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Reviews of Gooderson Tropicana Hotel 3 stars

85 Marine Parade, 4001 Durban, South Africa

#58 of 100 hotels in Durban

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 5427 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 5 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    roaches

    the staff is very kind and welcoming

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    7.0
    Comfortable and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms get cleaned later in the evening

    Rooms are clean and comfortable. It’s convenient coz you just walk to the beach or shops

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    fix the wall plugs

    all was good

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    7.0
    It was okay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The noise from the neighbours, smoking in the passages. They just acted like they were the only ones in the hotel. From the time we arrived, they were just making a noise

    The breakfast was worth the money. The staff were so friendly and willing to help when we had a problem.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were small

    It was located next to the beach The shops are very close

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lift ,only one was working

    The view from my hotel room

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish the could be micro-ovens in the room to warm up food.

    Great location and the breakfast is superb . The staff is very friendly

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too noisy inside and outside hotel environment

    Central to beachfront

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lady by the name of Zekhethelo wasn't nice at all. We asked for an iron in our room she came with a serious face as if we were her enemies. She wasn't friendly at all.

    Cleanliness of the property, friendly staff as well as their breakfast is delectable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Someone from the staff tried to open our door at night without even nocking, luckily we didnt use the key only lock but also the inside lock.😥😥

    There breakfast was delicious, staff was friendly and helpful.😇😇

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Perfect stay and enjoyable
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Toilet was leaking in our room

    The food were so delicious and well presented..we enjoyed the food

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Time management it's a problem with the reception was suppose to check in at 14h00 but end up given the keys late due to our rooms where not ready

    The comfort and cleaniness

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floor carpet was not smelling good

    The view was perfect and the comfort bedroom💯

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • People with friends
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked 6 rooms, and only 5 was available for check-in... I had to sit outside of the room for almost an hour being promised they will bring the key for the room, I had to call several times to get it sorted, and having to be up and down with the escalator just to sort out the room issue.. There is no sense of urgency or special care for pensioners and venerable clients... I understand the check-in time is 2pm but I was willing to pay for 2 rooms or even 1 for early check in as I wanted to put the pensioners to that room as they were tired from the long trip that we had, but that was also not granted.. And I understood that there were a lot of kids that filled the rooms and they had to clean.. But I only requested only 1 room to be prioritized, and that was in vain.. Having to see those grannies who can't even walk properly sleeping in those couches at the waiting zone was really not on.💔.. We ended up being called 13:30 to come check in, but only for 5 rooms🚫 The toilets that are downstairs they are not clean. You can literally smell the bad odor as you walk down the stairs🫢

    Rooms are clean.. But room service takes long to come clean the rooms. I feel the hotel is very big and they have less staff, hence it takes so long. It's set up in a good location. Breakfast was top-notch. A big up to the guy that works the day shift who wears khakhi clothes. i feel he was the one who is most welcoming and assists with all the queries that the guest might have... From day 1, when we arrived, he was the one who received us. Even when we left, he was also the one who did our send-off... Even assisted with our luggage from day 1. That man deserves a better position in that hotel...

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Mr
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Strangers in the hotel

    Breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    7.0
    Okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaning services was not up to scratch

    Breakfast was good

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi not connecting on the 10th floor

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    7.0
    I did enjoy my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Can be considered for the full breakfast price for kids under 5 years of age. They don't eat a full breakfast, even if they do eat, which is very unlikely, and yet they are expected to pay the full amount of R190. Also if you can cater for takeaway breakfast for those who are not able to sit in and have breakfast. The TV channels do not cater for kids cartoons. There were also cockroaches especially in the bathroom.

    The food was nice and the room was clean every day with clean towels and hot water to take a bath.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    My stay was homely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was up to the standard

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    8.0
    Worth the booking
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If they could put more options on d menu for room service.Wifi was a problem connecting.Could put more movie channels cause we ran out of things to watch, otherwise it was no train smash I still enjoyed.

    I loved the staff they were super friendly and professional.They attended to my needs to the best of their ability.I loved the breakfast,it was more than I had expected.The place was very clean.I will definitely go back Again n Again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and nice place,staff were very friendly we enjoyed our stay

    The room was perfect and the beds are comfortable

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Sea Facing Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Please don't advertise buffet meals when you don't provide them. If its set meals then tell customers its set meals and Please have a variety including variety vegetarian meals.

    Close to beach Close to ushaka marine

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water was not hot enough,it's was Luke warm and we don't bath with such water

    The reception has the best view

    Stayed in July 2025

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