Title: The Balmoral 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) # The Balmoral Hotel Family beach hotel near Durban Funworld ## Photo gallery for The Balmoral Hotel ![Children's play area - outdoor - The Balmoral Hotel (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54500/54414/7c9bcc23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility - The Balmoral Hotel (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54500/54414/875413cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 185 per person) - The Balmoral Hotel (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54500/54414/ef4954b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Balmoral Hotel (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54500/54414/f2d32b1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace - The Balmoral Hotel (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54500/54414/8e572265.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Balmoral Hotel offers a stylish Durban experience with an on-site restaurant serving Halal dishes and a terrace with spectacular views. Guests appreciate the attentive service at this upscale family-friendly property, where free WiFi keeps everyone connected. ## Reviews 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - 24/7 front desk - Room service - Laundry - Housekeeping - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 15 - Dec. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=54414&PinnedHotelID=54414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=54414&PinnedHotelID=54414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 16 - Dec. 17](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=54414&PinnedHotelID=54414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=54414&PinnedHotelID=54414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=54414&PinnedHotelID=54414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=54414&PinnedHotelID=54414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=54414&PinnedHotelID=54414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=54414&PinnedHotelID=54414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 7 of 7 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54500/54414/67f41c6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Fireplace Air conditioning Refrigerator Plasma TV Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Private bathroom - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Standard Sea Facing ![Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54500/54414/6268506e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Sea Facing 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Fireplace Air conditioning Refrigerator Plasma TV Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Private bathroom - 194 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Superior Sea Facing ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54500/54414/3d2caf4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Sea Facing ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Air conditioning Refrigerator Plasma TV Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer - Ocean view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Studio Non Sea-Facing ![Studio Non Sea-Facing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54500/54414/a7404a60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio Non Sea-Facing ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Air conditioning Refrigerator Plasma TV Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54500/54414/8e572265.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Air conditioning Refrigerator Plasma TV Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Executive King Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing ![Executive King Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54500/54414/a72959f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive King Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds Refrigerator Plasma TV Blackout drapes/curtains - 484 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 1 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Executive Twin Room, Sea Facing ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54500/54414/3d2caf4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Twin Room, Sea Facing 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Air conditioning Refrigerator Plasma TV Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer - 484 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![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-Balmoral-Hotel.h54414.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDurban-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h54414.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-29.85545%2C31.03869&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Zn9mXpIktiLPEYS-ONMn85oqcU0=) 125 OR Tambo Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4000 #### What's nearby - Durban Funworld \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Golden Mile \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Durban International Convention Centre \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Durban Beach \- 2 min drive \- 2.2 km - uShaka Marine World \- 2 min drive \- 2.2 km #### Getting around - King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Roma Revolving Restaurant - ‬16 min walk - ‪Joe Cool's - ‬9 min walk - ‪Island Style - ‬8 min walk - ‪Chicken Tikka Palace - ‬2 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### The Balmoral Hotel Upscale family-friendly hotel near Golden Mile Located close to Durban Funworld and Durban International Convention Centre, The Balmoral Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour business center. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking and valet parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge) - Luggage storage, a porter/bellhop, and a front-desk safe Room features All 95 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. 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Jan 5, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=1818286&PinnedHotelID=1818286&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 - Free offsite parking within 1 mile - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Casino shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Free valet parking on site - Limited onsite parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 185 per person - A restaurant ### Things to do - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Babysitting (surcharge) - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Soundproofed rooms - Supervised activities for children (surcharge) ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Newspapers in lobby - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - 24-hour business center - Conference space - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Direct access to the beach - In a provincial park - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible airport shuttle - Elevator - Thin carpet in room - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 1 building - 3 floors - Banquet hall - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 42-inch plasma TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Minibar - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Fireplace - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Safe - Shared accommodations - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 16 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the 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 Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 185 per person - Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 470.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6) - Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 50 (one-way) 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 This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector ### We should mention No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### 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 Balmoral Durban Balmoral Hotel Durban Balmoral Hotel The Balmoral Hotel Hotel The Balmoral Hotel Durban The Balmoral Hotel Hotel Durban ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Balmoral Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Balmoral Hotel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Balmoral Hotel? ### What time is check-out at The Balmoral Hotel? ### Does The Balmoral Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is The Balmoral Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Balmoral Hotel Reviews ## Reviews 7.8 ### 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) 10 - Excellent 73 8 - Good 75 6 - Okay 31 4 - Poor 14 2 - Terrible 12 ### 8.2/10 Cleanliness ### 8.2/10 Staff & service ### 7.6/10 Amenities ### 7.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.8/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Amanda Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Disliked: Amenities Brilliantly attentive staff, excellent breakfast and great location right on the sea shore. ##### Amanda Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard Dec 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities The hotel is in desperate need of a makeover. The rooms are clean, the water is hot, but the faucet can be replaced. You have to turn the knob around 5 full times before the water comes out. Then it's not even a smooth stream, but a multi angle spread. My room was located in the middle of the building between the stairs and the elevator. There are seats in front of my door, so it can get pretty noisy even late into the night. The area where the building is located is good....right in front of the beach with lots of food options. The staff were great! ##### Richard Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Melissa Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Balmoral Hotel is a bit dated but clean. In my room the AC didn't initially work but two quick visits from staff and that was remedied. The bathroom is VERY TINY and the shower/tub requires a big step up to get in and out. The Balmoral is right on the beach and has lots of restaurants nearby which is convenient. There are vendors who set up at the beach too. Note the sockets are different than in other parts of South Africa. I didn't have the correct adapter here when I did in Cape Town and Sodwana Bay. ##### Melissa Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricardo Apr 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It is a very old hotel but still has its charm. Location in front of the beach is a big plus, The security at the hotel is good, the food is good. Overall, this old lady is still kicking. ##### Ricardo Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Javid Jameel Apr 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Overall, this is a good property in a sketchy area. The staff is friendly. ##### Javid Jameel Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel staff is beyond the friendliest and most helpful staff I have ever encountered while traveling extensively. From the hotel manager, reception desk, the restaurant, and the housekeeping staff, everyone was incredible. We had a room facing the water, so it was incredible to look out the windows and clearly see the water and beach. The room was not noisy at all. Breakfast had lots of options and we ate dinner in the hotel almost every night. We already booked this hotel for next year for 10 days. ##### William Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rabia Aug 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very old hotel, charming and quaint, its beachfront but unsafe to walķ to beach, bothered by homeless beggars and illegal sellers..parking was safe and secure at the rear. Staff was friendly, helpful and very pleasant. As my wife is disabled the first disabled room was unsuitable due to the shower . We were moved to a better equipped bathroom which improved our stay. ##### Rabia Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elmarie Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Hotel stay was comfortable with a good breakfast option Clean rooms and all amenaties was supplied ##### Elmarie Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Had a great time and they treated us Comrades runners well. ##### David Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lihor Jun 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very Close to the Comrades Marathon Start, ICC, Kingmead, and in front of beach. ##### Lihor Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Robert Sep 7, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Arrived after a 29 hour flight from USA In checking in they did not find my booking which i had done online and later told that their system had nit updated,this booking was done a month prior and should have updated.Got my room after this delay and Pushed a heavy trolley to 3 rd floor where I discovered the room was not made and the former occupants still had things there and they were late to check out.How could the room be declared clean in the system Took more than 20 minutes to be moved to another room Found the room already open and the manager forgot to give me room keys Went down again to collect keys Came back twice and keys were not working At night there was extremely loud music and partying till 4 am right across the hotel Never had a minute of sleep Why can't the hotel work with local authorities to limit the time that people can play music at the beach This was my worst experience at a hotel and was planning to bro g a group of friends from USA and I will not subject them to this standard ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luís Fernando Jun 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Foi tudo perfeito, equipe cordial ##### Luís Fernando Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas Nov 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beach Proximity Amazing staff and service at the hotel The added view and proximity to the Beach was just an icing ##### Nicholas Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Msawenkosi Sep 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort My stay was excellent and Covid protocol was followed/implemented.The hotel is and clean and the rooms are very clean and fresh. ##### Msawenkosi Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Norberto Aug 6, 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Skip this place A bad experience and certainly not a 4 star rating worthy, poorly maintained . Dirty carpet and lifting floor boards . ##### Norberto Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities nice stay for older building ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jun 5, 2021 Liked: Staff & service #### Family of 3 vacation The Balmoral gives value for money but the infrastructure is quite old. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service The personnel went out of their way to make it a good experience. The politeness of the staff was evident right from the security guard outside to the cleaners. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bongiwe Jan 12, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing ##### Bongiwe Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### gregg Jan 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Value for Money Good location right opposite the beach..secure parking behind hotel..excellent room..good management team..value for money ##### gregg Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 24, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Old style colonial hotel like going back in time! Very helpful staff. Lovely setting right on the beach in Durban. Some of the fixtures and fittings could do with refreshing or updating - for instance stair carpets very worn. Overall a very good experience though. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Russell, London Nov 21, 2019 Totally appalled to arrive home to the UK to be informed that my credit card had been subject to credit card fraud of a few hundred GB pounds and I know that it had to be by a member of staff at this hotel. So watch out there are criminals at this hotel. ##### Russell Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart, UK Nov 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel, nice room and friendly staff plus in the best location in Durban. ##### Stuart Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Faaiz Aug 15, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Noise is a problem Other guests are noisy and security is slack in controlling the noise. Street noise (prostitutes) are plentiful - keep windows closed ##### Faaiz Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Historical Colonial hotel. Well maintained and clean. 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