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Royal Palm Gateway

4.0 of 5
08 Palm Boulevard, New Town Centre | Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga Rocks 4320, South Africa
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Royal Palm Gateway
Ranked #10 of 19 hotels in Umhlanga Rocks
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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Bristol, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Plus points first; large, clean, comfortable and well-appointed room with excellent internal sound-proofing. Handy having a microwave, fridge and small sink area. Good location if you want to be within safe walking distance of the Gateway retail/leisure complex. Free parking. Friendly staff. Very good restaurant. However, don't expect a warm fuzzy feeling. Leave your room and the place is drab,... More

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Durban
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Close to everything you need, but has no sea views and no room service (WTF?).. the rooms are very modern and spacious. Open bathroom (no walls- make sure if you are sharing you are comfortable). Overall good experience! More

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Mauritius
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011
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The hotel is new and the rooms are spacious and comfortable, luxurious even with a huge bathtub next to the bed, so you can just relax and even watch tv while soaking in nice warm foamy water. The one downside I had while I was there was that once when i left my bag in the room, it was opened... More

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Sandton, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

Room620. Perfect for 6 people. Room are fancy & comfortable. Bathrooms are absolutely luxurious, big & stunning. Room620 has a kitchen & lounge, with two balconies. Royal Palm situated opposite the Gateway Shopping Center, so that's cool, plus alot of food, shopping & entertainment provided. Breakfast was not wow, but made me full. Overall, a great family hotel in the... More

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Paarl, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

My wife and I stayed at the Royal Palm for 3 nights. We got upgraded upon arrival to a 1 bedroom suite as opposed to a studio. The room was brilliant - wonderful bathroom and very stylishly furnished with all the required amenities of a good 4 star hotel. The view from the room was not great - overlooking another... More

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Buffalo City
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011

Stayed here for a weekend, was attending conference that was being held @ the same hotel. eco-friendly- energy saving light/electrical fittings, spacious rooms, all basic amenities, courteous staff, within a huge shopping complex. Delicious food! More

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durban
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2011

Just spent the night there with the kids in a 2 bedroom suite. Very comfortable and spacious. Has microwave, kettle and fridge but no cutlery or crockery except for tea cups and spoons. Could do with some cutlery and some crockery. Hotel does not have a swimming pool, no entertainment for the kids - more for the business traveller. More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2011

Some hotels call large rooms "suites" when in fact they are just large rooms with a chair. The room that I got at the Royal Palm was TRULY a suite having a large separate lounge (couch, chairs, tables - the whole lot). It was extremely tastefully equipped and very comfortable - good linen, fluffy towels, top quality soaps, etc. The... More

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stirling
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2010

Rooms are very comfortable. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Breakfast is relaxed with plenty of choice. Hotel is right across the road from the Gateway Retail centre so there plenty of alternative restaurants and opportunities to buy things. Wireless internet connects easily. Hotel organises good taxis. Pool and gym are across the road in the shopping centre. Easy parking.... More

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Manila, Philippines
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2009

I wasn't exactly thrilled about staying in an Asian-themed hotel in South Africa because I'm from Asia. Good thing Royal Palm Gateway did not disappoint. For only ZAR 850 (roughly USD 100) per night, I had a very pleasant stay in a suite room with a soft king-sized bed, lots of pillows, and Lindt chocolate with a quirky note every... More

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08 Palm Boulevard, New Town Centre | Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga Rocks 4320, South Africa
Price range (per night):* S$185 - 272

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