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About this property

Located on Durban’s Golden Mile beachfront and close to the railway station, Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers affordable comfort in a central location. King Shaka International Airport is a 33 km drive away, while uShaka Marine World is 1.5 km away. All rooms at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel feature satellite TV, air conditioning and safe. In addition, the guest rooms offer views across district or the Indian Ocean. Buffet breakfast is served in the Seven Palms Restaurant which offers varied buffets at other meal times. Clippers Bar is the perfect spot for a relaxing drink, featuring a terrace which offers sunrise views. The hotel’s reception desk can help guests excursions. Gooderson Tropicana Hotel is located just 5 minutes’ drive from Royal Durban Golf Club, and only 10 minutes’ drive from the Moses Mabhida Stadium. WiFi is available in public areas.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Gooderson Leisure
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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Private parking available


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1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Abigail
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff are absolutely amazing. They were everything they should have been and more. I cannot thank them enough for a wonderful holiday. From the security to the restaurant staff, from admin to cleaners, everyone was awesome. Thank you.
  • Mahlaba
    South Africa South Africa
    The hotel is Soo Nice and clean.. and the services is excellent.. the staff also is friendly.. I love the place .. I recommend to other people ❤️❤️❤️
  • Mdwabela
    South Africa South Africa
    Warm welcoming stuff Clean and quiet hotel Delicious breakfast
  • Gxaba
    South Africa South Africa
    Warm welcome from the staff,always willing to help. Good location .
  • Relebogile
    South Africa South Africa
    I loved everything about the hotel, and it was very safe i was traveling with my 4 year old daughter. Everything was close by and love the room view and we checked in before 2pm. Loved the breakfast, definitely coming back
  • David
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff was super nice and professional. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable
  • Mpho
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is close to everything we needed, the staff was friendly and helpful, the place is clean and exactly how it's advertised, Im definitely going back again.
  • Sandiwe
    South Africa South Africa
    Our room was upgraded with no extra cost,breakfast was so delicious,We arrived earlier our Luggages were kept safe untill checking time.Staff was also friendly helping and welcomed us with a smile.The hotel is near Intercape Bus-stop,We really had...
  • Goodman
    South Africa South Africa
    The gift from Guest Relations was a pleasant surprise ❤ Big ,new improvements also made that made our stay more pleasant. We always enjoy our stay at Tropicana Hotel,our home away from home.The atmosphere and vibe is out of this world.
  • Mkhize
    South Africa South Africa
    First of all the people from the arrival, they were great, the smile on their faces makes you feel at home ♥️...when I went to have breakfast in the morning..sister Thanda and the manager on duty were the best..cleanliness from the food area was...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • 7 Palms
    • Cuisine
      British • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Clippers Bar & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, children’s meals are not included within the rates and are available at a surcharge.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.