Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat

Property class: 4
Edwardian Durban guesthouse in Morningside with free parking

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Located close to Durban Beach and Blue Lagoon, Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Room (Small Room)

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
120 Goble Road ( Smiso Nkwanyana Rd), Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

Getting around

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

About this property

Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat

  • Upscale boutique guest house near Durban Botanical Gardens
  • Located close to Durban Beach and Blue Lagoon, Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this guest house include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and a front desk safe
    • A porter/bellboy, barbecues and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • TVs with premium channels
    • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1900
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Edwardian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

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 - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per vehicle (one-way)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Does Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat?

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 Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 400 per vehicle applies.

Where is Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat located?

Located in Morningside, this boutique guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Durban Botanical Gardens, Durban Beach and Blue Lagoon. Sahara Stadium Kingsmead and Durban University of Technology are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat and receive a full refund?

Yes, Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely be going back and staying here again. The guesthouse is amazing with views to the sea. Breakfast was outstanding. The staff were very welcoming and helpful in guiding me about where to go in Durban. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guest house is beautiful with classy furnishing, many large public areas to relax, a nice terrace for the breakfast and an inviting pool area by the quirky self service bar. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old characterful property, but in very poor condition and needs a serious lick of paint and a good clean. Beautiful old sash windows, but hadn't been cleaned in years, and paint peeling off. Plugs were unsafe and held together by tape. Pool area nice, but again needs a good clean. Overall, 2-star at best.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and boutique, like staying in a period colonial house. From the silverware on the table at breakfast to the furnishings. Fabulous, and the staff all so very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Charming and stylish hotel

We loved the hotel. It is charming and the room with a canopy bed was wonderful with character and style. Much nicer than standard chain hotels.The service was friendly ,helpful and excellent. The breakfast was great . They have a buffet with fruit, cake, bread and cereal and then make your eggs and side dishes to order.I highly recommend Goble Palms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unterkunft besticht durch seinen einzigartigen Stil. Die Zimmer sind geräumig. Die Pool Area ist ebenso sehr gemütlich. Das Frühstück ist ausgezeichnet. Parkplätze werden 24h überwacht.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute decision to visit Durban after sailing across Indian Ocean and then on to Cape Town. Goble Palms was perfect from our host Goodman and owner Lionel. Accommodations were clean, plush bed and spacious rooms. The breakfast overlooking the Indian Ocean was beautiful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sehr freundliches, hilfsbereites Personal. Familiäre Atmosphäre in Kolonialstil Ambiente und sehr gutem englischen Frühstück.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
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6/10 Okay

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

Nice place, room under kitchen to be avoided.

Very friendly staff. Wifi connection was bad. Room 8 not ideal for some one who wants to wake up late as its directly under the kitchen, noise from the the kitchen forced me to wake up early.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, the best staff I had in long time located a minute Uber drive from the main restaurants street very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Superb retreat in the heart of Durban

Absolutely beautiful property with exceptionally comfortable rooms and sitting areas. Friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, looks amazing. Could be cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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8/10 Good

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

English elegance

A lovely old home remodeled in the heart of north Durban.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I’ve been here loads,I adore the place,the staff are like my family I just love it
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house and grounds. Wish we could have stayed several days there just to enjoy the property. One block from some good places to dine, especially Mali (for Indian cuisine).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Superb

Beautiful colonial property and the staff were not just friendly but positively helpful and concerned.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Very cool hotel, made out of 4 houses that got connected, beautifully decorated and very very nice and spacious room. Full breakfast was delicious. Only stayed for 1 night so didn’t have time to visit the area. Sitting rooms around property were really beautiful. Would stay again if visiting the area!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely oasis

Absolutely great. Again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Colonial treat

Great green colonial oasis with extremely friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft hat schon bessere Zeiten erlebt, gehört längst renoviert. Die Besitzer haben wir nicht gesehen für Tipps ect. Deshalb keine 4 Sterne.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Logde mit Lage nahe der Innenstadt ist sehr schön eingerichtet in einem historischen Gebäude. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, das Frühstücksbufet hervorragend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay

A charming Victorian Home with wonderful furnishings and excellent staff. The service was superb and breakfast amazing. Nothing was a problem. We found the location very central and convenient. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Einrichtung und Ausstattung einmalig. Zimmer und Unterkunft sind im Kolonialstil mit sehr viel Liebe zum Detail gehalten.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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8/10 Good

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

Goede locatie

Bijzonder hotel...barok en antiek ingericht maar zeer verfijnd...prachtige tuinen...veilige en mooie locatie.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great but lots of stairs. Gotreman ls the best
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018