About
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
- 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.”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Beachfront
- Business Center
Room Options
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1/32 Bedroom Penthouse
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
1/42-Bedroom Apartment
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
1/4King Room - Disability Access
- Accessible by lift
- Accessible room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
1/4Executive King Suite
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/2Executive Deluxe King Room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
1/4Executive Twin Suite
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suite
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/2Executive Suite Twin
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/2Executive Suite King
- Accessible toilet
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Balcony
1/1Disable Room with Shower
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible toilet
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
1/4Family Two-Bedroom Suite
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Deluxe Double Studio
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/33 Bedroom Penthouse
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
1/4Three-Bedroom Penthouse Suite
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
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What Guests Loved
Based on 2,927 reviews
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
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
The breakfast was great, location of the hotel was amazing! The room was very spacious.
The rooms are comfortable, neat and nicely furnished.
The breakfast was not that good.
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
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
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.
Great location, close to shops. Friendly, helpful staff. Generous size room.
Room a bit tired.
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
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
Clean Location Spacious Showers spacious Beds comfortable
Would have liked cleaning cloths in the kitchen Soap to keep kitchen clean
Location
Very tired looking room. Holes in material on furniture table cloths looking very tired and un ironed.bathrooms good.
The room, bathroom
Tv doesn't have Netflix
Comfortable bed, good location, great hospitality from the staff
the room has a little kitchen with fridge and microwave, as well as separate lounge area.
the open plan bathroom leading from the bedroom
The space in the apartment
The bath in one of the bath. And their furniture need attention
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.
Proximity to malls, main roads and beaches. The bed is comfortable.
The carpet didn’t smell too good. It was musty.
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!
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.
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-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Guests age 3 and older are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All 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
6-8 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban
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