GDS Codes
AMADEUS: TADURBAL
GALILEO: TA82385
SABRE: TA8219
WORLDSPAN: TVDURBL
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Overview
Located on Durban's Golden Mile with the beach on its doorstep The Balmoral hotel is a short walk away from the shopping and business district, the International Convention Centre and the uShaka Marine World which features the largest Dolphinarium in Africa.
Fully renovated, The Balmoral still reflects its historic and stately faηade to make it one of Durbans most elegant venues along the Golden Mile Beachfront.
Our fully licensed Waterfront Restaurant leads out onto The Waterfront Terrace where you can relax and enjoy sundowners whilst overlooking the vibrant Golden Mil.
The Balmoral boasts 95 elegantly appointed, fully equipped large bedrooms being categorised as Executive Sea facing; Superior Sea facing; Standard Double Sea facing ,Disabled; Standard Twin Non Sea facing; Studio Non Sea facing.
Hotel Information Number of rooms 95, Seafacing Rooms 36, Kings / Doubles 47, Twins 46, Accessible Rooms 2, Non Smoking Rooms 15, Number of Floors 3, Check in time 14h00, Check out time 11h00, Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card, with cancellation at least 24 hours prior to arrival.
Guest Room Amenities Remote Control TV with selected Channels, Air conditioning, Electronic Door lock, Full Bathroom amenities, Hairdryer, Tea & Coffee Facilities, Iron & Ironing board on request, Electronic Safe, Internet access points in Sea Facing rooms.
Guest Services Secretarial Service, Concierge, Jockey undercover parking, Room Service, Laundry & Dry Cleaning, Babysitter on request, Multilingual Staff, Currency Exchange, Airport Shuttle.
The Balmorals facilities include:
Conference & Banqueting venues to accommodate 10 150 people Breakaway rooms Restaurant catering strictly HALAAL Terrace with a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the Golden Mile
With a total meeting and pre-function space of over 250sqm, The Balmoral is able to cater for a wide variety of functions, conferences, promotional events, Weddings and banquets.
Our modern spacious conference rooms are comfortably equipped with state of the art equipment including, Real Time Video Conferencing facilities. Corporate meetings & event planning are carefully orchestrated via our RAYA MEETING CONNECTION.
Standard Equipment included in Conference Packages:
Overhead Projector & screen Flipchart & Whiteboard Television Notepads, pens, cordials & mints The stylish Waterfront Restaurant that flows onto The Waterfront Terrace, prepares some of Durbans finest cuisine and is the perfect venue for entertaining business colleagues, Wedding receptions and other celebrations. Whilst being fully licensed all foods served are strictly HALAAL.
Enjoy sundowners or coffee and snacks on the elegantly appointed Waterfront Terrace which overlooks Durbans
Meetings
The Balmoral, after being renovated, features two seaside conference venues: The Edinburgh & Windsor Suites. The Balmoral's conference / banqueting team is well experienced with all the details...from meeting planning to menu development.
Introducing the Meeting Concierge
In this age of electronic customer service, there are some things that voice & e-mail cannot replace. Like a real person at your side whose single goal is making your meeting a success. Our meeting concierge will anticipate your needs & take care of all your requests - even last minute ones.
Facilities
Full service Business Centre Concierge Jockey Undercover Parking Service Laundry & Dry Cleaning Babysitting arranged Secure Parking (Coach and Car) outside Room Service Multilingual Staff Secretarial Support Service Currency exchange
Recreational Facilities The Balmoral is situated opposite Seaworld and the Entertainment Promenade where one will find several swimming pools and a kids entertainment centre with a multitude of funfare rides. Internet access. Sporting activities nearby include golf, squash, gymnasium, surfing, angling, sailing, scuba diving, bowling, body boarding, horseracing and yachting.
125 Beach Road Kwazulu Natal 4056 P.O. Box 10, Gatesville Cape Town, 7766 Tel: +27 31 368 8220 Fax: +27 31 368 5955
Location Conveniently located on Durban's "Golden Mile" beachfront, overlooking the famous Gunston 500 North Beach and the Entertainment Promenade. The Balmoral is a short walk away from Durban's shops, town centre and The Oceans Sports and Conference Centre.
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The Balmoral's spacious Waterfront Restaurant prepares some of Durban's finest Cuisine. As well as having an A la Carte service, mouthwatering buffets are regularly prepared.
The restaurant seats 66 whilst the terrace seats 44.
Specialities include steak & seafood. The Waterfront Restaurant is fully licensed and caters with Halaal food.
The Balmoral, an obvious choice for those using the international conference centre, was redesigned to suit the varying needs of its guests. Indeed a splendid selection of single, twin, double or family rooms, as well as accessible rooms are available.
Each room has the following features:
TV with remote control and selected satellite channels Message service Daily newspaper on request Individual air conditioning Electronic doorlocks (Vingcard System) Full bathroom amenities Turndown available on request Iron and Ironing Board on request Wake up call service Hair dryer Tea and Coffee making facilities Built in Electronic Safe Pen and general stationery Sleeper couch in Executive rooms All rooms - internet ready
Location
Conveniently located on Durban's "Golden Mile" beachfront, overlooking the famous Gunston 500 North Beach and the Entertainment Promenade. The Balmoral is a short walk away from Durban's shops, town cnetre and The Oceans Sports and Conference Centre.
Transportation Metered Taxi from Durban International Airport Hotel Shuttle from Durban International Airport. (Book in advance)
Guest Room Information Number of rooms 95 Seafacing Rooms 36 Kings / Doubles 47 Twins 46 Accessible Rooms 2 Non Smoking Rooms 15 Number of Floors 3 Check in time 14h00 Check out time 11h00 Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card, with cancellation at least 24 hours prior to arrival
Guest Room Amenities TV with remote control and selected sattlite channels Message service Daily newspaper on request Individual air conditioning Electronic doorlocks (Vingcard System) Full bathroom amenities Turndown available on request Iron and Ironing board on request Wake up call service Hair dryer Tea and Coffee making facilties Built in Electronic Safe Pen and general staionery Sleeper couch in Exceutive rooms Seafacing rooms - internet ready
Guest Services and Shops Full service Business Centre Worldroom - Internet Cafe Concierge Jockey Undercover Parking Service Laundry & Dry Cleaning Babysitting arranged Free Parking (Coach and Car) outside Room Service Multilingual Staff Secretarial Support Services Currency exchange
Recreational Facilities The Balmoral is situated opposite Seaworld and the Entertainment Promenade where one will find several swimming pools and a kids entertainment centre with a multitude of funfare rides. Internet access Sporting activities nearby includ golf, squash, gymnasium, surfing, angling, sailing, scuba diving, bowling, body boarding, horseracing and yachting.
Nearby Points of Interest International Conference Centre, Durban Art Gallery, NSA Gallery, Kwa Muhle Museum, Maritime Museum, The Playhouse Company (theatre and dance), Seaworld, Umgeni River, Bird Park, Various Art Centres, Street Markets, Durban Cultural Centre, Durban's Water Wonderland, Animal Farm, Phezulu Safari Park.
Meeting and Banquet Facilities Total Meeting Space 126 sqm Maximum Meeting Space 72 sqm Pre-function Space 50 sqm Facilities located on the ground floor
Key Features Fully Serviced Video Conferencing Full Meeting Concierge Services Corporate meeting and event planning via RAYA MEETING CONNECTION Theatre / Tours / Transportation Service.
Transportation
License requirements
If you wish to drive in South Africa you will need a current South African, overseas or international driver's license.
Seat belts
Driver & passenger seat belts are a mandatory requirement in all provinces.
Which side of the road?
When driving in South Africa keep to the left side of the road.
Speed limits
Urban: 60 km/h , 80 km/h , 100 km/h National roads: 120 km/h
Emergency numbers
Police: 10111 Ambulance: 10177 Fire brigade central: (021) 465 1033
Do not pick up hitch-hikers or stop for a vehicle which seems in distress. Telephone the police when the opportunity arises.
Exploring Durban
The Balmoral is situated opposite Seaworld and the Entertainment Promenade where one will find several swimming pools and a kids entertainment centre with a multitude of funfare rides. Internet access Sporting activities nearby includes golf, squash, gymnasium, surfing, angling, sailing, scuba diving, bowling, body boarding, horseracing and yachting...
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