4 Star Hotel

Royal Palm Hotel

6-8 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, South Africa View Map

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This Timeless Hotel is located in the center of Palm Boulevard, directly opposite the Gateway Theater of Shopping on Umhlanga Ridge. The Indian Ocean beachfront is just 1.2 mi away. This luxury apartment hotel features spacious apartments and suites featuring carpeted floors and dimmer lights. Each unit comes with a balcony, a luxurious bathroom with amenities and free Wi-Fi. In keeping with a luxurious metropolitan hotel apartment complex, the Royal Palm features a retail piazza, designed with beautiful gardens and water features. There is also an all-day ground floor restaurant. The signature restaurant of the Royal Palm, Thyme, offers contemporary dining amid rich textures and color schemes of black and cream. Sliding doors opening onto a spacious courtyard provide an elegant café experience to outdoor dining. Royal Palm Gateway Hotel is close to various attractions such as the Mangrove Swamps, Umhlanga Lighthouse, Hawaan Forests, and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail. King Shaka International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

2,927 Reviews

8.4Very Good
Cleanliness
8.8
Staff
8.8
Location
9.3

What Guests Say

  • “The breakfast was great, location of the hotel was amazing! The room was very spacious.”
  • “The rooms are comfortable, neat and nicely furnished.”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Spa
  • Fitness Center
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Business Center
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Room Options

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2 Bedroom Penthouse1/3

2 Bedroom Penthouse

1400 sqft • 1 King, 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
2-Bedroom Apartment1/4

2-Bedroom Apartment

1098 sqft • 1 King or 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
King Room - Disability Access1/4

King Room - Disability Access

549 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible room
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
Executive King Suite1/4

Executive King Suite

700 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Executive Deluxe King Room1/2

Executive Deluxe King Room

549 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
Executive Twin Suite1/4

Executive Twin Suite

700 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower

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    What Guests Loved

    8.4
    Very Good

    Based on 2,927 reviews

    Location

    9.3

    Cleanliness

    8.8

    Staff

    8.8

    Overall Quality

    8.5

    Pros +

    • The location
    • The breakfast was great, location of the hotel was amazing! The room was very spacious.
    • The rooms are comfortable, neat and nicely furnished.

    Cons -

    • Elevators were troublesome one did not work at all and the second one would get stuck. Was always full would waste time just trying to get up and down and with a stroller the stairs were not on option
    • The breakfast was not that good.
    • Room coffee/tea supply was very limited. Bookings.com displayed that the price includes breakfast, only to find that it doesn’t just after sending the payment
    Business Traveler (546)Solo Traveler (470)Traveling as Couple (1,510)Family with Young Children (439)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (31)Group Traveler (190)Total (3,869)
    3Verified guestPosted on: 5-3-2025

    The location

    Elevators were troublesome one did not work at all and the second one would get stuck. Was always full would waste time just trying to get up and down and with a stroller the stairs were not on option

    9LethokuhlePosted on: 1-19-2026

    The breakfast was great, location of the hotel was amazing! The room was very spacious.

    8NozizwePosted on: 1-16-2026

    The rooms are comfortable, neat and nicely furnished.

    The breakfast was not that good.

    8GeorginaPosted on: 11-16-2025

    Lovely hotel , friendly staff ,accommodated our slightly later check out . breakfast was very nice with plenty of choice. We used the gym which was basic but quiet. Overall a very nice stay

    7BalungilePosted on: 11-15-2025

    The room had a lot of space, clean and comfortable

    Room coffee/tea supply was very limited. Bookings.com displayed that the price includes breakfast, only to find that it doesn’t just after sending the payment

    8NatashaPosted on: 11-10-2025

    The location and comfort

    There was no dishtowel in the kitchen and no sunlight liquid for washing up the dish Les, I did call housekeeping who provided the sunlight soap however, there was no washcloth or sponge.

    8GavinPosted on: 11-1-2025

    Great location, close to shops. Friendly, helpful staff. Generous size room.

    Room a bit tired.

    10SikhumbuzoPosted on: 10-25-2025

    The stuff is very friendly I was very accomodatedOne call and the stuff is the room to helpFrom security...the front stuff and cleaners keep it up guys

    Nothing at all

    8SandyPosted on: 10-16-2025

    Location is next to Gateways with easy access to the mall and restaurants.Rooms have a separate little kitchen with a lovely lounge area.

    Carpets may require a deep clean

    9ZahraaPosted on: 8-26-2025

    Clean Location Spacious Showers spacious Beds comfortable

    Would have liked cleaning cloths in the kitchen Soap to keep kitchen clean

    5NeilPosted on: 8-4-2025

    Location

    Very tired looking room. Holes in material on furniture table cloths looking very tired and un ironed.bathrooms good.

    9SivePosted on: 7-7-2025

    The room, bathroom

    Tv doesn't have Netflix

    10SibonisoPosted on: 6-12-2025

    Comfortable bed, good location, great hospitality from the staff

    9SandyPosted on: 6-9-2025

    the room has a little kitchen with fridge and microwave, as well as separate lounge area.

    the open plan bathroom leading from the bedroom

    8MuvendaPosted on: 5-2-2025

    The space in the apartment

    The bath in one of the bath. And their furniture need attention

    7PillayPosted on: 5-1-2025

    Standard of the room was great. Clean and well kept.

    No pool (aware there wasn’t a pool but would be a bonus if there was or a jacuzzi). Dstv only worked when we arrived, thereafter a blank screen which I reported but was never fixed.

    8MathapeloPosted on: 5-1-2025

    Proximity to malls, main roads and beaches. The bed is comfortable.

    The carpet didn’t smell too good. It was musty.

    4ElishuaPosted on: 4-30-2025

    Location was great! Housekeeping was the only excellent service we received from your establishment!!! The beddings was neat.

    Firstly, upon arrival the staff at reception was unfriendly. Secondly, we were not informed that we should insert card for electricity and only when I called reception, the lady said we should insert the card. The carpets smelt of urine. The general bathroom the shower did not work and everyone had to use the ensuite shower. After midnight there was very loud sounds coming from outside our bedrooms.This was our first time visit at your establishment and was disappointed that the pictures on the website is not what we got!

    6ChwayitaPosted on: 4-29-2025

    The area

    It was not my first time booking at the Royal, the place this time around was not clean. Our room had coakroaches and at some point the cleaning staff didn’t lock our room leaving our bedroom and personal belongings unsafe.

    10NicolePosted on: 4-29-2025

    Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The Hotel and rooms were spacious, luxurious and fully equipped

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center
    • Spa

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Lower bathroom sinks available

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsGuests age 3 and older are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note guests are required to fill in a credit card authorization form, provide a copy of photo ID and a copy of the credit card within 48 hours of making a reservation. The credit card authorization must be filled in and returned to the Hotel. If guests decline to fill in a credit card authorization, a bank transfer or EFT is also acceptable within 48 hours of making a reservation. Please note, should you opt to pre-pay by credit card, the credit card produced on check in, must match the one used to guarantee the booking.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    Location

    Royal Palm Hotel

    6-8 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban

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