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The Albany Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near uShaka Marine World

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Lobby
Interior
Superior Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi
In the heart of Durban Central Business District, The Albany Hotel offers a warm welcome with a hair salon and dry cleaning services. Guests can unwind in the on-site bar or enjoy meals at the restaurant. With free WiFi, laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk available.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$39 nightly
The total price is $45
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Paraplegic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
225 Smith Street / 225 Anton Lembede, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • Durban International Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durban Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 24 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Maxi's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Roma Revolving Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Albany Hotel

At The Albany Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from uShaka Marine World and Durban Beach. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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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
DONE

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
DONE

Children

    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (ZAR 70.00 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for ZAR 60 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 120 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Self parking costs ZAR 70.00 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

Albany Durban
Albany Hotel
Albany Hotel Durban
The Albany Hotel Hotel
The Albany Hotel Durban
The Albany Hotel Hotel Durban

Frequently asked questions

Does The Albany Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Albany 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Albany Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Albany Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs ZAR 70.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Albany Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Albany Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Albany Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (5-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Albany Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, scuba diving, and body boarding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near The Albany Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Albany Hotel like?

The Albany Hotel is in Durban Central Business District, a short 5-minute walk from Workshop Mall and 6 minutes' walk from Harbour.

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The Albany Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.2

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Bad customer service
Ntoiseng, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay worth the price
JOHN, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

I traveled from Ghana to visit Durban only for me to get to the Albany hotel in Durban only for me to be told i cant check in until after two meanwhile I got to the hotel from the airport around 8 am I asked for a refund and they refused to refund me so I need a refund back because I didn’t even sleep there at all
FRANK, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Small rooms Blanket are dirty and smelly Security knocks every hour Bathroom water overlap the bedroom No towels No privacy it was just a disaster
Raisibe, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was clean i can't complain you can only work on changing the carpet in the passages as you know that it smells damp.
Busiswa, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

It was good except that if you need something you can't call at the reception, you need to go physically. Shower head needs to be fixed so that the water can flow properly.
Mildred, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

When we got there at 10 we wanted to b e in the hotel , they told us we must come in at 2 oclock, how so disappointing really
Mercy Nomsa, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Albany should not be a hotel cos it does not have the actual stds of a hotel. The 1st room i was given room 39 was dirty nbi has to go to reception to ask foe another one. The reception is deceiving cos it looks clean but joooo. From 1st floor the smell of the carpets is unbearable considering that its the breakfast place. Then the others floors n rooms are not welcoming from walls to carpets need a redo. In fact i regretted cos i wanted my family to have a great time but we did not cos i guess its mangement do not care
Danisa, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

A nightmare

It was a nightmare , very very bad standard , people shouting and yelling every night until 2am in the morning , no towels , key to be reconfirm every days . Stolen close …. The worst stay in hotel possible .
ATS, 13-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Vote of thanks

Place was nice and clean. Situated in the heart of town close to everything.
Abdur, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Just ok

It’s was just ok
Lindelani, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Terrible Experience

The reception area was ok, and the lady assisting with the check in was helpful. However, I was deeply disappointed with the rest. As we stepped off the lift, we were welcome a not so clean looking passage way leading to our room. The room looked absolutely nothing like what we saw in the photos when we made our booking. It was an old and tired looking room that we were allocated. It just looked like it desperately needed some renovation. The bathroom was worse. I will definitely be not booking here again, nor would I recommend it to anyone.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Comfortable for “just wanna lay my head” night.

Only one towel for a 3 sleeper room Good for a “just want to lay my head” travels Room seemed too close (clustered) compared to what / how advertised. Reception very friendly
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to the port easy to reach rooms good friendly staff
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was amazing
Yvonne, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was pretty good besides the fact that they don’t have irons in the room and the WiFi is slow inside the rooms but besides that everything was perfect
Noxolo, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

What a horrible experience

This was unlike anything we've ever experienced The photos on web is not at all what you get. It is a filthy, smelly place. No water in rooms, no ice available..towels have holes in...just disgusting. I have complained just after our stay but nothing came of it....never ever again!!!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay was good staff very helpfull and friendly.
Priscilla, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not safe! Siert! Terrible vibe

Staff were friendly! Check in went oke We walked up to our roam prostetutes everywhere , just dirty roam in general. A lot of noise! And then the biggest thing not a safe neighborhood at all just stay at the coast don’t go to the city
3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Reasonable price

Easy to rich but it's next to a noisy place
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel on the waterfront.

Super nice hotel with all amenities. Great central location with sea views from some rooms. Tidy safe and comfortable
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Its was awesome just some people who made such noise while a person sleep people must know its a hotel not a disco
Samantha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a pleasant stay, thanx. The room was clean and the environment was quiet at all times.
Zanele , 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean average hotel

Hotel is right on the main street at a busy stop. Clean comfortable reception area. Strict on check in and heck out times of 10am and 2pm irrespective of arrival time. Rooms clean with a pungent smelling wair fresheners. 60rand I Breakfast not on the room. Threadbaŕe carpeting
Ovwigho, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

my stay it Albany hotel was so amazing, cz my mom really loved the cleaness of hotel and staff that was so sweet and very lovely to us and break fast was served nice and affordable. I really loved two cleaners called pinky and tamara they are funny and lovely people thy must keep up the good service at all the time big uppp guys
nomalanga, 3-night trip