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Beachfront
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
Private entrance
Kid-friendly buffet
24-hour front desk
Welcome to the Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, a lively 3-star beachfront retreat in the heart of Durban, South Africa. Located at 85 Marine Parade, the hotel offers ocean views and is just a short 0.6mi distance from the city center, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking both relaxation and city exploration. With a total of 4378 reviews, this pet-friendly hotel is known for its warm hospitality and breathtaking location.
The hotel provides an array of amenities including air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, private parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can start their day with a hearty breakfast, and the hotel also offers kid-friendly buffet options and a restaurant serving delicious meals. For those looking to unwind, the beach and terrace provide perfect spots to soak in the sun and ocean breeze. With its beachfront location, the hotel is a great choice for beach lovers, and golf enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to a nearby golf course.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant coastal charm of Durban with a stay at the Gooderson Tropicana Hotel. Whether you're in town for leisure or business, this hotel offers a convenient and comfortable retreat, perfect for a memorable stay by the sea.
When hunger strikes, guests can indulge in a delightful dining experience at the hotel's restaurants. 7 Palms, a modern and family-friendly eatery, offers British cuisine, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a taste of home or simply craving some traditional comfort food. Meanwhile, Clippers Bar & Restaurant provides a fusion of African and British cuisines in a modern, family-friendly ambiance. Whether it’s a leisurely family meal or a casual dinner with friends, the hotel's dining options cater to a variety of tastes and preferences.
For the ease and convenience of guests, the Gooderson Tropicana Hotel accepts major credit card payments, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted, making it hassle-free for travelers to settle their bills and enjoy a seamless experience at the hotel.
Travelers seeking accommodations can choose from a variety of room types, each designed to cater to different needs. From well-appointed Standard Double Rooms to spacious Family Rooms with Sea Views and even a Self-catering Apartment with an ocean vista, the hotel offers a range of options to suit individual preferences. With comfortable amenities and ample space for families and groups, guests can find the perfect sanctuary for a relaxing and enjoyable stay in the heart of Durban.
Closest airports
Virginia Aerodrome
6.1miKing Shaka International Airport
17.5miPieter Maritzburg
41.1miPet Friendly
Beachfront
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
Private entrance
Kid-friendly buffet
24-hour front desk
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Elevator
Room service
Restaurant
Terrace
Wheelchair accessible
Business center
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Bathtub
Private Bathroom
Standard Double Room - single occupancy
1 Double Bed
300 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Private entrance
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Unwind in our spacious 301 sqft Standard Double Room, with air conditioning, free toiletries, and a luxurious bathtub. Perfect for a solo retreat or a cozy stay for two adults and a child.
Family Double Room with Side Sea View - single occupancy
2 Double Beds
375 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Private entrance
x4
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x3
Relax in our spacious 377 sqft Family Double Room, with side sea view, perfect for single occupancy. Enjoy the ocean view, air conditioning, and free toiletries in this room that accommodates 4 adults and 3 children.
Family Room with Sea View - single occupancy
2 Double Beds
375 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Private entrance
Flat-screen TV
x4
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Relax in our spacious Family Room with stunning ocean view, perfect for single occupancy. Enjoy the comfort of two double beds, air conditioning, and a private entrance in this 377 sqft space.
Deluxe Sea Facing Family Room - single occupancy
2 Double Beds
375 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Private entrance
Flat-screen TV
x4
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x3
Indulge in a spacious 377 sqft Deluxe Sea Facing Family Room with stunning ocean views, accommodating 4 adults and 3 children in 2 double beds. Enjoy the convenience of air conditioning, private entrance, and a relaxing bathtub with free toiletries.
Self-catering Apartment with Sea View
1 Queen Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
430 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Bathtub
x4
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x3
Enjoy stunning sea views from this spacious 431 sqft self-catering apartment, perfect for 4 adults and 3 children, featuring a queen size bed and a sofa bed, air conditioning, private entrance, and a fully equipped kitchen.
7.7
4,378 reviewsFrom
$63Categories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
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Nomthandazo
8.2
8.2
The food breakfast was the best. I give chef and the staff stars.
Noise the noise was too much our room was facing the parking bay, people where grooving in their cars all night long . I think you need to be there if you are in the groove mode not relaxation.
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Happiness
8.2
8.2
Our phone was taken from the couches at the reception by one of the guest at the hotel, they where to help us locate the person, and we found the phone. The rooms are very clean. The hotel is just a walk to the beach. The breakfast is superb. The receptionist are friendly.
When we where supposed to check in, the rooms where not ready. I wasn't aware that visiting this place during school holidays is a bad idea, it was packed, we had to wait some time to eat breakfast because it was full. They don't have enough eating areas to accommodate large number of guests for breakfast.
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Maleka
9.1
9.1
Breakfast,staff members excepecially a guy called magayi,and the fact that the beach and ushaka were very close
Late housekeeping,always happening after 16h00,it was disturbing our peace when we wanted to relax from the beach,the small fridge arrived when we were going,we struggle keeping our staff cold,wifi network was very very poor,actually we were never able to connect
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Mxolisi
8.2
8.2
Breakfast was superb, the room was fine but the problem the aircon was not working when it is cold it cant make the room to be hot.
The problem I had I lost my perfume in my room, the last time I used it it was Saturday morning the 29 Oct 2022 that was the last time I used it. Sunday morning it was no were to be found.
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Sonto
8.2
8.2
The view, the rooms were always clean. The staff was professional, friendly, helpful and beyond amazing, from reception staff, kitchen, cleaners, and so forth. Breakfast was delicious 😋 and exceeded our expectations. When we arrived we had a gentleman greeting us and helping with our bags. Whenever we needed assistance, it was very quick.
The bathroom had both bath tub and shower head which had a shower curtain, that wasn't ideal. The carpet in the rooms had a bit of bad smell due to rain. The lifts were not working well, one was okay however it only takes 7 people which caused a long wait
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Tsela
9.1
9.1
Accommodation location because of near to restaurant and walking distance to the beach .
I think the bed at room 320 is old and needs replacement because is not comfortable.
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Lindiwe
8.2
8.2
Staff from the security, to the reception was friendly. We had a warm welcoming from the reception Breakfast was yummy and delicious. Staff was friendly & showed passion of their job. Everything in breakfast was fresh.. My room had a clear se view which gave me a overwhelming expirience about Durban
I bathed with cold water for 3days😭😭. I havr reporyed it but nothing changed hence the weather was cold i tried to use kettle in the room but electricity tripped 😔. I had to wait fo 15 minutes 💔😢. To be assisted. Please attend to water issue nexy yime surely when i come it will be resolved.
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Pauline
8.2
8.2
It is at the centre of everything you looking for in Durban
The family room it should be 1x double for parents and maybe at the other end be bun beds or another room for children you cannot say it's a family room while parents sleep together with kids same room
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Khunjulwa
8.2
8.2
Location good Close to most attractions Good value for money
Breakfast....bacon to crisp... couldn't get omelette line was moving slow....maybe can consider having 2 chefs for egg isle
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Shawn
10
10
The staff made my stay very comfortable, they were helpful with any request I had.
Patrick the security guard was always ready to walk with me to where ever I wanted to go, the ladies at the front desk was also very helpful. On arrival I was a bit early, staff did all they could to get me into my room in a reasonable amount of time. They also upgraded my room from a street view to ocean view for free because I was staying for a extensive period of time. The highlight of my trip was when I was presented with a bottle of champagne from Kristen from customer relations, words can't explain the gratitude I felt at that moment. I'n conclusion i can comfortably say this was the best hotel experience I have ever had in all my years of travelling.
Attractions
Durban City Hall
0miDurban Golden Mile
0.5miDurban Playhouse Company
0.8miUshaka Marine World
0.8miKwa Muhle Museum
1miJuma Mosque (Juma Masjid)
1.3miDurban Indian Quarter
1.3miVictoria Street Market
1.4miMoses Mabhida Stadium
2.1miDurban Botanic Gardens
2.4miPhansi Museum
3.2miUmgeni River Bird Park
3.6miValley of a Thousand Hills
19.9miAttractions
Durban City Hall
0miDurban Golden Mile
0.5miDurban Playhouse Company
0.8miUshaka Marine World
0.8miKwa Muhle Museum
1miJuma Mosque (Juma Masjid)
1.3miDurban Indian Quarter
1.3miVictoria Street Market
1.4miMoses Mabhida Stadium
2.1miDurban Botanic Gardens
2.4miPhansi Museum
3.2miUmgeni River Bird Park
3.6miValley of a Thousand Hills
19.9miAirports
Virginia Aerodrome
6.1miKing Shaka International Airport
17.5miPieter Maritzburg
41.1mi7 Palms
Cuisines
British•0Ambiances
Family Friendly•ModernClippers Bar & Restaurant
Cuisines
African•BritishAmbiances
Family Friendly•ModernPet Friendly
Beachfront
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
Private entrance
Kid-friendly buffet
24-hour front desk
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Elevator
Room service
Restaurant
Terrace
Wheelchair accessible
Business center
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Bathtub
Private Bathroom
Accessibility
Lowered sink
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Beach
Canoeing
Cycling
Diving
Fishing
Golf course
Happy hour
Live sports events (broadcast)
Snorkeling
Windsurfing
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Ironing service
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Babysitting/Child services
Food & Drink
Bar
Fruit
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Elevator
Executive lounge access
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Ironing facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly
Private entrance
Room service
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Dining table
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Living Area
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Beachfront
Terrace
Parking
Private Parking
Room Amenities
Fan
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
View
City view
From
$63Check-out
Until 10:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Age restrictions
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Curfew
Come and go whenever you want
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs ZAR 95 per day.
Reservations
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+1-833-728-2041Children and beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Cards accepted at this property
Diners Club,
Mastercard,
American Express,
Visa
This property does not accept cash.
Is there parking available at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?
Yes, parking is available at the hotel for a daily fee of R95. The parking is private, at a nearby location, and reservations are required.
What are the rates at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?
At Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, you can find rates starting from $63. It's important to consider that room type and booking dates can influence the final price. For clarity on rates, please input your dates.
Which room categories can I book at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?
The hotel offers Standard Double Rooms for single occupancy with a non-smoking policy and a bed size of 1 double bed. Family Rooms with various views also accommodate single occupancy, with room for 4 adults and 2-3 children, while the Self-catering Apartment with Sea View allows for 4 adults and 3 children, with a queen size bed and a sofa bed. All rooms are non-smoking and have varying bed and room sizes.
What activities does Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offer?
Guests at the Gooderson Tropicana Hotel can spend their time enjoying various leisure amenities. They can relax on the beachfront or play a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Families with children can take advantage of the kid-friendly buffet and kids' meals offered at the hotel. For a culinary experience, guests can dine at the on-site restaurants. 7 Palms offers a modern ambiance and British cuisine, while Clippers Bar & Restaurant serves African and British dishes in a family-friendly setting. Additionally, the hotel offers a terrace where guests can unwind with ocean views. For guests requiring assistance, babysitting services are available, and the hotel is wheelchair accessible. With 24-hour front desk and room service, the hotel ensures convenience and comfort throughout the guests' stay.
Is there an in-house restaurant at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?
The Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers two on-site restaurants. 7 Palms provides a family-friendly and modern atmosphere, serving British cuisine. Clippers Bar & Restaurant also offers a family-friendly and modern ambiance, serving both African and British cuisines.
Can I use my credit card at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?
No, cash is not accepted at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel. However, you can use your credit card for payment. Accepted credit cards include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club.
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