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Welcome to The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel's principle of uncompromising service and unfailing hospitality has always been a cornerstone with high standards continuously refined in sheer comfort with subtle blends of Colonial and African influences.

Each of the hotel’s newly refurbished luxurious en-suite rooms reflects the past and present, accompanied by breathtaking views of the city complemented with a rich unique look and feel. While pleasure is The Royal's business, business itself receives expert attention with a choice of conferencing and banqueting facilities. The Lounge area, better known as the Royal Palm, is a popular meeting place, a quiet place for those business travellers seeking a work area or meeting venue. 

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Our Services

The Royal Hotel has a matchless reputation of being one of Durban’s finest hotels, providing guests with superior accommodation and all the luxury of a bygone era.

If it’s a conference venue with a reputable reputation you’re looking for, then Durban’s gracious old lady, The Royal Hotel, is your match. Being in the business for over 160 years allows for little competition in experience.

The Royal Hotel is situated in the heart of Durban’s central business district – constantly abuzz with downtown activity. Yet, once inside this historic hotel, the fast pace of the city outside is quickly forgotten and you find yourself lost in the romantic charms of decades past.

With over 160 years of legacy, the Royal Hotel has enjoyed a reputation as Durban’s finest and has constantly re-invented itself by adapting favourably to changing economic conditions. Take advantage of this historical moment.

Restaurants

The Royal Grill

The newly revamped Royal Grill restaurant provides diners with unequalled haute cuisine served in a refreshed, elegant and sophisticated milieu of timeless grandeur.

The Ulundi Tapas Restaurant

The Ulundi Tapas restaurant provides a stylish mix of dark mahogany wood tables and white chairs, giving the restaurant a modern simplistic ambience.

The Royal Coffee Shop

The Royal Coffee Shoppe is a popular venue  with Viennese-style light eating and the delicious aroma of freshly ground coffee, decedant cakes and pastries permeating the air.

Exchange Bar & Tap Room

This exquisite bar offer simple, pub-style snacks in a relaxed and dedicated sports environments.

How to find The Royal


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By Air

King Shaka International Airport, transfers to and from the airport can be arranged on request. Charter flights can be arranged from Virginia Airports on request.

By Road

  • From King Shaka International Airport head east on Mdloti St/D144
  • Take the ramp onto Outer Ring Rd/N2 - Partial toll road
  • Take the N3 exit toward Durban
  • Keep left at the fork to continue toward Western Fwy/N3 and merge onto Western Fwy/N3
  • Continue onto Commercial Rd/Dr A.B.Xuma St
  • Turn right at Dorothy Nyembe St/Gardiner St
  • Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Dr Pixley Kaseme St/West St
  • Take the 1st right onto Aliwal St
  • Take the 1st right onto Anton Lembede St/Smith St
  • Destination will be on the left