Royal Palm
Location: Umhlanga, Kwazulu Natal North Coast, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Address
8 Palm Boulevard
Umhlanga Ridge
Durban North Coast
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
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Overview
The Royal Palm is located in close proximity to the La Lucia Ridge office estates, Gateway Shopping Centre, Umhlanga village and beachfront.
Due to its favourable location, The Royal Palm is therefore an ideal hotel for both business and recreational travel. This city hotel features 93 luxury apartments as well as an all day dining restaurant and conference facilities on the ground floor. In addition to these facilities the Royal Palm offers A-grade office suites and a retail Piazza designed with beautiful gardens and water features.
Royal Palm is the largest new development in the heart of Umhlanga New Town Centre. This new hub follows the concept of a vibrant lifestyle environment where people can live, work and play in one area, changing the norm of city living.
The Royal Palm city hotel is conveniently located next to the Gateway Theatre of Shopping and 1on1 Events Centre in the upmarket New Town Centre in Umhlanga.
Other attractions nearby include:
- Ushaka Marine World (17km)
- Bird Park (14km)
- Gateway shopping centre (0.5km)
- La Lucia Shopping centre (5km)
- ICC (16km)
- Durban Beachfront (17km)
- Umhlanga Beachfront (2km)
The rooms at Royal Palm, Umhlanga, provide the following features:
- Color TV
- Fridge
- Bath & Shower
- Laundry Service
- Hair Dryer
- Radio
- Room Safes
- Air-Conditioning
- Tea & Coffee
- Shower
- Private Patio
- Hotel Stationery
- Internet / Email
- Telephone
- Satellite TV
- 24hr Room Service
- Mini Bar
- Wake up call service
- Pressing Service
Facilities which are offered at The Royal Palm Hotel in Durban are:
- 24 hour Reception services
- 24 hour security
- Baby sitting facilities
- Major credit cards accepted
- Room Service Available until 22h00
- Secure free parking
The Restaurant: Dish at the Royal Palm
The signature restaurant of the Royal Palm, DISH, is a fusion of contemporary dining sophistication. DISH offers patrons an opportunity to experience opulent dining with a modern twist. With a unique concept of four distinctive areas under one roof, the restaurant is a refreshing place to enjoy a couple of cocktails or a scrumptious meal.
A simple yet effective colour scheme of black and cream, coupled by differentiating textures, welcomes diners to this innovative dining experience. The restaurant includes a bar area, lounge, dining room and outdoor courtyard, each one offering something different to the other to accommodate all.
Nearby activities:
- Absa Park Rugby Stadium
- Durban & Umhlanga Beaches
- Gateway Theatre of Shopping
- Kings Park Olympic Swimming Complex
- Kings Park Soccer Stadium
- Mangrove Swamps
- Sunset Cruises
- Trips to the Valley of 1000 hills
- Umgeni Bird Park
- uShaka Marine World
- Virgin Active Health Club
- Windsor Golf Course
Directions to Royal Palm Hotel; From the North Coast:
- Take the N3, South bound (towards the South Coast and Port Shepstone).
- Then take the Umhlanga, Phoenix and Mt Edgecombe off ramp.
- Turn left at the traffic light and follow the appropriate signage to Gateway Theatre of Shopping.
- Take the Umhlanga Rocks Drive turnoff.
- At the top of the bridge turn left.
- At the second traffic circle turn left into Aurora Drive and then left into Palm Boulevard.
- Royal Palm will be on the left hand side.
Directions from the Durban International Airport:
- Take the N3, North bound (towards the North Coast and Stanger).
- Then take the Umhlanga, Phoenix and Mt Edgecombe off ramp.
- Turn right at the traffic light and follow the appropriate signage to Gateway Theatre of Shopping.
- Take the Umhlanga Rocks Drive turnoff.
- At the top of the bridge turn left.
- At the second traffic circle turn left into Centenary Boulevard and then left into Palm Boulevard.
- Royal Palm will be on the left hand side.
Distances:
- Distance from Umhlanga (nearest CBD) - 2 km
- Distance from Durban International Airport - 39 km
- Distance from Virginia Airport - 6 km
Room Types
The 93 luxury apartment city hotel, which includes 14 penthouses, boasts with 24-hour security, ample living spaces, fast wireless internet systems, private kitchens, dining rooms, lounges and balconies overlooking the boulevard.
Room types at The Royal Palm, Umhlanga:
- Studio Apartments - 10
- Junior Suites - 60
- 2 Bedroom Apartments - 10
- 3 Bedroom Penthouses - 6
- 2 Bedroom Penthouses - 8
Studio Apartments
The modern Studio Apartments at The Royal Palm provide an open plan bedroom and lounge with bathroom en-suite and balcony.
- Color TV
- Fridge
- Bath & Shower
- Laundry Service
- Hair Dryer
- Radio
- Room Safes
- Air-Conditioning
- Tea & Coffee
- Shower
- Private Patio
- Hotel Stationery
- Internet / Email
- Telephone
- Satellite TV
- Room service from 06h30 to 22h30
- Consumables
- Mini Bar
- Wake up call service
- Pressing Service
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R1290.00
Double Room: R1710.00
The spacious Junior Suites at the Royal Palm Hotel in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, feature one bedroom with separate lounge and en-suite bathroom and provide a balcony.
- Color TV
- Fridge
- Bath & Shower
- Laundry Service
- Hair Dryer
- Radio
- Room Safes
- Air-Conditioning
- Tea & Coffee
- Shower
- Private Patio
- Hotel Stationery
- Internet / Email
- Telephone
- Satellite TV
- Room service from 06h30 to 22h30
- Consumables
- Mini Bar
- Wake up call service
- Pressing Service
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R1420.00
Double Room: R1890.00
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The 2 Bedroom Apartments at the Royal Palm features one bedroom with en-suite bathroom and shower as well as a second bathroom with a bath. Lounge, dining room and balcony are also available in these spacious and luxurious apartments.
- Color TV
- Fridge
- Bath & Shower
- Laundry Service
- Hair Dryer
- Radio
- Room Safes
- Air-Conditioning
- Tea & Coffee
- Shower
- Private Patio
- Hotel Stationery
- Internet / Email
- Telephone
- Satellite TV
- Room service from 06h30 to 22h30
- Consumables
- Mini Bar
- Wake up call service
- Pressing Service
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R1570.00
Double Room: R2060.00
Room Amenities
Restaurants
The signature restaurant of the Royal Palm Hotel in Umhlanga, DISH, is a fusion of contemporary dining sophistication.
DISH offers visitors an opportunity to experience opulent dining with a modern twist. With a unique concept of four distinctive areas under one roof, the restaurant is a refreshing place to enjoy a couple of cocktails or a scrumptious meal.
A simple yet effective colour scheme of black and cream, coupled by differentiating textures, welcomes diners to this innovative dining experience. The restaurant includes a bar area, lounge, dining room and outdoor courtyard, each one offering something different to the other to accommodate all.
The focus of the main floor area is a vibrant, circular bar, with four seating arcs surrounding it. This innovative seating plan offers patrons a chance to be part of the dynamic energy at the bar, while enjoying privacy in one of the secluded arcs. Comprising a funky dining room table surrounded by wingback chairs and lengthy leather lounge suites, the lounge enjoys a relaxing ambience.
Here, diners can snack on delicious finger foods whilst sipping exotic cocktails. The main dining room area seats up to 60 people and enjoys an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. With a selection of table styles, including a chefs table seating 8 people as well as other options available, the dining room accommodates small and intimate dining arrangements.
Restaurant goers can also enjoy the DISH ambience outside, as the restaurant’s sliding folding doors open up onto a spacious courtyard and enjoys an elegant café feel, offering a taste of Al Fresco dining. With such a variety of offerings, DISH serves as a definite hotspot for Durban diners.
Address: 8 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban North Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Activities
- Absa Park Rugby Stadium
- Durban & Umhlanga Beaches
- Gateway Theatre of Shopping
- Kings Park Olympic Swimming Complex
- Kings Park Soccer Stadium
- Mangrove Swamps
- Sunset Cruises
- Trips to the Valley of 1000 hills
- Umgeni Bird Park
- uShaka Marine World
- Virgin Active Health Club
- Windsor Golf Course
Conferences / Events
Innovation, sophistication and a passion for eventing with a difference, this is 1 on 1 Events Centre Gateway, a leader in the forefront of creative and stylish banqueting.
Located in the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga, north of Durban in close proximity to the Royal Palm Hotel, 1 on 1 Events Centre Gateway is a sophisticated events and social venue and a South African first for design, interactive entertainment and operation. More than a conference and banqueting facility, 1 on 1 Events Centre Gateway is an experience, a living performance.
Combining an events facility with the retail, dining and entertainment elements of Africa's largest shopping complex, places 1 on 1 Events Centre Gateway at the forefront of innovative and creative 'eventing' and offers wedding and banquet guests and conference delegates a unique opportunity to experience an event with a difference.
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Location
From:
King Shaka International Airport
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1. Head northwest toward Mdloti St/D144 2.8 km
2. Turn left at Mdloti St/D144 3.2 km
3. Take the ramp onto Outer Ring Rd/N2 Partial toll road 11.6 km
4. Take exit 182 for M41 toward Mount Edgecombe/Umhlanga 750 m
5. Turn left at M41 (signs for Umhlanga) 140 m
6. Take the exit 450 m
7. Slight right toward Centenary Blvd 210 m
8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit 400 m
9. Turn right at Centenary Blvd 210 m
10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Palm Blvd Destination will be on the left 230 m
Royal Palm Hotel Umhlanga
8 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban North Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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