The Royal Hotel

Colonial hotel with spa services and 24-hour front desk

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

The Royal Hotel offers spa treatments including body wraps and massages in downtown Durban. Guests can enjoy meals at the restaurant, relax by the outdoor pool, use in-room WiFi, and grab coffee at the café. Visitors consistently mention the helpful hotel staff.

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
Spa
Room service
24/7 front desk
Pool

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Tomorrow

Oct 22 - Oct 23

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbour View

Good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Separate bath and shower

30 sq m
Harbour view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Separate bath and shower

30 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Bidet

Separate bath and shower

2 bedrooms
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbour View

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Bidet

Separate bath and shower

60 sq m
1 bedroom
Harbour view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the area

Located in Durban Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Durban, The Royal Hotel is in a shopping district and near the beach. UShaka Marine World is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Durban Beach and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead or Greyville Race Course. Kayaking, snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

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267 Smith Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

Durban International Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Durban Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
uShaka Marine World - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Moses Mabhida Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Maxi's - ‬8 min walk
‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
‪Roma Revolving Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
‪KFC - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel near uShaka Marine World

A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Royal Hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a facial or a body treatment. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a business centre.

Other perks at this hotel include:

An outdoor pool
Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and self-parking (surcharge)
Concierge services, a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
A reception hall, meeting rooms and wedding services

Room features

All 206 individually furnished rooms boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.

Other amenities include:

Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and phones

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Secured, covered parking on site (ZAR 60 per day)
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 185 for adults and ZAR 92.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Outdoor pool
Stereo

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Wedding services

Business services

Business centre
Conference centre
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Terrace

Spa

3 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Reflexology
Swedish massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Thin carpet in room
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-width doorways

1 building
18 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1845
Colonial architecture
Reception hall
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

Limited room service
Restaurant dining guides

Air conditioning
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments

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 not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 185 for adults and from 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 per cent

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

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property 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 organisation.

Property is also known as

Royal Durban

Royal Hotel Durban

The Royal Hotel Hotel

The Royal Hotel Durban

The Royal Hotel Hotel Durban

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of 21 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 22 Oct 2025 start from AU$74.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 60 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The Royal Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 450 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Located in Durban Central Business District, this spa hotel is steps away from Durban Art Gallery, Farewell Square and Durban City Hall. Durban Natural Science Museum and Playhouse are just steps away.

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