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The Albany Hotel

3.0 star property
Durban Central Business District hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Lobby
Superior Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lounge

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is £29
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 16.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Paraplegic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
225 Smith Street / 225 Anton Lembede, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • Harbour - 6 min walk
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 11 min walk
  • uShaka Marine World - 3 min drive
  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive
  • Durban Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 24 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Lords & Legends Sports Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marine Coffee Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Grubber - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Exchange Bar - The Royal Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Albany Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Durban with a stay at The Albany Hotel. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Xhosa, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 80 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • WiFi in rooms*

Parking

  • On-site self-parking (ZAR 50.00 per day)
  • On-site parking is limited

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for ZAR 60 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 90 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Self-parking costs ZAR 50.00 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Albany Durban
Albany Hotel
Albany Hotel Durban
The Albany Hotel Hotel
The Albany Hotel Durban
The Albany Hotel Hotel Durban

Frequently asked questions

Does The Albany Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Albany Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Albany Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Albany Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs ZAR 50.00 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Albany Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Albany Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at The Albany Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Albany Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as boat tours, scuba-diving and body boarding, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course.
Are there restaurants at or near The Albany Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Albany Hotel like?
The Albany Hotel is in Durban Central Business District, a short 2-minute walk from Playhouse and 6 minutes' walk from Harbour.

The Albany Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.0

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Small rooms Blanket are dirty and smelly Security knocks every hour Bathroom water overlap the bedroom No towels No privacy it was just a disaster
Raisibe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Florence, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean i can't complain you can only work on changing the carpet in the passages as you know that it smells damp.
Busiswa, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

My Stay at Albany Hotel, Durban
JOMO S, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

It was good except that if you need something you can't call at the reception, you need to go physically. Shower head needs to be fixed so that the water can flow properly.
Mildred, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

muzi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Amanda, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

When we got there at 10 we wanted to b e in the hotel , they told us we must come in at 2 oclock, how so disappointing really
Mercy Nomsa, 1-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

I was not impressed at all
Chwayi, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Mazisi, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Khulekani, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Albany should not be a hotel cos it does not have the actual stds of a hotel. The 1st room i was given room 39 was dirty nbi has to go to reception to ask foe another one. The reception is deceiving cos it looks clean but joooo. From 1st floor the smell of the carpets is unbearable considering that its the breakfast place. Then the others floors n rooms are not welcoming from walls to carpets need a redo. In fact i regretted cos i wanted my family to have a great time but we did not cos i guess its mangement do not care
Danisa, 3-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

A nightmare
It was a nightmare , very very bad standard , people shouting and yelling every night until 2am in the morning , no towels , key to be reconfirm every days . Stolen close …. The worst stay in hotel possible .
ATS, 13-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Nelsa, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Thembeka, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Vote of thanks
Place was nice and clean. Situated in the heart of town close to everything.
Abdur, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Just ok
It’s was just ok
Lindelani, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Thobani, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nomusa, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Terrible Experience
The reception area was ok, and the lady assisting with the check in was helpful. However, I was deeply disappointed with the rest. As we stepped off the lift, we were welcome a not so clean looking passage way leading to our room. The room looked absolutely nothing like what we saw in the photos when we made our booking. It was an old and tired looking room that we were allocated. It just looked like it desperately needed some renovation. The bathroom was worse. I will definitely be not booking here again, nor would I recommend it to anyone.
1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Comfortable for “just wanna lay my head” night.
Only one towel for a 3 sleeper room Good for a “just want to lay my head” travels Room seemed too close (clustered) compared to what / how advertised. Reception very friendly
3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Close to the port easy to reach rooms good friendly staff
1-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

Patrick, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

It was amazing
Yvonne, 3-night trip with friends
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