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Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

3.0 star property
Oceanfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near uShaka Marine World

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Reception
Superior Chalet | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Lobby
On the beach
Gooderson Tropicana Hotel is on Durban's beachfront, offering ocean views and easy beach access. Guests can dine at two restaurants with local and international dishes, use dry cleaning/laundry services, or enjoy drinks at two bars.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The current price is ￥8,373
￥17,014 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1

Room options

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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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Sea View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Chalet | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Superior Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (Non Sea Facing )

Standard Room (Non Sea Facing ) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room (Non Sea Facing )

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
4001, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 85 OR Tambo Parade

What's nearby

  • Durban International Convention Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Durban Beach - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe Cool's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roma Revolving Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Grand Bay Spur Steak Ranch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near uShaka Marine World
Consider a stay at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 168 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 95 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 14 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 45 to 175 for adults, and ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 95 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit

Property is also known as

Tropicana Durban
Tropicana Hotel Durban
Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Durban
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Gooderson Tropicana
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Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Hotel Durban

Frequently asked questions

Is Gooderson Tropicana Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

As of Oct 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel on Oct 31, 2025 start from ￥8,373, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

Self parking is available for ZAR 95 per night. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Gooderson Tropicana Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per person fee applies.

Where is Gooderson Tropicana Hotel located?

Located in Durban Beachfront, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district and within 1 mi (2 km) of Addington Beach and uShaka Marine World. Durban Funworld and Golden Mile are just steps away.

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