When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG in uMhlanga, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Durban Beach and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. .This hotel is 11.2 mi (18 km) from uShaka Marine World and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Umhlanga Hospital.
What's nearby
Umhlanga Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Umhlanga Main Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min walk
Legacy Yard - 3 min walk
The Barón - 12 min walk
KAUAI - 5 min walk
KFC - 7 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG
Hotel with free breakfast, near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG offers 234 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 234 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG has a restaurant on site.
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: ZAR 1200.00
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 900 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 900 (roundtrip), (from 1 to 18 years old)
Self parking fee: ZAR 50.00 per day
Late check-out fee: ZAR 1200.00
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
Holiday Inn Express Durban Umhlanga
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Holiday Inn Express Durban Hotel
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Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 604 reviews
10 - Excellent
266
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 604 reviews
8 - Good
225
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 604 reviews
6 - Okay
76
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 604 reviews
4 - Poor
23
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 604 reviews
2 - Terrible
14
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Linda
Travelled with family and small children
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Efficient staff,rooms are cleaned thoroughly every day by hardworking staff.Thumbs up to cleaning ,cooking and admin staff
Linda
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elise
23 June 2025
It was my first time at the hotel and it exceeded my expectations. Staff were super friendly, the room was very clean and breakfast was delicious.