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Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

1.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Gateway Theatre of Shopping

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Restaurant
Staircase
Reception
Garden
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$85
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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Cnr Meidgate and Hospital Road, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319
  • Place, Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Hospital
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Sofa bed - single
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Sofa bed - single
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Located on the ground floor
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

uMhlanga

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge places you steps from Gateway Theatre of Shopping and within a short 5-minute stroll of Umhlanga Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this uMhlanga hotel include KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board and Umhlanga Lighthouse.

What's nearby

  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piatto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Boyz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Simply Asia - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

Hotel with free parking, steps from Gateway Theatre of Shopping
As a guest of Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge, you'll find an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. The business-friendly Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This uMhlanga hotel is smoke free.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2009
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 130 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Smartphone
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 130 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 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, debit cards and cash
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, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge
Road Umhlanga Ridge
Umhlanga Road Lodge
Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge Hotel Umhlanga Rocks
Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge Hotel
Road Lodge Ridge Hotel
Road Lodge Ridge
Road Umhlanga Ridge Umhlanga
Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge Hotel
Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge Umhlanga
Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge Hotel Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge?

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$85.00, 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 Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge?

Yep, Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge?

The closest beach to Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge is Umhlanga Rocks Beach (2.4 km).

Does Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge have a pool?

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge has an outdoor pool.

Does Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge?

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

Are pets allowed at Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 891 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 891 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 891 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 891 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 891 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 stars excellent hotel

The stay was far greater than our expectations. I expected a possible 2 star hotel. We got such good service that we give 5 stars for excellence and convenience. Right next to the mall and very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Schalk

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

babalwa

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nokulunga

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Prega

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Padou, Likasi

I will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nokulunga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excelent

Always good staying here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Thabo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Etienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nokulunga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing, clean, comfort, service 👌👌👌👌👌 staff was friendly
👌👌👌👌
Their breakfast was great
Pool was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kiniongi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

UMHLANGA

Neart everythings, good restaurant , full Breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nokulunga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zenda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bharat, Watford

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025