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Road Lodge Durban

1.0 star property
Hotel in Durban with free parking

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Road Lodge Durban, in the heart of the CBD, offers a practical base for visitors. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning services. The 24-hour front desk provides complimentary newspapers and secure luggage storage for peace of mind.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Economy Twin Room, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Economy Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Cnr Bram Fischer and K E Masinga Roads, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4056

What's nearby

  • Durban International Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Durban Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • uShaka Marine World - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Maxi's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Patels Vegetarian Refreshment Room - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Road Lodge Durban

Hotel near Durban Beach
Road Lodge Durban provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and free newspapers
Room features
All 92 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 85 per person

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Built in 1997
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals 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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 85 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Durban Road Lodge
Road Lodge Durban
Road Lodge Durban Hotel Durban
Road Lodge Durban Hotel
Road Lodge Hotel
Road Lodge
Road Lodge Durban Hostel
Road Lodge Durban Hotel
Road Lodge Durban Durban
Road Lodge Durban Hotel Durban

Frequently asked questions

Is Road Lodge Durban pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Road Lodge Durban?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Road Lodge Durban?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Road Lodge Durban?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Road Lodge Durban located?

Located in Durban Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kwa Muhle Museum, The Old Fort, and Workshop Mall. Church Square and Durban Exhibition Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Road Lodge Durban Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 442 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 442 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 442 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 442 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 442 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I an amazing day
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lerato

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

Staycation

It was amazing…the staff was friendly. Can’t complain about anything
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It met my expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phindile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and nice, felt at home very clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Fantastic stay

Good experience, helpful staff, clean and secure
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raphael Nhlanhla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good hotel

The stay was excellent and descent however the hotel was too crowded on the day of my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Loyiso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an amazing stay at Road lodge last weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Angel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My room didn’t not have cold water in the sink
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dabson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is affordable, convenient & centrally located
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ismial

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its rooms are nice and soom
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nonkululeko

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

Best lodge ever

My stay was amazing. The front desk ladies were very friendly. The place is very secure. The security guards are very friendly and they make sure on our safety even cars the security guards Make sure that they are safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philda

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

Road Lodge you Rock!!!

Our stay was fabulous. We were near everything and that was awesome. Will definitely make use of this hotel again .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accommodation, neat,clean and top service. Just too much noise emanating from reception area after 10pm ,especially painful to ground floor guests
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

nakisai

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Reasonable Price good Location

The location is very good for those going to the ICC, there is a damp smell in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zakhele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property situated in the city center which makes it easier to go anywhere you want
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Avisha

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Terrible Stay

They do not let you sleep. The noise is throughout the night till morning. Water or ice dispenser makes noises whole night. Toiletries are limited. Breakfast for R130 rather get a McDonald's. Will be more worth it. Whilst you eating they clear your table?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel Thabiso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was more than perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Millicent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced, excellent service A bit noisy due to proximity to major roads
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Innocent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was nice to walk right a cross to a McDonald’s
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

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