Royal Palm Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Durban

The Royal Palm Hotel offers 94 luxurious apartments, including 14 penthouses with expansive living space. Each unit is a self-contained apartment with carpeted floors, dimmer lights, a balcony, and a luxurious bathroom with amenities. The penthouses are spacious enough for groups, with one review noting the Three-Bedroom Penthouse Suite was spacious and exceeded expectations for a bachelorette party.

The hotel's signature restaurant, Thyme, serves fusion cuisine in a sophisticated atmosphere with a contemporary twist. Sliding doors in the restaurant open onto a spacious courtyard, providing an elegant outdoor dining experience. The buffet breakfast at Thyme is described by guests as excellent and amazing, with a rich vegetarian option available on request.

The Royal Palm has a state-of-the-art conference venue unmatched in the Umhlanga area, with meeting and banquet facilities available. The hotel offers exceptional event planning services tailored to guest needs, including easily arranged transfers to and from special events within a 20km radius. Business travelers can use the business centre and fax/photocopying services, with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and secure undercover parking available.

The hotel is situated in the centre of Palm Boulevard, directly opposite the Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Umhlanga Ridge. The Indian Ocean beachfront is just 2 km away, with Umhlanga Main Beach, the Hawaan Forest Nature Reserve, and the Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail all within easy reach. King Shaka International Airport is a 15-minute drive away, and the hotel's accessible location puts guests near Kings Park Stadium and Moses Mabhida Stadium.

The hotel provides spacious family accommodations, including the Family Two-Bedroom Suite, which one guest found easily fits a family of six. Babysitting and child services are available on request, allowing parents some time to themselves. The proximity to Gateway Mall, with its shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, makes the hotel a convenient base for families, as noted by multiple guests.

Accommodations: 94 apartments including 14 penthouses

Dining: Thyme signature restaurant with courtyard dining

Business: State-of-the-art conference venue, 20km event transfer

Location: Opposite Gateway Mall, 2 km from beach

Family: Two-bedroom suites fit six, babysitting available

Wellness: On-site Health & Vitality Centre, spa, sauna