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The Benjamin

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Durban Beach

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Exterior detail
Exterior
Balcony
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Garden view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Deluxe King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

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Superior King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior King Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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 - 0.0 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
  • uShaka Marine World - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Joop's Place - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Doughed Woodfired Dining Experiences - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boston Brew - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Keys On Florida - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cubaña - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Benjamin

3.5-star hotel near Durban Beach
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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Xhosa, Zulu

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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

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 1.6 mi (4-min drive) from Durban Beach and 7 mi (14-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks 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.

The Benjamin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing accommodation will return on next business trip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Chumfwa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Pamella

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Leigh-Anne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

My check in was fine. Went to the room no remote for the tv, telephone was not working couldn't get hold of reception. I asked for a bottled water was brought a glass of tap water with ice and lemon couldn't drink it it had an awful taste. Booked for 2 but everything in the room was for single had to ask for extra towel. The passages had a funny musty smell. Early morning showing at 7.30am water trickling out of cold tap only hot water. I will not be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

zanele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nokulunga

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miss Nadia

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

Happy & comfortable

From the time we checked in, staff was friendly. The room was a lovely size. The king size bed was very comfortable. The room and bathroom was clean. All the facilities were in good order. The parking on site was very small and gets full quickly as it is on a 1st come basis. . We only parked on site 1 night. The rest of our stay, we parked on Florida Rd outside the front of the Hotel. The Hotel is in a good area. There was many restaurants to choose from. The Wi-Fi was not very strong. This can be upgraded.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant Stay at a Well-located Hotel

This was our second stay at the Benjamin. It was good value for money. It is in a prime location, close to many eateries, amenities and attractions in Durban. Overall it was a good stay, I would just recommend minor changes to the facility - such as discontinuing the use of 1-ply toilet paper for guest bathrooms, installing bar fridges in the rooms and not disconnecting the DStv as soon as their checkout times start (6:30 - 10:00).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Benjamin mid-week stay.

Great location and value. Front desk was incredibly helpful. Parking space was a little limited and the room was missing towels which had to be requested repeatedly. Overall very happy with the facilities and cleanliness. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Travelstart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

John, Channel islands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel in the centre. Many good restaurants Nearby and staff wonderful. No fridge in the room but if you request they can supply. Breakfast very good. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

great hotel & staff

Great hotel choice. Lovey staff great comfy bed and a brilliant hotel that was clean and well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

MARIJA

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

Book it!

Lovely spot. The staff were fantastic, the breakfast was awesome and its in a great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Dr Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My room was extremely noisy with loud music still playing at 3am
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice neighborhood for dining. Staff amazing. Room very comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

DA

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

The service was really great. Bongani was awesome!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel with pleasant staff in a good location for bars & restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Perfect place to stay

It really was nice. Very good service, friendly and very high quality but not too big or commercial. Like a very proper, nice home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

melissa

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

The Benjamin

We stayed here because of the location, the rooms were small, but very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was great. I would recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

FATHIMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, amazing staff and hospitality, quiet rooms around the court yard.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, staff was really helpful, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018