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Road Lodge Durban

1.0 star property
Hotel near uShaka Marine World in Durban

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Cnr Bram Fischer and K E Masinga Roads, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4056
  • Place, Workshop Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Durban Exhibition Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Durban International Convention Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Twin Room, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Economy Twin Room, Non Smoking

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Non Smoking

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

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

  • Workshop Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durban Exhibition Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Durban City Hall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Playhouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Piatto Cafe The Royal Hotel Durban - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kara Nicha's - ‬7 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.

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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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Durban Road Lodge
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Road Lodge
Road Lodge Durban Hostel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Road Lodge Durban to the airport?

Road Lodge Durban is 20.7 mi (32-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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 7.6 mi (15-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 1.2 mi (5-min drive) from Golden Mile. 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. 198 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 464 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tebogo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean. Attitude of the staff was alright
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Futhi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was fresh healthy with variety,Rooms were were clean, Staff very hospitable,Within easy access to other shops
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen Zanele

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ntokozo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed for one night but it was great, room was clean, breakfast was good. Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barnard Sekabate

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dumisani

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I'm not happy about breakfast, boiled eggs was rotten try to improve breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nozipho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sbonokuhle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The space was much more smaller than I expected,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good and clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Angel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My room didn’t not have cold water in the sink
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thabani Godfrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Bheki Thimothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

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

10/10 Excellent

Thabani Godfrey

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

6/10 Okay

Angel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Avisha

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Terrible Stay

They do not let you sleep. The noise is throughout the night till morning. Water or ice dispenser makes noises whole night. Toiletries are limited. Breakfast for R130 rather get a McDonald's. Will be more worth it. Whilst you eating they clear your table?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025