Royal Palm Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
+58 photos
Scored 8.5
Rated very good
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

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 9.2 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 and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Bar
TrevPAR World Group
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • 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

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See what guests loved the most:

Monkie
South Africa South Africa
“T, ROOM, TRANSPORT COURTESY FROM AIRPORT TO HOEL AND THE LOCATION”
Stafford
South Africa South Africa
“Location and friendly staff. Above standard room size.”
Maria
South Africa South Africa
“The staff is very friendly I always enjoy my stay Everything is always perfect The rooms are very clean and comfortable”
Yaseen
South Africa South Africa
“Location is amazing , rooms are exceptional ! Great stuff”
Anisa
South Africa South Africa
“EVERYTHING - ROYAL PALM ALWAYS EXCEEDS MY EXPECTATIONS”
Gale
South Africa South Africa
“LOCATION IS EXCELLENT FOR SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, BEACH CLOSE BY. I WAS VISITING GATEWAY HOSPITAL VERY CONVENIENT, AND EASY SAFE WALKING DISTANCE FROM ROYAL PALM HOTEL DURING THE DAY. HOTEL ROOM WAS SPACIOUS, WITH A BALCONY.VERY CLEAN, WITH A...”
Natalie
South Africa South Africa
“The rooms by far exceeded my expectations. It is spacious, clean and comfortable.”
Nozizwe
South Africa South Africa
“The rooms are comfortable, neat and nicely furnished.”
Georgina
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Lovely hotel , friendly staff ,accommodated our slightly later check out . breakfast was very nice with plenty of choice. We used the gym which was basic but quiet. Overall a very nice stay”
Gavin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, close to shops. Friendly, helpful staff. Generous size room.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

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

Amenities of Royal Palm Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Bar

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.

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