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Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

★★★ 85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001, Durban, ZA

7 guest rating· 75 reviews

About this hotel

Welcome to the Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, your ideal beachfront escape in the vibrant Durban area!

Prime Location

Nestled near Durban Funworld, our hotel offers unparalleled access to stunning beaches and exciting attractions like uShaka Marine World and the famous Golden Mile, ensuring your stay is packed with adventure.

Comfort & Convenience

Unwind in one of our 168 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with LED televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi. Enjoy the convenience of private bathrooms and thoughtful amenities like safes and desks, perfect for both relaxation and productivity.

Dining & Entertainment

Savor local and international cuisine at our on-site Clippers Cafe or retreat to your room for room service. With two bars/lounges to choose from and a delightful coffee shop, unwind and enjoy refreshing beverages during your stay.

Plan your unforgettable beach getaway today—book your stay at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel now!

Rooms & rates

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Sleeps 2 · 34 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Double Beds</strong></p><p>366-sq-foot room with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi (2-device limit) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours) </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A down duvet and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Sea View

Sleeps 4 · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Double Beds</strong></p><p>Overlooking the sea (partial)</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi (2-device limit) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours) </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A down duvet and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Room (Non Sea Facing )

Sleeps 2 · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi (2-device limit) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours) </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A down duvet and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Sea View

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Double Beds</strong></p><p>323-sq-foot room with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi (2-device limit) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A down duvet and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Chalet

Sleeps 4 · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>Overlooking the sea</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi (2-device limit) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours) </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A down duvet and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Conference space
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Street parking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
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  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Computer station
  • Concierge service
  • Conference center
  • Designated smoking area
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Elevator
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Luggage storage
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Television in common areas
  • Terrace
  • Wedding services
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001, Durban, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say775 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Clean rooms+ Comfortable beds− Limited parking− Expensive breakfast− No spa services
Cleanliness8.2
Service8.1
Location8.1
Room Quality7.6
Amenities7.5
Value for Money6.7

Good location; Friendly staff; Comfy Rooms

8.0

This hotel is located just across the street from the beach, which was great. My room was not sea facing, but I still had a bit of a sea view from the side. The street does get busy with a lot of car traffic & people so you have to be aware of your surroundings & your belongings, esp. when walking around. Because the area is busy, it does get quite a bit noisy, even at late night & early morning hours. The front desk is very helpful & accommodating. When I had an early morning tour the next day, they provided me a nice breakfast box before 5:30am since it was too early for the breakfast buffet that was included in my room rate. As for the breakfast buffet, it was excellent. There’s also an onsite restaurant & café, plus room service so that was very convenient, esp. when I came back late from my tour. My room was spacious, nice, & the bed was comfy…all that I really needed for a couple of nights in Durban. Overall, the hotel is in a good location, the room was quite comfortable, and the staff is nice & friendly.

Iris · 2023-08-26

Guest review

8.0

Staff were very friendly. I arrived early off a safari truck and within a short time I had a room which was upgraded to an ocean view. No problem providing breakfast boxes both days I did long tours.

Anslie · 2023-06-21

Guest review

6.0

Good location, its near the beach. But you can hear noise from the night club at night. Also it feels very old, smelly carpet just needs a bit of modernization.

Dorcas · 2023-05-17

Guest review

4.0

Centrally located on the beach front. The hotel needs and upgrade of furniture and fittinng.

Dennis · 2023-04-20

Guest review

2.0

Sorry but this place is run down And corridors are very dirty Room ok but still very old condition Doors need replacement and new better locks

Constantinos · 2023-03-02

Horrible experience. Never again.

2.0

It was horrible. We were told to check in at 14:00 but at 15:00 the room was still not ready. The door lock had a problem, unlocking it was a problem. Generator was not working. At some point the stove, Tv and microwave stopped working. There was a weird smell in the room. The housekeepers were rude .

Fhumulani · 2022-12-22

Good to know

Up to 2 children 14 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit.