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Reviews of Gooderson Tropicana Hotel 3 stars

85 Marine Parade, 4001 Durban, South Africa

#54 of 87 hotels in Durban

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 4420 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Friendly staff , great location in south beach and beautiful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall old building but great place to stay

    Great location, great breakfast and value for money

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    7.0
    I can recommend it to others
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Their WiFi was so slowly The lift was on and off so we had to use steps 😭😭 The bathrooms can do with mops since they become too wet when bathing....

    I liked the location since it was closer to most places of interest.. The seaview was breathtaking 👌... The morning jog next to the beach was amazing 🤭

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I lost some of my things in the hotel,the were nowhere to be found

    Staff was so friendly Our rooms were clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    I enjoyed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    First day my bed was broken (base). Their water is warm so didn't enjoy taking a bath or shower.

    Good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Sea Facing Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was not what I booked

    Service was good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    7.0
    It was fine and staff was friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was battling to open room door and first night there was no hot water to shower or bath

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    North beach is extremely unsafe

    The breakfast and cleanliness

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a mix of what we had ordered. So,I had to eat what I didn't order.

    It was very quiet to rest. The food was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    7.0
    Variety of food is needed and should be self catering
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Buffet- wasn't self catering

    Good view

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no charging ports in the rooms

    Breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lifts were not working parking not the building that were in

    Two beds in each room fridge telephone n clean bathroom

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    facility is next to the beach and next to people's bus stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    i was 100% satisfied with an outstanding service

    breakfast was excellent room spacious with warm water cleanliness very impressed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Even though the room was clean and all...there were roaches in the room. Not sure if the place needs fumigation or what. But there were quite a few of them

    The place is central. The staff is friendly and are willing to assist with anything you need. They are literally just a phone call away.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    The hotel is very homely and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The elevator one was working . Please fix the other one

    Best breakfast 5 star standard

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The huge amount of parking fee.I had to go to durban spa for a parking.And the fridge is too small in the room.I couldnt accommodate all my staff.You have to upgrade the fridges.

    The location is good,everything is near.The sea,the restaurants,the china mall,egagasini and others.I didnt have to drive,its just a few distance walk.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    It was a good stay...
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WiFi was very poor... You should also provide mops in the bathroom

    The location was perfect for us since we were closer to most of the places of interest.. The sea view was a cherry on top..

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    It was a good stay, enjoyed it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t properly take a shower as it creates a mess on the floor, the shower curtains are not much help. The water was also cold in one the rooms in the morning.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

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

    Nothing

    Cleanliness

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was good and has a lot to choose from. My room was cleaned everyday

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the afternoon water was warm not hot...so I would prefer it to hot .

    I liked the order and deciplen of the stuff and place it's peaceful. Breakfast was wonderful loved it. A lovely place to be.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • People with friends
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didn't give us drinking water

    Our room was nice and clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found blood on the blankets and that blanket was folded I noticed that when I was about to 😴

    Breakfast enjoyable Rooms are very tidy And the staff is kindly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elevators not working

    The breakfast and the friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast wasn’t great and there is no much to select on

    Staff was friendly, and great location plus sea view rooms

    Stayed in March 2024

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