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About this property

Situated in Durban's CBD and 15 minutes’ walk from the beach, Royal Hotel features 2 restaurants serving award-winning cuisine. Rooms have panoramic views of the city or the yacht harbour. The stylish guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning and satellite TV. Each features a minibar fridge, which can be stocked on request, along with tea-and-coffee-making facilities and hairdryers. Bathrooms include bathtubs and showers. The hotel’s flagship restaurant, the Royal Grill, offers dining in an elegant environment for breakfast, lunch and dinner, where the Coffee Shoppe offers lighter meals. The Royal Hotel sports swimming pool on the top floor. This 3-star accommodation is 5 minutes’ walk from the Esplanade, 20 minutes walk from uShaka and 35 km from King Shaka International Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet

    • Rooms with:

    • City view

    • Quiet street view

    • Private parking at the hotel

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Deluxe Family Suite
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Buffet breakfast included
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 double bed
US$393 for 3 nights
  • You won't be charged yet

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  • 1 double bed
323 feet²
City view
Rooftop pool
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Laptop safe
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$58 per night
Original price
US$223.87
Getaway Deal
- US$33.58
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Booking.com pays
- US$17.51
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.

Total before taxes
US$172.78

US$58 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
23% off
23% off
You’re getting 23% off the original price due to multiple deals and benefits.
Getaway Deal
Getaway Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$50 per night
Original price
US$196.03
Getaway Deal
- US$29.41
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Booking.com pays
- US$15.33
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.

Total before taxes
US$151.30

US$50 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
23% off
23% off
You’re getting 23% off the original price due to multiple deals and benefits.
Getaway Deal
Getaway Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 double bed
646 feet²
City view
Rooftop pool
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Free WiFi
Max persons: 4
US$131 per night
Original price
US$462.61
Getaway Deal
- US$69.39
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.

Total before taxes
US$393.22

US$131 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Getaway Deal.
Getaway Deal
Getaway Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • We have 6 left
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mbatha
    South Africa South Africa
    It's an old hotel but still looking good. The staff is amazing
  • Muller
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was clean as expected. Staff were very friendly and helpful, also there is no shortage of staff to assist you, and I was helped, or my query was answered, very quickly. Food was flavourful and well presented.
  • Ndileka
    South Africa South Africa
    Prepared on time. Attentive staff. Healthy meals.
  • Gavin
    South Africa South Africa
    Our Stay was awesome..Service exceptional. Room spaces and clean. Breakfast buffet the best and the staff so helpful Thank you
  • Vamani
    South Africa South Africa
    I liked the design of the place inside and out. the staff members were professional and well trained there's never a thing i asked for n didnt receive. My room was always clean and smellin fresh. Big up to royal hotel as a whole they made me feel...
  • Mp
    South Africa South Africa
    the hotel's sea view is beutiful. the resturants are closer. the hotel is also clean
  • Maroga
    South Africa South Africa
    All were very nice but Breakfast should improve little bit
  • Tino
    South Africa South Africa
    The pool is good and the room, clean and staff is kind
  • Nono
    South Africa South Africa
    I like everything it's was perfect. I love the place
  • Thapelo
    South Africa South Africa
    It.is nearer to all amenities, the place was very clean and staff was very friendly.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Royal Grill
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic

House rules

The Royal Hotel by Coastlands Hotels & Resorts takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.