125 Marine Parade, Beach Road, 4001 Durban, South Africa
#54 of 85 hotels in Durban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2028 hotel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Location
8.8
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
7.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 April 2024
Lungelwa
South AfricaThere was no big towels,there was no water by the sink.
The room was clean,the breakfast was nice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Alida
South AfricaRoom without a sea view.
Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Lefteye
South AfricaNone
Close to the beach 😎
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Greschel
South AfricaExtremely extremely noisy at night for only God knows what reason! We battled to sleep as it was continuously noisy throughout the 2 nights. This really needs to be addressed.
The hotel and facility very good but with a little bit more effort and upkeep it can be better. The buffet breakfast extremely overpriced for the very limited offering. This price should not be more than R120.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Nyembe
South AfricaWi-fi was too bad to my room
Sea view ,staff was friendly also cleanliness
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Dlamini
South AfricaThe shower was very small.
The breakfast was good and room are clean and neat.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Sphumelele
South AfricaThe reception was not organized, we spejt 20 minutes waiting for the room after waiting so long they gave us a wrong room with twin bed. It was tiring.
The room was good and pleasing, very clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Lesiba
none
Hi! Mams Family from Temba-Pretoria. The Balmoral Hotel Staff Personnel were more helpful and very patient. They cater the needs of their clients as good as they can. Bravo Keep it up Guys
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Maria
South AfricaInclude breakfast next ime.
Really enjoyed my stay. I'll book again next ime and please include breakfast next ime.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Dibon
South AfricaI didn't like the 1st impression when we checked in. The receptionist was a bit reluctant instead of walking us through what we reserved, for he was telling us 1 thing at a time, although he could see that we were willing to spend more.
I like the location, feeling the gentle breeze from the ocean. Waking up to the sounds of waves, the calmness at night was it brought peace. I loved the view from the window. It was quite an experience. I really enjoyed staying there.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Sanele
South AfricaNo bar facilities
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Miya
South Africathe room was on the first floor.
the cleanliness of the place , entertainment and the view was perfect.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Amanda
South AfricaThe beds were very small. The double bed when split into two is not very big at all. If only the beds were not super singles but 3/4 beds instead.
The location is great. It is close to everything and all the restaurants and kids entertainment.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Zamo
South AfricaThe carpetted floors that have uneven wood flooring underneath
Clean sheets
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Lindiwe
South AfricaNothing
The room was super 👌 👍 and the breakfast 👌
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Sboniso
South AfricaParking is too limited, especially when the hotel has many patrons.
Lovely breakfast, perfect location and sea view. The room was spacious and clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Blaauw
South AfricaParking is open no roof cover and moreover it is small, more especially for us were are driving SUV. Please cover up the roof of our cars from weather and from unknown objects that might fall on top of the roof our cars.
Room was like my own place. I loved it very much. Bed was comfortable and neat like mine at my place. Supper was good taste food. We wouldn't share our meal with anyone else, as it was superb meal. Thank you
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Baasden
South AfricaLoved all of our stay!
The staff are amazing and very friendly!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Vusi
South AfricaNothing clean
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Caroline
South AfricaThe stairs it felt like they were going to fall at anytime.
The room was very clean and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Sipho
South AfricaParking space is too small
Easy to excess everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Lebogang
South AfricaThe bed was too small for two people
The sea view, clean and comfortable bedroom..the breakfast was superb👌
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Zizile
South AfricaNothing
Everything
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Jeanneth
South AfricaLift too small
Professional staff friendly staff Very clean Breakfast excellent
Stayed in February 2024
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