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Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Exterior
Exterior
Buffet
Outdoor pool
Exterior
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
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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 $60
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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, Balcony, Ocean View

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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, 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)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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
  • 22 sq m
  • 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
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Legacy Yard - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Barón - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Piatto - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬11 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.

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

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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 Umhlanga Hospital and 7 minutes' walk from Gateway Theatre of Shopping.

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