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The Royal Hotel
3 stars

The Royal Hotel

267 Smith Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Durban, South Africa
See location+27 313 336 000
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$42
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rate per night

7.8
Good
based on 2861 reviews
2,861 reviews
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Set in Durban, The Royal Hotel Durban is a five-minute walk from Durban Central Business District and offers a sauna and an outdoor pool. It features expansive city views and 4-star rooms.

This sophisticated hotel provides a fitness centre, a coffee bar and 24-hour room service. Airport transfers, a laundry service, a dry cleaning service and babysitting/child services are available upon enquiry.

The Royal Hotel Durban provides 251 air conditioned rooms filled with all the essentials to ensure a comfortable stay. Hot drinks can be made with the provided tea and coffee supplies.

The hotel houses The Royal Grill, which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and presents guests with everything they need for an enjoyable night without having to leave the hotel. Those looking to socialise can visit Exchange, conveniently situated on-site.

Durban Railway Station is within a half an hour walk of The Royal Hotel Durban, and for those arriving by car there is valet parking. International Convention Centre Durban is within walking distance.

Rating
7.8
Good
Based on 2,861 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at The Royal Hotel

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee shop
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee shop

Things to do

  • Beach access
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Beauty salon
  • Windsurfing

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

General

  • Quiet street view
  • Family rooms
  • Sea view
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view
  • Storage available

Pool and spa

  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Rooftop pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility and suitability

  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Designated smoking area

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Reviews of The Royal Hotel

7.8
Good
2861 verified ratings
Wonderful
1126
Very good
419
Good
471
Okay
231
Fair
243
Mediocre
117
Poor
254

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Overall, guests had mixed feelings about their stay. While many appreciated the spacious rooms and found the hotel to offer good value for money, there were significant complaints about cleanliness, particularly in the bathrooms and common areas. Some guests also noted issues with the air conditioning and outdated facilities, which detracted from their experience.
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Value for Price8 out of 10
Room Size7.5 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
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Location

267 Smith Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

What's nearby

  • Durban International Convention Centre0.7 km
  • Golden Mile1 km
  • Kingsmead Cricket Ground1 km
  • Marine Parade Street1.4 km
  • South Beach1.5 km
  • North Beach1.6 km
  • Durban Botanical Gardens2.1 km
  • uShaka Marine World2.2 km
  • Natal Observatory2.3 km
  • Greyville Race Course2.4 km
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World2.6 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium3.4 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

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FAQs when booking at The Royal Hotel

  • Where is The Royal Hotel located?

    The Royal Hotel is located at 267 Smith Street in Durban Central, 0.4 km from the centre of Durban. Durban International Convention Centre is the closest landmark to The Royal Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Royal Hotel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at The Royal Hotel.

  • Does The Royal Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Royal Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Royal Hotel from the airport?

    The Royal Hotel is 10.3 km from Durban Virginia. The Royal Hotel is 29.3 km from Durban King Shaka Intl.

  • Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, The Royal Hotel has a pool on-site.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.1

Distance to city centre

0.4 km

Nearest airport

Durban King Shaka Intl

Distance to airport

29.4 km