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Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

Property class: 3

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Take advantage of free breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is £72
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a blue armchair, and two wall art pieces.

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a blue armchair, and two wall art pieces.

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 232 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a coffee maker, and a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 232 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a blue armchair, and two wall art pieces.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a coffee maker, and a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a coffee maker, and a view of the outside.

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

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a blue armchair, and a view of the outdoors through a window with curtains.

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean through a window.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

  • 246 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a coffee maker, and a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 232 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a coffee maker, and a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking

  • 232 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 246 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in uMhlanga, Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG is in the business district and near the beach. Ster-Kinekor Gateway and Mount Edgecombe Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Oceans Mall. Japanese Gardens and Big Rush Urban Adrenaline are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our uMhlanga travel guide
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2 Ncondo Place Umhlanga, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320

What's nearby

  • A collection of statues in a blue-lit environment.
    Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A tall red and white lighthouse by the ocean with waves crashing against rocks.
    Umhlanga Lighthouse
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • A wet promenade with a circular mosaic at the center and curved metal structures.
    Umhlanga Main Beach
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • A beach with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a ship in the distance.
    Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • WCafe
    11 min walk
  • Tiger's Milk
    2 min drive
  • Butcher boys
    18 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • Doppio Zero
    20 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

  • Hotel by the ocean
  • Take advantage of free breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
    • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and multilingual staff
    • A banquet hall, meeting rooms and a vending machine
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 234 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 centre
  • 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (99 centimetre wide door)
  • 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 900 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 900 (return), (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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG on 31 Aug 2026 start from £72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 50.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 1200.00.

Does Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM-9:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 900 per vehicle applies.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board, Umhlanga Hospital and Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Ster-Kinekor Gateway and Oceans Mall are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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