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Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

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Overview of Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Durban Beachfront with 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges

7.0/10 Good

154 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport transfer
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathtub
  • Bar
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85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Durban Beachfront
  • UShaka Marine World - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 41 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Pirates Arms - 11 min walk
  • McDonald's - 1 min walk
  • The Joint - 2 min walk
  • Brasserie, Edward Hotel - 3 min walk
  • California Dreaming - 8 min walk
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About this property

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers an airport shuttle (available on request). For a bite to eat, guests can visit Clippers Cafe, one of 2 restaurants, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and beach.

Languages

English, Zulu

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
The property is disinfected using an electrostatic spray
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Social distancing

Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks are required at the property
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 168 rooms
  • Arranged over 10 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (14 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (2-device limit)

Parking

  • On-site self-parking (ZAR 95 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • On-site parking is limited
  • Free off-site parking within 3 ft
  • Street parking available

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (during limited hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Languages

  • English
  • Zulu

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (2-device limit)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Clippers Cafe – This beachfront restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Seven Palms – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 45 to 175 for adults and ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Self-parking costs ZAR 95 per night

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

The property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; masks are required in public areas.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Policies

<p>Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.</p><p>Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.</p> <p>Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on site.</p> <p>Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.</p> <p>The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.</p><p>This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.</p>

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gooderson Tropicana Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs ZAR 95 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (11-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as boat tours, hiking and kayaking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway hire. Gooderson Tropicana Hotel also has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near Gooderson Tropicana Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining and local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Gooderson Tropicana Hotel like?
Gooderson Tropicana Hotel is located on the waterfront in Durban Beachfront, a short 2-minute walk from Golden Mile and 13 minutes' walk from Harbour. Travellers say that this hotel is in a good location.

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.1/10

Cleanliness

7.1/10

Staff & service

5.5/10

Amenities

6.5/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

gabriela, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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 .
Fhumulani, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

pheagane jack, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tebogo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 👌.
Silvia, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Faiza, 3-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Will never visit the place as I have lost 2 fones
Pamela, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

I would say the standard is dropping, I couldn't get water in the room like they used to offer water in jugs before. Had to take the Kettle and get water from basin in the bathroom to make tea/coffee. They should fix on that. I don't know the reason why they stopped doing laundry
Thapelo, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Charlene, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Property needs updating
Breakfast buffet was excellent. The parking in the building next door was awful and unsafe. Building needs updating and is looking tired and worn.
1-night trip
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