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4.0 of 5
10 Northway | PO Box 35523, Durban 4001, South Africa
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Ranked #22 of 36 hotels in Durban
3.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
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Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
“Horrible Service”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

I am never suggesting this place to anyone - the service was horrendous and the cleaner was rude to us. We were still using the dirty towels so we couldn't swop them with the clean ones and she refused to give them to us. She clicked her tongue at my friend and walked away screaming her name back at us when we asked for it and management was not even interested when we called to complain, in fact the manager was defending her behaviour, It took like 30 minutes for our drinks to come and another 40 minutes for our bill to come. the general staff were unpleasant and didnt even hold the lift when I asked. The breakfast was disgusting and by the time we stood in the queue for our eggs, it was cold, what's the point! the waitors were not even helpful, only when we shouted, then we got their attention. i called hotel room service and it took so long, the man tells me "we busy here, haven't got waitors, WHAT U WANT"!! is that any way to speak?? also, I did inform the manager that i will posting this review and she didn't seem too phased about it and didn't even apologise so dont bother complaining. The shower is in the bathtub and the shower head doesn't turn so it wets your hair no matter which way you face. This hotel is nowhere near 4 star!!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Don't expect too much”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

The room is a fair size with kitchen area. My bath was stained with green mould.... Sleep quality was OK.
Breakfast was fair, but the crockery and cutlery was dirty. Staff were friendly. Location was good. Plenty of carparking.
The restaurant just next to the hotel was fun and good value.
The hotel is not bad value for money.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Comfortable, friendly staff, close to the beach with a nice view”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

Overall it is a nice hotel. The rooms are large and clean. The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is included and is pretty good. The hotel restaurant is good, but not great.

Location is great. Beautiful view from my room of the Indian Ocean, and only a 40 minute walk to the beach. Easy transport to and from the hotel and Durban center. The hotel's taxi service was also excellent.

I only have two negatives from the hotel, and they are both minor. The queen been was not a real queen bed, but was instead two twins pushed together. Second, If you are a tv fiend you will not be thrilled by the limited selection of channels, but other than that a very good hotel. I would definitely stay here again.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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anglesey north wales
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103 reviews 103 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
105 helpful votes 105 helpful votes
“Great place lovely food, awesome singer. amazing staff.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
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person found this review helpful

Been to this hotel dozens of times. The food is always plentiful, freshly prespared and yummy. The staff are amazing, helpful, friendly and fun. but always very professional. The team work so well together. The singer there was brilliant!!!! Thankyou all so much for lots of happy memories.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dorset
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Cold and tired”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011

No heating in the rooms and it really needed it. TV remote not working properly.
Internet slow and expensive. Phoned twice and got two rates.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 10 Northway | PO Box 35523, Durban 4001, South Africa
Price range (per night):* INR6,777 - 28,621

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