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The Royal Hotel, Durban
267 Smith Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 4001Show on map
- Taxes included · no booking fees
- Check-in from 2:00 PM
About this property
Visa, Debit cards not accepted, Cash, Mastercard
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.
A stay at The Royal Hotel places you in the heart of Durban, steps from Durban City Hall and Durban Natural Science Museum. This spa hotel is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Harbour.
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Durban City Hall - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Durban Natural Science Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Durban Art Gallery - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Farewell Square - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Playhouse - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Old Courthouse Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Church Square - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Harbour - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Workshop Mall - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi West Street Mosque - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Kwa Muhle Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi The Old Fort - 1 km / 0.6 mi Juma Mosque - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Old House Museum - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Durban Exhibition Centre - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi The preferred airport for The Royal Hotel is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 34.1 km / 21.2 mi
In Durban (Durban Central Business District)
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
English
Make yourself at home in one of the 206 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and laptop-compatible safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Most popular facilities
Wifi
Parking
Breakfast
Pool
Shuttle Service
Reception Hall
Laundry Facilities
Restaurant
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Facilities of The Royal Hotel, Durban
40 amenitiesHighlights
Wifi
Parking
Breakfast
Pool
Shuttle Service
Reception Hall
Laundry Facilities
Restaurant
Internet1
- Wifi
Parking1
- Parking
Food & drink5
- Coffee Shop/Cafe
- Bar/Lounges
- Restaurant
- Snack Bar
- Breakfast
Wellness3
- Spa
- Conference Space
- Pool
Services5
- Concierge
- Laundry Facilities
- Shuttle Service
- Beach Shuttle
- Reception Hall
Accessibility1
- Wheelchair Accessible
Safety & security1
- Safe Deposit Box
General5
- Limo Or Town Car Service Available
- Banquet Facilities
- Terrace
- Luggage Storage
- Meeting/Conference Facilities
House rules
Check-in
From 2:00 PM – anytime
Minimum age to check in: 18
Check-out
From 11:00 AM
Cancellation / prepayment
Cancellation charges depend on the room rate you select. See the penalty timeline under each room option above.
Fees & extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 205 for adults and ZAR 100 for childrenAirport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 150.00 (one-way), (from 5 to 11 years old) Covered self parking fee: ZAR 60 per dayCredit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Know before you go
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Parking height restrictions apply.
Special instructions
This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedThe name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservationThis property accepts credit cards and cashSafety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kitPlease note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property.
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