6-8 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge, 4320 Durban, South Africa
#38 of 88 hotels in Durban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3414 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.3
Staff
8.5
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 December 2023
Nosihle
South AfricaThe egg station at breakfast is very slow, too many lights switches. No adaptors in rooms
It’s spacious and location is great, right at Gateway Shopping Mall
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Kreesin
South AfricaThe fact that I called reception 5 times trying to order food but no answer. That was annoying me. The other issue is the fact that no one tells you to go validate your parking ticket if you need to go out. When I checked in, I asked reception if I pay for the ticket, and she advised that she would validate it when I checked out. I then advised her, but I need to leave soon to fetch my wife. She didn't say anything about I need to validate it. I drive up to the gate around 10pm, and it doesn't allow me to leave. I had to them reverse down that steep drive way, come to find a gaurd, and ask him for help. He then said the ticket needs to be validated. I missed the awards function I was going to because of this stupid issue with the ticket. Going forward I feel they should validate your ticket the same time u check in so you got freedom to go and come as you please.
The room was amazing. The bed is gorgeous,the lounge area is lovely. Balcony is nice and private. The bathroom is to die for. It was a really gorgeous room and the stay was perfect.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Colin
United KingdomCar parking signage confusing
Friendly helpful staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Sivenandan
South AfricaNeeds interior refresh, carpets are in icu...needs a screen between room and bathroom...
All was good..stayed here now for a couple of times..
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Kevin
South AfricaWaiting for my business invoice
Very friendly staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Laila
South AfricaThere was no dishes in the kitchen at all.
It was conveniently situated. It was clean.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Silondile
South AfricaNone really
Great service, requested an early check-in and the staff was willing to assist. The staff is very friendly and provided exceptional service. The location is great as it right next to the mall.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Lwandile
South AfricaThe reception staff was not friendly at all during check in
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Ntombikayise
South AfricaNothing
Hotel was good
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Lezane
South AfricaThere was no pool
Close to everything
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Jay
SingaporeNon guests can access the hotel elevators abd go directly to the hotel room floors A safety concern
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Morgan
South AfricaThe hotel provides one card, which you need to get into the floor and to keep the lights on, that was very inconvenient because I had to leave my wife in the dark when I needed to go out.
The rooms are spacious and very clean and comfortable.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Tejen
South AfricaPower suddenly goes off and resumes after a few minutes
Cleanliness and great facilities
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Manoke
South AfricaThe detergents they use to clean the rooms are too strong and do not smell good. In short the room didn't smell fresh especially because there's no sunlight and fresh air other than the A/C. Secondly the chairs are not comfortable for someone needing to sit at the table and do work.
The room size
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Devonne
South Africai did not like the tv on the wall as opposed to the tv in the lounge
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Ashley
South AfricaWe did not have any breakfast at the hotel although,we had paid for breakfast with the accommodation.Due to being busy and other committments we did not have breakfast at the hotel.I had requested Breakfast Room Service but,was told that the hotel does NOT do room service for breakfast so we just left it as that.
Location,convenience,housekeeping service
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
.Jan. B
South AfricaThere were a few issues that could help. The bath being a large luxurious bath had no handles to help you get in or out. The room has limited 2. prong plugs for cell phone chargers. If you don't bring your own adapter you stuck.
The staff are super friendly and eager to help. The rooms, ours was the deluxe suite, was very spacious and luxurious. Breakfasts were delicious and plentiful. Did have to ask for butter on the first morning as only margarine was out on the tables. Location is great as one can get to Gateway shopping Centre by foot with a 3 minute walk. The balcony was a real treat and we spent time there having sundowner and eating the most amazing curry takeout from Canecutters, which is over the road at the Caltex garage.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Zarina
South AfricaThere was nothing to dislike
Loved everything about the place...spacious cleanliness location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Robin
South AfricaLocation
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Nomalungelo
South AfricaBreakfast is not up to standard and the back view is poor
Pleased with almost everything
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Olwethu1912
South AfricaI woke up abit late and ended up leaving the room at 10:30 which is only 30 mins after their 10am checkout but the security was already banging at my door, forcing me to leave, I don’t think that’s good hospitality.
The overall room, definitely value for money
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Nothando
South AfricaVery comfy and classy
Everything 👌❤️
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Willie
South AfricaMy neighbour was very noisy and his smoke fumes came into my room
Good clean and friendly staff makes it nice staying at Royal Palm
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Tengele
South AfricaLadies at reception are very slow and don’t communicate internally. Also I had to request a safe for my room - the previous one was removed 🤦🏾
The rooms are exceptionally good.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Lizelle
EswatiniI may have seen a cockroach or two, while we have them in our homes too, but hotel can look into fumigation every now and again, or pest control, whatever it is that needs doing. I found it funny actually, not really upset by it.
The room was spotless, and quite spacious. I loved it.
Stayed in October 2023
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