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    The Benjamin

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    141 Florida Road | Morningside, Durban 4001, South Africa
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    Guests 1 room, 2 adults, 0 childrenGuests 12
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      Overview
      4,5 258 reviews
      • Excellent51%
      • Very good38%
      • Average8%
      • Poor2%
      • Terrible1%
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      141 Florida Road Morningside, Durban 4001 South Africa See on map
      AMENITIES
      Free Wifi
      Free Parking
      Breakfast Buffet
      Air Conditioning
      Pool
      Non-Smoking Hotel
      Airport Transportation
      3.5 Star accommodation
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      All reviews boutique hotel florida road free bar safe street restaurants and bars restaurant district small hotel very comfortable room light sleeper stayed for one night fresh fruit nice pool would definitely stay here again central location noise morningside wardrobe
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      Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
      Always excellent

      I have stayed at the Benjamin a couple times now and it has always been superb. The rooms are always clean and artfully decorated to feel comfortable. The staff are attentive and always smiling and helpful. The Benjamin puts efforts into all the details and...More

      Thank Culture47727514226
      Reviewed 3 weeks ago
      Came here twice at start and end of trip.

      This is a small hotel on Florida St. in Durban which is close to a selection of restaurants and bars. The receptionist assured us that Florida St was perfectly safe to walk through. We were given room 7 which was quite a small room but...More

      Thank sandylindsay
      Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
      Nice traditional hotel

      Nice hotel Durban located right in the heart of the restaurant district do very well located for eating out. The building has real charm although the rooms are a bit small and rather on the functional side. Staff were attentive and helpful, and the free...More

      Thank Stephen L
      Reviewed 19 August 2018 via mobile
      Absolute Gem!!

      The staff are fantastic. Super friendly. The hotel is simply beautiful and spotless. Situated in the hub of Florida rd a few steps away from great restaurants. This is definitely my place of choice to stay in Durban from now on!!

      Thank Wendy R
      Response from SunetGM, General Manager at The BenjaminResponded 21 August 2018

      Thank-you so much for our 5 star review! We take great pride in what we do and it is very rewarding getting such feedback. See you back soon I hope!

      Reviewed 10 August 2018
      They survived our school reunion with hospitality and grace!

      The Benjamin kindly put up around 16 "girls" visiting Durban for our 30th School Reunion. I'm not sure that they didn't regret it, but my word! They were nothing but kind and understanding and went way above and beyond to accommodate our needs. The hotel...More

      Thank marguerite c
      Response from SunetGM, General Manager at The BenjaminResponded 11 August 2018

      Thank-you so much for your kind review. The staff loved having all you ladies here and it gave an extra 'spunk' to the hotel for the weekend! Don't wait for the 40th to return...

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      "Home away from Home"A warm welcome awaits you at The Benjamin located a 5-minute drive from Durban Beaches and in the heart of the vibrant entertainment strip in Florida Road. The hotel features gardens with an …More outdoor pool and a shaded terrace. Free parking is available on site.The Benjamin and offers free WI-FI.41 rooms where no two rooms are the same open onto balconies and gardens . The cosy rooms offer airconditioning, tea,coffee making facilities,hairdryers,Satellite TV and work desks in all rooms. Overlooking the garden and pool, Benjamin’s breakfast is served in our open glassed conservatory style restaurant and offers a fresh continental breakfast buffet and plated hot breakfasts. Walk out of the Hotel into the restaurant road of Durban and enjoy your dinners and lunches in some of Durbans famous restaurants.The Moses Mabida Stadium, The Rugby Stadium, Suncoast Casino and Durban ICC are within 5km by car from The Benjamin. Less
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      Free Parking
      Pool
      Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
      Bar/Lounge
      Air Conditioning
      Airport Transportation
      Business Centre with Internet Access
      Concierge
      Dry Cleaning
      Laundry Service
      Meeting Rooms
      Multilingual Staff
      Non-Smoking Hotel
      Outdoor pool
      Beachfront
      Room Service
      Restaurant
      Breakfast included
      Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
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      Certificate of Excellence
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      Room types
      Non-Smoking Rooms, Smoking rooms available
      Hotel class
      Awards & Recognition
      Certificate of Excellence
      Certificate of Excellence
      Hotel Style
      Business
      Room types
      Non-Smoking Rooms, Smoking rooms available
      Number of rooms
      41
      Price range
      US$97 - US$130 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      Also Known As
      The Benjamin Hotel Durban
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      Benjamin Hotel Durban
      Location
      South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Durban
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      Certificate of Excellence
      Hotel Style
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      Room types
      Non-Smoking Rooms, Smoking rooms available
      Number of rooms
      41
      Price range
      US$97 - US$130 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      Also Known As
      The Benjamin Hotel Durban
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      Benjamin Hotel Durban
      Location
      South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Durban
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      "Ask for a room away from the noise of Florida Road"
      41margueritec
      10 Aug 2018
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      "If you're a REALLY quiet sleeper. Best to choose a room opposite the road from the road. It's a..."
      494fidelt
      19 Jul 2018
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      "Avoid front rooms as road quite noisy"
      jackieemillis
      29 Jan 2018
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      "If you are looking for a quiet room request one at the back of the hotel"
      SamanthaLinsell
      06 Sep 2017
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