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Road Lodge Durban

1.0 star property
Wake up refreshed with secure luggage storage and helpful staff, making it easy to explore Durban with convenient access to essential amenities.

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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8.8 out of 10
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  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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9.2 out of 10
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(11 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Durban Central Business District, a neighborhood in Durban, Road Lodge Durban is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Workshop Mall and Victoria Street Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve. UShaka Marine World and Durban Natural Science Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkeling and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Durban travel guide
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Cnr Bram Fischer and K E Masinga Roads, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4056

What's nearby

  • Workshop Mall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durban Exhibition Centre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Durban City Hall
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Durban International Convention Centre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Playhouse
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • KFC
    6 min walk
  • Piatto Cafe The Royal Hotel Durban
    14 min walk
  • KFC
    12 min walk
  • KFC
    10 min walk
  • Kara Nicha's
    7 min walk

About this property

Road Lodge Durban

Hotel near uShaka Marine World
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 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and a vending machine
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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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 Sahara Stadium Kingsmead are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Road Lodge Durban Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 463 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Futhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was fresh healthy with variety,Rooms were were clean, Staff very hospitable,Within easy access to other shops
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tebogo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean. Attitude of the staff was alright
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Andile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ntokozo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed for one night but it was great, room was clean, breakfast was good. Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good and clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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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
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its rooms are nice and soom
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dabson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s centrality and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

6/10 Okay

david

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

Front desk

Front desk very friendly and helpful even when checking in late
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kholeka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very good stay at Road Lodge Durban. The welcome by Slash and team was super, especially that we were granted the early check-in as they could see we were tired from a cruise. Thank you👏
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lincoln

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

No sleep

I was awake since 2am ,the noise from the room opposite me was disturbing. Constant banging of doors. Otherwise staff was friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Khanyisile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The price is too high for such small rooms, in my room there was small toilet paper, already been used and no extra one. the aircon was not working properly. The staff were awesome though, very helpful and efficient, friendly too. I felt safe all the time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Mi

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

Legalised Brothel

it was absolutely appalling. Doors do not lock. Prostitution is rampant no consideration of guests. the bedding is filthy. Showers are appalling. Not a place to take kids. The whole visit was totally disgusting. n
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dabson

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

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025