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The Balmoral Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with restaurant, near Golden Mile

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At The Balmoral Hotel, experience the warmth of Durban in style. Enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant offering Halal dishes, take in breathtaking views from the terrace, and stay connected with free WiFi. Previous guests loved this upscale family-friendly hotel's attentive service.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Casino shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY384
CNY441 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2

Why we love this property

Halal food delight
The hotel restaurant serves authentic Halal dishes to satisfy global palates. A buffet breakfast starts each day with tempting flavors.
Midnight snack paradise
Blackout drapes ensure uninterrupted slumber in these elegant rooms. When hunger strikes at odd hours, 24-hour room service and minibars deliver.

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Sea Facing

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Non Sea-Facing | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Non Sea-Facing

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive King Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing

  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room, Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
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 - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 33 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Skippers Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Tikka Palace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Island Style - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Joe Cool's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Roma Revolving Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

  • The Balmoral Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Golden Mile and Durban Funworld. Guests will have free perks like WiFi, valet parking, and self parking. Also, Durban International Convention Centre and uShaka Marine World are just a 5-minute drive away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 95 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Limited self and valet parking on site
    • Free offsite parking within 1 mi
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Casino shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach access
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch plasma TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Shared accommodations

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Halal dishes and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 185 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 470.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Casino shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs ZAR 50 (one-way)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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

Does The Balmoral Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Balmoral Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Balmoral Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Balmoral Hotel?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Balmoral Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 470.00 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Balmoral Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Balmoral Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (3-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Balmoral Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and skydiving, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near The Balmoral Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Halal dishes.

What's the area around The Balmoral Hotel like?

The Balmoral Hotel is located near Golden Mile in Durban Beachfront, a short 5-minute walk from Durban Funworld and 17 minutes' walk from Durban International Convention Centre.

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Reviews

The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Brilliantly attentive staff, excellent breakfast and great location right on the sea shore.
Amanda, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Overall, this is a good property in a sketchy area. The staff is friendly.
Javid Jameel, 10-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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, 9-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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, 10-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel stay was comfortable with a good breakfast option Clean rooms and all amenaties was supplied
Elmarie, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel at South Beach
Gardy, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great time and they treated us Comrades runners well.
David, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very Close to the Comrades Marathon Start, ICC, Kingmead, and in front of beach.
Lihor, 4-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Foi tudo perfeito, equipe cordial
Luís Fernando, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beach Proximity

Amazing staff and service at the hotel The added view and proximity to the Beach was just an icing
Nicholas, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

My stay was excellent and Covid protocol was followed/implemented.The hotel is and clean and the rooms are very clean and fresh.
Msawenkosi, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Skip this place

A bad experience and certainly not a 4 star rating worthy, poorly maintained . Dirty carpet and lifting floor boards .
Norberto, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

nice stay for older building
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Family of 3 vacation

The Balmoral gives value for money but the infrastructure is quite old.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
Bongiwe, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Value for Money

Good location right opposite the beach..secure parking behind hotel..excellent room..good management team..value for money
gregg, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, nice room and friendly staff plus in the best location in Durban.
Stuart, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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, 3-night trip