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Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

3.0 star property
Relax by the ocean and soak up warm hospitality at this seaside hotel. Enjoy meals on your terms with luggage storage for extended stays.

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Exterior
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Point of interest
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel, is a coastal gem where the ocean meets warm hospitality. Start your day with a free breakfast buffet and unwind by the outdoor pool or explore the garden. With in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and helpful staff who receive top marks from guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Babysitting
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $74
includes taxes & fees
$64 per night
Apr 4 - Apr 5

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 246 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 246 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 232 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking, Ocean View

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 246 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking, Ocean View

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 232 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

View from room

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Smoking

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 232 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

View from room

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 246 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 246 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 232 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking, Balcony

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking, Ocean View (Balcony)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking, Ocean View (Balcony)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Ncondo Place Umhlanga, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 10 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 11 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 19 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Legacy Yard - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kauai Umhlanga - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Barón - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durban Beach and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a 24-hour fitness center, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 234 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
DONE

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
    • Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (ZAR 50.00 per day)
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 39
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 900 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 1200.00

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 1 and 18 costs ZAR 900 (roundtrip)

Parking

  • Self parking costs ZAR 50.00 per day

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Holiday Inn Express Durban Umhlanga
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Umhlanga Durban
Holiday Inn Express Umhlanga Durban
Holiday Inn Express Durban Umhlanga Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Durban Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlang Hotel Umhlanga Rocks
Holiday Inn Express Durban

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

Yes. Self parking costs ZAR 50.00 per day.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 900 per vehicle roundtrip.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 1200.00.

Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Sibaya Casino (8-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (11-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, scuba diving, and body boarding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG is a short 6-minute walk from KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board and 7 minutes' walk from Gateway Theatre of Shopping.

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Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

DEFINITELY A PLACE TO STAY IN DURBAN
All staff very courteous , friendly and helpful. Very nice breakfast. Very clean place and surrounding . Will definetly come again.
Ahmed, 8-night trip

6/10 Good

Not for me
Our stay was average. There was no room service and the TV did not work.
Fatima, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable stay
Quick overnight stay. Everything was perfect
Massador, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fantastic staff throughout all departments.
Erisha, 14-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay a with friendly helpful hotel staff.
Ashveer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very nice property, good staff
Mr Ashwin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Business Travel
,Great for business travelers convenient location, wifi and no loss of power.
MORRIS, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Great for short getaway or business
Great spot right amongst all the hustle and bustle of Umhlanaga Ridge. Access to resturants shops spas and much more within 10min. Oceanviews
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Yes, my wife and I enjoyed the stay and staff were very friendly and helpful. will definitely recommend it to family and friends
Clyde, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Place to Stay in Durban
Great location, friendly staff, good ambience, clean and safe hotel.
Abdul, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

I had an exceptional stay.staff were excellent and friendly. Only glitch is the shower,very slow water coming through needs to be checked
Feroze, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent hotel very friendly and helpful staff. We spent an enjoyable week there.
Ingirid, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic all around
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The usual good experience at holiday inn hotel chain.
Nkosana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel for business trips
Great stay. Clean comfortable room, very fast check-in (always a plus) and yummy breakfast buffet. Perfect for business trips.
Claudia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed the stay at Holiday Inn Umhlanga in a quiet safe, quiet and walkable neighbourhood of South Africa.
Chisenga, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable and pleasant.
The staff were extremely helpful and very good.Breakfast was really top notch.
Romy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were incredible. So friendly and welcoming
Michael, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The entire facility was in pristine condition. And the staff was very accommodating.
Gerald, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here for four nights. Staff are friendly. Hotel is of a good standard for the price paid. Good breakfast included to
Anthony, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, affordable and good service
Gyan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night, clean and confortable. Nice staff. Perfect.
Sandro, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

BEST VALUE OFFERING ON UMHLANGA RIDGE
The check-in was delayed and not very pleasant due to deposit issue, but staff throughout were helpful and friendly. This Hotel offers good location, decent services and comfortable rooms for best value in this area. Breakfasts are above average for this type of hotel and pool area is pleasant. If you are looking for a nice Hotel and don't want to break the bank, then this Hotel is ideal.
Stuart, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fanatastic. No hassles.Staff offered excellent service!
Shahendrai, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Generator was loud impacting sleep Would love an outsourced link service for laundry ( ironing shirts etc.) Clean, spacious, friendly staff, property offering more than its 3 stars, good value
Gavin, 6-night trip