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Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

3.0 star property
Seafront hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near uShaka Marine World

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Reception
Lobby
Superior Chalet
Reception
On the beach

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Durban International Convention Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • uShaka Marine World
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Durban Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room (Non Sea Facing )

Standard Room (Non Sea Facing )

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Sea View | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Chalet

Superior Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Durban

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 centre. .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 centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi 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.

What's nearby

  • Durban International Convention Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Durban Beach - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grand Bay Spur Steak Ranch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie, Edward Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪California Dreaming - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

Seafront hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near uShaka Marine World
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A business centre 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 centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers 168 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down duvets. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1 metre
  • Street parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Parking on site (ZAR 95 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 45 to 175 for adults and ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Clippers Cafe
  • Seven Palms

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 to 175 for adults and ZAR 43.75 to 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.

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
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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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.

Property is also known as

Tropicana Durban
Tropicana Hotel Durban
Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Durban
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Gooderson Tropicana
Gooderson Tropicana
Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Hotel
Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Durban
Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Hotel Durban

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

Yep, Gooderson Tropicana Hotel has a self car park for ZAR 95 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

Yep, Gooderson Tropicana Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Golden Mile. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, waterskiing and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Gooderson Tropicana Hotel have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, but uShaka Marine World is a short 20-minute walk away.

Is Gooderson Tropicana Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Gooderson Tropicana Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Gooderson Tropicana Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 155 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Iris

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

Good location; Friendly staff; Comfy Rooms

This hotel is located just across the street from the beach, which was great. My room was not sea facing, but I still had a bit of a sea view from the side. The street does get busy with a lot of car traffic & people so you have to be aware of your surroundings & your belongings, esp. when walking around. Because the area is busy, it does get quite a bit noisy, even at late night & early morning hours. The front desk is very helpful & accommodating. When I had an early morning tour the next day, they provided me a nice breakfast box before 5:30am since it was too early for the breakfast buffet that was included in my room rate. As for the breakfast buffet, it was excellent. There’s also an onsite restaurant & café, plus room service so that was very convenient, esp. when I came back late from my tour. My room was spacious, nice, & the bed was comfy…all that I really needed for a couple of nights in Durban. Overall, the hotel is in a good location, the room was quite comfortable, and the staff is nice & friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very friendly. I arrived early off a safari truck and within a short time I had a room which was upgraded to an ocean view. No problem providing breakfast boxes both days I did long tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Dorcas, Maun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, its near the beach. But you can hear noise from the night club at night. Also it feels very old, smelly carpet just needs a bit of modernization.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located on the beach front. The hotel needs and upgrade of furniture and fittinng.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Constantinos

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sorry but this place is run down And corridors are very dirty Room ok but still very old condition Doors need replacement and new better locks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Fhumulani

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Horrible experience. Never again.

It was horrible. We were told to check in at 14:00 but at 15:00 the room was still not ready. The door lock had a problem, unlocking it was a problem. Generator was not working. At some point the stove, Tv and microwave stopped working. There was a weird smell in the room. The housekeepers were rude .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

pheagane jack

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tebogo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

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

Goodersons family staycation♥️😜

The staff at the reception who welcomed myself and kids are wonderful it only took me less than 5 minutes to check in, the place is Covid complying, tehy check quests temperature on arrival and when you in and out the hotel, and sanitization, there's always security at the hotel that's visible. The place is clean, rooms are being cleaned daily, bed sheets are changed, 👌.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Faiza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

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

Will never visit the place as I have lost 2 fones

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Thapelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I would say the standard is dropping, I couldn't get water in the room like they used to offer water in jugs before. Had to take the Kettle and get water from basin in the bathroom to make tea/coffee. They should fix on that. I don't know the reason why they stopped doing laundry
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Property needs updating

Breakfast buffet was excellent. The parking in the building next door was awful and unsafe. Building needs updating and is looking tired and worn.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Such potential

Hotel and hotel staff does well, the hotel has a beautiful setting on the beach. Certainly has alot of positives going for it. Just a pity that there are so many beggars on the surrounds of the hotel and i didnt feel save even when 1 meter away from the Hotel. The area is certainly a party place but not for all only certain people will fit in. It certainly sounded nice. Wish it was save on the surrounds to enjoy the full package
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Ameet

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect very neat ,tidy and the stuff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Ellen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Akani Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good experience

It was good to be here. All stuff members were friendly. The service is good. The rooms are clean, comfortable and if felt safe to stay in this hotel. Everything is within few KMs... The Location is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phumzile

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Break fast was lekker

Amazing the hotel its near by everthing The breakfast was wow super lekker But your carpets stinks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019