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The Balmoral Hotel

4.0 star property
Family beach hotel near Durban Funworld

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Children’s play area – outdoor
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio Non Sea-Facing

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Sea Facing

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • Ocean view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Sea Facing

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, Sea Facing

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
125 OR Tambo Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4000

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe Cool's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪3 Piers Coffee Co - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Grand Bay Spur Steak Ranch - ‬6 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 centre. The on-site Halal dishes restaurant, restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A porter/bellboy, luggage storage and 1 meeting room
Room features
All 95 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

Languages

English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1 mile
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 550.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 550.0 per night

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 organisation.

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?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Balmoral Hotel?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Balmoral Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Balmoral Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The Balmoral Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 470.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Balmoral Hotel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Durban Beachfront hotel is in the city centre, steps away from Golden Mile and Durban Funworld. Durban International Convention Centre and uShaka Marine World are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 194 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time and they treated us Comrades runners well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javid Jameel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, this is a good property in a sketchy area. The staff is friendly.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lihor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Close to the Comrades Marathon Start, ICC, Kingmead, and in front of beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rabia

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaizer

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Wiseman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Boitumelo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Msawenkosi

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Norberto

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 .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice stay for older building
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Family of 3 vacation

The Balmoral gives value for money but the infrastructure is quite old.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bongiwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

gregg

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Russell, London

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, nice room and friendly staff plus in the best location in Durban.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Kedibone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My stay was wonderful

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Faaiz

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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical Colonial hotel. Well maintained and clean. Attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019