The Benjamin

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near uShaka Marine World

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Exterior detail
Balcony
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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141 Florida Road, Morningside, 141, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Place, Florida Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Durban Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Moses Mabhida Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Superior King Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Durban

Windermere stay.A stay at this Windermere hotel places you steps from African Art Centre and within a 5-minute walk of Florida Road. Also, St. Mary's is within half a mile (1 km) and Greyville Race Course is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Florida Road - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Durban Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glenwood Bakery Bagels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Doughed Woodfired Dining Experiences - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cubaña - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Benjamin

3.5-star hotel near uShaka Marine World
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and a meeting room are available. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Benjamin. Self parking is free.
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • 1 conference room
The Benjamin offers 41 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 125 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Benjamin

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 full breakfast: approximately ZAR 125 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2012/111259/07

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Benjamin Hotel Durban
Benjamin Durban
The Benjamin Hotel
The Benjamin Durban
The Benjamin ApartHotel
The Benjamin Hotel Durban

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Benjamin to the airport?

The Benjamin is 20 mi (30-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Benjamin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Benjamin.

How close is The Benjamin to the beach?

This hotel is 7 mi (14-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 1.3 mi (7-min drive) from Battery Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Benjamin offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Benjamin, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 125 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Benjamin?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (3-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Benjamin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Benjamin?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Benjamin have a pool?

The Benjamin features an outdoor pool.

Does The Benjamin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Benjamin to downtown Durban?

The Benjamin is 2.2 mi away from Berea.