Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
+70 photos
Scored 7.8
Rated good
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

Located on Durban’s Golden Mile beachfront and close to the railway station, Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers affordable comfort in a central location. King Shaka International Airport is a 21 mi drive away, while uShaka Marine World is 0.9 mi away. All rooms at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel feature satellite TV, air conditioning and safe. In addition, the guest rooms offer views across district or the Indian Ocean. Buffet breakfast is served in the Seven Palms Restaurant which offers varied buffets at other meal times. Clippers Bar is the perfect spot for a relaxing drink, featuring a terrace which offers sunrise views. The hotel’s reception desk can help guests excursions. Gooderson Tropicana Hotel is located just 5 minutes’ drive from Royal Durban Golf Club, and only 10 minutes’ drive from the Moses Mabhida Stadium. WiFi is available in public areas.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Gooderson Leisure
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Private parking available

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Murlikrishnan
India India
“Great location and friendly staff with a good breakfast spread.”
Jacqueline
United States United States
“I loved everything about the hotel, starting with security to house cleaners. The breakfast crew ,the reception, the restaurant staff all were so professional, courteous and helpful. I am moving to Durban and wish I could have stayed there 😆 The...”
Patrick
Kenya Kenya
“Breakfast was good. It had a variety of good food, which was well cooked. The dinning room was well attended to by the friendly waiters. The room was very clean. The cleaners were friendly, and they cleaned the room throughly leaving it spotless.”
Silvanus
South Africa South Africa
“Breeak was good. The first night I could not sleep the loud music was coming front accross for the hotel and cars with loud music went on till 5 in the morning I complained to the hotel staff and they gave me better room with no noise. I...”
Tshidi
South Africa South Africa
“Everything especially the friendliness of the staff”
Sophiah
South Africa South Africa
“First it is next to the beach , friendly and welcoming at the reception desk, security and cleaners and easy to access lifts .”
Lineo
South Africa South Africa
“The staff was very friendly, the place is close to the sea, all activities and the shops, the place was very clean and homely”
Thato
South Africa South Africa
“Cleanliness and good hospitality of the housekeylady just that I forgot her name”
Maanda
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was excellent perfect Location was good”
Ayanda
South Africa South Africa
“The sun was scotching hot but because we had an air-conditioning system in both rooms we had a peaceful sleep. And breakfast was great since we were traveling with kids.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
7 Palms
  • Cuisine
    British • South African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
Clippers Bar & Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African • British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Amenities of Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

House rules

Gooderson Tropicana 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 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 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

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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, children’s meals are not included within the rates and are available at a surcharge.

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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