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The Albany Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near uShaka Marine World

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby
Interior
Exterior
Superior Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

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225 Smith Street / 225 Anton Lembede, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Durban International Convention Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Durban Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • uShaka Marine World
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Standard Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Family Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Paraplegic Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Superior Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Triple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Durban

Durban Central Business District stay.With a stay at this Durban Central Business District hotel, you'll be steps from Old Courthouse Museum and Durban Natural Science Museum. Durban City Hall and Playhouse are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Durban International Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Durban Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • uShaka Marine World - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maxi's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Roma Revolving Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Albany Hotel

3-star hotel near uShaka Marine World
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Albany Hotel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Durban hotel is smoke free.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Albany Hotel offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Durban hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Satellite television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (ZAR 60 per hour)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 70 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 The Albany Hotel

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 buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: ZAR 60 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 70.00 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

Albany Durban
Albany Hotel
Albany Hotel Durban
The Albany Hotel Hotel
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The Albany Hotel Hotel Durban

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Albany Hotel to the airport?

The Albany Hotel is 21.1 mi (24-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 The Albany Hotel?

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Albany Hotel on Sep 10, 2025 start from $33.49, 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 The Albany Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Albany Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge.

How close is The Albany Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.5 mi (4-min drive) from Durban Beach and 8.2 mi (17-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Albany Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Albany Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 120 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Albany Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Albany Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Albany Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 70.00 per day.

Does The Albany Hotel have a pool?

The Albany Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Albany Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Albany Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Albany Hotel to downtown Durban?

The Albany Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Durban.