Title: The Royal Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Royal Hotel Colonial hotel with spa services and a 24-hour front desk ![Coffee shop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/ea7cc720.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/f96138d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/a081e437.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/d9569d97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/ae5a1b46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Royal Hotel offers spa treatments including body wraps and massages in downtown Durban. Guests can enjoy meals at the restaurant, relax by the outdoor pool, use in-room WiFi, and grab coffee at the café. Visitors consistently mention the helpful hotel staff. 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Spa - 24/7 front desk - Room service - Pool ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 1 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=8893&PinnedHotelID=8893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=8893&PinnedHotelID=8893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 2 - Nov. 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=8893&PinnedHotelID=8893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=8893&PinnedHotelID=8893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=8893&PinnedHotelID=8893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=8893&PinnedHotelID=8893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=8893&PinnedHotelID=8893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=8893&PinnedHotelID=8893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbour View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/704a87d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbor View 7.0 Good 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Separate bathtub and shower - 323 sq ft - Harbor view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/96b49c50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, City View ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Separate bathtub and shower - 323 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/7fdf664c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Bidet Separate bathtub and shower - 2 bedrooms - City view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbour View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/fab6c239.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbor View ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Bidet Separate bathtub and shower - 646 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Harbor view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDurban-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h8893.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDurban-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h8893.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-29.85927%2C31.02546&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DdHZ70SpLWo3lAXotTDBXZxSTYw=) 267 Smith Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001 #### What's nearby - Durban International Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Durban Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km - Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 3 min drive - 2.9 km - uShaka Marine World - 3 min drive - 2.9 km - Moses Mabhida Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.3 km #### Getting around - King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Maxi's - ‬8 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk - ‪Roma Revolving Restaurant - ‬8 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### The Royal Hotel Hotel near uShaka Marine World A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Royal Hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a facial, or a body treatment. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center. Other perks at this hotel include: - An outdoor pool - Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge) - Concierge services, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk - A reception hall, meeting rooms, and wedding services Room features All 206 individually furnished rooms offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries - 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels - Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and phones ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8402100/8402050/3a82195e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Road Lodge Durban Durban Central Business District - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 8.0 Very good 442 reviews CA $58 CA $67 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=8402050&PinnedHotelID=8402050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23020000/23013200/23013126/39b19e89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ONOMO Hotel Durban Durban - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 116 reviews CA $78 CA $91 total includes taxes & fees Nov 17 - Nov 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=23013126&PinnedHotelID=23013126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3630000/3625800/3625761/7c35ab97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Belaire Suites Durban Beachfront - 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Umhlanga by IHG Umhlanga - Pool - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.4 Very good 610 reviews CA $80 CA $107 total includes taxes & fees Nov 16 - Nov 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=3598943&PinnedHotelID=3598943&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Height restrictions apply for onsite parking - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge) - Beach shuttle (surcharge) - Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge) - Theme park shuttle (surcharge) - Limo/town car service - Secured, covered self parking on site (ZAR 60 per day) - Limited onsite parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 185 for adults and ZAR 92.50 for children - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Outdoor pool - Stereo ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Wedding services ### Business services - Business center - Conference center - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Terrace ### Spa - 3 treatment rooms - Aromatherapy - Body scrubs - Body wraps - Couples treatment rooms - Deep-tissue massages - Facials - Hot stone massages - Manicures/pedicures - Reflexology - Swedish massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Handrails in stairways - Thin carpet in room - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible business center - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator - Wheelchair-accessible pool - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant - Wheelchair-accessible spa - Wheelchair-width doorways ### More - 1 building - 18 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 1845 - Colonial architecture - Reception hall - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Limited room service - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Air conditioning - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop-compatible safe - Phone - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in 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 The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - 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. ### 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 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 ### We should mention Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property 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 ### National rating Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization. ### Property is also known as Royal Durban Royal Hotel Durban The Royal Hotel Hotel The Royal Hotel Durban The Royal Hotel Hotel Durban ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Royal Hotel have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel? > As of Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on Nov 4, 2025 start from CA $90.97, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h8893.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Royal Hotel? > Self parking is available for ZAR 60 per day. Limited spots are available. ### What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Does The Royal Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 450 per vehicle applies. ### Where is The Royal Hotel located? > Located in Durban Central Business District, this spa hotel is steps from Durban Art Gallery, Farewell Square, and Durban City Hall. Durban Natural Science Museum and Playhouse are just steps away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Royal Hotel Reviews 7.2 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 6.8 Location ### 7.4 Staff & service ### 7.8 Eco-friendliness ### 7.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 69 8 - Good 81 6 - Okay 57 4 - Poor 21 2 - Terrible 24 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dr. Lindokuhle Jan 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Relaxing and spacious. ##### Dr. Lindokuhle Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller May 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fine hotel, good people, needs better internet This is a hotel in the heart of downtown, with a fine staff and sizable, comfortable rooms (perhaps a bit dated). The breakfast has quite a good variety of dishes. The room has a mini-fridge, which is a valuable amenity. This hotel offers excellent value for money. The one big fault of the place lies in the internet. It was usually not reachable in my room, and even when I went to the lobby for a good connection, Windows refused to connect to it because their system uses a long-outdated security protocol. (Android did work, but only in the lobby.) If you're staying downtown, you're probably in Durban for business, not tourism, and an up-to-date functional internet with a decent signal is absolutely essential. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sithembile Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very peaceful. Friendly staff. ##### Sithembile Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Racheal Aug 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Safe ##### Racheal Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dr. Lindokuhle Mar 18, 2025 Firstly staff does not take initiative in assisting guests with luggage Building is old and hold a rich history but not maintained or renovated enough to keep the standards of today not luxurious just plain boring hotel with couches that are torn and old The breakfast is not really great not appetising not enough option and very plain. ##### Dr. Lindokuhle Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Mar 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful suite, beautiful view I love staying in old well-kept hotels. The Royal Hotel is a perfect example. I stayed on a high floor facing the harbor. Always something going on out there from a tiny lone sailboat to a whole sailboat race to a tugboat on mysterious course in the wee hours. ##### John Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### THEOPHILUS Jan 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very good location ##### THEOPHILUS Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randall Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities For walking around during the day, this might be the best location in Durban. At night, not so much, and there are dodgy parts on the way to the Golden Mile. However the room was great, the breakfast sensational, and the staff could not be kinder and more helpful. ##### Randall Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Sergio Oct 10, 2024 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### No Airconditioning or Openable windows Beautiful architecturally, however, the rooms do not have air-conditioning or openable windows. Bed was comfortable and linen clean. check in was quick and easy, however, parking is an additional cost and separate to the establishment, so plan for a 5min - 10min to get to your car. ##### Sergio Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### VIVIAN Jul 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great breakfast and rooms are kept clean ##### VIVIAN Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Magnus Jun 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It is always so convenient to stay at the Royal ##### Magnus Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### William Jun 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service The staff was incredible. The breakfast and dinner buffets were very good with lots of options. Biggest issue is that even though it is a non-smoking hotel there is cigarette, cigar, and pot smells coming from the rooms vents even though the circulation is off. I even switched rooms because of the smell into my room, but it really didn't matter even though it was on a different floor from my original room. Thankfully my second room had a window that could open and I was able to keep the room aired out, but it still smelled of smoke. In other hotels the people who smoke in rooms are fined and removed from the hotel. Also, having the exhaust fans pulling air out of the rooms would keep it from circulating through the vent system because my vents were definitely not on. Even bought a fan at Clicks to help cool the room down for comfortable sleeping. ##### William Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maud Feb 2, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Hood ##### Maud Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pedro Manuel Pereira Jun 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Above and beyond great experience , staff is fantastic. ##### Pedro Manuel Pereira Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Danai May 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Clean rooms and wide selection for breakfast items ##### Danai Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Oct 13, 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotel of F\*\*\*\*\* Horror. Upon arriving at the hotel bookings were not correct but after some time it was resolved. We got to the rooms and their room appears clean but when looking at the curtains or even the carpets it was filthy. The lift buttons are dirty and do not appear to be polished. The service we got was shocking, reception staff does not give a toss about guests, and if things are asked they take their own time or do not get back to you about it. They have hot water issues and when asking about it we were told that they would get back to us, which they never did. When they heard that we knew media personnel they then only offered to find us a room with hot water. The reception staff is the worst I have ever seen or even had to deal with, for the place they are working at it is rather sad. There were even chicken bones laying on the stairways and cockroaches in front and in rooms. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandile Feb 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Definitely coming back I don't understand why it's a 3 star cause everything is 5star and the staff is amazing ##### Sandile Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 6, 2020 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness #### Vintage style We had to pay R75 per day for parking and I was not told in advance. The carpet in my room(642) was dirty or stained. Otherwise I like the vintage and elegant decor. The porters were helpful. Great service at the restaurant. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey Jan 6, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort My family and I had a wonderful time at the Royal. Reception was great; capacious rooms; ample parking; nice breakfast. Overall stay was excellent. ##### Jeffrey Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Alice Jan 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The stay was fine but need to look at fixing their furniture in time before guests arrive. ##### Alice Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Irene Dec 31, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Dissapointed It was fair but most amazing was scarcity of drinking water just a mere tap water n i had to complain first before they can cnhange our bedding....they just made the bed without changing sheets ,pillow cases n towels let alone refilling tea/coffee stuff n toiletries in the bathrooms n end up buying toilet paper .... remember we stayed 5 nights there but at after a reguested to speak to the manager everything was taken care of.Remember i syeyed in this hotel in 2015 but this year i dnt know what happened. During breakfast they end up counting food .i wonder why they accomodaye so many guest they cannot afford to feed them breakfast . ##### Irene Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Dec 20, 2019 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Pics online deceiving.Pool water was green & disgusting.Room wasn't set up as requested originally.Wifi in the room kept loosing signal.Tv in RM 643 wasn't clear but snowy.Breakfast at the cafe wasn't great.Hotel could do with an upgrade as it's definitely dated. Great location as it's close to transport an good surrounding shops/mall. Restoration definitely required in the city too. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### bonisiwe Dec 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing service , most friendly staff,spotless cleaning Royal hotel is our second home We have great time with my partner Keep up on your super service ##### bonisiwe Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vinit Prakash Nov 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort stay was good for its price. Breakfast was very good. We are vegetarians, they accomodated vegetarian food also. ##### Vinit Prakash Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Oct 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities Hotel staff were friendly, however CDB Durban isn't really a place for foreign tourists, especially at night. Locals advised me to move to the outer neighborhoods such as Morningside and Windermere. This really was my biggest issue. WiFi at the Royal was odd - best connection speeds are down in the lobby area which I didn't care for, though that is a minor thing, honestly. I can, however, tell that at one time The Royal was probably a very nice hotel, back when times in Durban were perhaps a bit better. The actual quality of the rooms were good and I thought the bathroom and showers were attractive and nice. However, when I voiced my concerns to the manager, he refused to acknowledge that CBD Durban is unsafe, despite MANY locals telling me the opposite, and would not refund the money i'd paid for two remaining days I had booked. While I respect the manager for holding his position and again i'd like to emphasize that the hotel staff were friendly, The Royal just wasn't the right place for me. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels with Free Airport Shuttle in Vancouver](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-Hotels-With-Free-Airport-Shuttle.0-0-d178315-tHotelswithFreeAirportShuttle.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Midland Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Midland-Hotels-Midland-Inn-Suites.h6570799.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Penticton](https://www.expedia.ca/Penticton-Hotels.d4135.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Prestige Oceanfront Resort, WorldHotels Luxury](https://www.expedia.ca/Victoria-Hotels-Prestige-Oceanfront-Resort.h4423936.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Eau Claire](https://www.expedia.ca/Eau-Claire-Hotels.d6059762.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Lisbon District](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels.d178278.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Nepean](https://www.expedia.ca/Nepean-Ottawa-Hotels.0-n8987-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [HyattHotels Hotels in Yorkville](https://www.expedia.ca/Yorkville-Toronto-Hotels-Hyatt-Hotels.0-n6151271-0--bHyattHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Old Orchard Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Old-Orchard-Beach-Hotels.d9256.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels near TCU Place](https://www.expedia.ca/TCU-Place-Hotels.0-l553248621533089563-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Negril](https://www.expedia.ca/Negril-Hotels.d2543.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Chalets Royal Laurentien](https://www.expedia.ca/Mont-Blanc-Hotels-Chalets-Royal-Laurentien.h11098573.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Rome (FCO) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/fco/lhr/rome-to-london) > > [Flights from North Bay (YYB) to Nashville (BNA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyb/bna/north-bay-to-nashville) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Sudbury (YSB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ysb/toronto-to-sudbury) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Seattle (SEA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/sea/toronto-to-seattle) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Narita (NRT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/nrt/vancouver-to-tokyo) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Manila (MNL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/mnl/toronto-to-manila) > > [Flights from Dubai (DXB) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/dxb/yyz/dubai-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Dubai (DXB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pvg/dxb/shanghai-to-dubai) > > [Swiss International Air Lines](https://www.expedia.ca/Swiss-International-Air-Lines-Flights.cLX.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Miami (MIA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/mia/toronto-to-miami) > > [Flights from Dieppe (YQM) to Paris (CDG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqm/cdg/moncton-to-paris) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Penticton (YYF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/yyf/edmonton-to-penticton) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Ahmedabad (AMD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/amd/toronto-to-ahmedabad) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Tel Aviv (TLV)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/tlv/toronto-to-tel-aviv) > > [Aruba Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/Aruba-Airlines-Flights.cAG.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Detroit (DTW) to Dieppe (YQM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/dtw/yqm/detroit-to-moncton) ### Packages > [Victoria Harbour](https://www.expedia.ca/Victoria-Harbour-Inner-Harbour.d6225284.Vacation-Attraction)