Royal Majestic Hotel Durban

5.0 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Boating
Restaurant
Fitness facility
Golf

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Walnut Road 46005, 12 -14, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Place, Durban International Convention Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden Mile
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Durban Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe King Room with Sofa

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite with Large Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive King Room with Access to Business Lounge

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Twin Room with Access to Business Lounge

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ambassador Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Durban

Royal Majestic Hotel Durban puts you in the heart of Durban, connected to the convention centre and within a 20-minute stroll of Durban International Convention Centre and Sahara Stadium Kingsmead. Highlights at this luxury hotel include a full-service spa, a casino and a restaurant. .Coral Lounge serves local and international cuisine. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour gym and pool loungers as well as access to a driving range. 3434 square feet (319 square metres) of event facilities include 13 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 5-property class Durban Central Business District hotel include Golden Mile and Durban Beach.

What's nearby

  • Durban International Convention Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Workshop Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sahara Stadium Kingsmead - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Golden Mile - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Durban Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Piatto Cafe The Royal Hotel Durban - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Island Style - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Station Café - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Royal Majestic Hotel Durban

Royal Majestic Hotel Durban offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and 13 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3434 square feet (319 square metres) and includes conference space. A casino, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Royal Majestic Hotel Durban. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 1 building
  • 327 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • 3434 sq ft of conference space
  • 319 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1997
  • Casino
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Royal Majestic Hotel Durban offers 327 air-conditioned accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and minibars. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Covered parking on site (ZAR 55 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 285 for adults and ZAR 142.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Coral Lounge
  • Vasco's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13 meeting rooms
  • 3,434 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift (99 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 9 January 2026 to 31 January 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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: from approximately ZAR 285 for adults and from ZAR 142.50 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: ZAR 55.00 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
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
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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Durban Hilton
Hilton Durban
Hilton Hotel Durban
Hilton Durban Hotel Durban
Hilton International Durban
Hilton Durban Hotel
Hilton Durban Hotel
Hilton Durban Durban
Hilton Durban Hotel Durban

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Majestic Hotel Durban?

Royal Majestic Hotel Durban offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Royal Majestic Hotel Durban?

Yep, Royal Majestic Hotel Durban has a covered self car park for ZAR 55.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Royal Majestic Hotel Durban?

Yep, Royal Majestic Hotel Durban is a short 16-minute walk from Addington Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Royal Majestic Hotel Durban?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Royal Majestic Hotel Durban.

Does Royal Majestic Hotel Durban have a pool?

Royal Majestic Hotel Durban has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Royal Majestic Hotel Durban a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as Hot tubs and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Royal Majestic Hotel Durban.

Is Royal Majestic Hotel Durban family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, it's no surprise that Royal Majestic Hotel Durban is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Royal Majestic Hotel Durban?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Does Royal Majestic Hotel Durban serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is available weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Majestic Hotel Durban?

No, Royal Majestic Hotel Durban does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Majestic Hotel Durban?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Majestic Hotel Durban?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Royal Majestic Hotel Durban?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Royal Majestic Hotel Durban Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 657 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 657 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 657 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 657 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 657 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Akeele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent accommodations and superb customer service.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was very nice I enjoyed my stay a lot & will come back again
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Edoardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
just few km away from the beach, nice structure and accessible. good food and good rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mervin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in a double room - 2 adults and 2 kids. Room was clean, lots of storage space and beds were really comfortable. Kids enjoyed the butter chicken pizza and buffet breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Disliked: Amenities
Expensive, not the best location for solo travelers
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Pippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older hotel with a green pool... But staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was large and very clean. Bed was comfortable. Staff were friendly and professional and used WhatsApp to frequently communicate with us. Within 7 min of cruise port and right beside Kingsmead stadium. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, hotel was very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night. Great hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice and professional staff
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raphael Nhlanhla

Excellent hotel

Excellent and quietest hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Riku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francis

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

Spot on!

Lovely, comfortable and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hotel like Hilton should provide fresh orange juice automatically to all it’s customers and not artificial juice. For the rest, all was great at the Hilton. Also very friendly staff, especially at the restaurant and reception desk. Thanks to all of you !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shekmuon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lincoln

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

Amashova trip

Travelled with our team of cyclists and had a fabulous time. Great hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

neelandran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was comfortable for 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good, a nice and clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rizwaana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smooth and quick check in, They allowed us to check in earlier as we arrived sooner than expected which was appreciated Hotel was not too busy but very clean, upmarket and friendly staff We had a good stay even if it was a short while
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good quality hotel, with good restaurant inside. Very friendly staff, although they might ask how you are a bit less.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Lovely hotel, noisy location

Hotel was excellent, staff were very friendly and helpful, parking and hotel felt very secure, great breakfast. Downside was room location, there was very loud music from cultural events playing from the exhibition centre each of the 3 nights, very disappointing as we have a child land we all had problems sleeping before the curfew
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

The hotel is in excellent shape. The rooms are nice and the beds comfortable. The amenities are numerous. We had free appetizers and drinks daily from 3 to 5 p.m. and adult drinks and appetizers from 6 to 10 p.m. daily. The breakfast was excellent too!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow, just the best , super friendly , and super hotel 24 hour room service was excellent Abou and Cinque and Busie names that I remember were exceptionally kind and attentive ( my apologies if I didn’t spell names correctly ) but everybody was great. I will be back next year same time again and will look forward to stay here again.Thanks Hilton Durban!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025