Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG
About this property
It’s nice to come back to a place where you can have a rest after an eventful day in the city Hotel "Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG" is located in Umhlanga Rocks. This hotel is located 1 km from the city center.
Popular facilities
Good to know
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- Until 11:00
- Breakfast
- Available
- Airport shuttle
- Available for a fee
- Reception
- 24/7
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Late checkout
- Available for a fee
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Languages
- English, Multi-language staff
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Accommodates
- Up to 2 guests
Rooms
Reference price
Standard Double room
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- blackout-blinds
- coffee
- desk
- fridge
- hairdryer
- heating
- iron
- private-bathroom
- safe
- shower
- soundproofing
Standard Double room: Room Amenities
- tea
- tea-or-coffee
- telephone
- towels
- tv
- wi-fi
Standard Double room with balcony and with ocean view
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- balcony
- blackout-blinds
- coffee
- desk
- fridge
- hairdryer
- private-bathroom
- safe
- shower
- soundproofing
- tea
Standard Double room with balcony and with ocean view: Room Amenities
- tea-or-coffee
- telephone
- towels
- tv
- wi-fi
Standard Twin room
- 2 guests
- twin beds
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- blackout-blinds
- coffee
- desk
- fridge
- hairdryer
- private-bathroom
- safe
- shower
- soundproofing
- tea
- tea-or-coffee
Standard Twin room: Room Amenities
- telephone
- toiletries
- towels
- tv
- wi-fi
Standard Twin room with balcony
- 2 guests
- twin beds
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- balcony
- blackout-blinds
- coffee
- desk
- fridge
- hairdryer
- private-bathroom
- safe
- shower
- soundproofing
- tea
Standard Twin room with balcony: Room Amenities
- tea-or-coffee
- telephone
- towels
- tv
- wi-fi
Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Getting to the beach takes a bit of a walk, but it's well worth it. The beds and pillows were some of the best I've slept on, and breakfast had a good range. Staff and facilities were great throughout. I'd definitely recommend staying here.
I especially want to thank Phindile, Sam, Bronwyn, and Xolisile at reception for making the visit memorable. The room stayed cool, the beds were really comfortable, and breakfast was delicious. During my few days in Umhlanga, both reception and housekeeping handled my questions promptly and professionally. I had a great stay at the Holiday Inn Express from beginning to end.
Breakfast had plenty of choice and was good quality, and my room was spotless with AC that worked perfectly. I stayed at Holiday Inn Express Durban from 31 October to 2 November 2025. Gateway Shopping Mall was just a 2 minute drive away, which made the location very convenient. Shortly after I checked in, reception called to see if I was comfortable or needed anything. That thoughtful touch made me feel welcome, and the staff were friendly, professional, and ready to help. I was impressed by the hospitality and attention to detail, and would highly recommend it.
We chose a room facing the sea and felt it was great value for money. The place was very neat, and the staff were friendly and efficient. For an Express hotel, the breakfast selection was impressive. I'd gladly recommend it.
We live only 15 minutes away, but booked a room when an outage left us without water or electricity. Sifiso checked us in and was an absolute star, making sure we were comfortable and taking care of everything we needed. I've rarely come across staff as pleasant as this. If I need a room in Umhlanga again, this will be my first choice. Thank you for looking after us when we needed it.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
63 available- Computer
- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke Free Property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Express Check In/Check Out
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Fire Extinguisher
- Reception desk
- Room service
- Interconnecting rooms available
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe Deposit Box
- Dry Cleaning
- Wake Up Service
- Telephone
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- Sun Deck
- Temperature control for staff
- Personal protection equipment for staff
- Extra decontamination measures
- Temperature control for guests
- Contactless Check In And/Or Check Out
- Additional Measures Against COVID 19
- Year of construction
- Total number of rooms
- Number of floors (main building)
- Double rooms
- Suites
- hotel
- American Express
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Maestro
- Visa Electrón
- City centre
- Bus/Train station
- Airport
- Entertainment Area
- 24 Hour Reception
- Check In Hour
- Check Out Hour
- Late Check Out
- Airport Shuttle
- Laundry service
- 24 Hour Security
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Hotel safe
- Currency exchange facilities
- Cloakroom
- Lift access
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- Non Smoking Area
- Projector
- Printer
Accessibility
3 available- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Accessible rooms
Internet
2 available- Free Wi Fi
- Wi Fi
Parking
4 available- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Car park
- Secure parking
Meals
13 available- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Vending machine
- Bottled water
- Kettle
- Electric kettle
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
- Breakfast buffet
- Continental breakfast
Business Services
8 available- Business center
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Conference room
- Meeting room
- Business centre
- Fax
Recreation & Wellness
1 available- First Aid Kit
Pool and beach
5 available- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Pool facilities
- Next to the beach
- Outdoor freshwater pool
Sports
5 available- Fitness facilities
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Gym
- Golf course
- Fitness
Children
1 available- Babysitting and childcare
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Room Amenities
7 available- Non Smoking Rooms
- Cable TV
- Hairdryer
- Flat Screen TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Toiletries
Languages
2 available- English
- Multi Language Staff
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
4.6 km
13.7 km
156 m 2 min walk
25 m 1 min walk
Attractions
20- Umhlanga Arch156 m 2 min walk
- Umhlanga KZN Sharks Board & Conference Centre.336 m 4 min walk
- Chris Saunders Park616 m 8 min walk
- Umhlanga rocks1.2 km 15 min walk
- Mindgame Escape, Granada Square1.3 km 16 min walk
Restaurants
20- Butcher Block25 m 1 min walk
- Food Fusion80 m 1 min walk
- vida e caffè134 m 2 min walk
- Butterscotch Cafe and Deli147 m 2 min walk
- La Dolce Vita Caffe159 m 2 min walk
Transit
20- King Shaka International AirportAirport13.7 km
- former Durban International AirportAirport29.3 km
- Mount EdgecombTrain4.6 km
- Mount EdgecombeTrain4.6 km
- PhoenixTrain6.0 km
Stay rules
Important conditions for your stay
Hotel information
- Total rooms
- 234
- Floors
- 8
Electricity
- Voltage
- 230 V
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
- Socket types
- D, M
