Location
The central yet beautiful location makes the family-friendly hotel an ideal base from where to explore the many sightseeing places and attractions in the greater Durban area. Guests will find restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the hotel, the beach and Umhlanga city centre are a 30-minute walk, the upscale Gateway shopping centre is 10 minutes on foot and taxis depart from a stop 15 minutes' walk away. Durban International Airport is approximately 12 km from the hotel.
Facilities
Built in 2010, the air-conditioned hotel offers 234 rooms with stunning sea views and welcomes guests in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom and lift access. Further facilities include a bar and restaurant, conference facilities, Internet access, room and laundry services, and a garage (fees apply).
Rooms
The hotel offers 140 double-bedded rooms and 95 twin-bedded rooms across 8 floors. Each room features a shower, double bed, satellite TV and individually regulated air conditioning and heating. Other in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, radio, safe, ironing set, tea and coffee making facilities, and Internet access.
Sports/Entertainment
Guests may enjoy taking a dip in the hotel's outdoor swimming pool.
Meals
A complimentary continental breakfast buffet is served in the Great Room each morning and the bar serves drinks and cocktails. Snacks and soft drinks are available 24 hours a day from the vending machine. Lunch and dinner takeaway menus are available from the reception desk. There are restaurants in the area with an option to bill back to the hotel room.
Payment
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.
Misc.
Check-in time is from 2 pm and check-out time is before 11 am. The hotel provides 188 non-smoking rooms, 3 wheelchair-accessible rooms and 140 double rooms with sofa beds. Late check-out is available on request. The minimum check-in age is 18 years.
How to get there
From King Shaka International Airport: take the N2 in a southerly direction and turn left at the Umhlanga turnoff. Take Umhlanga Rocks Drive until passing the Gateway shopping centre on the left. The hotel is located on the right.