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Standard Room (Non Sea Facing )
Room with view
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Quadruple Room
Room with view
34 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Sea View
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Chalet
Room with view
1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Sea View
Room with view
30 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly beachfront hotel near uShaka Marine World

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel in Durban (Durban Beachfront), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of uShaka Marine World and Durban Beach. This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 168 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features babysitting (surcharge), wedding services, and a television in a common area.

Enjoy local and international cuisine at Clippers Cafe, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 168
  • Number of floors - 10
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Free parking nearby
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall
  • Street parking
  • Distance from property (ft) 3
  • Distance from property (metres) 1

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Zulu

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers 168 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Premium TV channels
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • TV size 40
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • LED TV
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Free WiFi (limited) device count 2
  • Number of beds 2
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Grab bar – Near toilet
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Clippers Cafe - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Seven Palms - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 14 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No cots (infant beds) available

Children stay free

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Children stay free - maximum age 14

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 45 to 175 for adults, and ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 95 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Tropicana Durban
  • Tropicana Hotel Durban
  • Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Durban
  • Gooderson Tropicana Durban
  • Gooderson Tropicana
  • Gooderson Tropicana
  • Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Hotel
  • Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Durban
  • Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Hotel Durban

We should mention

Up to 2 children 14 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit.

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