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City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Gateway Theatre of Shopping

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Property grounds
Interior
Reception hall
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
2 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Umhlanga

Close to airport.With a stay at this Umhlanga hotel, you'll be steps from Gateway Theatre of Shopping and a 5-minute walk from Umhlanga Hospital. Also, KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board is within half a mile (1 km) and Umhlanga Lighthouse is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 9 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Augusta Spur - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪My Diners - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge

3-star hotel near Gateway Theatre of Shopping
City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge also features a vending machine, a garden, and laundry facilities. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Umhlanga hotel is smoke free.

  • 168 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2003
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge offers 168 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Umhlanga hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 190 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 2 2025 to April 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 190 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 260 per room (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge to the airport?

City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge is 11.8 mi (20-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge?

As of Apr 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge on Apr 26, 2025 start from $115.49, excluding 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.

Does City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge have an airport shuttle?

City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 260 per room, one-way.

How close is City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge to the beach?

This hotel is 1.9 mi (9-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 2.5 mi (9-min drive) from Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 190 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sibaya Casino (8-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge have a pool?

City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge features an outdoor pool.

Does City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge to downtown Umhlanga?

City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge is 0.5 mi away from Umhlanga Ridge.

City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 253 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
CityLodge
Always a great stay at CityLodge
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shopping and parks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simanga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place ever
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
The Hotel is right opposite the Gateway Theatre of shopping mall which is amazing. Everything you need in shops, restaurants and bars. Hotel is a little dated, but going through a refurbishment at the moment. The rooms are big and clean and have everything you need for a fab stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

J V

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was excellent and the staff where very helpful, friendly and polite at all times. ,
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

R

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Shelley

Business traveler
Noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Musa

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vimal

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bekinkosi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phumelelani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
City Lodge umhlanga
Our stay was excellent, the hotel location was great, friendly staff. The room was clean they even allowed us to change rooms to a more spacious room with great view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Mzimasi

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moses

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Muhammad

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandiso

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sifiso

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Achero

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023