Name: Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge
Address: Medigate Rd, Umhlanga Ridge, uMhlanga, Ethekwini, South Africa, Umhlanga Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA
Price range: $48–$55 per night
Rating: 8.05

What guests think

At Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge, travelers consistently praise friendly, helpful staff, very clean rooms, and a convenient location beside Gateway mall, making it a solid, good-value base for short stays, shopping trips, and quick airport access.

Rooms are compact yet comfortable, though some guests reported firm beds and noise from corridors, upstairs activity, air conditioning, or the nearby generator. Breakfast is well liked but charged separately, and vegetarian choices can feel limited; on one visit, lunch and dinner were unavailable. Parking is easy when spaces remain, but it can fill up at busy times, sending guests to a neighboring lot. Best suited to short, value-focused visits where convenience matters most.

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Facilities

Parking is convenient when available but can fill up at busy times, leading some guests to use the adjacent mall lot.

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10

Nokulunga

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, staff are friendly, breakfast was awesome, also parking was great. Only a lunch and dinner were not prepare because of their chef was absent whole weekend

8

Michelle

Jan 29, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Other than the bed being too hard, I had absolutely no problems. The check-in was quick and easy. The staff friendly and my room was cleaned without me asking for the service. Loved that the back entrance was literally in gateway parking lot.

6

Michael

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We use this hotel as a stopover when we fly in to Durban from Australia. It is cheap and the facilities are good value lfor money. Only annoyance is there was only one person checking in at close to 11pm. They also ran out of the excellent underground parking spots. We parked in the adjacent mall parking but the entrance from the rear was not monitored and we had to walk around. Service however was friendly and room was clean and tidy.

8

Elisha

Dec 19, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Generator from the mall across the car park made us fail to sleep properly on all the days we were booked in.

10

Edmore

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Spotless but there were tiny ants daily in the room. I reported it to front desk. They were going to do something about it. Staff were courteous, professional and respectful. Breakfast was overall good. The service to use gym on sister hotel City Lodge is an excellent arrangement. I used it and thoroughly enjoyed the service.

8

Bezuidenhout

Dec 28, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Close to hospital, restaurants, malls, clubs, highways...all within walking distance. Safe, street cam surveillance. 7min drive to Umhlanga Promenade / beach.

10

Dersnee

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was clean and neat, with friendly staff, the only problem was, the parking was not enough and got full quickly therefore we had to park in the gateway parking lot. Not ideal in the rain. But other than that, it was comfortable and a good stay. 👍

6

Devan

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Overall good experience. Parking limited so that was a problem

6

Neresha

Dec 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Price for the stay was great Staff was rude most of the time Great location Free onsite parking Buffet breakfast avail at a surcharge Rooms small and cramped

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are repeatedly praised for being very clean and tidy. A few isolated issues were noted, such as tiny ants and inconsistent dishware or towel handling.

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David

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

very neat room. hotel was spotless

8

Saul

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, checking in was easy and the staff pleasant. When checking out there were no staff at reception (did checkout early) but found a staff member to assist.

10

Bradley

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and clean room, handy location!

6

Katherine

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Generally rather noisy, lots of eco friendly signs around but staff replace soaps and towels daily regardless. Tea/coffee in room is very poor- clear that mugs are wiped and not washed.

10

Edmore

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Spotless but there were tiny ants daily in the room. I reported it to front desk. They were going to do something about it. Staff were courteous, professional and respectful. Breakfast was overall good. The service to use gym on sister hotel City Lodge is an excellent arrangement. I used it and thoroughly enjoyed the service.

10

Corinna

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the location, the friendliness of the staff, the cleanliness of the room and the comfortable bed. It is close to all dining options of the shopping mall. We loved our stay there and would like to come back.

10

Hayden

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, friendly staff and excellent service

10

Ntombizonke

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had an amazing time with my family. The rooms were clean. The staff members were amazing and very welcoming. I am humbled with the kind of service I received, my grandparents were happy and relaxed. The breakfast was nice and well prepared. Thank you to the ladies at the reception, the restaurant staff as well as the cleaning staff ❤️❤️❤️❤️

8

Fahrial

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Neat, clean and friendly helpful staff.

10

Malanie

Dec 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Staff courteous

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Rooms

Rooms are small but generally comfortable; some guests mentioned firm beds and noise from hallways, upstairs activity, air conditioning, or the nearby generator.

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Michelle

Jan 29, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Other than the bed being too hard, I had absolutely no problems. The check-in was quick and easy. The staff friendly and my room was cleaned without me asking for the service. Loved that the back entrance was literally in gateway parking lot.

6

Mr Aneshkumar

Jan 13, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very basic and not up to standard for the pricing paid. The aircon made so much of noise that I hardly slept and woke up very tired. Breakfast was an additional cost and being vegetarian there was only toast and fruit. The bread for the toast was so thin and unsatisfying as well.

4

Mandisa

Feb 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reception overnight staff was unfriendly rooms are too small

10

Michael

Mar 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We come to visit family in The Midlands twice a year from Australia. We needed a place close to Durban Airport close to the N2 to make it easy to find at night. This hotel is tidy friendly and clean and very well placed. The position next to the mall is ideal for air conditioned walking after an early rise due to jet lag. The rooms are small but for the money it great value for our purposes. We wil use this hotel again.

8

Elisha

Dec 19, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Generator from the mall across the car park made us fail to sleep properly on all the days we were booked in.

6

Naseema Essop

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good clean hotel that is close to Gateway shopping centre and great restaurants BUT the noise levels by Gauteng guests who were down for the July handicap were unacceptable. 3 star people in fancy clothes who thought it appropriate to run screaming down hallways. Of course, the hotel cannot control this (and I found the same when I went back to the Pearls). Not screaming but drunk as skunks and high as kites. What is happening South Africa?

10

A

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I can't say less about our stay it was amaxing. The place is clean and neat and comfortable. Our room was very small but nice and clean and it was a double bed I think it will be more convincing if you can get a small bar fridge in your rooms. Another thing there was no water for us to make tea. The only option was to tap at the toilet so we chose not. Atleast have 1 litre of still water for your guests to make tea or coffee. Unfortunately for me I did not take pictures.

10

Arvindkumar

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Most comfortable for an overnight stay

8

Veronica

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

There was alot of noise in the morning Banging noises from upstairs Staff were good helpful

10

Renata

Dec 9, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Easiest check in and out I’ve experienced this far. Rooms are small but very comfortable. Front desk ladies could be a little more welcoming tho. Very continent location near to almost everything.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, professional, and helpful, with quick check-in and thoughtful assistance. A few guests reported lapses such as aloof night staff, limited late-night staffing, or hiccups with room allocations and early checkout.

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Michelle

Jan 29, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Other than the bed being too hard, I had absolutely no problems. The check-in was quick and easy. The staff friendly and my room was cleaned without me asking for the service. Loved that the back entrance was literally in gateway parking lot.

8

Saul

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, checking in was easy and the staff pleasant. When checking out there were no staff at reception (did checkout early) but found a staff member to assist.

4

Mandisa

Feb 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reception overnight staff was unfriendly rooms are too small

10

Bradley

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and clean room, handy location!

10

Edmore

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Spotless but there were tiny ants daily in the room. I reported it to front desk. They were going to do something about it. Staff were courteous, professional and respectful. Breakfast was overall good. The service to use gym on sister hotel City Lodge is an excellent arrangement. I used it and thoroughly enjoyed the service.

10

Khomotjo

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly reception team ,they are absolutely amazing

10

Ashina

Nov 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed my stay, and a huge thank you to the manager for assisting in entertaining my toddler whilst i was having my breakfast. That for me was excellent service.

10

Melissa

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional service

2

Sewela

Dec 31, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

At first they forgot to put the rooms adjacent and two single beds . Then we moved to rooms close to the kids but not adjacent . Only one towel in couple room . Then there

10

Malanie

Dec 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Staff courteous

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Location

Next to Gateway mall with easy access to dining, shopping, and major routes; some guests also found it safe and practical for stopovers and airport access. Some experienced noise associated with the surrounding area.

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Michelle

Jan 29, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Other than the bed being too hard, I had absolutely no problems. The check-in was quick and easy. The staff friendly and my room was cleaned without me asking for the service. Loved that the back entrance was literally in gateway parking lot.

10

Mrs Shubnam

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely comfortable,clean, perfect for a couple nights stay and value for money,had a lovely stay.Staff are very professional and welcoming.Very conveniently located to the Gateway shopping mall.

6

Michael

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We use this hotel as a stopover when we fly in to Durban from Australia. It is cheap and the facilities are good value lfor money. Only annoyance is there was only one person checking in at close to 11pm. They also ran out of the excellent underground parking spots. We parked in the adjacent mall parking but the entrance from the rear was not monitored and we had to walk around. Service however was friendly and room was clean and tidy.

10

Michael

Mar 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We come to visit family in The Midlands twice a year from Australia. We needed a place close to Durban Airport close to the N2 to make it easy to find at night. This hotel is tidy friendly and clean and very well placed. The position next to the mall is ideal for air conditioned walking after an early rise due to jet lag. The rooms are small but for the money it great value for our purposes. We wil use this hotel again.

8

Elisha

Dec 19, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Generator from the mall across the car park made us fail to sleep properly on all the days we were booked in.

10

Bradley

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and clean room, handy location!

8

Tumelo

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Strategically placed near the Mall and other dining areas...

8

Bezuidenhout

Dec 28, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Close to hospital, restaurants, malls, clubs, highways...all within walking distance. Safe, street cam surveillance. 7min drive to Umhlanga Promenade / beach.

8

rebecca

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to a large shopping mall and selection of restaurants

10

Sharon

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The stay was far greater than our expectations. I expected a possible 2 star hotel. We got such good service that we give 5 stars for excellence and convenience. Right next to the mall and very safe.

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Dining

Breakfast is often enjoyed, though it is a paid extra; vegetarian options felt limited for one guest. On one stay, lunch and dinner service were unavailable.

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10

Nokulunga

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, staff are friendly, breakfast was awesome, also parking was great. Only a lunch and dinner were not prepare because of their chef was absent whole weekend

6

Mr Aneshkumar

Jan 13, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very basic and not up to standard for the pricing paid. The aircon made so much of noise that I hardly slept and woke up very tired. Breakfast was an additional cost and being vegetarian there was only toast and fruit. The bread for the toast was so thin and unsatisfying as well.

10

Richard

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A really decent hotel & the staff are super efficient & friendly. What really surprised me was the meal offering ~ & it was superb! The City Lodge Group is certainly the best & i continue to support them, whenever i travel. Thank you

10

Edmore

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Spotless but there were tiny ants daily in the room. I reported it to front desk. They were going to do something about it. Staff were courteous, professional and respectful. Breakfast was overall good. The service to use gym on sister hotel City Lodge is an excellent arrangement. I used it and thoroughly enjoyed the service.

10

Corinna

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the location, the friendliness of the staff, the cleanliness of the room and the comfortable bed. It is close to all dining options of the shopping mall. We loved our stay there and would like to come back.

10

Ashina

Nov 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed my stay, and a huge thank you to the manager for assisting in entertaining my toddler whilst i was having my breakfast. That for me was excellent service.

10

Ntombizonke

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had an amazing time with my family. The rooms were clean. The staff members were amazing and very welcoming. I am humbled with the kind of service I received, my grandparents were happy and relaxed. The breakfast was nice and well prepared. Thank you to the ladies at the reception, the restaurant staff as well as the cleaning staff ❤️❤️❤️❤️

6

Neresha

Dec 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Price for the stay was great Staff was rude most of the time Great location Free onsite parking Buffet breakfast avail at a surcharge Rooms small and cramped

8

Kiniongi

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Neart everythings, good restaurant , full Breakfast.

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Month	Average price
January	$53
February	$57
March	$54
April	$56
May	$55
June	$53
July	$52
August	$56
September	$45
October	$46
November	$46
December	$52

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