Location
This hotel is located above the Umgeni River in Durban North and has unparalleled views across a magnificent green belt. There is easy access to Durban's central business district. It is 2 minutes from the Northern Freeway, leading to the Umhlanga Rocks and the Dolphin Coast. The Umgeni Bird Park is around 2.5 km away. The Westville Museum is some 12 km from the hotel, whilst Durban airport is roughly 25 km.
Facilities
169 rooms, including 12 suites, 16 apartments and 139 double rooms, are located on 5 storeys and can be reached by lift. The friendly staff at the reception desk in the lobby are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a transfer service, room service (limited hours), a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry, a page service and a hotel shuttle bus. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Extra beds can be requested. A minibar and a desk are also available. There is a fully-equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, mini fridge, microwave and tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Guests can take advantage of the nightly turndown service. A hairdryer is provided in the bathrooms. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. For those who wish to stay active while on holiday, the hotel offers golf. After an eventful day, guests can work out and recharge in the gym. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon and massage treatments. A dance club and a nightclub are also options for entertainment.
Meals
The hotel includes a restaurant and a bar. Breakfast gives guests plenty of delicious reasons to get out of bed in the morning. Lunch (à la carte and a set menu) and dinner (a set menu) offer plenty of variety.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.