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Reviews of First Group The Palace All-Suite 4 stars

211 Marine Parade, 4001 Durban, South Africa

#35 of 86 hotels in Durban

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 865 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That fridge is a little too small. Please work on it.

    Everything about the place.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Penthouse
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The phone was not working. I had to use my phone every time I wanted to call reception or go downstairs. One of the nights electricity kept tripping, and there was no explanation or solution to the problem, just apologies.

    The Pentehouse was clean and beautiful. It was spacious for my family. The view is amazing. The staff were amazing, from receptionist, Porters to Ausi Rose who was cleaning our room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Apartment was very clean and accommodating

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    It was fantastic and amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Almost every furniture is old and outdated. The shortage of towels, the hygiene of almost the entire hotel has dropped except for floor 5.

    Excellent customer service from all staff members who we came across during our stay. The spirit of Ubuntu.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    8.0
    The Palace
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Furniture needs upgrade

    I liked the service staff was friendly. Food was great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is on the beach front the rooms have a sea view 🥰

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    How friendly the staff members are

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    9.0
    Very pleasant, enjoyed our stay and we will in future use the same accommodation.,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    None.

    The location, the sea view as well as the cleanliness of the apartment. I really appreciate the effort of the reception lady named Nokwazi/Nolwazi we spoke to on the Sunday around 16h00, when we checked in. She went out of her way to accommodate us when we indicated that we were not happy with the size of our initial room. She went out of her and secured an apartment which was more of our own home as the booking was for 6 days. Myself and my wife, we say thank to her, she must keep up the good work.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Furniture old, Bathroom old There were cockroaches

    Bed comfortable

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    8.0
    Convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    At night be careful!!!

    The location was amazing!!! And the view very nice too

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was very blend ….

    The rooms where inter joint and clean

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    8.0
    Sunny on the beachfront!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I can dislike

    Friendly staff and very nice restaurant with delicious food and cocktails

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    8.0
    Safety galore
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    there was a funny smoke like smell in the bathroom as if someone had been smoking in there but i know the rooms are non-smoking rooms. the smell was there for the duration of my stay, so it is probably something else and not cigarette. worth it for you to check it out.

    The highlight for me was the very friendly and helpful staff, Nokholiwe ( I think is her name) and Palesa were exceptional in their service. as a Deaf person, they ensured that i received all the assistance i required, sharing with me their cell numbers so i could reach them via WhatsApp since i would not have been able to use the in-room telephone. this assisted immensely for me to gain access to services and most especially to ensure my safety as opposed to the usual practice of leaving my door ajar when i order room service for example, they communicated via WhatsApp with me to inform me when the waiter was coming up. this was awesome and i am thankful for this type of service. in addition, they would WhatsApp me in the morning and evening just to check if everything was still okay with me and my stay. talk about excellent service. these ladies were exceptional.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was disturbing noise of Aircon from the store room making it very difficult to sleep

    The rooms were clean and the staff members were very friendly and willing to assist when ever I had a question.loved the view to the sea

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    7.0
    Loved the proximity to the beach
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The rooms need a refresh - carpets & couches a tad worn and tired looking linen, crockery and appliances

    Comfortable sized accommodation in a great location and with a fabulous view.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    7.0
    Best of Durban
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities, though clean, are a bit dated. Not a safe walk to the CBD (must take Uber).

    The property is in an excellent location for beach and restaurants. Short walk left or right and lots to choose from on the beach promenade. Delicious on site restaurant. Short walk to grocery store and pharmacy. Very safe before dark to walk around the area. Friendly and helpful staff. Great value for the money.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    7.0
    Good service but sometime they don't care about our calls
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like the venue that is near the beach

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise of the Aircon next door made it difficult to sleep at night The cleaning stuff schedule was VERY inconveniencing. At some point our room wasn't cleaned and we were told the cleaners' time was up and she had to go. The couch in the living room needs to be changed.

    The spa treatment was absolutely great. It was amazing that it's just in the building. The restaurant downstairs and the fact that they offered room service was very convenient...we also liked that theu opened the door between our rooms so that we and the kids could feel like we were just in one house....

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    8.0
    Well done guys
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly employees

    Thank you very much for your services keep it up

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No microwave and the bathing facility is not user friendly at all.

    The staff welcomed us very well

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    7.0
    The Palace Durban. Friendly staff.
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I do not like the location and it is not safe to walk alone at night in the area.

    The staff was really friendly and helpfull. I have stayed at The Palace a few times now and the staff knows me. The Restaurant serves very good meals and the room service is very quick with orders. There is safe under roof parking.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaning service disturbed.

    Good views Comfortable bed Clean bathroom

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The phones -i didn't seem to get through to reception . Improvements on the food could be great as well

    Facilities and staff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    8.0
    Value for money, but could be really do better....
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did not like the following; 1.The tvs are too small. In 2023 a hotel cannot have 32 inch tvs that have poor image quality 2.The TV bouquet is very very limited and needs a better package 3. Furniture like the dining need updating 4. The shower is not suited for a big guy. Only my wife could fit n I fear how I would have managed considering I had a non refundable payment but luckily the tub was available. Most hotels these days have large showers have a look into that to get into the modern times 5. The beds are small and the springs in the middle where finished to the point that we kept sliding to the middle with my wife. 6. The issue of staff knocking once and then entering with their key card is a bit disrespectful. They must wait till one says come in or let them wait for the guest to open. 7. The door lock did not work and we did not feel 100% safe at night considering thr high volume of traffic that the hotel experiences.

    I liked that we where right by the beach and secondly the price was competitive for a 1 bed unit.

    Stayed in March 2023

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