City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge, DurbanCity Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge in Durban, South Africa has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 of 47 hotels we score in Durban. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 3.0, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $132 a night (cached, not a live quote).City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge is a 3-star hotel situated in Umhlanga, positioned directly opposite the Gateway Theatre of Shopping. The property provides various accommodation types, including studios, suites, and rooms for up to three guests. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a restaurant, and a bar. It serves guests breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and offers free self-parking on-site. The hotel is a practical choice for families and travellers needing proximity to Umhlanga Hospital and the airport. While the rooms are well-maintained, some guests find the floor space limited.What stands out

Close to Gateway shopping mall

On-site fitness centre and pool

Free self-parking available

Suitable for families

Watch out for

Small room sizes

Limited WiFi strength

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