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City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge

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

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Property grounds
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Interior
Reception hall
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

Map
2 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Umhlanga Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Durban North (VIR-Virginia)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Umhlanga

City Lodge Hotel 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 a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Sundowner Bar is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free extended parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Umhlanga hotel, you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Umhlanga Lighthouse.

What's nearby

  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2 min walk
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 5 min walk
  • KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board - 9 min walk
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Augusta Spur - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪My Diners - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge

Hotel with free parking, steps from Gateway Theatre of Shopping
City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge also features a vending machine, a garden, and laundry facilities. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Umhlanga hotel is smoke free.

  • 168 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2003
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge offers 168 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Umhlanga hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 190 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sundowner Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 2 February 2025 to 30 April 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 190 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 260 per room (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; cash is not accepted
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 and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge?

City Lodge Hotel 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 City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$134.72, 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 City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge?

Yep, City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Are there any beaches close to City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge?

The closest beach to City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge is Umhlanga Rocks Beach (2.5 km).

Does City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge have a pool?

City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 253 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shopping and parks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simanga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place ever
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
The Hotel is right opposite the Gateway Theatre of shopping mall which is amazing. Everything you need in shops, restaurants and bars. Hotel is a little dated, but going through a refurbishment at the moment. The rooms are big and clean and have everything you need for a fab stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

J V

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was excellent and the staff where very helpful, friendly and polite at all times. ,
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

R

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Shelley

Business traveller
Noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Musa

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vimal

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bekinkosi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phumelelani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
City Lodge umhlanga
Our stay was excellent, the hotel location was great, friendly staff. The room was clean they even allowed us to change rooms to a more spacious room with great view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Mzimasi

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moses

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Muhammad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandiso

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sifiso

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Achero

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sandile

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023