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The Royal Hotel
3 stars

The Royal Hotel

267 Smith Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
+27 313 336 000
From
$25
Cheapest

rate per night

7.4
Good

based on 5,386 reviews

The Royal Hotel
Sun 5/5
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Mon 5/6
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
Queen room
Double room

About The Royal Hotel

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free

Set in Durban, The Royal Hotel Durban is a five-minute walk from Durban Central Business District and offers a sauna and an outdoor pool. It features expansive city views and 4-star rooms.

A variety of premium services are available for guests of The Royal Hotel Durban, such as 24-hour room service, valet parking and an express check-in and check-out feature. It offers a kids pool and a coffee bar, as well as squash courts.

The air-conditioned rooms at the hotel are unique. They all offer tea and coffee making facilities, a mini bar and an in-room safe.

The hotel's in-house restaurant, The Royal Grill, is a popular place to enjoy a meal. Those looking to socialize can visit Exchange, conveniently situated on-site.

The Royal Hotel Durban is within walking distance of International Convention Centre Durban. Guests will find lots to see and do in the local area, with Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World, uShaka Marine World and Durban Botanic Gardens a short car ride away.

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Latest deals for The Royal Hotel

Sun 5/5
Mon 5/6
Queen room
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Double room
1 queen bed
Deluxe room
bed type unknown
2 twin beds
bed type unknown

*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at The Royal Hotel

  • Snorkeling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business center
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee shop

Things to do

  • Beach access
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beauty salon
  • Windsurfing

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

General

  • Quiet street view
  • Family rooms
  • Sea view
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view
  • Storage available

Pool and spa

  • Spa and wellness center
  • Rooftop pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility and suitability

  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Designated smoking area

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Kids meals

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Reviews of The Royal Hotel

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

7.4
GoodBased on 5,386 verified guest reviews
7.2Solo
7.3Families
7.5Couples
7.3Friends

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Location

267 Smith Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

What's nearby

  • Farewell Square66 yd
  • Exhibition Centre0.4 mi
  • Kwa Muhle Museum0.5 mi
  • Old House Museum0.5 mi
  • Durban Funworld0.9 mi
  • South Beach0.9 mi
  • Dairy Beach1 mi
  • Addington Beach1.1 mi
  • Sugar Terminal1.1 mi
  • Mini Town1.2 mi
  • uShaka Marine World1.3 mi
  • Durban Botanical Gardens1.4 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Royal Hotel

Low season

March

High season

December

Average price (weeknight)

$40

Average price (weekend night)

$34
Cheapest month to stay with an average 26% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 114% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at The Royal Hotel

Price per night. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
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Top tips for your stay at The Royal Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Royal Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and April.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Royal Hotel, plan to stay on a Saturday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Royal Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $27, while the most expensive was $40.
  • How long should you stay at The Royal Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at The Royal Hotel

  • Where is The Royal Hotel located?

    The Royal Hotel is located at 267 Smith Street in Durban Central, 0.2 miles from the center of Durban. Farewell Square is the closest landmark to The Royal Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Royal Hotel?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at The Royal Hotel.

  • Does The Royal Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Royal Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Royal Hotel from the airport?

    The Royal Hotel is 6.4 miles from Durban Virginia. The Royal Hotel is 18.2 miles from Durban King Shaka Intl.

  • Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, The Royal Hotel has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Royal Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Royal Hotel in Durban and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Royal Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Royal Hotel.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.8

Distance to city center

0.2 mi

Nearest Airport

Durban King Shaka Intl

Distance to airport

18.3 mi