Royal Palm Hotel
4.0 star property

Central hotel with full-service spa connected to a shopping center in Umhlanga

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Royal Palm Hotel

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Balcony view
Front of property
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Property amenity
Bathroom

Overview of Royal Palm Hotel

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
8 Palm Boulevard, New Town Centre, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320
  • Popular LocationGateway Theatre of Shopping4 min walk
  • Popular LocationUmhlanga Main Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationUmhlanga Rocks Beach11 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)14 min drive
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Room options

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LED TV
2 bedrooms
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 676 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LED TV
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 2217 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LED TV
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 2217 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Luxury Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 1313 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Umhlanga

Located in Umhlanga, Royal Palm Hotel is connected to a shopping center. UShaka Marine World is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Durban Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Moses Mabhida Stadium or Kings Park Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching.

What's nearby

  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 4 min walk
  • KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board - 8 min walk
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 9 min drive
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 4 min walk
  • Kauai - 3 min walk
  • Circus Circus Cafe - 4 min walk
  • Cuba Lounge - 3 min walk
  • Pizza Boyz - 5 min walk

About this property

Royal Palm Hotel

Upscale hotel connected to a shopping center
A terrace, a shopping mall on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Royal Palm Hotel. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a massage, or a body treatment at Spa Royale, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, DISH Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • ATM/banking services, meeting rooms, and a computer station
Room features
All 94 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, mini fridges, and microwaves

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (ZAR 65 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 215–215 for adults and ZAR 100–190 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • DISH Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3,315 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 215–215 for adults, and ZAR 100–190 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 175 (one-way), (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 65 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
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 security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Palm Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Palm Hotel?

As of Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Palm Hotel on May 12, 2024 start from CA $84.69, 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Royal Palm Hotel?

Self parking is available for ZAR 65 per day.

What time is check-in at Royal Palm Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Royal Palm Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Royal Palm Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 350 per person applies.

Where is Royal Palm Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Umhlanga, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umhlanga Hospital, and KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board. Umhlanga Lighthouse and Umhlanga Main Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Royal Palm Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 262 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Coreen, Dundee

Travelled with partner
Neat and tidy friendly staff! situated right at gateway mall easy access to restaurants and shopping! after all a pleasant stay thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

MJ

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Stan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

nkosinathi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Suleiman

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

EMT

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Helmut

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MRJF

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location in Umhlanga for business
Great location and a good hotel with free parking! A short drive to the beaches and other tourist attractions with good shopping just across the boulevard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)