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Royal Majestic Hotel Durban

Property class: 5 and above

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Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 250 per person)
Boating
Restaurant
Fitness facility
Golf

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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Walnut Road 46005, 12 -14, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Place, Durban Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Durban International Convention Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden Mile
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe King Room with Sofa

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Twin Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite with Large Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive King Room with Access to Business Lounge

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Twin Room with Access to Business Lounge

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living area

Ambassador Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Durban

Royal Majestic Hotel Durban is centrally located in Durban, a 4-minute walk from Durban International Convention Centre and 8 minutes by foot from Sahara Stadium Kingsmead. .This casino hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Golden Mile and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Durban Beach.

What's nearby

  • Durban Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sahara Stadium Kingsmead - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Golden Mile - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Durban Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Piatto Cafe The Royal Hotel Durban - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Island Style - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Station Café - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Royal Majestic Hotel Durban

Royal Majestic Hotel Durban offers 327 air-conditioned accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 327 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring indoor private hot tubs and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. Gambling sorts can try their luck at the casino, while others may prefer an outdoor pool or a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Durban? This hotel has 3434 square feet (319 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 13 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Royal Majestic Hotel Durban has a restaurant on site.
Coral Lounge - This lobby lounge specializes in local and international cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
Vasco's Restaurant - This buffet restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Covered parking on site (ZAR 55 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 285 for adults and ZAR 142.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Coral Lounge
  • Vasco's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13 meeting rooms
  • 3,434 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift (99 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 9 2026 to January 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 285 for adults and ZAR 142.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 55.00 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
All guests must please provide the credit card used to make their booking, upon arrival.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Durban Hilton
Hilton Durban
Hilton Hotel Durban
Hilton Durban Hotel Durban
Hilton International Durban
Hilton Durban Hotel
Hilton Durban Hotel
Hilton Durban Durban
Hilton Durban Hotel Durban

Royal Majestic Hotel Durban Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 657 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 657 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 657 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 657 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 657 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was very nice I enjoyed my stay a lot & will come back again
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Disliked: Amenities
Expensive, not the best location for solo travelers
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mervin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in a double room - 2 adults and 2 kids. Room was clean, lots of storage space and beds were really comfortable. Kids enjoyed the butter chicken pizza and buffet breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was large and very clean. Bed was comfortable. Staff were friendly and professional and used WhatsApp to frequently communicate with us. Within 7 min of cruise port and right beside Kingsmead stadium. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Pippa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older hotel with a green pool... But staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akeele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent accommodations and superb customer service.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Emma, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked Hilton Durban after seeing it listed among the top hotels in the city, and it definitely lives up to its reputation, especially if you’re in town for business or attending a convention. The hotel offers a long list of amenities, including an impressive unlimited breakfast and dinner for around R150, a spa, salon services for nails and hair, a pool, and room service available until 10pm. Convenience is truly at your fingertips. My room was spacious, clean, and well-designed, with a firm and comfortable bed that made winding down easy. The WiFi could be stronger, but it was stable enough for general browsing and work. One thing to note is the location. While it’s ideal for conferences and business stays, the surrounding area isn’t very walkable and there isn’t much to do nearby if you’re hoping to explore on foot. That said, the staff were exceptional—warm, welcoming, and full of suggestions for things to do and places to visit around Durban. Overall, I’d recommend Hilton Durban for business travelers or anyone attending an event in the area. For leisure travelers looking for restaurants, nightlife, or a more scenic setting right outside the door, you may need to Uber around, but the comfort and service here make the stay worthwhile.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ms N

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night. Great hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spot on!

Lovely, comfortable and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny Marie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At my job I teach customer service …. Able was above and beyond even what I teach .. I learned from him what great customer service was !!! thank you Able for everything you did
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amashova trip

Travelled with our team of cyclists and had a fabulous time. Great hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Coretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Arnold

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando, Miami

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice and professional staff
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025