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This Garden Court hotel is situated on Durban’s world-famous Golden Mile. Offering sun-drenched beaches, guests are offered comfort, hospitality and that little something extra. This hotel is at the centre of Durban’s beachfront and offers attention to detail without compromising on the good value that characterises the Garden Court brand. It is the perfect alternative for visitors to this fun seaside city.
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Property amenities
Parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Sauna
Pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Babysitting
Airport transportation
Wifi
Indoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Car hire
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
24-hour security
Concierge
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Air conditioning
Room service
Safe
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
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HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Family
Location
167 Marine Parade, Durban 4001 South Africa
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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When visiting family in a town or city across the country, one often looks for acomodation that serves as one's home away from home, especially for a family of four.
The Garden Court Marine Parade with its relatively large well appointed rooms , interleading if so requested , fits this criterion perfectly.
We were equally impressed by the variety of the Breakfast menu. To elaborate , on our first morning I had to leave very early for a destination just outside the city with the intention of eating out on my own. At about 9h30 I got a call from my wife to say that if I could , I should rather attempt making it back to the hotel to enjoy their breakfast. For me, that was the most rewarding attempt during our stay. Being vegetarian , the offering was profound and equally sumptious. Compliments to the chef for choice and to the dining staff for their hospitality.
The hotel is ideally located to access destinations both north and south of the city as well as being in close proximity to excellent entertainment venues within the greater metropolitan landscape.
The unobstructed seaview is an obvious charm. The unique internal archictectural features with interesting use of space makes this an enjoyable venue to meet over a nightcap. We enjoyed our brief stay at this establishment and would definitely return there in the future.
One item that was slightly irksome was the incapacity of the room airconditioning to sufficiently cool despite attention by maintenance personnel.
Our overall experience was otherwise extermely good.
The Garden Court Marine Parade with its relatively large well appointed rooms , interleading if so requested , fits this criterion perfectly.
We were equally impressed by the variety of the Breakfast menu. To elaborate , on our first morning I had to leave very early for a destination just outside the city with the intention of eating out on my own. At about 9h30 I got a call from my wife to say that if I could , I should rather attempt making it back to the hotel to enjoy their breakfast. For me, that was the most rewarding attempt during our stay. Being vegetarian , the offering was profound and equally sumptious. Compliments to the chef for choice and to the dining staff for their hospitality.
The hotel is ideally located to access destinations both north and south of the city as well as being in close proximity to excellent entertainment venues within the greater metropolitan landscape.
The unobstructed seaview is an obvious charm. The unique internal archictectural features with interesting use of space makes this an enjoyable venue to meet over a nightcap. We enjoyed our brief stay at this establishment and would definitely return there in the future.
One item that was slightly irksome was the incapacity of the room airconditioning to sufficiently cool despite attention by maintenance personnel.
Our overall experience was otherwise extermely good.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Went here again last month (November 2021) for our yearly family vacation and this hotel never disappoint. Everything is top notch , from Check in through out our stay the service was on another level.... The baffet breakfast was perfect, different foods every morning, due to covid some of the items we used to were not available plus other items were behind the counter,even for something as simple as juice,the servers would offer to bring it to you.
Mr Osborne went the extra mile to make sure that our table was always clean and our drinks always refilled, ever since we started visiting this establishment from 2015, Mr Osborne has always served us with a smile never a dull moment, Mrs Maureen from the kitchen (cold section) was a darling, she made sure my kids had fresh chocolate and blueberry muffins as she noticed that they love them.
I hope management sees this and give them credit for their outstanding efforts to make patrons happy and comfortable.
I could go on and on about this hotel...
Great stay overall.
Mr Osborne went the extra mile to make sure that our table was always clean and our drinks always refilled, ever since we started visiting this establishment from 2015, Mr Osborne has always served us with a smile never a dull moment, Mrs Maureen from the kitchen (cold section) was a darling, she made sure my kids had fresh chocolate and blueberry muffins as she noticed that they love them.
I hope management sees this and give them credit for their outstanding efforts to make patrons happy and comfortable.
I could go on and on about this hotel...
Great stay overall.
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Was a good experience, friendly reception, house keeping took long to have room ready. Had to wait in my colleagues room until my room was ready. Buffet dinner was limited, not value for money
Breakfast was good, but I to ask for pork sausages.
Breakfast was good, but I to ask for pork sausages.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from MichelleB8913, Manager at Garden Court Marine Parade
Responded 10 Jan 2020
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We appreciate your honest feedback as this allows us the opportunity to enhance our services for your next stay. We will be sure to address the challenges you faced with our team in Housekeeping. We will be sure to share your comments with our Chef and her team who will make the necessary improvements. With regards to the types of sausages on our breakfast buffet these are served on cyclical menu however as you have mentioned our team always has an alternate on request. We are pleased that overall you had a great experience and look forward to hosting you in the near future. Yours in hospitality, Michelle & The Team
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I have stayed at Garden Court Marine Parade in the past & I decided to stay here again due to the convenience of the location & the comfort of the rooms. However, I was terribly disappointed this time around. We had planned to spend the day at Ushaka Marine World on Saturday but after checking in, we found that the room aircon was not functioning. After contacting the maintenance department, they did not manage to rectify the problem. I made numerous calls to reception to move me to another room but got no feedback from them. I then decided to go down to reception to sort this out. I was then offered another room but the aircon was not working there as well. The third room which I was offered was fine. After all this waiting around for a room, it was already late afternoon & we had to cancel our plans on visiting Ushaka. Although the service received was satisfactory, I was not pleased with the conditions which seem to have deteriorated.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Response from MichelleB8913, Manager at Garden Court Marine Parade
Responded 10 Jan 2020
Dear Naeem, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We appreciate your honest feedback as this allows us the opportunity to enhance our services for your next stay. We are disappointed to learn that your plans were delayed to moving rooms. Our team could have most certainly suggesting holding the alternate rooms until your return we will be sure to take this up with them. We are pleased that you found our services to be of a satisfactory level however in terms of resolving the challenges you faced. We will continue to enhance and improve our product offering. We do hope to have the opportunity to host you in the near future. Yours in hospitality, Michelle & The Team
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I was told the Reward Point service was not working when I wanted to buy dinner and I had to pay cash. Otherwise, the overall service and food was the best. I love coming to Marine Parade Garden Court because I love the view from the hotel room.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from MichelleB8913, Manager at Garden Court Marine Parade
Responded 12 Mar 2020
Dear Tholwana, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We will be sure to expediently resolve our rewards points system that was not available. We are honored that we remain your hotel of choice when in Durban and look forward to welcoming you back in the very near future. Yours in hospitality, Michelle & The Team
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The property is well located, right in the middle of the Durban beachfront - you can walk the full promenade from there. We had a room on the 24th floor, and the views out to sea, across central Durban, and towards the harbour mouth were all great. However, walking towards town from the hotel is not a good idea and does not feel safe.
The front desk staff were all extremely friendly and helpful at all times.
The rooms and common areas were all clean and comfortable. We had a good night's sleep in a comfortable and spacious bed.
The decoration in the restaurant is however a bit old and bland, and restaurant staff were not as friendly as the front desk. The food was very tasty though - the buffet breakfast was well handled, taking government Covid regulations into account.
The front desk staff were all extremely friendly and helpful at all times.
The rooms and common areas were all clean and comfortable. We had a good night's sleep in a comfortable and spacious bed.
The decoration in the restaurant is however a bit old and bland, and restaurant staff were not as friendly as the front desk. The food was very tasty though - the buffet breakfast was well handled, taking government Covid regulations into account.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Well trained friendly and professional staff from reservations, check in and out, cleaning service, dining i must say all the staff members i interacted with were very professional well done. The best, clean, beautiful rooms, everything is just amazing. I would recommend it to anyone who's looking for accommodation close to the sea and with sea view room, top floors the best! We enjoyed our stay tremendously. We are definitely going back soon.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from MichelleB8913, Manager at Garden Court Marine Parade
Responded 12 Mar 2020
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are thrilled that our hotel made for the perfect breakaway spot! We look forward to having you back soon. Yours in hospitality, Michelle & The Team
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The food tastes horrible, Oh Lord out of like 8 dishes maybe one tasted better. I was soo angry and frustrated when I order a breakfast pack and the toasted bread came with hair on it. I will never ever book this hotel.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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Garden court marine parade was a fun and nice place to crash for a few days of summer. The gym was not what I expected i would rather go to Garden court south beach to exercise,I am not saying that Garden court south beach gym is what i wanted but it is better than yours . When we arrived at Garden court marine parade the viwe was nice and i was told to come back at 14:00 to check in , I went to check in at 14:00 and my room was not ready at 16th floor and i had to wait 1 hour and i was checked in floor 4 room 414 and we did not like what you did too us ,the viwe was bad and i know you gave my room to someone else . And my friend was suppose to stay at marine parade and you did the same thing to her . Otherwise i wish i had a membership card ,to have unlimited access to wifi .
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from MichelleB8913, Manager at Garden Court Marine Parade
Responded 10 Jan 2020
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are pleased that overall you had a good experience during your stay with us. We are disappointed that you were not ultimately allocated a room on a higher floor as per your preference. Please do specify this request at the time of making your next booking and we will endeavor to fulfill this to the best of our ability. To join our Tsogo Rewards Program please do follow this link for immediate sign up https://www.tsogosun.com/tsogo-sun-rewards-programme/hotel-rewards/join We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Yours in hospitality, Michelle & The Team
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I enjoyed my stay here from Friday last week to Monday this week, food was good, staff were nice, views were good, rooms were OK.
Slight issues: limited TV channels to choose from, issues with room card not always working and the small shop in the hotel is ludicrous with their prices, e.g. they charge R32 for a bar of chocolate and R28 for a bottle of Coke! Eish.
The area is patrolled by SAPS regularly and the beach front is quite clean. Do not venture into the area in the street behind the hotel where the China Mall is however as it is grimy beyond belief.
A reccomnded stay from my side.
Slight issues: limited TV channels to choose from, issues with room card not always working and the small shop in the hotel is ludicrous with their prices, e.g. they charge R32 for a bar of chocolate and R28 for a bottle of Coke! Eish.
The area is patrolled by SAPS regularly and the beach front is quite clean. Do not venture into the area in the street behind the hotel where the China Mall is however as it is grimy beyond belief.
A reccomnded stay from my side.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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Dear Valued Guest,
Please do contact the hotel on 031 337 3341 our team will happily assist.
Kind Regards,
Michelle & The Team
Dear Valued Guest,
Please do contact the hotel on 031 337 3341 our team will happily assist.
Kind Regards,
Michelle & The Team
Hi,
really not sure about children inside activities in the hotel, but there is a big sea-park with a lot of children activities just in front of the hotel...:) As I remember there were families with a lot children all around the restaurant and hotel...:)
Good luck
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PRICE RANGE
RÂ 1,504 - RÂ 1,776 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden Court Marine Parade
Which popular attractions are close to Garden Court Marine Parade?
Nearby attractions include Golden Mile (0.4 km), The Spice Emporium, Durban (0.4 km), and Egagasini (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Garden Court Marine Parade?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Garden Court Marine Parade?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Garden Court Marine Parade?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Garden Court Marine Parade?
Yes, parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Garden Court Marine Parade?
Conveniently located restaurants include Lingela, California Dreaming, and Wimpy.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Garden Court Marine Parade?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool and a sauna during their stay.
Does Garden Court Marine Parade have airport transportation?
Yes, Garden Court Marine Parade offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Garden Court Marine Parade located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Durban.
Are any cleaning services offered at Garden Court Marine Parade?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Garden Court Marine Parade offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.