For the congress we have selected five hotels.  For more economically priced accommodation,  click here to see the alternative accommodation ’.  You will need to contact these venues for prices.  Please note there will be no transport to and from these venues.  However, the backpackers and guest houses will be able to help you book taxis ahead of time.

HOTEL OPTIONS AND RATES (for your own account)

Breakfast is included in your hotel rate.  1% Government Tourism Levy is excluded and is payable on departure.

PAYMENT FOR HOTEL RESERVATION

Credit card details are required to secure your reservation and will be deducted in full 2 weeks prior to arrival.  Cancellations received after this time will be liable for 100% cancellation of the total reservation amount.  If you are paying by direct bank transfer / EFT, then payment should be received in full one month prior to arrival.  The same cancellation charges apply but the preferred method is by credit card.

DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Please ensure that your hotel reservation request is included on your registration form.  All hotel reservations must be received 6 weeks prior to arrival.  After that date, all bookings will be treated on a first come first serve basis.

WHERE TO STAY – OFFICIAL HOTELS

Hilton Hotel Durban (5 star)

An upmarket 5 star hotel located next door to the International Convention Centre (venue) within walking distance. The hotel has a business centre and is suited to travellers wanting an upmarket, modern hotel option. It is a full service hotel offering a choice of restaurants.

Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel (4 star)

A superb four star hotel located on Durban's North Beach overlooking the Indian Ocean. This is a full service, modern hotel that also has a business centre and a number of onsite restaurants. It is a more upmarket hotel option and is approximately 5 minutes drive from the International Convention Centre. (ICC).

City Lodge Durban (3 star)

Modern business hotel centrally located within walking distance to the ICC and one block back from the beachfront area, close to businesses in the city. This is a very busy hotel with local business travellers and it is recommended you book early.

Blue Waters Hotel (3 star)

An older, standard two star beach front hotel overlooking the Indian Ocean and across the road from Sun Coast Casino and Entertainment World.  Hotel rooms are spacious, but the hotel has not had a recent refurbishment, thus the cost effective rate.  This hotel is suited to the more budget conscious traveller and it is approximately 6 minutes drive from the International Convention Centre (ICC).  It is next door the Southern Sun North Beach.

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TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE ICC EACH DAY

Participants accommodated at the Hilton Hotel and the City Lodge will not require daily official transport.  Participants accommodated at the Elangeni Hotel and Blue Waters Hotel will be collected each morning and transported to the ICC and back again in the afternoon.  Transport is included for the evening social functions for all participants at official hotels.  A schedule of transport times will be displayed in the hotel reception on your arrival.  Transport is only provided from official hotels and NOT from any other establishment.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS (For your own account)

Transport from Durban Airport to your hotel and back again is for your own account.  An official transport company has been contracted and with whom you can make your transport bookings & payment and on arrival.  On arrival at the Domestic Arrivals Hall LUGGAGE COLLECTION AREA, please look out for the 7th BGCI welcome desk where you will be assisted with transportation to your hotel.  This desk will display a congress banner and is located in the area where you collect your luggage.

Cost = ZAR600.00 (return trip) from the Durban International Airport to the hotel and back.