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Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

Property class: 3
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel, is a coastal gem where the ocean meets warm hospitality. Start your day with a free breakfast buffet and unwind by the outdoor pool or explore the garden. With in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and helpful staff who receive top marks from guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is £69
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Ocean View (Balcony)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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2 Ncondo Place Umhlanga, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320

What's nearby

  • KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 21 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪WCafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Legacy Yard - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Barón - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mimmo's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

At Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and uShaka Marine World. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a 24-hour fitness centre, a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 234 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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 at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

    • Airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

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

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 99
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 900 per vehicle (return. Maximum occupancy 3)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 1200.00

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 1 and 18 costs ZAR 900 (return)

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.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

Also known as

Holiday Inn Express Durban Umhlanga
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Umhlanga Durban
Holiday Inn Express Umhlanga Durban
Holiday Inn Express Durban Umhlanga Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Durban Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlang Hotel Umhlanga Rocks
Holiday Inn Express Durban

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG 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.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

Yes. Self-parking costs ZAR 50.00 per day.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 900 per vehicle return.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 1200.00.

Is there an on-site casino at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Sibaya Casino (8-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (11-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as boat tours, scuba-diving and body boarding, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness centre and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG is a short 9-minute walk from Gateway Theatre of Shopping and 6 minutes' walk from KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a welcome bonus and very good, with many guests praising its quality and variety. (12 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Great stay
Ayob, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great ocean view. No use of pool this time. Staff are amazing - well trained, friendly and so helpful
Susan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a good stay,satisfied with everything!
Celiwe, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a fantastic time staying at the holiday inn rooms were very clean.Staff was more than friendly and great customer service definitely stay again
RICHARD, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good value for the cost. Family friendly.
Marcella, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My stay at Holiday inn was excellent and the staff was very friendly.
Zama-Zulu, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spotless rooms and great service
EW, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast and clean roo
Maseru, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was my first time at the hotel and it exceeded my expectations. Staff were super friendly, the room was very clean and breakfast was delicious.
Elise, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was ok, they clean very late
zandile, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
Ekow, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are comfortable and clean, hotel facilities are good. But best of all are the staff - from the cleaners to the restaurant staff to the reception staff. They are friendly and professional and go out of their way to help you. I’ll definitely be back.
Dexter, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay a with friendly helpful hotel staff.
Ashveer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My family and friends had a wonderful time at the holiday in. The staff was very friendly.
Zama-Zulu, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing.
Barend, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

very nice property, good staff
Mr Ashwin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
Dawn, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great Place to Stay in Durban

Great location, friendly staff, good ambience, clean and safe hotel.
Abdul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service at the front desk! Breakfast was great.
Reshma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An excellent hotel very friendly and helpful staff. We spent an enjoyable week there.
Ingirid, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

very healthy. i did not visit the pool
Dawn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes
Tony, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and smiling staff . Completely blown away with excellent servce
Zukiswa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very attentive staff, thank you.
NGONILE, 3-night trip