The Royal Hotel by Coastlands Hotels & Resorts

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

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About this property

Located in Durban's CBD and 15 minutes’ walk from the beach, Royal Hotel features 2 restaurants serving award-winning cuisine. Rooms have panoramic views of the city or the yacht harbor. The stylish guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning and satellite TV. Each features a mini-bar fridge, which can be stocked on request, along with tea-and-coffee-making facilities and hairdryers. Bathrooms include bathtubs and showers. The hotel’s flagship restaurant, the Royal Grill, offers dining in an elegant environment for breakfast, lunch and dinner, where the Coffee Shoppe offers lighter meals. The Royal Hotel sports swimming pool on the top floor. This 3-star accommodations is 5 minutes’ walk from the Esplanade, 20 minutes walk from uShaka and 22 mi from King Shaka International Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sandile
South Africa South Africa
“The staff was very friendly and I enjoyed the food”
Glen
South Africa South Africa
“The this guy working in a dining room called Mr Patrick he always serves you with the smile full of energy”
Nomonde
South Africa South Africa
“I had the best experience the staff were super amazing i felt that special treatment the room was on top noch definitely going back next time”
Xoliswa
South Africa South Africa
“I booked 3 rooms 534 and 1631 & 1632 and were so happy with rooms so specious and we all enjoyed the food actually we were coming for the 2nd time last my friend book it and next year will be coming back again in july 2026 we are recruiting more...”
Joey
South Africa South Africa
“We did enjoyed our stay there,everything went well and wil be definitely returning.”
Nkosinathi
South Africa South Africa
“The constant blowing of the Aircon without control was a real turn off, nose got blocked the entire time and woke up with flu. I understand Aircon in summer but around winter it needs to cater for all. Bed was just comfy, breakfast beautiful. I...”
Zongeziwe
South Africa South Africa
“Rooms are spacious and its affordable I really enjoyed my stay”
Manah
South Africa South Africa
“Food and the rooms we good The staff were friendly”
Nomfundo
South Africa South Africa
“The bathroom was cute and the whole room was really clean. The staff was friendly. The view was also pretty.”
Dominic
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
“The staff is very exceptionally calm and polite. The hotel itself is history enriched I mean framed pictures from way back which makes one even appreciate it more.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Royal Grill
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Romantic

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

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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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.