It’s back to business for most of the country but this doesn’t have to be a bad thing! On the KZN South Coast - with 11 golf courses, Blue Flag Beaches, world-class dive sites, and hinterland experiences – getting back to business can be a whole lot of fun. Breakaway from the monotony of routine on the beautiful KZN South Coast!

“Many corporates are planning for the year ahead, and there are so many benefits to hosting destination get-togethers,” explained Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of SCTIE South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE). “Taking employees out of the workplace and into a scenic destination like the KZN South Coast can inspire and re-energise, improving productivity. Whether it’s conferences, meetings, golf days, or teambuilding activities, we cater to all corporate needs.”

KZN South Coast Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events (MICE) destinations

The KZN South Coast has a number of key MICE venues, all of which have overnight accommodation and conference facilities. From here, excursions to beaches, golf courses, nature reserves, and hinterland adventures can be arranged, either for teambuilding or leisure.

1. Blue Marlin Hotel (Scottburgh)

Conference capacity:

• Banquet Style: 80
• Cinema Style: 100
• Schoolroom: 90
• U-Shape: 60

Website: www.bluemarlinhotel.co.za

2. Premier Resort Cutty Sark Hotel (Scottburgh)

Conference capacity:

• Banquet Style: 110
• Cinema Style: 190
• Schoolroom: 120              
• U-Shape: 44

Website: www.cuttysark.co.za 

3. Selborne Park Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa (Pennington)

Conference capacity:

• Banquet Style: 120
• Cinema Style: 140
• Schoolroom: 90
• U-Shape: 30

Website: www.selbornehotel.co.za 

4. Pumula Beach Hotel (Umzumbe)

Conference capacity:

• Banquet Style: 90
• Cinema Style: 120            
• Schoolroom: 100
• U-Shape: 70

Website: www.pumulabeachhotel.com

5. Banana Beach Holiday Resort (Banana Beach)

Conference capacity:

• Banquet Style: 90
• Cinema Style: 150
• Schoolroom: 100
• U-Shape: 70

Website: www.bananabeach.co.za 

6. Umdlalo Lodge & Venue (Umtentweni)

Conference capacity:

• Banquet Style: 100
• Cinema Style: 100
• Schoolroom: 60
• U-Shape: 40

Website: www.umdlalolodge.co.za 

7. Umthunzi Hotel & Conference (Umtentweni)

Conference capacity:

• Banquet Style: 80
• Cinema Style: 125            
• Schoolroom: 80
• U-Shape: 80

Website: www.umthunzi.co.za 

8. Lake Eland Game Reserve (Oribi Gorge)

Conference capacity:

• Banquet Style: 30
• Cinema Style: 30
• Schoolroom: 30
• U-Shape: 30

Website: www.lakeeland.co.za

9. ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest (Harding)

Conference capacity:

• Banquet Style: 180
• Cinema Style: 200            
• Schoolroom: 180
• U-Shape: 100

Website: www.anewhotels.com 

10. St Michaels Sands Hotel (St Michaels)

Conference capacity:

• Banquet Style: N/A
• Cinema Style: 50
• Schoolroom: 30
• U-Shape: 30

Website: www.stmichaelssands.co.za 

11. Margate Hotel (Margate)

Conference capacity:

• Banquet Style: 200
• Cinema Style: 300
• Schoolroom: 200
• U-Shape: 120

Website: www.margatehotel.co.za 

12. San Lameer Resort Hotel and Spa (San Lameer)

Conference capacity:

• Banquet Style: 120
• Cinema Style: 140            
• Schoolroom: 120
• U-Shape: 60

Website: www.sanlameer.co.za 

13. TO Strand Beach Resort (Leisure Bay)

Conference capacity:

• Banquet Style: N/A
• Cinema Style: 250
• Schoolroom: 80
• U-Shape: 80

Website: www.tostrand.net 

14. The Estuary Country Hotel (Port Edward)

Conference capacity:

• Banquet Style: N/A
• Cinema Style: 100
• Schoolroom: 90
• U-Shape: 60

Website: www.estuaryhotel.co.za 

15. Wild Coast Sun (Port Edward)

Conference capacity:

• Banquet Style: 900
• Cinema Style: 670
• Schoolroom: 500
• U-Shape: 80

Website: www.suninternational.com/wildcoastsun 

In addition to having the highest number of Blue Flag beaches in the province, the KZN South Coast has two world-renowned dive sites at Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks, as well as unique adventure activities such as the highest swing of its kind in the world at Oribi Gorge, and the 80m cable suspension bridge 130m off the ground. There are also several hinterland excursions, such as the Umzumbe River Trail and Weza Trail, the Mission Tourism Route extending into the rural communities, and the Wellness Way Route for mental and physical wellbeing.

SCTIE launched the Meeting Planner Guide as a resource to assist corporates and conference organisers in accessing information for business conferences, meetings, teambuilding events, and accommodation requirements. To access the KZN South Coast Meeting Planner Guide, visit www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za.

Find out how to make the most of your KZN South Coast breakaway by following South Coast Tourism on Facebook; South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise on YouTube; @infosouthcoast on Twitter or Instagram; and South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise on LinkedIn. And click here to check out previous SCTIE press releases. Follow the hashtags #uncover #uncoverkznsouthcoast #uncoveradventure #kznsouthcoast