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Reviews of Royal Palm Hotel 4 stars

6-8 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge, 4320 Durban, South Africa

#39 of 85 hotels in Durban

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Review score

Based on 3361 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Great Value and Location
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    This was a very nice surpise! The room was really great and spacious and the bathroom was very clean as well. The breakfast had a nice variety for what we needed and we would all stay there again. The fact that it is walking distance from Gateway was also extremely convenient.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Short business Trip.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Everything was perfect. The hotel is well placed and the staff are kind and informative.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Spacious luxury rooms in great location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast options were limiting for vegetarians. There was no coffee beans in the coffee machine and staff battled to fill it.

    Room is very spacious with all the amenities. Excellent location, walking distance to Gateway. Covered, safe parking

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    7.0
    Lovely stay in Umhlanga
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I am not 100% happy about is that there is no room service for breakfast. This makes it challenging when working as we then needed to order from outside the hotel/leave the room to grab a quick bite. On this trip, I didn’t have time to go down for a buffet breakfast so it would have been nice to have an a la carte menu for breakfast specifically for guests that don’t want to go to the restaurant during this time. That being said, the restaurant is excellent and pricing is reasonable. Overall I am still very happy and will definitely return as we have always enjoyed our stay at this hotel.

    We have been coming to the Royal Palm for 15 years now, and it’s always been a great stay. I like the convenience of its location and the rooms are always comfortable and clean. The housekeeping and kitchen staff are lovely and very helpful, they really do go the extra mile to help and make your stay a good one. They are also very prompt and responsive to requests, even if it’s very early. I appreciate that they are also always friendly and happy to accommodate requests regardless of time.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Rooms and staff at the Royal Palm Hotel were amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thyme Restaurant service was absolutely awful. The reception at the restaurant has no telephone etiquette. Supervisor totally lacks leadership skills and ability to manage customers. Clearly there is a communication problem that needs to be addressed. The Management of the restaurant needs to learn more about customer service. Absolutely disappointed.

    Accommodation was perfect. Rooms are Comfortable and clean. Perfect getaway

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    I had a great stay and would use The Royal Palms again.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The en-suit door could rather have been a sliding door to enhance the space

    Stunning room with all the required amenities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I liked our room, it was spacious and cosy.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great, quick trip to and from the airport and close to the beach and shops. The rooms are quite spacious and clean. Comfortable beds and check in was easy and quick. Appreciated the air-con in the room as it was very hot during our stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms need an update with regards to the carpets, they are either not cleaned properly or are in need of new ones.

    Always my first choice of accommodation!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    it was a lovely break away from home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    the aircon in our room didnt work.

    the spacious room and all the facilities of the kitchen and bathroom. the additional balcony space was a good feature as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Cleanliness and secure parking.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect for us

    Location, staff and the room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    We did not like the location. It was noisy.

    The room had all we needed, it was very comfortable and clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The couches is VERY dirty and needs to be cleaned. Really not pleasant to sit on them in this state

    Good location, apartment spacious

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not ready at 2

    Location and housekeeping staff were very pleasant 😊

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room had a terrible damp smell and had cockroaches in the unit

    It was at the centre of all amenities we went to with my family

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Pre-easter break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. The rooms need an 'upgrade' for some of the items. The cloths over the bedside tables and bed base covers need to go, the fabric couches and cushions in general need a deep clean 2. Sadly, crockery and cutlery are no longer available in rooms. You need to ask for them 3. The room we were initially booked in had cockroaches, we complained so on the second night, we were moved to another unit. 4. The cleaning was not great, our fridge smelt of beer the whole stay, at times the lady would not empty all the bins, table tops not wiped properly. I feel like there should be a supervisor checking on the quality of cleaning done 5. The noise from the surrounding offices early morning, staff chatting on balconies can be disturbing. 6. Room 316 needs maintenance, a few door handles loose, some items missing like the lamp for the dressing table, 3 dining chairs instead of 4

    It was not our first stay here, so familiar with the facilities. I have always loved the 'hybrid' nature of the facilities (hotel/ apartment). The reception and maintenance staff were always willing to assist to make our stay comfortable. Information was provided upfront on where to find what where.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room Smells of smoke eg couch & carpet see

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't like the fact that we couldn't stay more days 😪

    Every single thing about the hotel was exceptional

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    7.0
    Television reception and door locks
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs on going maintenance will make the place unbeatable

    Very comfortable Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On our first night the aircon was not functioning, it was reported twice to reception and maintenance did arrive during the day to fix it. Which was not done although we did leave the room for about 4 hours for it to get sorted out and it didn’t! We informed reception that he should call us to inform us whats happening etc and that too was not done. The next shift staff was there and we did go and complain, we were told they have no more rooms to change ours, my husband requested to speak to the manager then only were we given a new room for the last night of our stay.

    Location and cleanliness

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Does need a bit of an update

    Upgraded to the 2 bed room suite. Very spacious and comfortable The suite was clean and neat. Will definitely come back.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Floor mat smell

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Convenient for work travel, close to all shops etc
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room , breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

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