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The Balmoral Hotel

Property class: 4

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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 center. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AED 189
AED 218 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a nightstand with lamps, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Sea Facing

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white bathtub, and a toilet.

Standard Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Sea Facing

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Superior Sea Facing

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Non Sea-Facing

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror above the bed, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through a glass door.

Studio Non Sea-Facing

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive King Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a desk. There are lamps on both sides of the bed and a mirror above it.

Executive King Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing

  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Twin Room, Sea Facing

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Executive Twin Room, Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Durban Beachfront, a neighborhood 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 area attractions. Traveling with kids? Make time for Durban Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with skydiving. Visit our Durban travel guide
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125 OR Tambo Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4000

What's nearby

  • A beach with waves, a city skyline, and a bridge in the distance.
    Golden Mile
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A large wave curling over the ocean with a city skyline in the background.
    Durban Beach
    4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • A tropical theme park entrance with a shark sign, palm trees, and a thatched-roof building.
    uShaka Marine World
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Durban Funworld
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Durban International Convention Centre
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    4 min drive
  • Doughed Woodfired Dining Experiences
    5 min drive
  • Durban Botanic Gardens
    4 min drive
  • KFC
    2 min drive
  • Joe Cool's
    9 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 center. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking and valet parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
    • Tour/ticket assistance, 1 meeting room, and a porter/bellhop
  • Room features
  • All 95 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
    • 42-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, 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 transportation

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

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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 accommodations
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Balmoral Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 21 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Balmoral Hotel on 23 August 2026 start from AED 189, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 center and within a 10-minute walk of Golden Mile and Durban Funworld. Durban International Convention Centre and uShaka Marine World are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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