City Lodge Hotel Durban

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Durban Beach

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Gazebo
Lobby sitting area
Buffet breakfast on weekdays (ZAR 165 per person)
Property entrance
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct

Explore the area

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Cor Brickhill And Old Fort Rds, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4056
  • Place, Durban International Convention Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Durban Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, uShaka Marine World
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Durban

At City Lodge Hotel Durban you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of The Old Fort and Durban International Convention Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Durban hotel include Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World.

What's nearby

  • Durban International Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durban Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe Cool's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hollywoodbets Bunny Bar at Kingsmead - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nino's North Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Island Style - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Baobab cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

City Lodge Hotel Durban

Hotel with free parking, near Durban Beach
City Lodge Hotel Durban offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly City Lodge Hotel Durban. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Durban hotel is smoke free.

  • 160 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1988
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
City Lodge Hotel Durban offers 160 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: ZAR 165 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 1988
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at City Lodge Hotel Durban

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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: from approximately ZAR 165 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 385 per person (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
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. 

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at City Lodge Hotel Durban?

City Lodge Hotel Durban offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at City Lodge Hotel Durban?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Lodge Hotel Durban on 20 Oct 2025 start from NZ$135.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at City Lodge Hotel Durban?

Yep, City Lodge Hotel Durban has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to City Lodge Hotel Durban?

Yep, City Lodge Hotel Durban is a short 11-minute walk from Golden Mile. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does City Lodge Hotel Durban have a pool?

City Lodge Hotel Durban has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is City Lodge Hotel Durban family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that City Lodge Hotel Durban is a hit with families.

Does City Lodge Hotel Durban serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is on offer on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at City Lodge Hotel Durban?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at City Lodge Hotel Durban?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at City Lodge Hotel Durban?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at City Lodge Hotel Durban?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.