Durban Hotel Guide - 3 stars Hotels in Durban, South Africa

The room and hallways had funny smell. Entrance, common area very nice. Very good breakfast, although it is int included in the cost if the room.

Enjoyable stay. Friendly and accommodating staff. Can suggest bigger bath towels.

city centre not very appealing would nor reccomend for pleasure

The room had a funny smell. but the hotel staff took care of it. I love staying there. close to the beach and safe.

If visiting Durban for a beach/city holiday, the Pavilion is great value and well located, though it is not super fancy (like, say the Hilton) if that's what you're after. I booked last minute as a base for the Comrades Marathon as it was well located. However would suggest you look for other accom if you wanted a better chance of a good night's sleep. It can be noisy - street noise (single glaze windows), guest noise (tiled rooms and hallways rather than carpets), hotel noise, esp in premium rooms over restaurant and ballroom (had a function on with music pounding till 12:30 on comrades eve). Tried restaurant but not impressed with what we ordered. Try Californian Dreams or Circus on beach front instead for not much more.

Came to run Comrades Marathon and needed a budget hotel as I have other away races this year. The Albany offered everything I needed at the price point I had to work with. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room although small, was clean and had all I needed.

I had 4 days there, i was pleased, the breakfast is very good, the staff are very helpful in all places, I would go again.