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This was my first time staying at the Royal Palms and enjoyed my stay and it was a very relaxing stay. Very close to any shopping venue you want. The rooms are special. I will invite my friends to visit this hotel in the future.

The Beverly Hills is and always has been a wonderful experience. Staff are above and beyond in their service. Rooms overlook the sea and have spectacular sunrise and sunsets. All meals are exceptional, breakfast on the terrace with its amazing buffet is a delight to start the day.

I thought I’ve been to the best in Durban until visiting The Oyster Box. All I can say is wow! This place is truly remarkable. There is so much of character and warm hospitality everywhere. The staff here are what make this place so special. Rooms - I’ve stayed in the Classic Garden Facing, Classic Sea Facing and Luxury Sea Facing rooms. All of them are luxuriously appointed with all the comforts one would require. Garden facing rooms are actually huge and overlook the lush tropical gardens (except for the room at the end of the hallway, this has practically no view so be sure not to take this room). There is not much difference between classic and luxury sea facing except that luxury has both a bath and shower and the bed faces the ocean. It’s definitely worth paying extra for the sea facing rooms. Being literally a few steps away from the Indian Ocean makes the views outstanding. There are many different design variations per room and all are beautiful. My favorite were the neutral beiges and grey tones though. I initially thought that the rooms would not feel warm and hotel-like enough since they are tiled in ice white, but it was actually just perfect. Pools - there are two pools. Both temperature controlled with excellent poolside service. One is set in the lush tropical gardens nearby to the spa. This is quieter and is lovely for a morning swim. The other is an infinity pool which is beside the Ocean Terrace restaurant. It overlooks the ocean and lighthouse which is absolutely gorgeous. The staff around the pool are really wonderful and obliging. Thanks to Thobile and her team. My only gripe with this main pool is that the area feels a little bit tight and not private enough. Loungers are packed really close together. It’s also adjacent to the Ocean Terrace restaurant where a lot of outside guests frequent so this area can feel crowded at times. I guess there isn’t much that can be done here because of space constraints and it’s still a lovely experience nonetheless. Spa and gym - visited the spa previously and it’s a destination on its own. Staff are amazing and treatments are lovely. It is on the pricier side though (possibly more geared towards foreigners). The Hammam and steam room are great and is complimentary for hotel guests in the mornings. Gym is basic but has all the necessary equipment and offers complimentary water and towel etc. - I love that it overlooks the greenery. Had a massage at the poolside which was fabulous. Lusanda is a true gem. Dining - we’ve only had the breakfast and no other meals since there are no halal options available. Breakfast was lovely but honestly nothing special or unique. I do feel that given the rates charged per night, the breakfast spread could be bigger. There is room for improvement here if I compare to other SA hotels like The Table Bay. Breakfast service is great though. Service - this is what makes this hotel unique. The staff are absolutely fabulous. Everyone greets you by name a

This is the friendliest hotel in Umhlanga with the best views at the restaurant and the bar. Best breakfast and dinner menus. Hygiene is at the tee, the staff is friendly and helpful.

This review relates mainly to one specific issue, but it was the reason that I selected this hotel over the other choice I had. I run but do not like running on the road in cities I do not know. I therefore selected Coastlands as it has a fitness centre. My other option didn't. There are two treadmills in the fitness centre, both essentially unusable. The one is stuck in about a 3 degree incline and cannot be flattened. The other had a dilapidated running belt that was torn and which kept ”sticking” or ”stalling” every third or fourth step of my left foot. I've never seen such dilapidated equipment at any other hotel I've stayed at. There were also button covers missing and buttons that did not work. While the room was clean and nice, there was no lighting above the desk which made working on a laptop difficult. The water spout control on the bidet was broken. The plug on the sink leaked water at a rapid rate.

For some of the best views in Umhlanga, try to secure a room on the top floor. Room 903 at The Premier Splendid Inn Umhlanga is seafacing & was absolutely fabulous with top decor. The deluxe suite is complete with living room & gorgeous bedroom with king size bed & a balcony. A huge luxurious bath tub with separate shower and all the frills made for a gorgeous pamper session. We ordered room service with delicious grub and experienced phenomenal service throughout our stay. Definitely a winner!

Spent the long weekend at the hotel. Overall, it was a lovely and comfortable stay. Rooms are spacious and tastefully designed with accompanied with an equally spacious bathroom. The hotel breakfast catered for all palletes, and staff are courteous and friendly. Minor improvement required: Room service menus to be placed in the rooms. Provide guest with 2 access cards Air-conditioning was too cold over the chilly weekend.

The guesthouse is situated in a great location just a heartbeat away from lovely restaurants and the beach. Mr and Mrs Crous are wonderful hosts. The rooms were beautifully decorated and comfortable. The breakfasts were delicious and the service was outstanding. I would recommend the guesthouse to anyone.