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Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

Property class: 3

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A multi-level interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and modern lighting fixtures.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a glass coffee table.
The exterior of the Holiday Inn Express in Durban-Umlanga, featuring a modern facade, large entrance, and prominent signage.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a swimming pool.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $96
$84 nightly
$96 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 246 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 246 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 232 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A modern bathroom with a large sink, a mirror, a toilet, and a towel rack.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 232 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A modern bathroom with a large sink, a mirror, a toilet, and a towel rack.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

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

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

A residential building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a parking area.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony

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

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

A residential building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a parking area.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A modern bathroom with a large sink, a mirror, a toilet, and a towel rack.

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

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A residential building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a parking area.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 246 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A residential building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a parking area.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

  • 246 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

A residential building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a parking area.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 232 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A residential building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a parking area.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking

  • 232 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

A bed with white bedding and pillows against a brown headboard.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 246 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

uMhlanga

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG in uMhlanga, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute walk of KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board and Umhlanga Hospital. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Gateway Theatre of Shopping and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Ster-Kinekor Gateway.

What's nearby

  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪WCafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cacao Chocolate Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Legacy Yard - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Barón - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

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, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
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. For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily.
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 breakfast each morning.
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

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

  • Free breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

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

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

Property 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 fire extinguisher and 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)

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 647 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 647 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 647 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 647 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 647 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Ayob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ayob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi was very patchy Staff were extremely helpful and went out of their way to assist The rooms for cleaned and domestic staff very obliging Breakfast catering covered gluten requirements upon request
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Celiwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good stay,satisfied with everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic time staying at the holiday inn rooms were very clean.Staff was more than friendly and great customer service definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zama-Zulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay at Holiday inn was excellent and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

EW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless rooms and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashveer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay a with friendly helpful hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marcella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the cost. Family friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ashwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice property, good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean view. No use of pool this time. Staff are amazing - well trained, friendly and so helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maseru

Breakfast and clean roo
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Abdul

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

Great Place to Stay in Durban

Great location, friendly staff, good ambience, clean and safe hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingirid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hotel very friendly and helpful staff. We spent an enjoyable week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zama-Zulu

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 stars all round! For a 3* rated property, there have better facilities than some 4 and 5* places where I have stayed. The staff are an asset to this property. Breakfast was fantastic. You can also organise breakfast earlier if you have an early morning excursion. I would not hesitate to recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nkosana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The usual good experience at holiday inn hotel chain.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

Great hotel for business trips

Great stay. Clean comfortable room, very fast check-in (always a plus) and yummy breakfast buffet. Perfect for business trips.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

MORRIS

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

Great Business Travel

,Great for business travelers convenient location, wifi and no loss of power.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ekow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes, my wife and I enjoyed the stay and staff were very friendly and helpful. will definitely recommend it to family and friends
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024