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First Group The Palace All-Suite

4.0 star property
Travelers rejuvenate with deep-tissue massages at La Vita Spa, then gather with family by the pool to soak in ocean views along Durban's beautiful beachfront

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First Group The Palace All-Suite welcomes guests on Durban Beachfront with thoughtful amenities. Enjoy the rooftop terrace, library, private beach, and pools for all ages. Parents value the babysitting services and attentive 24-hour front desk staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sea view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

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Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
3 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • 85 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

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Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
2 bedrooms
Separate bathtub and shower
2 bathrooms
  • Sea view
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible, Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Durban Beachfront, a neighborhood in Durban, First Group The Palace All-Suite is near a train station and on the boardwalk/promenade. The Old Fort and Kwa Muhle Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Workshop Mall and Victoria Street Market. Traveling with kids? Consider uShaka Marine World and Durban Funworld. With scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Durban travel guide
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211 Marine Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • Beautiful Durban as the sun set from Moyo bar on the end of the pier
    Golden Mile
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clean ocean wave surging crashing towards shallow sandbars at surf city beaches of Durban
    Durban Beach
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Blue Lagoon
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Durban International Convention Centre
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Joe Cool's
    3 min walk
  • Island Style
    1 min walk
  • Chicken Tikka Palace
    8 min walk
  • Circus Circus
    10 min walk
  • Grand Bay Spur Steak Ranch
    11 min walk

About this property

First Group The Palace All-Suite

Upscale family-friendly hotel near uShaka Marine World
At First Group The Palace All-Suite, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a nearby private beach and fishing. Indulge in a Swedish massage, aromatherapy, and a manicure/pedicure at La Vita Spa, the onsite spa. A bar, a business center, and a steam room are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free bicycle rentals, self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby, a gift shop, and barbecue grills
Room features
All 76 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 2.5 miles
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 55 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,163 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 55 per night

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Palace Resort Durban
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Frequently asked questions

Does First Group The Palace All-Suite have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is First Group The Palace All-Suite pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for ZAR 55 per night. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at First Group The Palace All-Suite?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at First Group The Palace All-Suite?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does First Group The Palace All-Suite provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM–6 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 350 per vehicle applies.

Where is First Group The Palace All-Suite located?

This family-friendly Durban hotel is located on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 5-minute walk of Golden Mile, Durban Funworld, and Dairy Beach. Addington Beach and Blue Lagoon are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

First Group The Palace All-Suite Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 121 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was really nice! The staff was super friendly and helpful and it has great onsite amenities such as a day spa, pool, and pretty decent dining. The area around is a little sketchy but Durban is on the more developing side of living.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

Great place by the beach.

The hotel is right on the beach with excellent access to it and a great view. The beach is very busy and can be noisy, so maybe not the best place if you’re after a quiet get away. But, if you want a hopping place, it’s that. VERY helpful people who went out of their way to make sure our stay went well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

good location by the golden mile beach

good location just by the beach and room has great view of beach to watch sunrise
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

livewired public

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

Amazing place

It was a great experience at The Palace Hotel. Staff is great , special mention to Xolile and Shouga . Thank you for having us and see you soon
Morning view from the penthouse
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

PULE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Errol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in Durban for a junior tennis competition. So there were a few of us staying at the hotel. I had read the reviews about staff friendliness; but I suspected that they might be slightly untrue, given that the reviews were always so good. Oh my god - the staff are amazing. I have stayed in some of the best hotels in the world - and the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff is just as fantastic. Yes - sure - there are more presentable parts of the beach further north up the coast - that is probably true - however, this area is just fine. Much more exciting. Much more in touch with the locals. And the hotel could not get closer to the beach. In fact - I think it is the closest hotel to the beach, in the whole of Durban. And all the rooms have sea views. And because the hotel literally looks onto the promenade - if you love watching people, you will not get bored at looking out of your window for hours on end watching the activity below. On top of it all - great restaurant and room service in house. Plus some more places to eat just minutes away. And having a full kitchen in the room is also a massive bonus. We can't wait to go back in a few months time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Jann

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist recht in die Jahre gekommen. Die Fenster sind nicht dicht, man hört alles von draussen. Die Einrichtung und Möbel sind sehr alt. Das Sauberhalten durch dies sehr schwierig. Wir hatten eine Wäschereiauftrag erteilt, die Wäsche wurde dann wieder in unseren Beutel zurückgestopft, wir wurden auch unfreundlich darauf hingewiesen, dass wir diese schon längstens hätten holen müssen (sie haben uns versucht im Zimmer zu erreichen, jedoch niemand habe abgenommen, einen Zettel zu hinterlegen oder so ist ihnen aber nicht in den Sinn gekommen). Grundsätzlich ist der Service sehr langsam und unaufmerksam. Dinge auf der Karte waren nicht verfügbar z.B. Weinkarte.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

livewired public

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

Amazing place

It was a great experience at The Palace Hotel. Staf is great , special mention to Xolile and Shouga . Thank you for having us and see you soon
Morning view from the penthouse
View from the Penthouse
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and my apartment was very clean. The staff is very professional
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the facilities and the room are great, it is the staff that made our stay. Nothing was ever too much and always eager to assist. Friendly and knowledgeable, have already recommended to my daughter who is visiting Durban in a month’s time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Alpheus

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Great place with great views

The hotel is nice and clean but the rooms are a little small. TV was intermittent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Marina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The images online are deceiving. This property is deteriorating. Very very old and outdated. Not worth it considering that one can stay at a better hotel in a different area at about the same price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not worth the price

Hygiene standards were pathetic. The rooms had a damp smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not too thrilled

The room and staff itself were great however, as daily cleaning service was not provided due to covid, we had to request for cleaning service at the start of our stay. In total I must have asked about 7 times for room cleaning, and when I called reception to find out why my room was not made up, they informed me that my room was not on the list despite me asking for cleaning over 5 times. Apart from that, when I called reception, 3 different people gave me 3 different times for when room cleaning commences. Wi-Fi did not work in my room for the duration of my stay. As the booking website classified The Palace as self-catering, I brought along my own food, however my room did not have a microwave and I had to go down to the hotel kitchen each time to warm my food-before 7pm as the kitchen closed at that time. I was not happy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Not the best stay

There wasnt enough parking and the door to the apartment wasnt easy to lock.i also had issue with my breakfast as my booking was done with breakfast but i had to go to the reception twice for them to give me access to breakfast as it was not reflecting on the hotels system.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Unknown delight

This location is one of the unknown gems on the Durban coastline. Boasting a 4 star rating they live up to the hype. The staff are extremely friendly, the units are clean and have an amazing view. Their in house restaurant are efficient and an excuse to stay in. Definitely recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good experience and will visit again

I think the bathroom could do with improvement by having a new toilet seat fitted and the towel rail could be better placed as it is in the way whilst showering. Maybe a smart TV with Netflix would be a nice improvement to the room as well. However all in all it was a good experience because the staff are so friendly and welcoming and I’ll definitely stay at the Palace again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jowairiyya

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

Amazing stay :)

it was a truly amazing stay, everyone was so kind from the beginning till the end of the stay. we ended up going fishing and the restaurant allowed us to keep our fish in the freezer till it was time for us to leave. when we asked for the room to be cleaned / towels to be changed everything was done on spot. the thing that made us the most comfortable is the fact that we felt safe during the whole stay , with this whole covid-19 story , there was senatiser available throughout the hotel. thank yous so much for making us feel at home. we miss it already.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Asad

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The place was clean and decent, however we had to make numerous calls to reception to sort out a whole lot of issues which included cleaning of the rooms that was decided on check in, fixing of the air conditioner, toilet leaks, noisy neighbors etc. Overall it was a disappointing experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

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

Renovations

Cleanliness, zero. No cleaning happened during my week stay due to Covid apparently. That place is more of a backpackers than anything. Renovations. Renovations Renovations
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and very helpful and the location was good however the hotel needs updating and has cleanliness issues. The windows in our room were filthy which kind of takes away from the ocean view. We saw cockroaches in the hotel but not in our room luckily. The shower was terrible, the shower head either sprayed too far and soaked the bathroom or if you tilted it it would fall on your head. The grip mat in the bath was also dirty and there was a clothes line type thing in the shower that was moody/mildewy. The bathroom sink was also clogged and drained very slowly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and very helpful and the location was good however the hotel needs updating and has cleanliness issues. The windows in our room were filthy which kind of takes away from the ocean view. We saw cockroaches in the hotel but not in our room luckily. The shower was terrible, the shower head either sprayed too far and soaked the bathroom or if you tilted it it would fall on your head. The grip mat in the bath was also dirty and there was a clothes line type thing in the shower that was moody/mildewy. The bathroom sink was also clogged and drained very slowly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Rono, Los Angeles

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I loved the location and view from our room. The hotel gets a few things right but the rooms are needing a refresh. Feels old and grubby. Staff is lovely and attentive. Parking onsite is super inexpensive. Food at hotel restaurant is decent as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly the entire time, early check in possible without extra charges, room maybe a bit smallish but spectacular view, nice restaurant/spa in the building, walkable to the beach and malls
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019