Surrender to tranquility the moment you step into The Royal Hotel, where relaxation is an art form, within a 5-minute drive of uShaka Marine World and Old Courthouse Museum. This spa hotel is 30 minutes drive to Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 15 minutes walk to Harbour.

Rejuvenate with daily housekeeping, room service, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, a 42-inch flat-screen TV, air conditioning and complimentary high-speed WiFi, direct access to our luxury spa. Conveniences include wheelchair-accessibility, a phone and an in-room safe.

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Property Details

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.

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Train station pickup (surcharge)
Parking (limited spaces)
Limo or town car service available
Sailing nearby
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Wheelchair accessible parking
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Handrails in stairways
Multilingual staff
Conference center
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Covered parking
Secured parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Health or beauty spa nearby
Reception hall
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Meeting rooms
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Windsurfing nearby
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Train station drop-off (surcharge)
Spa treatment room(s)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wedding services
Boat tours nearby
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Business center
24-hour front desk
Number of restaurants - 1
Spa services on site
Golfing nearby
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snorkeling nearby
Snack bar/deli
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Self parking (surcharge)
Conference space
Terrace
ATM/banking
Concierge services
Year Built - 1845
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 206
Number of floors - 18

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and 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.

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 and cash
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

Other details

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a 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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Durban Art Gallery - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Farewell Square - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Durban City Hall - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Durban Natural Science Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Playhouse - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Old Courthouse Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Church Square - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Harbour - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Workshop Mall - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
West Street Mosque - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Kwa Muhle Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The Old Fort - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Old House Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Juma Mosque - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Durban Exhibition Centre - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
The preferred airport for The Royal Hotel is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 34.3 km / 21.3 mi

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.

Hotel policies

General

Professional property host/manager
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Parking height restrictions apply
Beach nearby
Essential workers only - NO

Pets

Service animals not allowed
Pets not allowed

Other charges

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.

Location

267 Smith Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 4001, South Africa

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