The KZN South Coast calls itself the Golf Coast for a reason. From Cabana Mio you reach six very different courses in under 50 minutes, from the river course up the road to the club that has hosted more South African Opens than any other.
Amanzimtoti Country Club is 7 km away, close enough for an early round before the beach. Head south and the coastal courses open up: Umkomaas with sea views from all but one hole, Scottburgh above the town, and Selborne and Umdoni Park in the green Umdoni valley near Pennington. North, Durban Country Club is half an hour away.
Most clubs welcome visitors but book tee times by phone or on their own site, and fees change by season, so the table gives what each course is like and how far it is. Tell us your dates when you book and we will help line up the rounds.
| Course | From the chalets | Course | Since | What it is like | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanzimtoti Country Club | 7 km · 11 min | 18 holes, parkland | 1916 (to confirm) | Relaxed club course, river in play | Details |
| Umkomaas Golf Club | 23 km · 20 min | 18 holes, par 70 | 1913 | Hilly, coastal, windy; sea views | Details |
| Scottburgh Golf Club | 34 km · 27 min | 18 holes | 1926 | Ocean views, all levels | Details |
| Selborne Golf Estate | 48 km · 38 min | 18 holes, par 72 | late 1980s | Top 100; water on most holes | Details |
| Umdoni Park Golf Club | 48 km · 42 min | 18 holes | estate course | Forest, wildlife, sea views | Details |
| Durban Country Club | 31 km · 26 min | 18 holes, dune course | 1922 | Championship course, ocean wind | Details |
7 km · 11 min drive
Amanzimtoti Country Club
The closest course: 18 parkland holes along the river in Athlone Park.
23 km · 20 min drive
Umkomaas Golf Club
A 1913 coastal course with sea views from all but one hole.
34 km · 27 min drive
Scottburgh Golf Club
An 18-hole 1926 course above the town, with sea views and a sea-view restaurant.
48 km · 38 min drive
Selborne Golf Estate
Golf Digest Top 100 parkland course with water on most holes.
48 km · 42 min drive
Umdoni Park Golf Club
18 holes through coastal forest and nature reserve, with sea views.
31 km · 26 min drive
Durban Country Club
The 1922 dune course that has hosted more SA Opens than any other.
Photos: Umkomaas Golf Club: Noelmcdonogh (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Scottburgh Golf Club: Ossewa (CC BY 4.0) · Umdoni Park Golf Club: MaureenvdB (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Durban Country Club: South African Tourism (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
Questions
What is the closest golf course to Cabana Mio?
Amanzimtoti Country Club in Athlone Park, about 7 km and 11 minutes by car.
Can visitors play these courses?
Yes. All six take visitors, usually by booking a tee time with the club. Durban Country Club and Selborne fill up at weekends, so book ahead.
Is there golf all year?
Yes. The South Coast is subtropical, with mild dry winters that are the most comfortable time to play. Summer brings heat and afternoon storms, so tee off early.
Can a golf group stay together?
Yes. Each chalet sleeps six, and a group can book two or more chalets side by side, with braai patios for the evening.