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Garden Court Umhlanga

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Bar (on property)
Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Interior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Cnr Aurora Dr & Centenary Blvd, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room (Non Smoking) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room (Non Smoking)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room Premium Non Smoking

Standard Room Premium Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room Premium Non Smoking

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

uMhlanga

Oceanside stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board and Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Umhlanga Hospital and Ster-Kinekor Gateway are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Strada Cucina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Press Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪My Diners - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Garden Court Umhlanga

3-star hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Garden Court Umhlanga offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 6 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Garden Court Umhlanga. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

  • 204 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Garden Court Umhlanga offers 204 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries.

This uMhlanga hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

  • No pets allowed

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250 per person (one way)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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 and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, 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.

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 Garden Court Umhlanga to the airport?

Garden Court Umhlanga is 11.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Garden Court Umhlanga have an airport shuttle?

Garden Court Umhlanga offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 250 per person, one way.

How close is Garden Court Umhlanga to the beach?

This hotel is 1.6 mi (8-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 7.2 mi (8-min drive) from Durban Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Garden Court Umhlanga offer free breakfast?

Garden Court Umhlanga offers free English breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Garden Court Umhlanga?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sibaya Casino (8-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Garden Court Umhlanga?

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

Is there free parking at Garden Court Umhlanga?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Garden Court Umhlanga have a pool?

Garden Court Umhlanga features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Garden Court Umhlanga have a restaurant?

Garden Court Umhlanga is home to Mnandi, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Garden Court Umhlanga have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Garden Court Umhlanga to downtown uMhlanga?

Garden Court Umhlanga is 0.5 mi away from Umhlanga Ridge.

Garden Court Umhlanga Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elrond

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

2/10 Terrible

Bina, Kyalami

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Natashia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed haniff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Zanele

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

10/10 Excellent

Warren Christopher

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

Great Hospitality

Very comfortable stay , friendly staff, breakfast buffet was superb
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nhlanhla Mavis

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanga

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

10/10 Excellent

ANSHUL

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wenley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

neelandran

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thandekile soyingwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s good value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

KishoreKumar

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

A 5 star stay

Excellent stay! Have stayed recently at a so called 5star Hotel and was not happy. My stay Garden court felt like a 5star hotel. Good food, super clean and pleasant staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akash

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

JAYNAND BHARATH SINGH

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thobi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

RADFORD

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND RELAXING
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Mamolepe Scynet

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

ANNIE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was well cleaned and presented a good atmosphere, however, the shower ‘s drainage was not that good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022