Royal Palm Hotel | Hotel in Durban

| 8.6 (3726 Reviews) |  11 Bathrooms  22 Guests
Umhlanga Ridge Hotel | Royal Palm Hotel

Hotel in Umhlanga Ridge, Durban

This Timeless Hotel is located in the center of Palm Boulevard, directly opposite the Gateway Theater of Shopping on Umhlanga Ridge. The Indian Ocean beachfront is just 1.2 mi away. This luxury apartment hotel features spacious apartments and suites featuring carpeted floors and dimmer lights. Each unit comes with a balcony, a luxurious bathroom with amenities and free Wi-Fi. In keeping with a luxurious metropolitan hotel apartment complex, the Royal Palm features a retail piazza, designed with beautiful gardens and water features. There is also an all-day ground floor restaurant. The signature restaurant of the Royal Palm, Thyme, offers contemporary dining amid rich textures and color schemes of black and cream. Sliding doors opening onto a spacious courtyard provide an elegant café experience to outdoor dining. Royal Palm Gateway Hotel is close to various attractions such as the Mangrove Swamps, Umhlanga Lighthouse, Hawaan Forests, and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail. King Shaka International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

Royal Palm Hotel is located in Durban.

This 93 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Internet, Designated Smoking Area, Wheelchair Accessible, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 3726 reviews with the average score of 8.6 . Coming to Durban and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Free parking
  • Private Parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Lowered sink
Activities
  • Steam room
  • Beach
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Spa facilities
  • Spa
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
General
  • Elevator
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Safe
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Business center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Room service
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Concierge
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note guests are required to fill in a credit card authorization form, provide a copy of photo id and a copy of the credit card within 48 hours of making a reservation. the credit card authorization must be filled in and returned to the hotel. if guests decline to fill in a credit card authorization, a bank transfer or eft is also acceptable within 48 hours of making a reservation, please note, should you opt to pre-pay by credit card, the credit card produced on check in, must match the one used to guarantee the booking.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.48
Location:
9.19
Staff:
8.55
Facilities:
8.33
Comfort:
8.7
Cleanliness:
8.62
Zipho
Jan 29, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Clean
Summary: Excellent
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Executive King Suite
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 65 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Executive King Suite

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Shower cap, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels, Bathtub, Toilet, Private bathroom, Conditioner

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Electric kettle, Microwave

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Patio

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator

View

Inner courtyard view

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 102 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Shower cap, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels, Bathtub, Toilet, Private bathroom, Conditioner

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Kitchen

Dining table, Kitchenette, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Patio

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Dining area, Sofa

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator

View

Quiet street view

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Executive Twin Suite
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 65 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Executive Twin Suite

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Shower cap, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels, Bathtub, Toilet, Private bathroom, Conditioner

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Family Two-Bedroom Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 105 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Shower cap, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels, Bathtub, Toilet, Private bathroom, Conditioner

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Three-Bedroom Penthouse Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 155 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Three-Bedroom Penthouse Suite

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Shower cap, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels, Bathtub, Toilet, Private bathroom, Conditioner

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Kitchen

Dining table, Kitchenette, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Patio

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Dining area, Sofa

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator

View

Quiet street view

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Deluxe Double Studio
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 51 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double Studio

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Shower cap, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels, Bathtub, Toilet, Private bathroom, Conditioner

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Electric kettle, Microwave

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Patio

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator

View

Inner courtyard view

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
King Room - Disability Access
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 51 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
King Room - Disability Access

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Shower cap, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels, Toilet, Private bathroom, Conditioner

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Electric kettle, Microwave

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Patio

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator

View

Inner courtyard view

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
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