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Garden Court Umhlanga

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Cnr Aurora Drive And Centenary Boulevard, uMhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319
  • Place, Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room (Non Smoking)

Standard Room (Non Smoking)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room Premium Non Smoking

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

uMhlanga

Oceanside stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board and Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Umhlanga Hospital and Ster-Kinekor Gateway are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nespresso Gateway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Boyz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dish Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Barrio - Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Garden Court Umhlanga

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Garden Court Umhlanga offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 6 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Garden Court Umhlanga. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

  • 204 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Garden Court Umhlanga offers 204 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries.

This uMhlanga hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 170 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property 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 full breakfast: approximately ZAR 170 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250 per person (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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Garden Court Umhlanga.

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

Garden Court Umhlanga Hotel Durban
Garden Court Umhlanga Hotel
Garden Court Umhlanga Durban
Garden Court Umhlanga Hotel
Garden Court Umhlanga Umhlanga
Garden Court Umhlanga Hotel Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Garden Court Umhlanga to the airport?

Garden Court Umhlanga is 12 mi (21-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Garden Court Umhlanga?

As of Jun 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Court Umhlanga on Jul 19, 2026 start from CA $149, excluding 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.

Does Garden Court Umhlanga have an airport shuttle?

Garden Court Umhlanga offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 250 per person, one way.

How close is Garden Court Umhlanga to the beach?

This hotel is 1.6 mi (8-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 1.4 mi (7-min drive) from Umhlanga Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Garden Court Umhlanga offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Garden Court Umhlanga, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 170 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Garden Court Umhlanga?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sibaya Casino (8-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Garden Court Umhlanga?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Garden Court Umhlanga?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Garden Court Umhlanga have a pool?

Garden Court Umhlanga features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Garden Court Umhlanga have a restaurant?

Garden Court Umhlanga is home to Mnandi, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Garden Court Umhlanga have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Garden Court Umhlanga to downtown uMhlanga?

Garden Court Umhlanga is 0.5 mi away from Umhlanga Ridge.

Garden Court Umhlanga Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren Christopher

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

Great Hospitality

Very comfortable stay , friendly staff, breakfast buffet was superb
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great big hotel , with good rooms en Nice facilities. The staf is great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RADFORD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND RELAXING
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

KishoreKumar

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

A 5 star stay

Excellent stay! Have stayed recently at a so called 5star Hotel and was not happy. My stay Garden court felt like a 5star hotel. Good food, super clean and pleasant staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don

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

Very comfortable

Friendly check in, great service. Needs a smoking area in side
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thandekile soyingwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s good value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

ANNIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was well cleaned and presented a good atmosphere, however, the shower ‘s drainage was not that good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
安全安静，非常好的区，方便
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GLYNIS

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip John

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

Feel happy visit, left feeling it was special.

Our visit was short, but we were made to feel that we were staying forever. There is no area that we can fault, except for the cost of transport from the airport. We were charged R250 from airport to you, the return trip was R150.00. Big difference, but out of your hands. Thank yo we will do this again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Zamo

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not what I expected and rooms are too small
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lelani

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

Excellent for business travel

This is my favorite spot to stay when traveling for business in KZN. It is central, close to the mall and nice restaurants. If you don't have a car, everything is in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very welcoming and the staff were very friendly and attentive. Breakfast was excellent and we also arranged packed breakfasts a couple of times when we were on excursions. We really enjoyed our stay there and would happily return/recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ouma

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

Amazing stay , really enjoyable!

It was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leela Devi

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

Wonderful

It was an absolutely amazing experience. The service was excellent and we especially loved the breakfast. We will definitely go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

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

Great establishment.

Great establishment. Conveniently located near hospital, cinemas, park, shopping centre. Will visit again
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Aidan

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

Mixed feelings

Beautiful hotel with friendly staff. I was however slightly perturbed by the size of the rooms, they are very small. I was also unhappy that there was no complimentary water and the fact that you only get 300MB Wi Fi per day where most other hotels offer uncapped.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beullah Lainah

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

my stay was very good i enjoy

very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine except for the tissue and the internet. Only about 10 tissues put in the holder plus they were hard to get out. If you need to charge more for total internet access, then do so. This 350mb is cheap and makes you look cheap. Get some more menus in the Restaurant. They had to come and take ours to give them to another table.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Helpful friendly staff

Very helpful and friendly staff, nice rooms and good facilities on ground floor. Room overlooked a busy noisy road and the aircon was quite loud, but hotel moved us on the second night to a much quieter room overlooking the courtyard. The courtyard was a nice space but barely used or promoted. Location handy for main shopping and restaurants but our preference would have been to be nearer the waterfront which was 25mins walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

hitesh

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

A Pocket Friendly Hotel, with Good Food !!!

Good stay, a basic hotel which is located at a premium location, minutes away from Gateway Mall, all shopping and eating destination in uMlanga area. If you are here for work or a tourist who will be spending the day outside and come back to have nice food and get a good night sleep, then this hotel is the perfect place to stay. Just across the hotel is a fuel / gas station which has a convenio store to get your daily needs stuff, just Incase you have forgotten them, they also sell beer in the store !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Eugene

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

Great hotel

Great hotel! Don't let the 3 stars deceive you, it feels more like a 5 star hotel. Beautiful. Great location for shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ezekiel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elrond

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