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Casinos in KwaZulu-Natal | Complete Guide

All licensed casino resorts in KwaZulu-Natal including Sibaya Casino, Suncoast and Golden Horse. Location, gaming floors, hotels and entertainment.

Written by Lerato Dlamini Senior Reviewer Last reviewed: March 2026 Fact-checked by Sipho Nkosi
7Licensed casinos in KwaZulu-Natal
KZNGBBKZN Gaming and Betting Board
18+Minimum age
DurbanMajor casino hub

KwaZulu-Natal casinos

Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom

Umdloti (north of Durban)
Operator: Sun International Gaming: 1,000+ slots, 50+ table games Hotel: Sibaya Lodge (4-star) Dining: Multiple restaurants, pool, conference facilities

Suncoast Casino & Entertainment

Durban beachfront, Golden Mile
Operator: Tsogo Sun Gaming: 1,200+ slots, 50+ table games, poker room Hotel: Suncoast Hotel Towers Dining: 20+ restaurants, beachfront promenade, entertainment

Golden Horse Casino

Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg
Operator: Peermont Global Gaming: 700+ slots, 30+ table games Hotel: Golden Horse Hotel (3-star) Dining: Restaurants, bar, conference facilities

Greyville Casino

Greyville, Durban
Operator: Tsogo Sun Gaming: 500+ slots, 20+ tables Hotel: No hotel on site Dining: Restaurant and bar

Ilanga Casino

Richardia, Eshowe
Operator: Independent Gaming: 300+ slots, table games Hotel: Adjacent accommodation Dining: Bar and restaurant

Emthunzini Casino

Empangeni
Operator: Independent Gaming: 250+ slots, table games Hotel: No hotel on site Dining: Restaurant

Vukani Gaming

Multiple KZN locations
Operator: Tsogo Sun (Vukani) Gaming: LPM venues Hotel: N/A Dining: N/A

KZN's flagship casino resorts

Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom

Sibaya is Sun International's flagship KwaZulu-Natal property, located in Umdloti approximately 15 km north of Durban on the KZN North Coast. The resort has an African-themed design, 1,000+ slot machines and 50+ table games. The 4-star Sibaya Lodge offers hotel accommodation with ocean-facing rooms. Dining options include multiple restaurants and bars. Sibaya is well-positioned for visitors exploring the KZN North Coast.

Suncoast Casino & Entertainment

Suncoast occupies a prime position on Durban's Golden Mile beachfront. Operated by Tsogo Sun, the complex features 1,200+ slot machines and 50+ table games, a poker room and an extensive dining and entertainment precinct. The Suncoast Hotel Towers provide beachfront accommodation. The entertainment precinct includes a cinema, live music venues and restaurants along the promenade. The beachfront location makes Suncoast genuinely distinctive among South African casino resorts.

Responsible gambling

All KZN casinos operate responsible gambling programmes under KZNGBB regulation. Voluntary exclusion lists, trained floor staff and referral services are all required. For support, call the SA Responsible Gambling Foundation: 0800 006 008 (free, 24/7).

Frequently asked questions

Sibaya Casino Resort in Umdloti (north of Durban) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment on Durban's beachfront are the most well-known. Sibaya is the larger resort with a hotel, while Suncoast offers an exceptional beachfront location with dining and entertainment.

Yes. Suncoast Casino and Entertainment is located directly on the Golden Mile beachfront in Durban. It includes a casino, hotels (including a new tower hotel), a wide promenade and beachfront entertainment, making it one of South Africa's most scenically located casino complexes.

The KwaZulu-Natal Gaming and Betting Board (KZNGBB) regulates all casinos, betting and related gambling activity in KwaZulu-Natal.