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The Benjamin

3.5 star property

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Balcony
Exterior
Garden view
Exterior detail
A restaurant with white tables and chairs, a pool view, and a person in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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141 Florida Road, Morningside, 141, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Place, Florida Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mary's
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Greyville Race Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe King Room

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Durban

At The Benjamin you'll be within steps of Florida Road and African Art Centre. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Full breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Windermere hotel you'll find Umhlanga Rocks Beach.

What's nearby

  • Florida Road - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Mary's - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Greyville Race Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glenwood Bakery Bagels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Doughed Woodfired Dining Experiences - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cubaña - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Col’tempo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Keys on Florida - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Benjamin

Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and a meeting room are available. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Benjamin. Self parking is free.
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • 1 conference room
The Benjamin offers 41 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries. This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 125 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Benjamin

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 125 per person

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2012/111259/07

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Benjamin Hotel Durban
Benjamin Durban
The Benjamin Hotel
The Benjamin Durban
The Benjamin ApartHotel
The Benjamin Hotel Durban

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Benjamin?

Yep, The Benjamin has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Benjamin?

The closest beach to The Benjamin is Umhlanga Rocks Beach (11.2 km).

Does The Benjamin have a pool?

The Benjamin has an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Benjamin?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does The Benjamin serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Benjamin?

No, The Benjamin does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Benjamin?

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

Are pets allowed at The Benjamin?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Benjamin?

There isn't one on site, but Royal Durban Golf Club is a short 14-minute walk away.

The Benjamin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

Hidden Gem in Durban

Excellent location on Florida Road, a popular tourist attraction street filled with fine dining options, fashionable bars and some really good night clubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing accommodation will return on next business trip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leigh-Anne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

My check in was fine. Went to the room no remote for the tv, telephone was not working couldn't get hold of reception. I asked for a bottled water was brought a glass of tap water with ice and lemon couldn't drink it it had an awful taste. Booked for 2 but everything in the room was for single had to ask for extra towel. The passages had a funny musty smell. Early morning showing at 7.30am water trickling out of cold tap only hot water. I will not be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miss Nadia

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

Happy & comfortable

From the time we checked in, staff was friendly. The room was a lovely size. The king size bed was very comfortable. The room and bathroom was clean. All the facilities were in good order. The parking on site was very small and gets full quickly as it is on a 1st come basis. . We only parked on site 1 night. The rest of our stay, we parked on Florida Rd outside the front of the Hotel. The Hotel is in a good area. There was many restaurants to choose from. The Wi-Fi was not very strong. This can be upgraded.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant Stay at a Well-located Hotel

This was our second stay at the Benjamin. It was good value for money. It is in a prime location, close to many eateries, amenities and attractions in Durban. Overall it was a good stay, I would just recommend minor changes to the facility - such as discontinuing the use of 1-ply toilet paper for guest bathrooms, installing bar fridges in the rooms and not disconnecting the DStv as soon as their checkout times start (6:30 - 10:00).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Benjamin mid-week stay.

Great location and value. Front desk was incredibly helpful. Parking space was a little limited and the room was missing towels which had to be requested repeatedly. Overall very happy with the facilities and cleanliness. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel in the centre. Many good restaurants Nearby and staff wonderful. No fridge in the room but if you request they can supply. Breakfast very good. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

great hotel & staff

Great hotel choice. Lovey staff great comfy bed and a brilliant hotel that was clean and well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIJA

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

Book it!

Lovely spot. The staff were fantastic, the breakfast was awesome and its in a great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dr Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My room was extremely noisy with loud music still playing at 3am
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice neighborhood for dining. Staff amazing. Room very comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ideal and safe place to stay in Durban

I appreciated the nice hotel and breakfast. Florida street is safe to go alone in the evening to go to the restaurant. Counterpart: it's noisy! but worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dette er et veldig trivelig hotell med en fantastisk betjening. Rommene er flotte og funksjonelle og det har et hyggelig svømmebasseng i den avskjermede og rolige bakgården. Egen inngjerdet parkeringsplass. Hotellet ligger svært sentralt til på Florida Road. Anbefales på det varmeste
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel with pleasant staff in a good location for bars & restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hans Rudolf

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

Tolles Hotel an zentraler Lage

Gute, zentrale Lage, viele Restaurants in Gehdistanz, ausgezeichnetes Frühstück.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hans Rudolf

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

Preis-/Leistung absolut korrekt

Super Hotel für eine Nacht bevor es weiterging. Viele Essmöglichkeiten in Gehdistanz. Äusserst freundliches Personal, sehr hilfsbereit. Gutes Frühstück, ausgez. Preis- / Leistungsvergältnis.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Perfect place to stay

It really was nice. Very good service, friendly and very high quality but not too big or commercial. Like a very proper, nice home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Finn

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

Excellent stay

We stayed at The Benjamin Hotel 2 nights. Lovely room. Nice service. Good selection of restaurants in the neighbourhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa

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

The Benjamin

We stayed here because of the location, the rooms were small, but very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was great. I would recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, amazing staff and hospitality, quiet rooms around the court yard.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, staff was really helpful, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel close to the restaurants

Lovely staff and room facilities. Easy to access surrounding facilities. Tons of fun things to around the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Max

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Verified

8/10 Good

Chumfwa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022