The Balmoral Hotel

4.0 star property
Family beach hotel near Durban Funworld

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Children’s play area – outdoor
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 185 per person)
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Meeting facility
Exterior
The Balmoral Hotel offers a stylish Durban experience with an on-site restaurant serving Halal dishes and a terrace with spectacular views. Guests appreciate the attentive service at this upscale family-friendly property, where free WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Sea Facing

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Studio Non Sea-Facing

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Executive King Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Twin Room, Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Durban Beachfront, a neighbourhood in Durban, The Balmoral Hotel is in the suburbs and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Mile and Durban Beach, while Durban Funworld and uShaka Marine World are popular local attractions. Travelling with kids? Make time for Durban Botanical Gardens, or enjoy an event or a match at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with skydiving.
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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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roma Revolving Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 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)
  • Tour/ticket information, 1 meeting room and a porter/bellboy
Room features
All 95 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 42-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

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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
  • Thin carpet in room
  • 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
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation
  • 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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)

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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