HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS DURBAN - UMHLANGA BY IHG | Stay in Durban from 74$/Night

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Hotel Overview and Details

2 Ncondo Place Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa, 4320

“Umhlanga's fine beach and vibrant mall are just a stroll away!”view full review

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga By Ihg - Affordable beachside hotel near Gateway Theatre of Shopping

Located on Umhlanga Ridge, this hotel is a few minutes drive from Umhlanga Beach and the Gateway Theatre of Shopping. The property is 10 km from Durban city center and 13 km from King Shaka International Airport. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a mini-gym with treadmill and free weights, and two air-conditioned meeting rooms. Guests receive complimentary Express Start breakfast buffet with five hot items and continental options. The Butcher Block Restaurant on-site serves lunch and dinner with steak and seafood options. The hotel features a Great Room bar with ocean views and a terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Secure underground parking is provided for R50 per day.

Additional perks of the hotel

24-hour security and reception services

Free Express Start Breakfast with hot and continental items

Mini-gym with treadmill, bike, orbital trainer and free weights

Outdoor pool with sun deck and water feature

Ocean-themed Great Room with sea shell decor

Two air-conditioned meeting rooms with natural daylight

Transport organization services to/from King Shaka International Airport

Room Options

The hotel offers 234 rooms including 188 non-smoking rooms and wheelchair accessible options. Rooms feature ocean-themed decor with sea, pool or Durban cityscape views. All accommodations include work desks, mini-fridges, electronic safes, and air conditioning. Private bathrooms are equipped with water-saving PowerShowers and complimentary toiletries. Standard rooms come with flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and soundproofed walls. Some rooms include balconies with sea views and interconnecting options are available for families.

Other conveniences

Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities

Smart TVs with satellite channels for streaming services

Electronic key-card access for security

Choice of firm or soft pillows

Telephones with direct lines and voicemail

Work desk with lamp and power outlets

Air conditioning with individual temperature control

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.

Standard Double Room Sofa Bed

2 persons

19 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Superior Twin Room Smoking

2 persons

22 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Standard Twin Room Balcony Smoking

2 persons

22 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Standard Twin Room Balcony Ocean View Smoking

2 persons

22 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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City Centre

Durban 15.1 km

Airports

King Shaka International (DUR) 20.8 km

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) 87.6 km

Train

Durban Railway Station 13.9 km

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

Delicious Breakfast Experience

“I absolutely loved the breakfast options during my stay! There was a great variety of food, including hot drinks and cold juices. The friendly staff were always around to assist and ensure tables were cleared promptly. I appreciated the selection and quality of the meals offered.” view full review

Spotless and Comfortable Rooms

“My room was exceptionally clean, with fresh linens and a lovely smell that made for a pleasant atmosphere. The cleaning crew clearly takes pride in their work, leaving everything spotless. The comfortable bedding ensured I had restful nights throughout my stay.” view full review

Convenient and Secure Parking

“The parking facilities at the hotel were excellent! I parked right at the gate with secure and complimentary access. I felt completely at ease knowing my vehicle was safe during my stay.” view full review

Immaculate and Well-Equipped Bathrooms

“The bathrooms in my room were sparkling clean and well equipped with all the essentials. It was a refreshing experience to have such a tidy and pleasant space to use during my stay. It certainly added to the overall comfort and enjoyment of my time at the hotel.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Currency exchange
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Shallow end

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Location

2 Ncondo Place Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa, 4320

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2 Ncondo Place Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa, 4320

City landmarks

Beach

uMhlanga Main Beach

1.8 km

Landmark

Wavepark Gateway

920 m

Mall

Gateway Theatre of Shopping

1.5 km

Lighthouse

uMhlanga Lighthouse

2.1 km

Harbour

Whalebone Pier

1.9 km

Landmark

Natal Shark Board

1.1 km

Landmark

Africa Art Gallery

1.7 km

Landmark

Palm Boulevard

930 m

Landmark

Gateway Mall

1.5 km

Landmark

Granada Square Shopping Centre

1.2 km

Park

Chris Saunders Park

820 m

Landmark

Makiwa Gallery

1.3 km

Event hall

Kwazulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence

650 m

Theatre

The Barnyard

630 m

Theatre

The Barnyard Theatre

630 m

Landmark

Cinema Nouveau

630 m

Landmark

Kwazulu-Natal Sharks Board

650 m

Landmark

Ster-Kinekor

670 m

Shopping Area

The Crescent

1.1 km

Mall

Granada Square

1.3 km

Landmark

Mindgame Escape

1.2 km

Landmark

Grace Family

910 m

Church

Grace Family Church

930 m

Mall

The Crescent Shopping Centre

1.0 km

Church

St Michaels Anglican Church

1.2 km

Landmark

St. Michaels

1.2 km

Beach

Bronze Beach

2.3 km

Shopping Area

Outlet Park

1.4 km

Nature reserve

Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve

3.0 km

Landmark

1.6 km

Nearby

Event hall

Kwazulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence

380 m

Restaurants

McDonald's Umhlanga

410 m

317 Umhlanga Rocks Drive

Sugarlicious

930 m

shop 2

Krispy Kreme

980 m

1 Palm Boulevard

Guest Reviews and Hotel Ratings

Honest Guest Feedback Based on Real Stays

86%

Guests loved the hotel and would gladly return

8.6/10

Great

Rooms

8.2

Location

9.3

Service

8.5

Dining

7.3

Matt

United States, December 2024

7.0/10

The staff were wonderful, and the location is great, but the rooms are small, and there were some noise issues.

Rooms

6.0

Rooms were clean but small; bed was a bit lumpy.

Service

9.0

Staff were friendly and helpful upon check-in.

Location

9.0

Close to the beach, mall, and restaurants.

Dining

5.0

Didn't have breakfast due to an early checkout.

Facilities

5.0

Noise from downstairs was disturbing.

Louis

United Kingdom, December 2024

9.0/10

Loved this hotel! Perfect location, great food, and friendly staff. Even though we arrived early, they were happy to help.

Rooms

8.0

Room was fine, I didn't spend much time there.

Service

9.0

The staff were all super helpful and friendly, even assisting with Wifi early in the morning.

Location

10.0

Perfectly located, quiet and close to everything.

Dining

9.0

Food was always great; I particularly enjoyed the breakfast.

Facilities

8.0

I used the pool and bar area, which were both nice.

Rowan

United Kingdom, October 2024

7.0/10

Mixed experience. Some staff were amazing, others less so. Rooms were spacious, but the bathroom was a little cramped. Breakfast was a huge disappointment.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious, but the bathroom was a bit cramped. Wifi was inconsistent.

Service

6.0

Some staff were very nice, like Sindy and Lim, always so pleasant. Others, not so much.

Location

9.0

Great location, close to Gateway Mall and easy to get around.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was terrible, cold food, poor quality. Really needs improvement.

Facilities

7.0

The gym was small but usable. Room service from the Butcher Block was good.

Joseph

United Kingdom, September 2024

9.0/10

Our family had a wonderful time! The staff were incredibly cute from the moment we arrived, especially Charity who was so helpful with the kids at breakfast. Breakfast itself was excellent, with fresh, delicious food. We'll definitely be back!

Rooms

7.0

The room was fine, but the bathroom was a bit small.

Service

10.0

The staff were amazing! From the friendly reception staff to the helpful cleaners and especially Charity at breakfast, everyone was super cute and accommodating.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was convenient, was also central and close to a major mall which was very convenient

Dining

10.0

Breakfast was a highlight - everything was fresh and delicious!

Facilities

7.0

Nothing special, but it was functional and adequate.

Dale

United States, September 2024

8.0/10

A short business trip, and everything was perfect except the WiFi. The breakfast was delicious!

Rooms

9.0

Clean and comfortable rooms with all the needed amenities.

Service

9.0

Friendly and professional staff.

Location

9.0

Great for a short business trip in the area.

Dining

9.0

Simple but very good breakfast.

Facilities

5.0

WiFi was consistently inconsistent.

Mason

United Kingdom, September 2024

10.0/10

Fantastic location, easy check-in, and super clean room. The staff were great at providing extras we'd forgotten. A really great experience!

Rooms

10.0

The room was spotless, and it was great they provided extras like toiletries we'd forgotten.

Service

10.0

Check-in was smooth and easy, the staff member was extremely friendly and helpful.

Location

10.0

Amazing location, walking distance to malls and the beach!

Dining

5.0

Didn't eat there, but the breakfast buffet sounded good.

Facilities

5.0

Didn't use any other facilities, so I can't comment.

Charles

United States, August 2024

8.0/10

Great location near the beach! The hotel is well-managed and clean. The view is amazing (although construction is impacting it now).

Rooms

9.0

Rooms are great, especially the ocean view.

Service

6.0

Staff could improve on their helpfulness.

Location

10.0

Impeccably situated near the sea!

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was not very appealing.

Facilities

9.0

Other facilities are excellent.

James

United States, June 2024

8.0/10

Good value for money, great location, friendly staff, and a pleasant pool area. Breakfast needs improvement.

Rooms

8.0

Comfortable rooms at a great price.

Service

8.0

Check-in had a small issue, but staff were friendly and helpful throughout.

Location

9.0

Good location, quiet and convenient.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was appalling; quality and presentation were bad.

Facilities

8.0

Pool area was pleasant.

Mary

United States, May 2024

10.0/10

My family and I had a truly amazing time! The staff went above and beyond, the breakfast was very nice, and the hotel was spotless. We felt like royalty!

Rooms

10.0

Our room was perfect, fresh linen every day!

Service

10.0

From check-in to housekeeping, every staff member was incredibly respectful and helpful. They even held our luggage while we explored!

Location

9.0

Convenient location, easy to explore the surrounding area.

Dining

10.0

Breakfast was excellent - every day was special!