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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
On the beach
Lobby
Superior Chalet
Reception

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Explore the area

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85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Place, Golden Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbour
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, uShaka Marine World
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 30 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room (Non Sea Facing )

Standard Room (Non Sea Facing )

Standard Room (Non Sea Facing )

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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 20-minute drive of this Durban Beachfront hotel include uShaka Marine World and Umhlanga Rocks Beach.

What's nearby

  • Golden Mile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Addington Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe Cool's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Roma Revolving Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Surf Riders - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Island Style - ‬9 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.

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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
Gooderson Tropicana Durban
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel on 18 Nov 2025 start from AU$179.49, including 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.

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.