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The Royal Hotel

3.0 out of 5.0
267 Smith Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 1800 781 504
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Laundry
24/7 Desk
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Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbour View
60 square metres
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View
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1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, City View
Room with view
30 square metres
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbour View
30 square metres
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Colonial Durban hotel in Durban Central Business District with a conference center

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

With a stay at The Royal Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Durban, within a 5-minute drive of uShaka Marine World and Durban Beach. This spa hotel is 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Old Courthouse Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 206 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and laptop-compatible safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.

Languages spoken

  • English

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The Royal Hotel

267 Smith Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 4001

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 206
  • Number of floors - 18
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Wedding services
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1845
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Conference centre
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Covered parking
  • Secured parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

The Royal Hotel offers 206 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size 42
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Thin carpet in room

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

The Royal Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 3
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Parking height restrictions apply

Service animals not allowed

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • Royal Durban
  • Royal Hotel Durban
  • The Royal Hotel Hotel
  • The Royal Hotel Durban
  • The Royal Hotel Hotel Durban

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel 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.

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