Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Buffet
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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2 Ncondo Place Umhlanga, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320
  • Place, Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Ocean View

  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Ocean View

  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Ocean View (Balcony)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

uMhlanga

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
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Umhlanga Durban
Holiday Inn Express Umhlanga Durban
Holiday Inn Express Durban Umhlanga Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Durban Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlang Hotel Umhlanga Rocks
Holiday Inn Express Durban

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very good

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
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 604 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 604 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 604 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 604 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Efficient staff,rooms are cleaned thoroughly every day by hardworking staff.Thumbs up to cleaning ,cooking and admin staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zama-Zulu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family and friends had a wonderful time at the holiday in. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oluwatosin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NGONILE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zukiswa, Kigali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and smiling staff . Completely blown away with excellent servce
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanita, Edmonton

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

raymond

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan M

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Fatima

Business traveller

Not for me

Our stay was average. There was no room service and the TV did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reshma

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service at the front desk! Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gideon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickash

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naziem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DEFINITELY A PLACE TO STAY IN DURBAN

All staff very courteous , friendly and helpful. Very nice breakfast. Very clean place and surrounding . Will definetly come again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sudhir Nath

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

8/10 Good

Erisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff throughout all departments.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Massador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

Quick overnight stay. Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faisal

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Aboobaker

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great for short getaway or business

Great spot right amongst all the hustle and bustle of Umhlanaga Ridge. Access to resturants shops spas and much more within 10min. Oceanviews
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024