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Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Umhlanga with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel

Exterior
Point of interest
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Showing 16 of 16 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Ocean View

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking, Ocean View

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Ocean View

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Smoking

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Balcony

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Ocean View (Balcony)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Ocean View (Balcony)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
2 Ncondo Place Umhlanga, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 9 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 11 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Legacy Yard - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kauai Umhlanga - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Barón - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel

Hotel near Durban Beach
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and a computer station
  • A vending machine, a front desk safe and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 234 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (99 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: ZAR 1200.00

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 900 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 900 (return), (from 1 to 18 years old)
  • Self-parking fee: ZAR 50.00 per day
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 1200.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Durban Umhlanga
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Umhlanga Durban
Holiday Inn Express Umhlanga Durban
Holiday Inn Express Durban Umhlanga Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Durban Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlang Hotel Umhlanga Rocks
Holiday Inn Express Durban

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel on 1 Dec 2024 start from AU$103.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 50.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 1200.00.

Does Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM-9:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 900 per vehicle applies.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board, Umhlanga Hospital and Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Umhlanga Lighthouse and Umhlanga Main Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 560 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 560 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 560 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 560 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 560 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff throughout all departments.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Feroze

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an exceptional stay.staff were excellent and friendly. Only glitch is the shower,very slow water coming through needs to be checked
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kyle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

MORRIS

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Business Travel
,Great for business travelers convenient location, wifi and no loss of power.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

NITIN

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ashwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice property, good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashveer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay a with friendly helpful hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes, my wife and I enjoyed the stay and staff were very friendly and helpful. will definitely recommend it to family and friends
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic all around
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredible. So friendly and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Justice

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad Mohd

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selvarajah

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Colette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

richard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

AJAY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Need to have more option for breakfast. there is very limited option for vegetarian guest. Need to improvise breakfast verity.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire facility was in pristine condition. And the staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Neresha

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location Great free parking onsite or at Gateway parking Poor room cleaning service Towels need replacing-old and tired No shower cap, no sanitary bag, no shampoo and conditioner Rooms are cramped and tiny
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anonymous
Amazing,exceptional service,fresh breakfast & delicious( though sometimes there is more coffe & little to no tea. Runs out of fried eggs for the 9am breakfast while there is always plenty of boiled ones) time slot but could improve on hotel room cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023