This Timeless Hotel is situated in the centre of Palm Boulevard, directly opposite the Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Umhlanga Ridge. The Indian Ocean beachfront is just 2 km away.
This luxury apartment hotel boasts spacious apartments and suites featuring carpeted floors and dimmer lights. Each unit comes with a balcony, a luxurious bathroom with amenities and free Wi-Fi.
In keeping with a luxurious metropolitan hotel apartment complex, the Royal Palm features a retail piazza, designed with beautiful gardens and water features. There is also an all-day ground floor restaurant.
The signature restaurant of the Royal Palm, Thyme, offers contemporary dining amidst rich textures and colour schemes of black and cream. Sliding doors opening onto a spacious courtyard provide an elegant café experience to outdoor dining.
Royal Palm Gateway Hotel is close to various attractions such as the Mangrove Swamps, Umhlanga Lighthouse, Hawaan Forests, and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail. King Shaka International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“A well designed suit. Very spacious with comfortable furniture. The little kitchen was an added bonus. Quick service from house keeping and maintenance.”
Nontobeko
South Africa
“Loved how spacious the place is, it easily fits a family of six. The location is also perfect, with restaurants and shops very close by. We had a great stay and would definitely return.”
Morné
South Africa
“Spacious rooms and living space.
Not as noisy as the last place visited.”
K
Kiara
South Africa
“Excellent service and got upgraded which was so amazing”
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Ndo
South Africa
“It was exceptional I had a very comfortable stay. The room was spacious, clean, and well maintained. Although I did not have breakfast during my visit, the location was ideal — within easy reach of amenities and attractions. I would gladly stay...”
Rushil
South Africa
“Didn't take the breakfast option . More of a home food person”
Michael
South Africa
“I liked the room upgrade and the decor as well as the staff. Also the convenience of having to add to the booking”
Mlambo
South Africa
“The room is/was spacious, no noise , yes very classy and elegant.”
L
Lawrence
South Africa
“Excellent location. Spacious apartments and fantastic price. Very helpful staff.”
Antonolla
South Africa
“Very comfortable. Everything was neat and clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was on point.”
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Priscilla
United Kingdom
“A well designed suit. Very spacious with comfortable furniture. The little kitchen was an added bonus. Quick service from house keeping and maintenance.”
Nontobeko
South Africa
“Loved how spacious the place is, it easily fits a family of six. The location is also perfect, with restaurants and shops very close by. We had a great stay and would definitely return.”
Morné
South Africa
“Spacious rooms and living space.
Not as noisy as the last place visited.”
K
Kiara
South Africa
“Excellent service and got upgraded which was so amazing”
N
Ndo
South Africa
“It was exceptional I had a very comfortable stay. The room was spacious, clean, and well maintained. Although I did not have breakfast during my visit, the location was ideal — within easy reach of amenities and attractions. I would gladly stay...”
Rushil
South Africa
“Didn't take the breakfast option . More of a home food person”
Michael
South Africa
“I liked the room upgrade and the decor as well as the staff. Also the convenience of having to add to the booking”
Mlambo
South Africa
“The room is/was spacious, no noise , yes very classy and elegant.”
L
Lawrence
South Africa
“Excellent location. Spacious apartments and fantastic price. Very helpful staff.”
Antonolla
South Africa
“Very comfortable. Everything was neat and clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was on point.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
THYME@ROYAL PALM
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
House rules
Royal Palm Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note guests are required to fill in a credit card authorization form, provide a copy of photo ID and a copy of the credit card within 48 hours of making a reservation. The credit card authorization must be filled in and returned to the Hotel. If guests decline to fill in a credit card authorization, a bank transfer or EFT is also acceptable within 48 hours of making a reservation.
Please note, should you opt to pre-pay by credit card, the credit card produced on check in, must match the one used to guarantee the booking.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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