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Garden Court Marine Parade

167 Marine Parade, Durban 4001, South Africa
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Garden Court Marine Parade
Ranked #19 of 41 hotels in Durban
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Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We had stayed at this hotel for a conference and booked 7 rooms for our stay. I usually stay at North beach but due to construction there i decided to give the Marine parade a go since i have never stayed there before. I was utterly disappointed. There were cockroaches in my room, the toilet seat was filthy upon arrival,... More

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Andre G, Manager at Garden Court Marine Parade, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Dear Ebrahim F, Thank you for your communique on Tripadvisor as well as our internal guest survey as we appreciate all the feedback we get. I have taken notice of your comments and can assure you we take this very seriously as it is definitely not in our interest not to do so. We have a professional pest control company... More

Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Me and my fiance stayed at the hotel the past weekend on 19 and 20 April. The rooms are very neat and clean, but to my surprise at the buffet breakfast I got 2 cockroaches. When I lift my side plate the one was crawling out under the plate and the second one the cough (green and brown coughes along... More

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Andre G, Manager at Garden Court Marine Parade, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Dear Marinda P, Thank you so much for your feedback relating to your recent stay at Garden Court Marine Parade and for taking the time to discuss it with our Food & Beverage Manager when he telephoned you. We immediately informed our contracted pest control company who concluded an investigation and survey of our restaurant and kitchen areas. A report... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We, two adults and two kids, have stayed at this hotel about once a year for a number of years. Every time we go to Durban I look out for other offers and other places but we know this hotel is a safe bet and the price is very reasonable. It is well located on the beachfront, the staff friendly... More

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Andre G, Manager at Garden Court Marine Parade, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Dear Jimini, Thank you for the valuable feedback. We are so pleased that your time at Garden Court Marine Parade was a memorable one and that this is your destination of choice when visiting Durban. We look forward to welcome you and the family back next year. More

Kampala, Uganda
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4 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Am writing this late but never mind. We were here for the AFCON soccer tournament. It was our second visit to Durban and we loved our stay. The hotel is right on the beach and the staff were very helpful. One day my card key couldn't let me in and the house keeping lady sensed my exasperation and offered to... More

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Andre G, Manager at Garden Court Marine Parade, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Dear Mugumya, We trust you are well and that the journey back to Uganda was a safe and pleasant one. The AFCON was certainly a very exciting time in Durban and it was so wonderful to have so many International Guests staying with us. It brought back a little nostalgia of the FIFA World Cup hosted in South Africa in... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

last stayed here over 20 years ago. It is showing it's age. Staff we very pleasant and the receptionist gave good advice on places to eat. we have been living in the UK for 25 years, so when we visit now it is as a tourist.. Parked our hire car in the multi story garage. This is must! We were... More

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Andre G, Manager at Garden Court Marine Parade, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Dear Ian 1312, Thank you for the lovely response and feedback following your recent stay at Garden Court Marine Parade. I was delighted to note you enjoyed your brief stop over in Durban and hope it brought back great memories. We look forward to being able to welcome you back, without having to wait another 20 years :-) Kind Regards More

Johannesburg
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

We had an awesome stay at this hotel, it was clean and comfortable and is in an ideal location. We were on the 22nd Floor and the view was awesome, absolutely breathtaking! Exactly what you want when you go to the coast - a sea view and all rooms are sea-facing! The lifts are always available, almost instantly when you... More

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Andre G, Manager at Garden Court Marine Parade, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Dear Bev, Thank you so much for your feedback and we were delighted to note that you really enjoyed your stay with us. I agree the view is spectacular and must be one of the best on the Sapphire Coast. In addition to the Flat Screen TV's we now have bar fridges in all our family rooms, which you can... More

Pretoria, South Africa
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Enjoyed my stayed here, was here on business trip, stayed four day, great Sea view if you are staying at 25 th floor and above. a bit old fasioned needs some morden look and touch, overall very nice, Breafast was the best.

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Andre G, Manager at Garden Court Marine Parade, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Dear Ratlhogo, I agree, our breakfasts are great and are always well received. We do hope that when traveling to Durban next we will be your destination of choice. Kind Regards More

South Africa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

Hotel is in a good spot and has great views but the rooms are old. Carpets were smelly and looked dirty. Bathroom was also in need of maintenance. Overall too expensive and felt like I was staying in a 2 star hotel

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Andre G, Manager at Garden Court Marine Parade, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Dear Mojo222, Thank you for your feedback. You will be pleased to know that a minor room refurbishment program has been planned and is due to start in the new future. Flat Screen TV's and Bar Fridges in family rooms have already been installed. We hope to welcome you back to see all the exciting changes. Kind Regards More

Johannesburg, South Africa
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

I enjoyed my stay at the hotel, we checked in on the 25/01/13 and out 28/01/13. it was my sisters birthday on saturday 26th. I must say we had a great time, the hotel is neat and clean the staff very friendly, Xolani was our barman he made sure we never got thirsty. The bed was very comfortable and the... More

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Andre G, Manager at Garden Court Marine Parade, responded to this review
9 February 2013

Dear Tshepo M, Thank you for the positive feedback on your recent stay at Garden Court Marine Parade. We look forward to welcome you back and will have the drinks on ice waiting for you. More

Midarand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

I spent the weekend with my cousin and his three boys on first weekend of Jan, all was perfect and awesome and the security which is always my main concern was up to scratch and excellent. The boys forgot to put away the laptops on the safe two times when we left for the beach but we didn't experience any... More

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Andre G, Manager at Garden Court Marine Parade, responded to this review
12 January 2013

Dear Kabelo M, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your recent stay at Garden Court Marine Parade. We love the photo and hope to welcome you and your family back very soon. Have a great year ahead. More

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Garden Court Marine Parade Hotel Durban
Garden Court Marine Parade Hotel
Address: 167 Marine Parade, Durban 4001, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Durban
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Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #19 of 41 hotels in Durban
Price range (per night): S$140 - 160
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This Garden Court hotel is situated on Durban’s world-famous Golden Mile. Offering sun-drenched beaches, guests are offered comfort, hospitality and that little something extra. This hotel is at the centre of Durban’s beachfront and offers attention to detail without compromising on the good value that characterises the Garden Court brand. It is the perfect alternative for visitors to this fun seaside city. ... more   less 
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