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The Balmoral Hotel

4.0 star property
Family beach hotel near Durban Funworld

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Children's play area - outdoor
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Meeting facility
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 185 per person)
Exterior
The Balmoral Hotel offers a stylish Durban experience with an on-site restaurant serving Halal dishes and a terrace with spectacular views. Guests appreciate the attentive service at this upscale family-friendly property, where free WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Studio Non Sea-Facing | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Non Sea-Facing

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Sea Facing

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive King Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room, Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Durban Beachfront, a neighborhood in Durban, The Balmoral Hotel is in the suburbs and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Mile and Durban Beach, while Durban Funworld and uShaka Marine World are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Make time for Durban Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with skydiving.
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4000, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 125 OR Tambo Parade

What's nearby

  • Golden Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Durban Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe Cool's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roma Revolving Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Bay Spur Steak Ranch - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Golden Mile
Located close to Durban Funworld and Durban International Convention Centre, The Balmoral Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour business center. The on-site Halal dishes restaurant, restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, 1 meeting room, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All 95 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 42-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 1 mile
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 185 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • In a provincial park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 185 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 470.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 50 (one-way)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Balmoral Durban
Balmoral Hotel Durban
Balmoral Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel Durban
The Balmoral Hotel Hotel Durban

Frequently asked questions

Is The Balmoral Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Balmoral Hotel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Balmoral Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Balmoral Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Balmoral Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 470.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Balmoral Hotel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Durban Beachfront hotel is in the city center, steps from Golden Mile and Durban Funworld. Durban International Convention Centre and uShaka Marine World are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 202 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Brilliantly attentive staff, excellent breakfast and great location right on the sea shore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luís Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Foi tudo perfeito, equipe cordial
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time and they treated us Comrades runners well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very old hotel but still has its charm. Location in front of the beach is a big plus, The security at the hotel is good, the food is good. Overall, this old lady is still kicking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff is beyond the friendliest and most helpful staff I have ever encountered while traveling extensively. From the hotel manager, reception desk, the restaurant, and the housekeeping staff, everyone was incredible. We had a room facing the water, so it was incredible to look out the windows and clearly see the water and beach. The room was not noisy at all. Breakfast had lots of options and we ate dinner in the hotel almost every night. We already booked this hotel for next year for 10 days.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javid Jameel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, this is a good property in a sketchy area. The staff is friendly.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived after a 29 hour flight from USA In checking in they did not find my booking which i had done online and later told that their system had nit updated,this booking was done a month prior and should have updated.Got my room after this delay and Pushed a heavy trolley to 3 rd floor where I discovered the room was not made and the former occupants still had things there and they were late to check out.How could the room be declared clean in the system Took more than 20 minutes to be moved to another room Found the room already open and the manager forgot to give me room keys Went down again to collect keys Came back twice and keys were not working At night there was extremely loud music and partying till 4 am right across the hotel Never had a minute of sleep Why can't the hotel work with local authorities to limit the time that people can play music at the beach This was my worst experience at a hotel and was planning to bro g a group of friends from USA and I will not subject them to this standard
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lihor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Close to the Comrades Marathon Start, ICC, Kingmead, and in front of beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rabia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old hotel, charming and quaint, its beachfront but unsafe to walķ to beach, bothered by homeless beggars and illegal sellers..parking was safe and secure at the rear. Staff was friendly, helpful and very pleasant. As my wife is disabled the first disabled room was unsuitable due to the shower . We were moved to a better equipped bathroom which improved our stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jack

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jack

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaizer

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Wiseman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Beach Proximity

Amazing staff and service at the hotel The added view and proximity to the Beach was just an icing
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Boitumelo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Msawenkosi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was excellent and Covid protocol was followed/implemented.The hotel is and clean and the rooms are very clean and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Norberto

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

Skip this place

A bad experience and certainly not a 4 star rating worthy, poorly maintained . Dirty carpet and lifting floor boards .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice stay for older building
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Family of 3 vacation

The Balmoral gives value for money but the infrastructure is quite old.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The personnel went out of their way to make it a good experience. The politeness of the staff was evident right from the security guard outside to the cleaners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bongiwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

gregg

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

Value for Money

Good location right opposite the beach..secure parking behind hotel..excellent room..good management team..value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

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