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Road Lodge Durban

1.0 star property
Hotel near uShaka Marine World in Durban

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Reception
Dining
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Cnr Bram Fischer and K E Masinga Roads, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4056
  • Durban International Convention Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Durban Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • uShaka Marine World
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Twin Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Economy Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Durban

Durban Central Business District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Durban Central Business District hotel, you'll find Kwa Muhle Museum and The Old Fort. Workshop Mall and Church Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Durban International Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Durban Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • uShaka Marine World - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kara Nicha's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Natal Mounted Rifles - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Patel Vegetarian Refreshment Room - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Oriental - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Road Lodge Durban

Hotel near uShaka Marine World in Durban
As a guest of Road Lodge Durban, you'll find a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Durban hotel.

  • 92 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1997
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Road Lodge Durban offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 85 per person

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Road Lodge Durban

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 85 per person

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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 Road Lodge Durban to the airport?

Road Lodge Durban is 20.9 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 Road Lodge Durban?

As of Jul 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Road Lodge Durban on Jul 7, 2025 start from $46.9, excluding 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 Road Lodge Durban have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Road Lodge Durban.

How close is Road Lodge Durban to the beach?

This hotel is 2.2 mi (4-min drive) from Durban Beach and 7.8 mi (14-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Road Lodge Durban offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Road Lodge Durban, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 85 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Road Lodge Durban?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Road Lodge Durban?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Road Lodge Durban?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Road Lodge Durban have a pool?

Road Lodge Durban does not have a pool.

Does Road Lodge Durban have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Road Lodge Durban to downtown Durban?

Road Lodge Durban is 0.4 mi away from Durban.

Road Lodge Durban Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 428 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marks

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan-dre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed is like concrete
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Fhumulani marylene

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nonkululeko

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

Best lodge ever

My stay was amazing. The front desk ladies were very friendly. The place is very secure. The security guards are very friendly and they make sure on our safety even cars the security guards Make sure that they are safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accommodation, neat,clean and top service. Just too much noise emanating from reception area after 10pm ,especially painful to ground floor guests
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thabani

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aseza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riona

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thabani

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

david

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

Front desk

Front desk very friendly and helpful even when checking in late
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindelwa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shadrack

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shahana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phindile

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and nice, felt at home very clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raphael Nhlanhla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good hotel

The stay was excellent and descent however the hotel was too crowded on the day of my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024