The Balmoral Hotel | Hotel in Durban

| 7.8 (205 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
South Beach Hotel | The Balmoral Hotel

Hotel in South Beach, Durban

Family beach hotel near Durban Funworld
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a 24-hour business center and 24-hour room service. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and concierge services are onsite.
The Balmoral Hotel offers 95 shared accommodations with air conditioning, fireplaces, and minibars. 42-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.


The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Towels
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets
  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Fireplace
  • Shared accommodations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Desk
  • Soundproofing
Breakfast
  • 1 restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: ZAR 185 per person
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
Parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free offsite parking within 3281 ft
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free valet parking on site
Accessibility
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Elevator
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Activities
  • Skydiving
  • Beach (direct access)
  • Theme parks
  • Golfing
  • Whale watching
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness center (discounted access)
Entertainment
  • Satellite channels
  • 42-inch plasma TV
General
  • Conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Banquet hall
  • English
  • Zulu
  • TV in lobby
  • Designated smoking areas
Guest Services
  • Refrigerator
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Terrace

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
Child Policy
Children are welcome. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
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.
Pet Policy
No pets or service animals allowed

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 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector 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

Reviews

Melissa
Sep 30, 2025 03:58:11 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: The Balmoral Hotel is a bit dated but clean. In my room the AC didn't initially work but two quick visits from staff and that was remedied. The bathroom is VERY TINY and the shower/tub requires a big step up to get in and out. The Balmoral is right on the beach and has lots of restaurants nearby which is convenient. There are vendors who set up at the beach too. Note the sockets are different than in other parts of South Africa. I didn't have the correct adapter here when I did in Cape Town and Sodwana Bay.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Studio Non Sea-Facing
Room Size: m2
1 Double Bed
Studio Non Sea-Facing

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Separate sitting area, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Standard Sea Facing
Room Size: 194 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Standard Sea Facing

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 194, Ping - 5, Square meters - 18, Bed count minimum 1, Ocean view, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
Room Size: 194 square feet m2
2 Twin Beds
Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 194, Ping - 5, Square meters - 18, Courtyard view, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Superior Sea Facing
Room Size: m2
2 Twin Beds
Superior Sea Facing

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Separate sitting area, Ocean view, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Executive King Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing
Room Size: 484 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Executive King Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 484, Extra bed count 1, Square meters - 45, Number of bathrooms - 1, Private bathroom, Rollaway/extra beds (free), Separate sitting area, Ping - 13.60, Bed count minimum 1, Ocean view, Bed count maximum 1
Executive Twin Room, Sea Facing
Room Size: 484 square feet m2
2 Twin Beds
Executive Twin Room, Sea Facing

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 484, Separate sitting area, Ping - 13.60, Square meters - 45, Ocean view, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom
Room Size: 194 square feet m2
2 Twin Beds
Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 5, Square meters - 18, Wheelchair accessible, Number of bathrooms - 1, Private bathroom, Location - ground floor, No rollaway/extra beds, Square feet - 194, No cribs (infant beds), Separate sitting area, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
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