Venue of Choice

For a Fabulous Time

Functions

Celebrate Life. Connect in Style.

Whether you’re planning an intimate family celebration or a full-scale corporate event, Umthunzi Hotel & Conference offers the perfect setting for memorable occasions. Known for our warm hospitality, stylish spaces, and personalised service, we’re proud to be a venue of choice on the KZN South Coast.

From year-end functions, birthdays, and anniversaries to product launches, promotional events, and corporate retreats, we’ll help bring your vision to life with flair and attention to detail. Host your event in our inviting 30⁰ South Restaurant, or choose from a variety of versatile function venues—each with flexible layout options and elegant ambiance.

Tailored to You

Your event package is customised to suit your style, focus, and budget. Whether it’s a plated dinner, buffet, finger foods, or a spit braai, our catering team ensures a feast that fits your occasion. Need entertainment, décor, photographers, or special props? We’ll assist with sourcing everything to complete your vision.

Stay Over & Make it Special

With comfortable, well-appointed accommodation on site, your guests or team can relax and stay over to enjoy the full Umthunzi experience. We are proud to be AA Highly Recommended and consistently voted as the South Coast’s “Best Function Venue.”

Function Reviews:

I would like to extend sincere appreciation for the excellent function on Saturday morning. The professional approach by all, and the excellent spread, went down extremely well. Thank you for the streamlined planning and smooth running of the entire event.

Noel Coetzee March 2021 (email)

Beautiful views. Lovely facilities. wonderful staff.

Tercia Venn Oct 2020 (Facebook)

Fantastic environment for weddings and celebration parties, delicious food and welcoming chefs

Sbongumusa Mthembu Sept 2020 (Facebook)

Our stay at Umthunzi made us all feel so welcomed, they were very accommodating and hospitable. It is such a beautiful hotel and we enjoyed every minute being there. Once again a big thank you to everyone that went out their way to make our team building run as smoothly as it did.

Candice Pillay (Ethekwini Cold Stores) Nov 2017

Great venue! Excellent service, delicious food. Definitely worth the trip down the coast. Great for corporate groups.

Christel Radloff (Snazzi Events) October 2016 (Facebook review)

Many thanks once again for superb delivery of service to our clients and Exco team They really were impressed with the event, considered the best of the 5 functions hosted around KZN. Well done to all @ Umthunzi!!!!

Wendy Bishop Sept 2-15, (FNB lunch for private banking clients)

I would like to thank all Umthunzi staff for making our Year End Weekend Function awesome and a great success! The attention to detail & service is refreshing & very much appreciated.

Joanne vd Heever on behalf of the Mededi directors & staff. November 2014

Thank you so much to Umthunzi Hotel for the amazing hosting, help and wonderful staff.. and for just being terrific in every way!

Daine Snyder Sept 2015, (Mens breakfast function)

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Events We Cater For:

Product Launches & Promotional Events
Incentive Dinners & Corporate Getaways
Breakfasts, Luncheons & Dinners
Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations
Cocktail Parties & Gala Dinners
Black Tie Events & Banquets
Kitchen Teas, Stork Parties & High Teas

Let our friendly and professional team take the stress out of planning. At Umthunzi, every event is treated with care, creativity, and a personal touch to make it truly unforgettable.

Contact us today to start planning your next event in paradise.