Umhlanga Rocks · South Africa

The Royal Palm Hotel

8 Palm Boulevard

Location

The hotel is situated in the centre of Palm Boulevard directly opposite the Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Umhlanga Ridge, which is the largest shopping complex in the southern hemisphere with upmarket retail outlets including banks, shops, entertainment, cinemas, and a hotel and conference centre. The development is close to the Umhlanga Hospital and La Lucia Office Estate. Umhlanga New Town Centre will be a mixed-use hub to be developed around a series of squares, parks and boulevards, surrounding the Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Uhmlanga Beach is some 2 km from the hotel.

Facilities

The complex has 94 rooms, including 24 apartments and 68 double rooms, which are located on 6 storeys and are reachable by lift. Staffed 24 hours a day, the reception desk provides a smooth check-in/check-out service. Amenities available at the hotel include a cloakroom and a safe. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for a fee. Further services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, room service (for a fee) and a laundry service.

Rooms

Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is among the standard features of some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. A safe and a minibar are also available. The kitchenette comes with a mini fridge, a microwave and a tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.

Sports/Entertainment

The outdoor pool complex provides invigorating refreshment. Parasols on the terrace are also available. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including golf, a gym, a spa and massage treatments. A nightclub offers additional entertainment.

Meals

Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can indulge their palates at the non-smoking restaurant, which features air conditioning and a separate area for smokers. A fortifying breakfast is served daily.

Payment

The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.

Check-in
12:00 pm
Check-out
02:00 pm
Year built
2007
Rooms
94