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Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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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
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking, Ocean View

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking, Ocean View

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking, Balcony

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking, Ocean View (Balcony)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

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View from room

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room

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

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About the area

uMhlanga

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this uMhlanga hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Umhlanga Hospital and KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board. Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Ster-Kinekor Gateway are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • ‪Piatto - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

3-star hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG offers its guests 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 the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star uMhlanga hotel.

  • 234 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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.

  • 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

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
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
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 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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.
  • 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

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 614 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 614 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 614 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 614 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 614 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conlog Pty Ltd

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phindile

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shabir

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shabir

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

Happy Traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prebashini

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tshepiso

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

Pleasant stay

My 2 nights were great, my family enjoyed a lot. Just breakfast on Saturday was times but it was great in all
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selvashani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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