The ground was hardened with lime refuse and the property was enclosed with 51 yards (47 m) of post and rail fencing.

The Natal Mercury of October 2, 1863 described it "The new club, with its handsome pilastered front, is taken altogether, the finest building in town."

The new clubhouse is of Edwardian, free Renaissance style with capitals, arches, pilasters and mouldings.

The hardwood doors in the main foyer had to be carved on the curve and the staircase, with its modern hand joined balustrade was greatly admired.

In 1956 the upstairs snack lounge and veranda was converted into a grill room to include amenities for women.

The facilities of the Club include an ongoing arrangement with the Durban Manor, which now owns the building, to provide accommodation on a Bed and breakfast basis for club members and reciprocity members in the bedroom wing of the building which has 21 bedrooms of three star rating, all with bathrooms.