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Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Durban Beach

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Beach/ocean view
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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Popular LocationDurban International Convention Centre14 min walk
  • Popular LocationuShaka Marine World20 min walk
  • Popular LocationDurban Beach3 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)33 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room (Non Sea Facing ) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room (Non Sea Facing )

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Sea View | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Sea View

7.2/10 Good
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Sea View | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Sea View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Chalet | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Chalet

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Durban

On the beach.At this Durban Beachfront hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Addington Beach and Golden Mile. Durban Funworld and Dairy Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Durban International Convention Centre - 14 min walk
  • uShaka Marine World - 20 min walk
  • Durban Beach - 3 min drive
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 4 min drive
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 4 min walk
  • California Dreaming - 8 min walk
  • Pirates Arms - 11 min walk
  • KFC - 3 min walk
  • Wimpy - 12 min walk

About this property

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

Beachfront hotel near Durban Beach
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A business center and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the family-friendly Gooderson Tropicana Hotel. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Durban hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 168 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers 168 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 95 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 45 to 175 for adults and ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, 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.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 14 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 45–175 for adults, and ZAR 43.75–131.25 for children
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 95 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 14 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit.

Property is also known as

Tropicana Durban
Tropicana Hotel Durban
Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Durban
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gooderson Tropicana Hotel to the airport?

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel is 20.8 mi (34-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gooderson Tropicana Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers an airport shuttle during limited hours, on request, for a charge (per person).

How close is Gooderson Tropicana Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between ZAR 45 and 175 for adults, ZAR 43.75 and 131.25 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

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

What time is check-in at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 95 per night.

Does Gooderson Tropicana Hotel have a pool?

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Gooderson Tropicana Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like local and international cuisine and a beachfront location.

Does Gooderson Tropicana Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gooderson Tropicana Hotel to downtown Durban?

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel is 1 mi away from Durban.

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 155 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location; Friendly staff; Comfy Rooms
This hotel is located just across the street from the beach, which was great. My room was not sea facing, but I still had a bit of a sea view from the side. The street does get busy with a lot of car traffic & people so you have to be aware of your surroundings & your belongings, esp. when walking around. Because the area is busy, it does get quite a bit noisy, even at late night & early morning hours. The front desk is very helpful & accommodating. When I had an early morning tour the next day, they provided me a nice breakfast box before 5:30am since it was too early for the breakfast buffet that was included in my room rate. As for the breakfast buffet, it was excellent. There’s also an onsite restaurant & café, plus room service so that was very convenient, esp. when I came back late from my tour. My room was spacious, nice, & the bed was comfy…all that I really needed for a couple of nights in Durban. Overall, the hotel is in a good location, the room was quite comfortable, and the staff is nice & friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very friendly. I arrived early off a safari truck and within a short time I had a room which was upgraded to an ocean view. No problem providing breakfast boxes both days I did long tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Dorcas, Maun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, its near the beach. But you can hear noise from the night club at night. Also it feels very old, smelly carpet just needs a bit of modernization.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located on the beach front. The hotel needs and upgrade of furniture and fittinng.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Constantinos

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sorry but this place is run down And corridors are very dirty Room ok but still very old condition Doors need replacement and new better locks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Fhumulani

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Horrible experience. Never again.
It was horrible. We were told to check in at 14:00 but at 15:00 the room was still not ready. The door lock had a problem, unlocking it was a problem. Generator was not working. At some point the stove, Tv and microwave stopped working. There was a weird smell in the room. The housekeepers were rude .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

pheagane jack

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tebogo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Goodersons family staycation♥️😜
The staff at the reception who welcomed myself and kids are wonderful it only took me less than 5 minutes to check in, the place is Covid complying, tehy check quests temperature on arrival and when you in and out the hotel, and sanitization, there's always security at the hotel that's visible. The place is clean, rooms are being cleaned daily, bed sheets are changed, 👌.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021