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Reviews of Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat 4 stars

120 Goble Road, Morningside, 4001 Durban, South Africa

#23 of 189 B&Bs and Inns in Durban

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 898 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room smelled a little bit musty, we kept the windows open most of the time.

    Beautiful rooms, garden and pool. Very good breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Great as always
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Will not suit someone with mobility problems there are a lot of stairs

    Beautiful property with attentive staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Wonderful!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the feel and the decoration. Well maintained grounds. Staff were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble.

    This was a truly stunning place. Would recommend a stay here. Bedrooms were lovely. Staff were lovely! Honesty bar and pool were also lovely!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Perfect way to begin our trip to Kwa-Zulu-Natal - and to unwind after our flight
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast was delicious and plentiful - we enjoyed sitting on the terrace and the views of the sea. The pool was also great and we loved the beanbags. We also enjoyed the honesty bar. More than anything, the decor and the atmosphere was very convivial and totally unique, with books and furniture, such as a rolltop bath, which were evocative of a bygone era, but combined with all the modern comforts such as AC. We loved the touches such as complimentary drinks, books and magazines in our rooms.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was one of the best stay I had in Durban. The place looks amazing the location was perfect the breakfast was amazing. And the staff very professional and welcoming. I really enjoyed my stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    A Must in Durban
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. The safely issue in durban is a concern but at no stage did we feel unsafe in the lovely guesthouse.

    From the moment we stepped inside I knew we had made the right choice. We didn't arrive till 7.30pm exhausted after a full day traveling. Thank you so much Goodman for making us so comfortable in our gorgeous room, then going up to the local pizza place and getting us a pizza for dinner which we enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the tropical paradise. The following night we booked a restaurant, intending to get a cab there. However, they couldn't get a cab to go the short distance, so the owner lent Goodman his car to take us safely to the restaurant and pick us up after dinner. This very kind gesture was greatly appreciated. We would highly recommend staying at this guest house as the breakfast was fabulous, the rooms and communal areas were really beautifully decorated, and the service was phenomenal. Thank you all for making our stay in durban one to remember.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Homely Unique Guest Lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All the plants attract insects so there are a lot of Insects. The driveway is very steep and there is very little parking so most of the time people are boxed in.

    The people were very friendly and helpful. The place was peaceful and quiet. The look of the place is beautiful. It has an old style antique look. There's a nice pool. There are a lot of unique and wonderful features. The room is very big and spacious.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not many channels on tv and no kids channel

    Warm ,felt like home and pleasantly comfortable plus convenient location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    pool and breakfast and garden

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    Awesome Place!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was perfect and the property comfortable and beautiful. So much thought was put into the detail. The staff was super friendly and even though my son was out early they went the extra mile to back him a breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly Manager!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    A garden oasis in Durban!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Located not far from the stadium therefore it can be noisy if there is a concert or event.

    Lovely gardens and quaint rooms. Staff was very attentive and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi was intermittent and at most not available from our room.

    Lovely private bedroom, beautifully decorated with a kitchenet. Super breakfast selection and lovely friendly staff. Fabulous gardens and swimming.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think it could do better with the cleanliness.

    Central, Great staff, comfortable beds

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Our stay was lovely great room,food,staff and Alfred was exceptional putting us in touch with a driver to drive us aroun
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and was a little uncomfortable to walk down the street to small shopping centre

    The property was quaint and lovely and very clean and had everything we needed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was so nice, and the staff really friendly and helpfull

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    A lovely place to stay. I've stayed there before and have already booked for March next year.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    familiar, safe and well located
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Not enough parking places beside the two entrance gates.

    We liked the friendly atmosphere and the flexibility of the staff. We are vegetarian, we had a visitor at breakfast an we had been late once. That was no problem at all. Many thanks also for the driving instruction to the sightseeing points. Thanks also for overnight security.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent breakfast, very friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    9.0
    Would book again in a heartbeat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only thing that didn't quite work was WiFi - however, we didn't really use it anyways...

    A charming property located on the hillside, with the view from the balcony of the room over Durban CBD, while the terrace where the breakfast is served has a nice view over the ocean. The check-in was easy and efficient, the room was clean and welcoming. Adapter from SA to EU socket was provided, as was the hairdryer. There was a well-compiled catalogue of all the best places in town, we used that recommendation to visit a restaurant on Florida road - and we were not disappointed. Popped into an honesty bar for a glass of wine and a short chat with the owner and other guests, the owner does put a lot of effort into this property and he does find time to talk to each and every guest...which is far cry from the modern / chain hotels We slept well, the AC worked like a charm. The breakfast was delicious, with extended offer of diary products and fruit. We really liked it.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awesome staff friendly and willing to go the extra mile

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely pool. Lovely rooms. The Victorian style of this place is so nice. Detailes in the room and throughout the accommodation

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning decor and antiques

    Stunning room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hosts and a simply beautiful place!

    Stayed in March 2024

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