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The Royal Palm Hotel, Umhlanga, Durban is ideally located for both business and recreational travel. This stunning hotel offers up 94 luxury apartments, which include 14 penthouses, 60 luxurious Executive Suites and 8 Executive Deluxe rooms and 10 spacious 2 bedroom Executive Suites.This upscale apartment style hotel boasts one of the most state-of-the-art conference venues in Umhlanga.

Thyme restaurant, located onsite, offers patrons a meal extravaganza creating an absolute masterpiece of culinary delights. The Royal Palm Conference venue provides catering for private and corporate events in Umhlanga.

The Royal Palm Hotel will help you with day trips and tours in and around Umhlanga. Experience an African safari, including prime game viewing in KwaZulu-Natal, hiking and mountain biking, dolphin tours and historical Zulu battlefields. This luxury hotel offers accommodation opposite the Gateway Theatre of Shopping and near Kings Park Stadium and the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Royal Palm Hotel offers hospitality close to Durban and Umhlanga beaches, uShaka Marine World, and the Valley of 1000 Hills.

Royal Palm Hotel accommodation:
The Royal Palm Hotel, positioned in the heart of Umhlanga New Town Centre, is situated in an ideal location for both business and recreational travel. This affordable, upscale apartment style hotel offers luxurious and convenient accommodation. The executive style penthouses have ample living space, all overlooking the stylish Palm Boulevard.

Executive Deluxe
Open plan bedroom and lounge with bathroom en-suite and balcony. Sleeps two.

Executive Suite
One bedroom with separate lounge and bathroom en-suite, including a balcony.

2 Bedroom Executive Suite
Two bedrooms with one en-suite bathroom with shower and the second bathroom with a bath. Lounge, dining room and balcony.

2 Bedroom Penthouse Suite
This Penthouse Suite has two levels with an entrance hall, kitchen, dining room, lounge and a balcony on the lower level and two bedrooms, two bathrooms, main en-suite and a balcony off the main bedroom on the upper level.

3 Bedroom Penthouse Suite
This Penthouse Suite has three levels with an entrance hall, kitchen, dining room, lounge and a balcony on the middle level, and two bedrooms, two bathrooms, main en-suite and a balcony off the main bedroom on the lower level and one bedroom with en-suite on the upper level. This suite sleeps 6.

Hotel and Room Facilities:
Flat screen TV, Fridge, Bath & Shower, Laundry Service, Hair Dryer, Radio, Room Safes, Air-Conditioning, Tea & Coffee, Shower, Private Patio, Hotel Stationery, Internet/Email, Telephone, Satellite TV, In Room Dining Mon-Fri from 06h00-22h00, Sat-Sun from 18h00-22h00, Consumables, Mini Bar, Wake Up Call Service, Pressing Service.

Dining at Royal Palm Hotel:
The signature restaurant of The Royal Palm Hotel,Thyme,offers a fusion of contemporary dining sophistication.The restaurant comprises of a separate bar area where diners can snack on delicious finger foods whilst sipping exotic cocktails. The main dining room area seats up to 60 people and enjoys an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere and accommodates small and intimate dining arrangements.

Restaurant goers can also enjoy the Thyme ambiance outside, as the restaurants sliding folding doors open up onto a spacious courtyard and enjoys an elegant caf feel, offering a taste of Al Fresco dining. With such a variety of offerings, Thyme serves as a definite hot spot for Durban diners.

The Royal Palm Conference Centre:
The Royal Palm Hotel is a stunning venue for your Umhlanga conference or executive meeting, with a versatile functions room, luxurious accommodation options and the fine-dining restaurant Thyme.

The Royal Palm Conference Centre is located on the foyer level of The Royal Palm Hotel, across from the Thyme restaurant, where delegates may enjoy a personalized menu for their Umhlanga conference or event.

The function room itself offers a closed of tiled area where we set-up as a lounge area for tea breaks. Further within the venue, which is closed off by thick draped curtains, is the main conferencing room which is also carpeted. The room offers much lighting with neutral colors and paintings for a relaxed and yet stylish feel.

We offer a choice of conferencing facilities for up to a maximum of 80 delegates:
- Cinema
- U-Shaped Boardroom
- School Room
- Banquet Dinner
- Cocktails

Rooms and Units Available:

Executive Deluxe
Open plan bedroom and lounge with bathroom en-suite and balcony.
Amount of similar units: 10
Sleeps 2 Adults

Executive Suite
1 Bedroom with separate lounge and bathroom en-suite, including a balcony.
Amount of similar units: 60
Sleeps 2 Adults

Two Bedroom Executive Suite
2 Bedrooms with one en-suite bathroom with shower and the second bathroom with a bath. Lounge, dining room and balcony.
Amount of similar units: 10
Sleeps 2 Adults

Two Bedroom Penthouse (minimum 2 adults)
Amount of similar units: 8
Sleeps 2 Adults

Facilities & Services available:

Babies
Children under 12
Elderly
Honeymoon Couples
Babysitting Service
Limited Room Service
Conference facilities
Bar on the Premises
Restaurant
Internet Access
Parking (off-street - covered)

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations received 45 - 30 days prior to arrival will forfeit 25% deposit.
Cancellations received 29 - 15 days prior to arrival will forfeit 50% deposit.
Cancellations received 14 - 01 day prior to arrival will forfeit 100%

Directions:

Mini bus Shuttle from airport and to local attractions can be organised upon request.

Distance from Umhlanga (nearest CBD) - 2 km
Distance from Durban International Airport - 39 km
Distance from Virginia Airport - 6 km

From Durban International Airport:
Take the N3, North bound (towards the North Coast and Stanger).
Then take the Umhlanga, Phoenix and Mt Edgecombe off ramp.
Turn right at the traffic light and follow the appropriate signage to Gateway Theatre of Shopping.
Take the Umhlanga Rocks Drive turnoff.
At the top of the bridge turn left.
At the second traffic circle turn left into CENTENARY BOULEVARD and then left into Palm Boulevard. Royal Palm will be on the left hand side.

From the North Coast:
Take the N3, South bound (towards the South Coast and Port Shepstone).
Then take the Umhlanga, Phoenix and Mt Edgecombe off ramp.
Turn left at the traffic light and follow the appropriate signage to Gateway Theatre of Shopping.
Take the Umhlanga Rocks Drive turnoff.
At the top of the bridge turn left.
At the second traffic circle turn left into Aurora Drive and then left into Palm Boulevard. Royal Palm will be on the left hand side.


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