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Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat

4.0 star property
Boutique guesthouse with outdoor pool, near Durban Beach
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Exterior
Interior entrance
Superior Room
Interior
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Room (Small Room)

Room (Small Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
120 Goble Road ( Smiso Nkwanyana Rd), Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3 min drive
  • Golden Mile - 4 min drive
  • Blue Lagoon - 5 min drive
  • Durban Beach - 5 min drive
  • uShaka Marine World - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 22 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jukes Pizzeria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mali's Indian Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Delfi greek taverna - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Love Coffee Kombi - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat

Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat puts you within a 10-minute drive of Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this boutique guest house include a hot tub, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 19 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1900
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Edwardian architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 400 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat
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Frequently asked questions

Does Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat 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.
Is there a pool at Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 400 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat?
No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (4-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (16-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat and nearby?
Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat has an outdoor pool and 1 hot tub, as well as a garden and access to a nearby health club.
What's the area around Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat like?
Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat is a short 17-minute walk from Kings Park Stadium and 20 minutes' walk from Florida Road.

Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I will definitely be going back and staying here again. The guesthouse is amazing with views to the sea. Breakfast was outstanding. The staff were very welcoming and helpful in guiding me about where to go in Durban. Highly recommend
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The guest house is beautiful with classy furnishing, many large public areas to relax, a nice terrace for the breakfast and an inviting pool area by the quirky self service bar. Would definitely recommend.
Ivar, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Lovely old characterful property, but in very poor condition and needs a serious lick of paint and a good clean. Beautiful old sash windows, but hadn't been cleaned in years, and paint peeling off. Plugs were unsafe and held together by tape. Pool area nice, but again needs a good clean. Overall, 2-star at best.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very unique and boutique, like staying in a period colonial house. From the silverware on the table at breakfast to the furnishings. Fabulous, and the staff all so very helpful.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Charming and stylish hotel
We loved the hotel. It is charming and the room with a canopy bed was wonderful with character and style. Much nicer than standard chain hotels.The service was friendly ,helpful and excellent. The breakfast was great . They have a buffet with fruit, cake, bread and cereal and then make your eggs and side dishes to order.I highly recommend Goble Palms.
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Last minute decision to visit Durban after sailing across Indian Ocean and then on to Cape Town. Goble Palms was perfect from our host Goodman and owner Lionel. Accommodations were clean, plush bed and spacious rooms. The breakfast overlooking the Indian Ocean was beautiful. Highly recommended.
Kevin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice place, room under kitchen to be avoided.
Very friendly staff. Wifi connection was bad. Room 8 not ideal for some one who wants to wake up late as its directly under the kitchen, noise from the the kitchen forced me to wake up early.
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Romy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, the best staff I had in long time located a minute Uber drive from the main restaurants street very convenient
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Superb retreat in the heart of Durban
Absolutely beautiful property with exceptionally comfortable rooms and sitting areas. Friendly and attentive staff.
Andrew, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, looks amazing. Could be cleaner.
Shai, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

English elegance
A lovely old home remodeled in the heart of north Durban.
Lynne, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I’ve been here loads,I adore the place,the staff are like my family I just love it
4-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful house and grounds. Wish we could have stayed several days there just to enjoy the property. One block from some good places to dine, especially Mali (for Indian cuisine).
Rafael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Superb
Beautiful colonial property and the staff were not just friendly but positively helpful and concerned.
Alison, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay
Very cool hotel, made out of 4 houses that got connected, beautifully decorated and very very nice and spacious room. Full breakfast was delicious. Only stayed for 1 night so didn’t have time to visit the area. Sitting rooms around property were really beautiful. Would stay again if visiting the area!
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place to Stay
A charming Victorian Home with wonderful furnishings and excellent staff. The service was superb and breakfast amazing. Nothing was a problem. We found the location very central and convenient. We will definitely stay here again.
Patrick, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great
Great but lots of stairs. Gotreman ls the best
William, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was incredible and the breakfast was lovely.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christmas weekend
Amazing stay. Very friendly staff, spacious comfortable room
Mohamed Wael, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Neil, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Only a stopover!
We used this guest house as a stopover as we had an eary morning flight which meant we had to leave at 4am - no offer of a packed breakfast. No coffee or tea when we arrived. Clearly this place is "managed" and lacked any personal touch. Surrounding local area busy and grubby. Not a place that I would use for more than a night.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Colonial Durban
The staff gave us exceptional attention. This property is a lovely old colonial with many steps. It is not disability friendly but in all other ways we loved it.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Homey Bed & Breakfast
Good location 5 min from Moses Mabhida stadium, 15 min from Ushaka marine world, 30 min from airport. There is an airport shuttle that will drop you off for R100 (taxis were charging R450). Breakfast was very tasty and the staff was helpful especially Goodman. Use the cab service that they recommend or Uber to avoid being overcharged. It's also possible to rent a taxi by the hour for about R150/hr for excursions that are far and don't include transportation. Wifi didn't work well for the majority of my stay so if that's a must for work I would recommend a hotel rather than B&B. Property is very quaint. I enjoyed relaxing and reading in the sitting room and visiting the honesty bar.
Verified Expedia guest review