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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in Durban awaits you at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel. Within steps you'll find Addington Beach and Golden Mile. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a conference center.

The restaurant, Clippers Cafe, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room, conference space, and a business center. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Durban Beachfront hotel include uShaka Marine World and Durban Beach.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Sea View

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Chalet

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Sea View

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room (Non Sea Facing )

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Property Features

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A business center and a meeting room are available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the family-friendly Gooderson Tropicana Hotel. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Durban hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 168 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers 168 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LED television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Down blanket
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Clippers Cafe - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Seven Palms - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 14 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Children stay free
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Number of children who can stay for free – 2
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free - maximum age 14
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 45–175 for adults, and ZAR 43.75–131.25 for children
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 95 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Up to 2 children 14 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.