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Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat

4.0 star property
4-star boutique guest house near Durban Botanical Gardens

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Exterior
Interior entrance
Superior Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Breakfast area
Superior Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar

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120 Goble Road ( Smiso Nkwanyana Rd), Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Popular LocationMoses Mabhida Stadium3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDurban Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationuShaka Marine World8 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)22 min drive

Room options

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Cottage, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double or Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Small Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Small Room

7.5/10 Good
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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$726 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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About the neighborhood

Durban

Morningside stay.Your stay at this Morningside guesthouse places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Durban Botanical Gardens and Durban Beach. Blue Lagoon and Sahara Stadium Kingsmead are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3 min drive
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 4 min drive
  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive
  • Durban Beach - 5 min drive
  • uShaka Marine World - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Steers - 11 min walk
  • Food Box - 16 min walk
  • Mali's Indian Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • The Address - 6 min walk
  • Delfi greek taverna - 8 min walk

About this property

Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat

4-star boutique guest house near Durban Botanical Gardens
Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the boutique Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Durban guesthouse.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1900
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Durban guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat to the airport?

Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat is 18.6 mi (22-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of ZAR 400 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat to the beach?

This guesthouse is 1.9 mi (5-min drive) from Durban Beach and 5.6 mi (11-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat offer free breakfast?

Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (4-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat have a pool?

Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat features an outdoor pool.

Does Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat to downtown Durban?

Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat is 3.1 mi away from Berea.

Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely be going back and staying here again. The guesthouse is amazing with views to the sea. Breakfast was outstanding. The staff were very welcoming and helpful in guiding me about where to go in Durban. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ivar, Oslo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guest house is beautiful with classy furnishing, many large public areas to relax, a nice terrace for the breakfast and an inviting pool area by the quirky self service bar. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old characterful property, but in very poor condition and needs a serious lick of paint and a good clean. Beautiful old sash windows, but hadn't been cleaned in years, and paint peeling off. Plugs were unsafe and held together by tape. Pool area nice, but again needs a good clean. Overall, 2-star at best.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and boutique, like staying in a period colonial house. From the silverware on the table at breakfast to the furnishings. Fabulous, and the staff all so very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming and stylish hotel
We loved the hotel. It is charming and the room with a canopy bed was wonderful with character and style. Much nicer than standard chain hotels.The service was friendly ,helpful and excellent. The breakfast was great . They have a buffet with fruit, cake, bread and cereal and then make your eggs and side dishes to order.I highly recommend Goble Palms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Philadelphia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute decision to visit Durban after sailing across Indian Ocean and then on to Cape Town. Goble Palms was perfect from our host Goodman and owner Lionel. Accommodations were clean, plush bed and spacious rooms. The breakfast overlooking the Indian Ocean was beautiful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, room under kitchen to be avoided.
Very friendly staff. Wifi connection was bad. Room 8 not ideal for some one who wants to wake up late as its directly under the kitchen, noise from the the kitchen forced me to wake up early.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Romy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, the best staff I had in long time located a minute Uber drive from the main restaurants street very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb retreat in the heart of Durban
Absolutely beautiful property with exceptionally comfortable rooms and sitting areas. Friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019