The Benjamin

Durban hotel with outdoor pool

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Experience the charm of The Benjamin, a Windermere hotel with a picturesque garden and outdoor pool. Unwind on the sunny terrace or stay productive at the business center, where in-room WiFi keeps you connected.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Garden view
Superior King Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Superior King Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Superior King Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior King Room

  • Garden view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Deluxe King Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Deluxe King Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Deluxe King Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Deluxe King Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

Very good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
141 Florida Road, Morningside, 141, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • Florida Road - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Durban Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Golden Mile - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joop's Place - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Butcher Boys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Glenwood Bakery Bagels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Doughed Woodfired Dining Experiences - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joop’s Wine Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Benjamin

The Benjamin puts you within a 15-minute drive of uShaka Marine World and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 41 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
    • Free offsite parking within 328 ft
    • Street parking available

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 125 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 2012/111259/07

Also known as

Benjamin Hotel Durban
Benjamin Durban
The Benjamin Hotel
The Benjamin Durban
The Benjamin ApartHotel
The Benjamin Hotel Durban

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Benjamin?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Benjamin?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Benjamin?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Benjamin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Benjamin?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (3-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (16-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Benjamin and nearby?

The Benjamin has an outdoor pool and a garden.

Does The Benjamin have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does The Benjamin have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around The Benjamin like?

The Benjamin is a short 1-minute walk from Florida Road and 13 minutes' walk from Greyville Race Course.

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The Benjamin Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem in Durban

Excellent location on Florida Road, a popular tourist attraction street filled with fine dining options, fashionable bars and some really good night clubs.
Malcolm, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing accommodation will return on next business trip
ALAN, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Disappointed

My check in was fine. Went to the room no remote for the tv, telephone was not working couldn't get hold of reception. I asked for a bottled water was brought a glass of tap water with ice and lemon couldn't drink it it had an awful taste. Booked for 2 but everything in the room was for single had to ask for extra towel. The passages had a funny musty smell. Early morning showing at 7.30am water trickling out of cold tap only hot water. I will not be staying here again.
Leigh-Anne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Happy & comfortable

From the time we checked in, staff was friendly. The room was a lovely size. The king size bed was very comfortable. The room and bathroom was clean. All the facilities were in good order. The parking on site was very small and gets full quickly as it is on a 1st come basis. . We only parked on site 1 night. The rest of our stay, we parked on Florida Rd outside the front of the Hotel. The Hotel is in a good area. There was many restaurants to choose from. The Wi-Fi was not very strong. This can be upgraded.
Miss Nadia, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Pleasant Stay at a Well-located Hotel

This was our second stay at the Benjamin. It was good value for money. It is in a prime location, close to many eateries, amenities and attractions in Durban. Overall it was a good stay, I would just recommend minor changes to the facility - such as discontinuing the use of 1-ply toilet paper for guest bathrooms, installing bar fridges in the rooms and not disconnecting the DStv as soon as their checkout times start (6:30 - 10:00).
Tracy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Benjamin mid-week stay.

Great location and value. Front desk was incredibly helpful. Parking space was a little limited and the room was missing towels which had to be requested repeatedly. Overall very happy with the facilities and cleanliness. Would definitely recommend.
Johnathan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely boutique hotel in the centre. Many good restaurants Nearby and staff wonderful. No fridge in the room but if you request they can supply. Breakfast very good. Would stay again.
John, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great hotel & staff

Great hotel choice. Lovey staff great comfy bed and a brilliant hotel that was clean and well kept
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Book it!

Lovely spot. The staff were fantastic, the breakfast was awesome and its in a great location. Highly recommend!
MARIJA, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

My room was extremely noisy with loud music still playing at 3am
Dr Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice neighborhood for dining. Staff amazing. Room very comfy
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ideal and safe place to stay in Durban

I appreciated the nice hotel and breakfast. Florida street is safe to go alone in the evening to go to the restaurant. Counterpart: it's noisy! but worth it.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dette er et veldig trivelig hotell med en fantastisk betjening. Rommene er flotte og funksjonelle og det har et hyggelig svømmebasseng i den avskjermede og rolige bakgården. Egen inngjerdet parkeringsplass. Hotellet ligger svært sentralt til på Florida Road. Anbefales på det varmeste
Martin, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable hotel with pleasant staff in a good location for bars & restaurants.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tolles Hotel an zentraler Lage

Gute, zentrale Lage, viele Restaurants in Gehdistanz, ausgezeichnetes Frühstück.
Hans Rudolf, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Preis-/Leistung absolut korrekt

Super Hotel für eine Nacht bevor es weiterging. Viele Essmöglichkeiten in Gehdistanz. Äusserst freundliches Personal, sehr hilfsbereit. Gutes Frühstück, ausgez. Preis- / Leistungsvergältnis.
Hans Rudolf, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay

It really was nice. Very good service, friendly and very high quality but not too big or commercial. Like a very proper, nice home.
Carol, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

We stayed at The Benjamin Hotel 2 nights. Lovely room. Nice service. Good selection of restaurants in the neighbourhood.
Finn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Benjamin

We stayed here because of the location, the rooms were small, but very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was great. I would recommend this hotel
melissa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, amazing staff and hospitality, quiet rooms around the court yard.
Anke, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, staff was really helpful, highly recommended
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel close to the restaurants

Lovely staff and room facilities. Easy to access surrounding facilities. Tons of fun things to around the hotel.
3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Christine, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Verified

8/10 Very good

Chumfwa, 1-night trip