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Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

3.0 star property
Family fun at the shore

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Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Beach/ocean view
City view from property
Deluxe Quadruple Room | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Superior Chalet | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Overview of Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Babysitting

Explore the area

85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Popular LocationDurban International Convention Centre14 min walk
  • Popular LocationuShaka Marine World20 min walk
  • Popular LocationDurban Beach3 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)33 min drive
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Room options

Standard Room (Non Sea Facing )

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Chalet

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Durban

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel is located in Durban Beachfront, a neighbourhood in Durban, and is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Durban Country Club and Royal Durban Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve and Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Durban Funworld, or check out an event or a game at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Durban International Convention Centre - 14 min walk
  • uShaka Marine World - 20 min walk
  • Durban Beach - 3 min drive
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 4 min drive
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 4 min walk
  • California Dreaming - 8 min walk
  • Pirates Arms - 11 min walk
  • KFC - 3 min walk
  • Wimpy - 12 min walk

About this property

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

Family-friendly hotel located in Durban Beachfront
Consider a stay at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Enjoy local and international cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, wedding services and a lift
Room features
All 168 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1 metre
  • Street parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Parking on site (ZAR 95 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 45–175 for adults and ZAR 43.75–131.25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Clippers Cafe
  • Seven Palms

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
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); 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 14 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 45 to 175 for adults and from ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children
  • Self-parking fee: ZAR 95 per night

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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
Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit

Frequently asked questions

Is Gooderson Tropicana Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 95 per night. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Gooderson Tropicana Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per person fee applies.

Where is Gooderson Tropicana Hotel located?

Located in Durban Beachfront, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district, just steps away from Addington Beach and Golden Mile. Dairy Beach and Durban Funworld are also within 5 minutes.

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 155 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location; Friendly staff; Comfy Rooms
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Dorcas, Maun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located on the beach front. The hotel needs and upgrade of furniture and fittinng.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Constantinos

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Fhumulani

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Horrible experience. Never again.
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 .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

pheagane jack

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tebogo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Goodersons family staycation♥️😜
The staff at the reception who welcomed myself and kids are wonderful it only took me less than 5 minutes to check in, the place is Covid complying, tehy check quests temperature on arrival and when you in and out the hotel, and sanitization, there's always security at the hotel that's visible. The place is clean, rooms are being cleaned daily, bed sheets are changed, 👌.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021