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Metro Express

Property class: 2.5

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Interior - Metro Express (Durban)
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Interior - Metro Express (Durban)
A building with a sign indicating 'METRO LODGE' and 'ACCOMODATION' with options for daily, weekly, and monthly rates. There are cars parked in front, and a street lamp is visible. - Metro Express (Durban)
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a grey curtain, and an air conditioning unit. - Metro Express (Durban)
Located close to Durban International Convention Centre and Playhouse, Metro Express has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

4.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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A standard hotel room with a bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a TV, and a curtain.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a curtain.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Metro Express is in Durban Beachfront, a neighborhood in Durban. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Lagoon and Durban Beach, while uShaka Marine World and Durban Botanical Gardens are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead or Moses Mabhida Stadium. Visit our Durban travel guide
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33 Sylvester Ntuli Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • A beach with waves, a city skyline, and a bridge in the distance.
    Golden Mile
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A large wave curling over the ocean with a city skyline in the background.
    Durban Beach
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • A tropical theme park entrance with a shark sign, palm trees, and a thatched-roof building.
    uShaka Marine World
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Durban International Convention Centre
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Blue Lagoon
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Joe Cool's
    12 min walk
  • Roma Revolving Restaurant
    16 min walk
  • Ocean Basket
    9 min walk
  • KFC
    4 min walk
  • Pearl of India
    8 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: ZAR 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Metro Express pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Metro Express?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Metro Express?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Metro Express located?

Located in Durban Beachfront, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Durban International Convention Centre, Sahara Stadium Kingsmead, and Playhouse. Blue Lagoon and uShaka Marine World are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Metro Express Reviews

4.2

4.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

4.6

Staff & service

4.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nishkar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pathetic

Arrived to check-in but was not allowed to as there was miscommunication between App and the Hotel. Had to then pay the property direct for accommodation as I could not be helped by agents
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

RUFFIN

Escroquerie. Cet hôtel n' a pas de réservation en ligne. Que hôtels.com me rembourse mon argent!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Innocentia

Liked: Room comfort

Property has room for improvement

Air-con and plumbing issues
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mykhailo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Не рекомендую

Не подобалось.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matshidiso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay at Hotel express

oh it was so perfect. the Indian lady at reception made me and my sister feel so much at home.Thank you so much for the wonderful hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Siyabonga

good

I did enjoy my stay at metro lodge
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nokukhanya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Bob Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jabulani

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Faried

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Matshediso

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024