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Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Durban, Durban

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About the Hotel

85 Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa, 4001

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel is located on the iconic Golden Mile of Durban's beachfront, offering a prime location near major attractions. Its proximity to popular sites, including the International Convention Centre and uShaka Marine World, makes it a convenient choice for visitors. The hotel features various amenities, including dining options, leisure facilities, and event spaces suitable for conferences and weddings. With views of both the city and the ocean, the hotel invites guests to enjoy Durban's vibrant atmosphere.

Location

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel is conveniently situated 1.5 miles from central Durban, providing easy access to local attractions and activities. King Shaka International Airport is located 25 miles away, and transport options are readily available for guests. The hotel’s location along Durban's Golden Mile offers direct beach access, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and exploration.

Rooms

The hotel boasts a range of well-appointed rooms designed for comfort and convenience. Each room includes amenities such as air conditioning, DSTV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Some rooms offer stunning views of the ocean or city skyline, enhancing the guest experience. Self-catering units are also available for families seeking more flexibility during their stay.

Eat & Drink

Seven Palms Restaurant serves renowned buffet breakfasts and a variety of international dishes for lunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy light meals and snacks at Clippers Cafe & Bar, which features a terrace overlooking the beach. The dining options cater to different tastes and preferences, ensuring a pleasant culinary experience.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features comprehensive business facilities, including several conference venues accommodating up to 200 guests. The event spaces are equipped with modern technology to facilitate successful meetings and gatherings. Additionally, the leisure facilities, such as a pool and access to nearby beaches, enhance guests' stay by providing various recreational options.

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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 King 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

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • 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

  • 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
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Location

85 Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa, 4001
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85 Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa, 4001
Nearby
O R Tambo Parade
1400 ft
Restaurants
Mamarazzi Pizza
2100 ft
Restaurant

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
70%
liked the hotel and would stay again
clean
friendly staff
noisy neighbors
need renovation
7.0/10
Very good
Rooms
7.0
Location
7.8
Service
7.7
Dining
7.0
Guest reviews
7.0/10
based on 6 review
3/5 based on 179 review
7.7
7.7/10based on 5055 review
#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.
Facilities
7.0
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