Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Durban, Durban ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

85 Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa, 4001

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel features affordable 3-star accommodations with beachfront access on Durban's Golden Mile. This family-friendly hotel offers various amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, and dining options.

Rooms & Amenities

The Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers a variety of comfortable rooms, including family-friendly self-catering units designed for 2 adults and 2 children. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, and features stunning sea or city views.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include the Seven Palms Restaurant that serves buffet breakfasts and dinner, while Clippers Café & Bar offers a relaxed atmosphere for light meals and drinks with sea views. For those desiring to explore, numerous dining establishments are located nearby.

Leisure & Attractions

The hotel features a fitness center and outdoor swimming pool for leisure activities. Key attractions such as uShaka Marine World, the International Convention Centre, and the beautiful beaches are within close proximity, making it convenient for family activities.

Business & Transportation

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel provides conference facilities suited for business events, catering to various corporate needs. It is located 1.5 miles from central Durban, with easy access to public transport including bus services and train stations.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Double Room

Max:

2 persons

35 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Sea view

Shower

Bathtub

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Apartment

Max:

2 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Shower

Bathtub

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Deluxe Room

Max:

2 persons

35 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Sea view

Shower

Bathtub

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Durban4000 ft

Airports

King Shaka International (DUR) 21.9 mi

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) 48.4 mi

Train

Durban Railway Station 1.3 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

ZAR 95 per day

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkeling
Canoeing
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

85 Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa, 4001

Map view

street view

85 Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa, 4001

City landmarks

Amusement Park

uShaka Marine World

1.3 mi

Museums

Durban Natural Science Museum

3700 ft

Museums

Port Natal Maritime Museum

3700 ft

114 Snell Parade

Mini Town

1.4 mi

Museums

Old Court House Museum

3700 ft

Gallery

Durban Art Gallery

3700 ft

Casinos

Suncoast Casino

1.5 mi

45 Bram Fischer Road

Durban Icc

3300 ft

Public Building

Durban City Hall

3700 ft

Events

The Bat Centre

3700 ft

Anton Lembede St

Francis Farewell Square

3700 ft

Garden

Durban Botanic Garden

2.0 mi

Church

St Paul's Anglican Church

4300 ft

Beach

Durban Beach Front

3100 ft

Castle

The Old Fort

4900 ft

Indian Quarter

3700 ft

Mosque

Juma Masjid Mosque

1.3 mi

Stadiums

Moses Mabhida Stadium

2.0 mi

Addington Beach

2900 ft

Amusement & Theme Parks

Funworld

3100 ft

North Beach

2900 ft

Corner Cathedral Lane and Queen Street

Emmanual Cathedral

1.4 mi

Museums

Kwa Muhle Museum

1.6 mi

Umbilo Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam Temple

2100 ft

1 Bell St

uShaka Sea World

1.3 mi

North Beach

New Pier

3100 ft

Beach

Wedge Beach

3100 ft

Amusement Park

uShaka Wet 'n Wild

1.3 mi

Museums

Durban Holocaust and Genocide Centre

1.5 mi

Nearby

O R Tambo Parade

1400 ft

Restaurants

Mamarazzi Pizza

2100 ft

Restaurant

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

clean

friendly staff

noisy neighbors

need renovation

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

7.0

Location

7.8

Service

7.7

Dining

7.0

3/5 based on 179 reviews

#31 of 76 hotels in Durban based on Tripadvisor

Victoria

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.0/10

The hotel provides a good safe well outside the room, although some renovation could improve the overall experience. The staff were welcoming and helpful, especially with regards to towels and check out times. However, a minor downside was the noisy neighboring rooms at times.

Rooms

8.0

The room was clean and had a good safe well outside. Some renovation might be needed, but overall comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service was more welcoming and the staff were friendly and helpful on multiple occasions.

Location

7.0

The location was wonderful, with amenities of the beachfront close by, despite the occasional noise between two clubs that stay open until morning.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good, staff was efficient, and the view from the room was enjoyable.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered good facilities, enhancing the overall stay experience.

clean

noisy neighbors

Gertrude

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.4/10

The hotel offers a cozy stay with friendly service and convenient location. However, room amenities could be improved with the addition of bar fridge and microwave.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, while a bit dated in decor, were clean and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful, making my stay pleasant.

Location

8.0

The hotel is situated in a tourism area, making it easy to access various attractions and public transport.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory, though room for improvement in menu variety.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel provides basic facilities but lacks certain amenities like a bar fridge and microwave in rooms.

Patricia

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located right across the street from the beach, offering easy access to Durban attractions. The rooms are clean and comfortable with a cherry on top being the bar fridge available. While the surroundings can get noisy at night, the staff is friendly and welcoming.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were good and clean, equipped with two double beds and a variety of TV channels available. Sleeping with open windows at night was necessary, but overall it was a pleasant stay.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly and helpful despite a minor inconvenience of being woken up early in the morning for an unnecessary question. Room service and housekeeping were satisfactory.

Location

8.0

The hotel is near to Durban attractions and just opposite the beach, making it a prime spot for beach lovers. However, the local area can get noisy, especially with music playing from cars late at night.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast was divine, offering delicious options and a lovely morning view from the room.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate, offering a comfortable stay overall. However, I wished for better upkeep in certain areas, such as a faulty safety deposit box that was reported but not promptly repaired.

Jason

United Kingdom, August 2023

6.8/10

The hotel offers spacious and clean rooms, great value for money, but some room upgrades may be needed. The service varies from friendly and helpful to moments of apathy and arrogance. The location is convenient for sea viewing and exploring attractions but can be noisy at night. The dining experience is mixed, the facilities are satisfactory overall.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are big enough and clean, providing good value for money, but some upgrades are needed in regards to the water facilities.

Service

6.0

The service was a mix of friendly and helpful moments with occasional instances of apathy and arrogance.

Location

8.0

The location is convenient for sea viewing and accessing attractions, although it can get noisy at night.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience varies from mediocre to good, with efficient staff but occasional disappointments.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are adequate, but some improvements could enhance the overall guest experience.

Clean Rooms

Room Upgrades Needed

Charles

United States of America, July 2023

6.6/10

The hotel was big, facing the sea, but had some issues like a smelly bar fridge and a noisy environment. The room had a cracked window across it, which was a downside. The location was perfect for those working near the marina, although inconveniently positioned between noisy clubs that stay open till sunrise.

Rooms

6.0

The room was big and had a sea view, but the smelly bar fridge and noisy environment were disappointing. The cracked window was a bit concerning.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly and professional, with rooms cleaned daily. However, there were instances of shouting at students that were off-putting.

Location

7.0

The location was perfect for those with work near the marina, but being between noisy clubs was inconvenient. The area is not safe at night, so using UberEats for meals delivery was necessary.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good overall, but overcrowding on Sundays led to limited food options. Some dishes were served cold.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel needs some repairs and updates to enhance the guest experience.

Deborah

United States of America, May 2023

7.4/10

The hotel was a bit of a mixed bag. The rooms had some cleanliness issues with a bad smell, dirty carpet, and curtains, but the reservation department and manager, Vusi, were very helpful in finding us better accommodations. The lack of a bar fridge and microwave was disappointing, but the overall stay met our needs as I was traveling with my dad.

Rooms

6.0

Although the rooms were a bit smelly and dirty, the reservation department and manager helped us find better conditions.

Service

8.0

The service was very friendly and helpful, going out of their way to assist with international plug purchase and room cleaning.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect for walking along the promenade and accessing nearby entertainment places.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory, with the same morning options each day, but still enjoyable.