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The Balmoral Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel near the beach

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The Balmoral Hotel

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Arcade
Front of property
Standard Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Halal dishes
Interior detail

Overview of The Balmoral Hotel

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

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125 OR Tambo Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4000
  • Popular LocationBrasserie, Edward Hotel2 min walk
  • Popular LocationGolden Mile2 min walk
  • Popular LocationDurban Funworld2 min walk
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)34 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Sea Facing

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Sea Facing

Standard Room

Superior Sea Facing

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, Sea Facing

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, Sea Facing

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Durban

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Durban awaits you at The Balmoral Hotel. You'll be within steps of Durban Funworld and within a short 5-minute stroll of Golden Mile. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, free valet parking and a 24-hour business centre. .The restaurant, restaurant, serves Halal dishes and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A meeting room, conference space, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Durban Beachfront hotel include Durban International Convention Centre and uShaka Marine World.

What's nearby

  • Golden Mile - 2 min walk
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 16 min walk
  • uShaka Marine World - 3 min drive
  • Durban Beach - 4 min drive
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 6 min walk
  • California Dreaming - 7 min walk
  • 3 Piers Coffee Co - 9 min walk
  • Joe Cool's - 9 min walk
  • KFC - 2 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

Upscale hotel near the beach
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a casino shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, tour or ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the family-friendly The Balmoral Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Durban hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Balmoral Hotel offers 95 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 185 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

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
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Balmoral Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 550.0 per night.

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: from approximately ZAR 185 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 50 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 550.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Balmoral Durban
Balmoral Hotel Durban
Balmoral Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel Durban
The Balmoral Hotel Hotel Durban

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Balmoral Hotel?

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

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

As of 18 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Balmoral Hotel on 20 Apr 2024 start from AU$144.98, 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 The Balmoral Hotel?

Yep, The Balmoral Hotel has a free self car park and free valet parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Balmoral Hotel?

Yep, The Balmoral Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Golden Mile.

Does The Balmoral Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Balmoral Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Balmoral Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Balmoral Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves Halal dishes.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Balmoral Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Balmoral Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 189 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wiseman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rabia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old hotel, charming and quaint, its beachfront but unsafe to walķ to beach, bothered by homeless beggars and illegal sellers..parking was safe and secure at the rear. Staff was friendly, helpful and very pleasant. As my wife is disabled the first disabled room was unsuitable due to the shower . We were moved to a better equipped bathroom which improved our stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach Proximity
Amazing staff and service at the hotel The added view and proximity to the Beach was just an icing
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Boitumelo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Msawenkosi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was excellent and Covid protocol was followed/implemented.The hotel is and clean and the rooms are very clean and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Norberto

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Skip this place
A bad experience and certainly not a 4 star rating worthy, poorly maintained . Dirty carpet and lifting floor boards .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice stay for older building
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Family of 3 vacation
The Balmoral gives value for money but the infrastructure is quite old.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021