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Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront hotel near uShaka Marine World

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Beach/ocean view
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Deluxe Quadruple Room
Superior Chalet
Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

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85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Popular LocationDurban International Convention Centre14 min walk
  • Popular LocationuShaka Marine World20 min walk
  • Popular LocationDurban Beach3 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)33 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room (Non Sea Facing )

Standard Room (Non Sea Facing )

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Chalet

Superior Chalet

Highlights

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

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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 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.

What's nearby

  • Durban International Convention Centre - 14 min walk
  • uShaka Marine World - 20 min walk
  • Durban Beach - 3 min drive
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 4 min drive
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • KFC - 4 min walk
  • California Dreaming - 8 min walk
  • Pirates Arms - 11 min walk
  • KFC - 3 min walk
  • Wimpy - 12 min walk

About this property

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

Family-friendly beachfront hotel near uShaka Marine World
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.

  • 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 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.

Languages

English, Zulu

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 45–175 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.

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 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.
    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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

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

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