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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

4.0 star property
Central hotel with free parking connected to a shopping center in uMhlanga

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The Radisson Blu Hotel in Durban Umhlanga is on the Indian Ocean shoreline. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, sunny terrace with cafe beverages, and direct access to a shopping center. Amenities include laundry facilities and free self-parking.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, Sea View (Lounge Access)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, Sea View (Lounge Access)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Sea View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, Sea View (Lounge Access)

Executive Suite, Sea View (Lounge Access) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, Sea View (Lounge Access)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, Sea View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 1999 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪African Roots Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Bella - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Radisson Blu - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

Upscale hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
At Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 206 rooms feature comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Rainfall showers, eco-friendly toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 30-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 220 for adults and ZAR 110 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2022
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 400.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 220 for adults and ZAR 110 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 400.0 per day

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
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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga Umhlanga
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga Hotel Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga located?

Located in the heart of uMhlanga, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Oceans Mall and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Umhlanga Lighthouse and Umhlanga Main Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 167 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stayed one night but a lovely hotel. Good food in the restaurant. Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had lounge access with our booking however the hotel was very busy with a number of events. The manager in recognition upgraded our room and provided in room service. The following day the deputy manager helped me and my wife with a harbour cruise and provided a complimentary evening meal. The hotel made our stay so special and I thank the hotel manager and deputy manager for spending the time with us and helping to make our stay a great one.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Staff & service
Convienent location and decent hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love this hotel. Cant wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Durban

Another great stay here with a welcome room upgrade as well. Great hotel in all ways
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great modern well appointed hotel great facilities great restaurants nearby, connected to shopping center and 2 minutes walk to beach. It felt very very safe to walk at night around the area also
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silungile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Venue was in excellent location 1 block from the beach and adjacent to luxury shopping!plenty of dining and bar options that take advantage of stunning views and food. Staff is super friendly, helpful and very accomodationg. Will stay again on my next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

sampath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dining options for vegetarians very limited. Malcolm from Dining Section was exceptionally good and took good care of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Neresh

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Built of property is cheap , all the room smelled damp because they are leaks and no ventilation in bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Elevators take too long and have no air conditioning. Inconsistent process for parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alexio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping & maintenance often take too long to attend to requests or confuse requests between room numbers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great service but disappointing facilities

The service was good and at surface level the room appeared clean. However I mistakenly dropped something under the bed and found months-worth of dust underneath! The finishes were also less refined, a lot of patchwork on the ceiling, many holes on the tiles in the bathroom, etc. Not the usual Radisson standard
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Radisson Blu Tru to its Brand

A lovely property well positioned and situated. Manager was very helpful. The only reason I am rating them 4 iso 5 is that it took me at least 7 to 8 calls before someone answered the phone at the property when I called to say I would be checking in late. Housekeeping takes forever to come up to your room. Breakfast was a nightmare, too many people and too little space, wait was for at least an hour before you could be seated. I expected a bigger spread for the large 4-star hotel. Other than that, spectacular views from the room and easy access to the Oceans Mall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Natanyia

Review

front desk was not helpful , many people whom work at the hotel don't know much about hospitality and hotel management on how to treat guest and co-ordination and conduct of the hotel . House keep takes ages to respond to anything. Stay was very average so was the food at the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A comfortable stay, however the Reception needs to improve their reservation information as there was no record of the booking and payment until the receipt was produced. This occured not once, but four times upon the arrival of our guests at various times. This resulted in a frustrating delay upon check in and again at check out when the Receptionist required payment which had been made well before arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice Hotel but bad service and experience

No Room Service Drilling at 08h30 in the morning due to maintenance Paid for Executive Lounge Access but the Executive Lounge was not available/functional Requested a dental kit and the manager requested me to visit a shop across the road cause they were not sure if they had received dental kits! Finally he finds one and has it delivered to me. Room phones were not working/not connected as yet Health Spa not opened as yet Limited Breakfast Options - Some Food was cold. Its a very lovely hotel but i think the hotel should have opened when everything was functional and the staff properly trained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Poor service, unapologetic staff.

Check in was at 3pm. We only got checked in at 5.45pm. After being checked in our beds were not ready in our room and we had to wait till 7pm to get housekeeping to sort it out. Poor excuses from staff who were not apologetic at all and did not keep us informed.No management on duty to listen our concerns, hotels.com tried calling to speak with the staff members but no one answered.Staff at the restaurant are all juniors and learning on the job,we had challenges with our meal orders. Disappointing to know that we were sitting next to one of the owners of the hotel at dinner and we were experiencing such terrible service throughout our stay. At check out which is at 12pm, we had a knock at our door around 11.50, if only welcoming guests was as good as chasing them away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

brendon

Liked: Amenities
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dhiren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and newer property. Great amenities (shopping and restaurant) close by. Beach is a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bed choice is no choice

This is the second time that I have stayed at the Radisson Blu and requested a twin room. Neither time have I actually received ed a twin room but rather a double. The first time i complained and we had to wait nearly 2 hrs for housekeeping to come round and separate out the beds, this time we didn't even bother to ask. If the hotel is going to offer double or twin then they should ensure that they provide what was requested. Very frustrating! Otherwise the hotel is beautifully furnished, comfortable beds and pillows, nice water pressure and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

FARIDA BIBI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just an escape... A breath of fresh air, smell of Ocean, early sunrise... Awesome... Perfect location for everything... Loved all of it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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