• Kitchen
  • City view
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage
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Located on Durban’s Golden Mile beachfront and close to the railway station, Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers affordable comfort in a central location. King Shaka International Airport is a 33 km drive away, while uShaka Marine World is 1.5 km away. All rooms at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel feature satellite TV, air conditioning and safe. In addition, the guest rooms offer views across district or the Indian Ocean. Buffet breakfast is served in the Seven Palms Restaurant which offers varied buffets at other meal times. Clippers Bar is the perfect spot for a relaxing drink, featuring a terrace which offers sunrise views. The hotel’s reception desk can help guests excursions. Gooderson Tropicana Hotel is located just 5 minutes’ drive from Royal Durban Golf Club, and only 10 minutes’ drive from the Moses Mabhida Stadium. WiFi is available in public areas.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Gooderson Leisure
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Buffet

Private parking available


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
6.8
Low score for Durban
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Coleman
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was perfect, even house keeping came in to ask if they can clean. I wasn't ready for them and asked them to come back a bit later and they did.
  • Ntebaleng
    South Africa South Africa
    The lady who helped us at the reception was so kind her name is Portia and I had a room service I forgot the name of that lady but she was also kind
  • Makhooa
    South Africa South Africa
    I liked the fact that it is close to most places of entertainment. Breakfast was very good, a variety of food to choose from, and very friendly staff both kitchen and reception.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • 7 Palms
    • Cuisine
      British • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Clippers Bar & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs ZAR 95 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Gooderson Tropicana Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, children’s meals are not included within the rates and are available at a surcharge.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

  • Room options at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel include:

    • Apartment
    • Family
    • Double

  • Guests staying at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Happy hour
    • Beach

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Gooderson Tropicana Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Gooderson Tropicana Hotel is 1.4 miles from the centre of Durban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gooderson Tropicana Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • 7 Palms
    • Clippers Bar & Restaurant

  • Check-in at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.