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Tropicana Hotel

3.0 of 5
85 Marine Parade, Durban 4056, South Africa
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Tropicana Hotel
Ranked #25 of 41 hotels in Durban
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Capetown
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

I recently stayed for business for the whole week, yes it is not a 3 star but the service is that of 5star hotel real hospitality indeed. I also saw Department of Home Affairs Officials I managed to interview some of them about the hotel and they said to me Tropicana was like their home far away from home. What... More

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Durban, South Africa
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

On a shoestring budget? The Tropicana is the only venue in Durban where you can get a good plate of food for under R30! Menu changes daily in the 'Clipper's Bar' and has tables both inside and out. I notice that there are many complaints about this hotel, and yes most are true unfortunately. However, the Clipper's Pub will always... More

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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013 via mobile

I stayed for 2nights after the new year 2013.at breakfast I was apalled by the rude remarks made by waiters on the morning of the 4th, they were vocal bout the age difference of sum couple it was none of their business and that does not do the business good i was absolutely in disgust by that behaviour of workers... More

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Kuwait
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 21, 2012

I recently stayed here for a conference in Durban. I wasn't looking for a budget hotel per se. But my per diem had been spent on my air fare since I was flying in from across the globe this time. So I opted to stay at a less expensive hotel. I wasn't expecting this to be a spectacular hotel by... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 4, 2012

we stayed for only 2 days and was out to drakensberg tour for one day, but the hotel was ok.. location was good and we liked walking around the area in the pleasant evening weather.. there is a tour company outside the hotel which can arrange for airport pick/drop facility also.. breakfast has good options..

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 26, 2012

Stayed here for three days. Noticed bites on the second day, by the third day my upper back and arms were covered in about 50 blistering bites. Complained at the front desk, and nothing was done. Arrived back in Cape Town and had to get pest control to clean my house as bed bugs had attached themselves to luggage whilst... More

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Tehran, Iran
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2012

I stayed in the hotel for 10 days on a business trip as the company had chosen this hotel for us. The Hotel itself was clean and pretty good, although it was a little old and the facilities was not that much updated (non of our rooms had fridge!). the staff was friendly and polite and very helping. The house... More

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Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Hotel Tropicana – Durban, South Africa – Located right across from the beach, this older hotel has very spacious rooms, equipped with the usual fridge, two phones, two TVs and a shower and bathtub which are separate from each other. The breakfast was included and was magnificent. But the service was just so-so. The phone in our room did not... More

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1 review
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012 via mobile

da dy we went 2 book we paid with a debit card nt wanting 2 use da credit card,they did nt hv da debit facility then da worst thing happened as we were frm da surroundings hoping 2 go n relax my 3yr old asked m mom wats dat thing on da fone?(room)as he has never seen 1 b4 when... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

I stayed in Tropicana Hotel in Durban on the 16th and checked out on the 18th. I booked for two nights but when I arrived there, I found that i was booked for three nights. I asked them to correct my booking to two night which was done. They deducted money for two nights on my debit card and I... More

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Additional Information about Tropicana Hotel

Address: 85 Marine Parade, Durban 4056, South Africa
Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Durban
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Free Breakfast Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #25 of 41 hotels in Durban
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Holiday Hotel in South Beach area, 10 minutes from city center. ... more   less 
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