Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Umhlanga with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel

Exterior
Point of interest
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Outdoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
The price is NZ$109
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Explore the area

Map
2 Ncondo Place Umhlanga, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320
  • KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board
    4 min walk
  • Umhlanga Hospital
    7 min walk
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    8 min walk
  • Durban North (VIR-Virginia)
    10 min drive

Room options

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

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Umhlanga

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel places you steps from Umhlanga Hospital and within a short 5-minute stroll of KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a snack bar/deli. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Umhlanga hotel, attractions include Durban Beach and Umhlanga Rocks Beach.

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 9 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 11 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Legacy Yard - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kauai Umhlanga - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Barón - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel

Hotel in Umhlanga with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Umhlanga hotel.

  • 234 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel offers 234 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (99 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: ZAR 1200.00

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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 900 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 900 (return), (from 1 to 18 years old)
  • Self-parking fee: ZAR 50.00 per day
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 1200.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel on 24 Nov 2024 start from NZ$109.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel has a self car park for ZAR 50.00 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel is Umhlanga Rocks Beach (2.2 km).

Does Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel has an outdoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is offered at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 560 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 560 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 560 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 560 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 560 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

MORRIS

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Business Travel
,Great for business travelers convenient location, wifi and no loss of power.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

NITIN

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ashwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice property, good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashveer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay a with friendly helpful hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes, my wife and I enjoyed the stay and staff were very friendly and helpful. will definitely recommend it to family and friends
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic all around
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredible. So friendly and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Justice

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad Mohd

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selvarajah

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Colette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

richard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

AJAY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Need to have more option for breakfast. there is very limited option for vegetarian guest. Need to improvise breakfast verity.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire facility was in pristine condition. And the staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Neresha

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location Great free parking onsite or at Gateway parking Poor room cleaning service Towels need replacing-old and tired No shower cap, no sanitary bag, no shampoo and conditioner Rooms are cramped and tiny
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anonymous
Amazing,exceptional service,fresh breakfast & delicious( though sometimes there is more coffe & little to no tea. Runs out of fried eggs for the 9am breakfast while there is always plenty of boiled ones) time slot but could improve on hotel room cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Anusha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

GILLIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023