Title: Gooderson Tropicana Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Oceanfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near uShaka Marine World ## Photo gallery for Gooderson Tropicana Hotel ![Reception - Gooderson Tropicana Hotel (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10554/9b6f3cbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - Gooderson Tropicana Hotel (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10554/8ee459d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - Gooderson Tropicana Hotel (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10554/00229cf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Gooderson Tropicana Hotel (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10554/64c0bdb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Chalet - Gooderson Tropicana Hotel (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10554/0f4e1011.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Gooderson Tropicana Hotel is on Durban's beachfront, offering ocean views and easy beach access. Guests can dine at two restaurants with local and international dishes, use dry cleaning/laundry services, or enjoy drinks at two bars. ## Reviews 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Breakfast available - Parking available - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 5 - Dec. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=10554&PinnedHotelID=10554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=10554&PinnedHotelID=10554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 6 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=10554&PinnedHotelID=10554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=10554&PinnedHotelID=10554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=10554&PinnedHotelID=10554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=10554&PinnedHotelID=10554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=10554&PinnedHotelID=10554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=10554&PinnedHotelID=10554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Sea View ![Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Sea View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10554/573695b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Sea View ### Highlights Air conditioning LED TV Down duvet Shower/tub combination Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels - Partial sea view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Sea View ![Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10554/108e6fad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Sea View ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator LED TV Down duvet Shower/tub combination Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker - 323 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Superior Chalet ![Superior Chalet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10554/0f4e1011.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Chalet 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning LED TV Separate bedroom Down duvet Shower/tub combination Private bathroom - 1 bedroom - Sea view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room ![Deluxe Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10554/e79cd554.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Quadruple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning LED TV Down duvet Shower/tub combination Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels - 366 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room (Non Sea Facing ) ![Standard Room (Non Sea Facing )](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10554/8e85e4f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room (Non Sea Facing ) ### Highlights Air conditioning LED TV Ceiling fan Down duvet Shower/tub combination Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double 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-Gooderson-Tropicana-Hotel.h10554.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDurban-Hotels-Gooderson-Tropicana-Hotel.h10554.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-29.85679%2C31.03908&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bw6Ld2Hbxgk5bKwRU-MVjPece6k=) 85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001 #### What's nearby - Golden Mile \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Addington Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Harbour \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Durban International Convention Centre \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - uShaka Marine World \- 2 min drive \- 1.8 km #### Getting around - King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Roma Revolving Restaurant - ‬15 min walk - ‪Joe Cool's - ‬11 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk - ‪Surf Riders - ‬13 min walk - ‪Chicken Tikka Palace - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Family-friendly hotel near uShaka Marine World Consider a stay at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and a business center. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Babysitting (surcharge), free newspapers, and a front-desk safe - Concierge services, an elevator, and a computer station Room features All 168 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. 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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; cash is not accepted Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed 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 Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit ### Property is also known as Tropicana Durban Tropicana Hotel Durban Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Durban Gooderson Tropicana Durban Gooderson Tropicana Gooderson Tropicana Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Hotel Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Durban Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Hotel Durban ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gooderson Tropicana Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel? ### Does Gooderson Tropicana Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Gooderson Tropicana Hotel located? ## Have a question? 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