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Royal Palm Hotel

4.0 star property
Treat yourself to the ultimate relaxation experience with soothing spa treatments and exceptional dining options.

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Balcony view
32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV
Body treatments, aromatherapy, facials, massage/treatment rooms
Front of property - evening/night
Luxury Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The current price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LED TV
2 bedrooms
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LED TV
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 206 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LED TV
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 206 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Luxury Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Luxury Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 122 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
8 Palm Boulevard, New Town Centre, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320

What's nearby

  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 4 min walk
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 6 min walk
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 9 min drive
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Augusta Spur - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪My Diners - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cuba Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Royal Palm Hotel

Upscale hotel near Durban Beach
A terrace, a shopping centre on-site and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Royal Palm Hotel. Treat yourself to a facial, aromatherapy or a manicure/pedicure at Spa Royale, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, DISH Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and meeting rooms
Room features
All 94 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, mini fridges and microwaves

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered parking on site (ZAR 65 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 215 to 215 for adults and ZAR 100 to 190 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • DISH Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Shopping centre
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3,315 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 215 to 215 for adults and ZAR 100 to 190 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 175 (one-way), (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • Covered self-parking fee: ZAR 65 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Palm Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Palm Hotel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Palm Hotel on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$109.97, 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.

How much is parking at Royal Palm Hotel?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 65 per day.

What time is check-in at Royal Palm Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Royal Palm Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Royal Palm Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 350 per person applies.

Where is Royal Palm Hotel located?

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

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Royal Palm Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 284 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sakhile

Awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Home away from home
Royal palm hotel very much welcoming beautifully laid up
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

shunmoogam

Overall good value for money spent We have used the property many times .It needs some updating
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauren

Great location,spacious room,wonderful service
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agent

The check in was seamless and they even ended upgrading us to a 3 bedroom free of charge. The rooms were clean and modern and conveniently situated within walking distance of Gateway. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kingsford

Good
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great room
Great room, everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coreen

Neat and tidy friendly staff! situated right at gateway mall easy access to restaurants and shopping! after all a pleasant stay thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustav Du

More than what I expected will book it anytime really can recommend this place

10/10 Excellent

Gustav

Being here before just a excellent place home from home
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing accomodation Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

MRJF

Great Location in Umhlanga for business
Great location and a good hotel with free parking! A short drive to the beaches and other tourist attractions with good shopping just across the boulevard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Varsha

Amazing staff and a great stay. Neat and well presented
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dumo

Everything was nice 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zarina

Excellent Hotel fabulous rooms
The executive room in this hotel is as good as that you would find in a 5* hotel. Exceptional layout and decor. The hotel is across the street from Gateway Mall. Excellent location. This hotel is underrated and deserves to be a 5* fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Panayotis

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
In a good area lots to do opposite a shopping mall but the hotel is tied needs to be revamped. AIRCON not working T.V. not working cycling coming down. But great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Ian A

The location of the hotel is good and this is the third time I have stayed there. The rooms are really spacious and the bedroom can be closed off leaving a separate lounge providing privacy for business meetings. The one gripe is a charge for a cappuccino at breakfast notwithstanding the fact that I was booked on a bed and breakfast option. Very disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Stefan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
My Hotel Room had multiple defects,Safe was faulty,Bath Tub was loosing water,Door Lock was malfunctioning. Room was invested with coackroaches
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Terrible Rooms !!
Absolutely terrible rooms, filthy, smelling rooms. Needs urgent revamp, painting, new furniture, lighting, etc. Dirty curtains, lampholders, lamp shades, filthy carpets, etc. Noisy airconditioning, taps need fixing or replacement. Will not stay here again, be careful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Muhammed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Damp and musty smell. AC not working. Stay away
At check-in we were not informed about breakfast or any other details. The room smelt damp and musty. The AC in the bedroom did not work. I called reception twice and was promised twice that someone would come to fix it. This did not happen. Durban during December is extremely hot and humid, so this was an extremely uncomfortable stay. We could not sleep comfortably at night. In the morning I called to request a late checkout. This was due to us not having slept well at night, and my 2 year old daughter could not wake up in the morning. I requested 2 hours and was promptly told they could not give it to me. Keep in mind I am a Gold Rewards member. I was told I could get an hour extra, until 11AM. However, reception called me at 10:30AM telling me I had passed the deadline. The breakfast was really bad! Cold pancakes, stale pastries, no fresh fried eggs offered, and bread not of a great quality. Terrible, terrible coffee! I could not drink it. I will never stay here again, and I would never recommend anyone else to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

K

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verona

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024