Premier Splendid Inn Umhlanga (Bldg-A), DurbanPremier Splendid Inn Umhlanga (Bldg-A) in Durban, South Africa has a corrected score of 2.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 40 of 47 hotels we score in Durban. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.0 before correction: Google 2.0. Rooms from about $91 a night (cached, not a live quote).Premier Splendid Inn Umhlanga is a three-star hotel situated on Umhlanga Ridge. It sits close to the business district and Gateway Shopping Centre. The ten-storey building contains approximately 64 air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms and in-room WiFi. Guests can use the rooftop outdoor pool, the conference centre, or eat at the on-site 50-seater restaurant. The property is suitable for business travellers and shoppers due to its proximity to local amenities. While the rooms are modern and clean, some guest feedback indicates that service quality is below average.What stands out

Air-conditioned rooms

Rooftop outdoor pool

Near shopping and business areas

On-site restaurant

Watch out for

Below average service

Average breakfast

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