Royal Palm Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
+58 photos
Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Property highlights

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About this property

This Timeless Hotel is located in the center of Palm Boulevard, directly opposite the Gateway Theater of Shopping on Umhlanga Ridge. The Indian Ocean beachfront is just 1.2 mi away. This luxury apartment hotel features spacious apartments and suites featuring carpeted floors and dimmer lights. Each unit comes with a balcony, a luxurious bathroom with amenities and free Wi-Fi. In keeping with a luxurious metropolitan hotel apartment complex, the Royal Palm features a retail piazza, designed with beautiful gardens and water features. There is also an all-day ground floor restaurant. The signature restaurant of the Royal Palm, Thyme, offers contemporary dining amid rich textures and color schemes of black and cream. Sliding doors opening onto a spacious courtyard provide an elegant café experience to outdoor dining. Royal Palm Gateway Hotel is close to various attractions such as the Mangrove Swamps, Umhlanga Lighthouse, Hawaan Forests, and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail. King Shaka International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Bar
TrevPAR World Group
Hotel chain/brand

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sikhumbuzo
South Africa South Africa
“The stuff is very friendly I was very accomodated One call and the stuff is the room to help From security...the front stuff and cleaners keep it up guys”
Sandy
South Africa South Africa
“Location is next to Gateways with easy access to the mall and restaurants. Rooms have a separate little kitchen with a lovely lounge area.”
Cal
South Africa South Africa
“The location was amazing, very convenient and the hospitality was superb.”
Zahraa
South Africa South Africa
“Clean Location Spacious Showers spacious Beds comfortable”
Siboniso
South Africa South Africa
“Comfortable bed, good location, great hospitality from the staff”
Sandy
South Africa South Africa
“the room has a little kitchen with fridge and microwave, as well as separate lounge area.”
Rooksana
South Africa South Africa
“Very clean and fresh The staff make you feel so at home”
Brandt
South Africa South Africa
“Very comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Makes you want to come back again and again.”
Pieter
South Africa South Africa
“Staff are always friendly. Accommodate where they can. Very close and convenient to gateway.”
Raniel
South Africa South Africa
“The booking was made via bookings.com and it really exceeded my expectations. the view was and location was perfect. The interior was exceptional and stunning. I will recommend this Hotel to everyone i know. and i will most certainly return to...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
THYME@ROYAL PALM
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour

House rules

Royal Palm Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note guests are required to fill in a credit card authorization form, provide a copy of photo ID and a copy of the credit card within 48 hours of making a reservation. The credit card authorization must be filled in and returned to the Hotel. If guests decline to fill in a credit card authorization, a bank transfer or EFT is also acceptable within 48 hours of making a reservation.

Please note, should you opt to pre-pay by credit card, the credit card produced on check in, must match the one used to guarantee the booking.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.