aha Gateway Hotel
Durban
Flamboyant
Price on request
15 km away
Where to stay near Kingsmead, Durban
Durban, South Africa
Kingsmead is a few hundred metres from the beachfront, which is unusual for a Test ground and very good news if you are travelling with family. The promenade is walkable, Umhlanga and Ballito are 20 to 40 minutes north, and the Drakensberg and the game reserves of Zululand are both within a morning of the city.
Kingsmead at a glance
- Ground
- Kingsmead (also known as Kingsmead Cricket Ground and Kingsmead Stadium), about 25,000 seats
- City
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Nearest airport
- King Shaka International (DUR), about 35 km
- Matches
- 6 matches, 16 Oct 2027 onwards
Matches at Kingsmead
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh
16 Oct 2027 · Group B
South Africa v Bangladesh
19 Oct 2027 · Group B
South Africa v Pakistan (if both qualify)Super 7 seeds B2 v A3
3 Nov 2027 · Super 7
5 Nov 2027 · Super 7
8 Nov 2027 · Super 7
14 Nov 2027 · Super 7
Kingsmead on the map
Where the ground sits, the areas to base yourself in, and every stay listed below.
The ring is 5 km from the ground. Tap a photo for the stay.
Accommodation near Kingsmead
We list only a few stays right beside the ground, so these are the nearest within 60 km, nearest first.
Kingfisher Cove Umdloti
Umdloti, Ballito
Indian Ocean Coastal Belt biome
From R 13,000 a night
21 km away
3 Driftwood Ballito
Ballito
Indian Ocean Coastal Belt biome
Supports National Sea Rescue Institute
From R 3,995 a night
39 km away
Beach Forest Lodge
Ballito
Indian Ocean Coastal Belt biome
Supports National Sea Rescue Institute
From R 1,150 a night
39 km away
Duma Manzi Wilderness & Wellness Retreat
Richmond
Grassland biome
From R 5,990 a night
60 km away
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Where to base yourself
Durban beachfront
Walk to the ground along the promenade. Mostly hotels and apartments.
Umhlanga
About 20 minutes north and the most popular base for visitors, with beach, restaurants and easy airport access.
Ballito and the north coast
Quieter beach houses about 40 minutes out, and on the way to Zululand for the rest days.
Getting to the ground
From the beachfront, walk. From Umhlanga or further north, e-hailing is the norm; allow for traffic on the M4 on match days.
Rest days
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi and iSimangaliso are about three hours north, and the Drakensberg about three hours inland. The Midlands Meander is an easy day.
Staying near Kingsmead: questions
What accommodation is there near Kingsmead?
The nearest places to stay on Spekboom are aha Gateway Hotel (15 km), Kingfisher Cove Umdloti (21 km), 3 Driftwood Ballito (39 km), Beach Forest Lodge (39 km) and Duma Manzi Wilderness & Wellness Retreat (60 km). Durban beachfront is the closest area to base yourself.
Where should I stay in Durban for the Cricket World Cup matches at Kingsmead?
Durban beachfront, Umhlanga or Ballito and the north coast. Walk to the ground along the promenade. Mostly hotels and apartments.
When are the Cricket World Cup matches at Kingsmead?
Kingsmead hosts 6 matches: 16 Oct 2027 (Sri Lanka v Bangladesh), 19 Oct 2027 (South Africa v Bangladesh), 3 Nov 2027 (South Africa v Pakistan (if both qualify)), 5 Nov 2027 (Australia v England (if both qualify)), 8 Nov 2027 (New Zealand v England (if both qualify)), 14 Nov 2027 (India v Sri Lanka (if both qualify)).
How far is Kingsmead from the airport?
The nearest airport is King Shaka International (DUR), about 35 km. From the beachfront, walk. From Umhlanga or further north, e-hailing is the norm; allow for traffic on the M4 on match days.
What is there to do near Durban between matches?
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi and iSimangaliso are about three hours north, and the Drakensberg about three hours inland. The Midlands Meander is an easy day.
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