban.
Enjoy A glass of wine and a sea view with your Beef Burger in Durban. The North Star Micro Hotel star dish at the moment is the tasty, decadent Beef Burger. If you are looking for a private venue to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner, look no further than…
Mother’s day special in Durban 2021
Mother’s day is on May 9 2021, on Sunday. Mother’s day special R350 per person With every breakfast ordered by a mom, you receive a complimentary glass of bubbly. The lunch buffet includes a complimentary glass of wine of your choice. Buffet Menu: Lamb curry Chicken Tikka Roast Vegetables…
Great specials for the weekend in Umhlanga Rocks
The Beachfront North Star Micro Hotel You will walk into great specials this weekend at the North Star Micro Hotel. April weather in Umhlanga is mild. The extreme humidity and heat of summer are cooling down. The nights are comfortable, and the days mildly hot to sip on a drink and…
Enjoy activities, engagements and happy beach days in Umhlanga in April at the North Star Micro Hotel.
Easter weekend has traditionally been a travel weekend for many years. It is a chance to escape for a few days. Autumn is slowly approaching, with crisp mornings and colder evenings around the country. The one place in South Africa you are sure to enjoy warmer temperatures during April offers a warm,…
In a week, you can try a Funny Bunny easter cocktail at the North Star Micro Hotel.
Have you ever heard of a Funny bunny easter cocktail? It sounds like one of those funny social media moments. It is not a real cocktail, but it is so easy to make that you can do it yourself this Easter. The history of Easter is religious. Easter, also called Pascha…