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First Group The Palace All-Suite

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near uShaka Marine World

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | View from room
Beach/ocean view
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View | Living room | TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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211 Marine Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Place, Golden Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Durban International Convention Centre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Durban Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 219 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 915 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 775 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible, Sea View | Living area | TV, DVD player

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Durban

Oceanside stay.At this Durban Beachfront hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Golden Mile and Dairy Beach. Durban Funworld and Addington Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Golden Mile - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Durban Funworld - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Durban Beach - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • uShaka Marine World - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skippers Fish & Chips - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Island Style - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Circus Circus - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Joe Cool's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬2 min walk

About this property

First Group The Palace All-Suite

4-star beach hotel near uShaka Marine World
Unwind on the private sand beach, located just 100 meters away. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at First Group The Palace All-Suite like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. This Art Deco hotel also offers a hot tub, a steam room, and a rooftop terrace. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Durban hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1163 sq ft of conference space
  • 108 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
First Group The Palace All-Suite offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

La Vita Spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 2.5 miles
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 55 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 55 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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, 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is First Group The Palace All-Suite to the airport?

First Group The Palace All-Suite is 20.4 mi (31-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at First Group The Palace All-Suite?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Group The Palace All-Suite on Jun 17, 2026 start from $87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does First Group The Palace All-Suite have an airport shuttle?

First Group The Palace All-Suite offers an airport shuttle from 6 AM to 6 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of ZAR 350. per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is First Group The Palace All-Suite to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Golden Mile and 3-minute walk from Dairy Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does First Group The Palace All-Suite offer free breakfast?

First Group The Palace All-Suite does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at First Group The Palace All-Suite?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at First Group The Palace All-Suite?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at First Group The Palace All-Suite?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 55 per night.

Does First Group The Palace All-Suite have a pool?

First Group The Palace All-Suite features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does First Group The Palace All-Suite have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does First Group The Palace All-Suite have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at La Vita Spa, where you can enjoy mani/pedis, aromatherapy, and body treatments.

How close is First Group The Palace All-Suite to downtown Durban?

First Group The Palace All-Suite is 1.1 mi away from Durban.

First Group The Palace All-Suite Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 121 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

good location by the golden mile beach

good location just by the beach and room has great view of beach to watch sunrise
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The cover thing about the hotel was the location. Great view of the beach and ocean and easy to walk e everywhere. Room was close to the pool and parking was free and easy. The shower leaked through the bottom by the door. People by pool woke us at 3:00 am one night not a 5 star hotel but I’d stay there again. Not expensive. Nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

livewired public

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

Amazing place

It was a great experience at The Palace Hotel. Staf is great , special mention to Xolile and Shouga . Thank you for having us and see you soon
Morning view from the penthouse
View from the Penthouse
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

livewired public

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

Amazing place

It was a great experience at The Palace Hotel. Staff is great , special mention to Xolile and Shouga . Thank you for having us and see you soon
Morning view from the penthouse
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was really nice! The staff was super friendly and helpful and it has great onsite amenities such as a day spa, pool, and pretty decent dining. The area around is a little sketchy but Durban is on the more developing side of living.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

Great place by the beach.

The hotel is right on the beach with excellent access to it and a great view. The beach is very busy and can be noisy, so maybe not the best place if you’re after a quiet get away. But, if you want a hopping place, it’s that. VERY helpful people who went out of their way to make sure our stay went well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PULE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Errol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in Durban for a junior tennis competition. So there were a few of us staying at the hotel. I had read the reviews about staff friendliness; but I suspected that they might be slightly untrue, given that the reviews were always so good. Oh my god - the staff are amazing. I have stayed in some of the best hotels in the world - and the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff is just as fantastic. Yes - sure - there are more presentable parts of the beach further north up the coast - that is probably true - however, this area is just fine. Much more exciting. Much more in touch with the locals. And the hotel could not get closer to the beach. In fact - I think it is the closest hotel to the beach, in the whole of Durban. And all the rooms have sea views. And because the hotel literally looks onto the promenade - if you love watching people, you will not get bored at looking out of your window for hours on end watching the activity below. On top of it all - great restaurant and room service in house. Plus some more places to eat just minutes away. And having a full kitchen in the room is also a massive bonus. We can't wait to go back in a few months time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jann

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist recht in die Jahre gekommen. Die Fenster sind nicht dicht, man hört alles von draussen. Die Einrichtung und Möbel sind sehr alt. Das Sauberhalten durch dies sehr schwierig. Wir hatten eine Wäschereiauftrag erteilt, die Wäsche wurde dann wieder in unseren Beutel zurückgestopft, wir wurden auch unfreundlich darauf hingewiesen, dass wir diese schon längstens hätten holen müssen (sie haben uns versucht im Zimmer zu erreichen, jedoch niemand habe abgenommen, einen Zettel zu hinterlegen oder so ist ihnen aber nicht in den Sinn gekommen). Grundsätzlich ist der Service sehr langsam und unaufmerksam. Dinge auf der Karte waren nicht verfügbar z.B. Weinkarte.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and my apartment was very clean. The staff is very professional
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the facilities and the room are great, it is the staff that made our stay. Nothing was ever too much and always eager to assist. Friendly and knowledgeable, have already recommended to my daughter who is visiting Durban in a month’s time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Alpheus

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Great place with great views

The hotel is nice and clean but the rooms are a little small. TV was intermittent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The images online are deceiving. This property is deteriorating. Very very old and outdated. Not worth it considering that one can stay at a better hotel in a different area at about the same price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not worth the price

Hygiene standards were pathetic. The rooms had a damp smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not too thrilled

The room and staff itself were great however, as daily cleaning service was not provided due to covid, we had to request for cleaning service at the start of our stay. In total I must have asked about 7 times for room cleaning, and when I called reception to find out why my room was not made up, they informed me that my room was not on the list despite me asking for cleaning over 5 times. Apart from that, when I called reception, 3 different people gave me 3 different times for when room cleaning commences. Wi-Fi did not work in my room for the duration of my stay. As the booking website classified The Palace as self-catering, I brought along my own food, however my room did not have a microwave and I had to go down to the hotel kitchen each time to warm my food-before 7pm as the kitchen closed at that time. I was not happy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Not the best stay

There wasnt enough parking and the door to the apartment wasnt easy to lock.i also had issue with my breakfast as my booking was done with breakfast but i had to go to the reception twice for them to give me access to breakfast as it was not reflecting on the hotels system.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Unknown delight

This location is one of the unknown gems on the Durban coastline. Boasting a 4 star rating they live up to the hype. The staff are extremely friendly, the units are clean and have an amazing view. Their in house restaurant are efficient and an excuse to stay in. Definitely recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good experience and will visit again

I think the bathroom could do with improvement by having a new toilet seat fitted and the towel rail could be better placed as it is in the way whilst showering. Maybe a smart TV with Netflix would be a nice improvement to the room as well. However all in all it was a good experience because the staff are so friendly and welcoming and I’ll definitely stay at the Palace again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jowairiyya

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

Amazing stay :)

it was a truly amazing stay, everyone was so kind from the beginning till the end of the stay. we ended up going fishing and the restaurant allowed us to keep our fish in the freezer till it was time for us to leave. when we asked for the room to be cleaned / towels to be changed everything was done on spot. the thing that made us the most comfortable is the fact that we felt safe during the whole stay , with this whole covid-19 story , there was senatiser available throughout the hotel. thank yous so much for making us feel at home. we miss it already.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Asad

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The place was clean and decent, however we had to make numerous calls to reception to sort out a whole lot of issues which included cleaning of the rooms that was decided on check in, fixing of the air conditioner, toilet leaks, noisy neighbors etc. Overall it was a disappointing experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Renovations

Cleanliness, zero. No cleaning happened during my week stay due to Covid apparently. That place is more of a backpackers than anything. Renovations. Renovations Renovations
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and very helpful and the location was good however the hotel needs updating and has cleanliness issues. The windows in our room were filthy which kind of takes away from the ocean view. We saw cockroaches in the hotel but not in our room luckily. The shower was terrible, the shower head either sprayed too far and soaked the bathroom or if you tilted it it would fall on your head. The grip mat in the bath was also dirty and there was a clothes line type thing in the shower that was moody/mildewy. The bathroom sink was also clogged and drained very slowly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and very helpful and the location was good however the hotel needs updating and has cleanliness issues. The windows in our room were filthy which kind of takes away from the ocean view. We saw cockroaches in the hotel but not in our room luckily. The shower was terrible, the shower head either sprayed too far and soaked the bathroom or if you tilted it it would fall on your head. The grip mat in the bath was also dirty and there was a clothes line type thing in the shower that was moody/mildewy. The bathroom sink was also clogged and drained very slowly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Rono

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I loved the location and view from our room. The hotel gets a few things right but the rooms are needing a refresh. Feels old and grubby. Staff is lovely and attentive. Parking onsite is super inexpensive. Food at hotel restaurant is decent as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020