Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Point of interest
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
2 Ncondo Place Umhlanga, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320
  • Umhlanga Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Durban North (VIR-Virginia)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Ocean View

  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking, Ocean View

  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Ocean View

  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Ocean View (Balcony)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

Hotel in Umhlanga with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and self parking.
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG offers 234 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Umhlanga Hospital. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 8 minutes from Durban Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Umhlanga hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast.
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (99 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: ZAR 1200.00

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 at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 900 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 900 (return), (from 1 to 18 years old)
  • Self-parking fee: ZAR 50.00 per day
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 1200.00

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Durban Umhlanga
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Umhlanga Durban
Holiday Inn Express Umhlanga Durban
Holiday Inn Express Durban Umhlanga Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Durban Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlang Hotel Umhlanga Rocks
Holiday Inn Express Durban

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 565 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff throughout all departments.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Massador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay
Quick overnight stay. Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faisal

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Aboobaker

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for short getaway or business
Great spot right amongst all the hustle and bustle of Umhlanaga Ridge. Access to resturants shops spas and much more within 10min. Oceanviews
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Feroze

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an exceptional stay.staff were excellent and friendly. Only glitch is the shower,very slow water coming through needs to be checked
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kyle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

MORRIS

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Business Travel
,Great for business travelers convenient location, wifi and no loss of power.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

NITIN

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ashwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice property, good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashveer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay a with friendly helpful hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes, my wife and I enjoyed the stay and staff were very friendly and helpful. will definitely recommend it to family and friends
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic all around
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredible. So friendly and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Justice

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad Mohd

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selvarajah

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Colette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

richard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

AJAY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Need to have more option for breakfast. there is very limited option for vegetarian guest. Need to improvise breakfast verity.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024