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The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel

Durban KwaZulu-Natal
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Surrender to tranquility the moment you step into The Royal Hotel, where relaxation is an art form, within a 5-minute drive of uShaka Marine World and Old Courthouse Museum. This spa hotel is 30 minutes drive to Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 15 minutes walk to Harbour.

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.

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Property Details

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.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Covered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Reception hall
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wedding services
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Spa services on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Terrace
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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.

  • 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 and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Other details

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.

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Durban Art Gallery - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Farewell Square - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Durban City Hall - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Durban Natural Science Museum - 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 - 0.4 km / 0.2 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
Old House Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Juma Mosque - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Durban Exhibition Centre - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
The preferred airport for The Royal Hotel is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 34.3 km / 21.3 mi

  • 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.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Essential workers only - NO

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 185 for adults and ZAR 92.50 for children
  • Airport 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 day
  • Credit 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.

Location

267 Smith Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 4001, South Africa
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Free WiFi
Secured parking
Number of restaurants - 1
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Number of bars/lounges - 1