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The Royal Hotel

Property class: 3

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At The Royal Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy or a body treatment. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a business centre.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is RM195
RM225 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbour View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbour View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, City View

A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a flat roof with solar panels.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden cabinet with a television, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbour View

A four-poster bed with white linens, a wooden desk with a telephone and lamp, and a chair with a patterned cushion.

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbour View

  • Harbour view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Durban Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Durban, The Royal Hotel is in a shopping district and near the beach. Royal Durban Golf Club and Durban Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve and Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve. Durban Natural Science Museum and Durban City Hall are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Durban travel guide
Map
267 Smith Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • Durban City Hall
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playhouse
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harbour
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Workshop Mall
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Durban International Convention Centre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • KFC
    11 min walk
  • KFC
    9 min walk
  • Roma Revolving Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • KFC
    15 min walk
  • Nando's
    11 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

  • Hotel located in Durban Central Business District
  • A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Royal Hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy or a body treatment. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a business centre.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and self-parking (surcharge)
    • A lift, luggage storage and a banquet hall
    • Massage treatment rooms, meeting rooms and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All 206 individually furnished rooms boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
    • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered parking on site (ZAR 60 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 205 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 18 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1845
  • Colonial architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and 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
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 205 for adults and from ZAR 100 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 150.00 (one-way), (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • Covered self-parking fee: ZAR 60 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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 and cash
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

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 20 Aug 2026 start from RM195, 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.

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 60 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The Royal Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 450 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Located in Durban Central Business District, this spa hotel is steps away from Durban City Hall, Durban Natural Science Museum and Durban Art Gallery. Farewell Square and Playhouse are just steps away.

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