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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence

Rooms
8.7Mixed reviews on room quality; some mentioned issues with the mattress and views.
Cleanliness
8.4Some reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, particularly with rooms and balconies.
Location
9.2Several guests highlighted the great location of the hotel.
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Durban, ZA
0.23 km (0.14 mi) from original


The compared hotels differ by 1.1 km.
Bayside Hotel & Self Catering 110 West Street: 0.23 km (0.14 mi)
The Edward: 1.3 km (0.83 mi)
The Royal Hotel by Coastlands Hotels & Resorts
7.9/10Bayside Hotel & Self Catering 110 West Street
8/10ONOMO Hotel Durban
8.2/10The Edward
8.8/10The Royal Hotel by Coastlands Hotels & Resorts
6.8Mixed to negative: comfortable beds and spacious rooms reported, but recurring problems with old furniture, poor TV quality, broken windows, non-working remotes/door mechanisms and ventilation issues indicate need for refurbishment.
Bayside Hotel & Self Catering 110 West Street
6.8Mixed sentiments; some rooms were clean, but others reported issues like discomfort and broken furniture.
ONOMO Hotel Durban
7.0Rooms were reported as small, and some had issues like broken furniture and insects.
The Edward
8.7Mixed reviews on room quality; some mentioned issues with the mattress and views.
The Royal Hotel by Coastlands Hotels & Resorts
7.2Mixed signals: several guests praised clean rooms and bathrooms, but multiple reports of dirty towels, a stinking/leaking toilet, and occasional housekeeping issues lowered the score.
Bayside Hotel & Self Catering 110 West Street
7.3Some reviews mentioned cleanliness positively, but several noted issues like old linens and odor.
ONOMO Hotel Durban
7.5Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, including unclean rooms and dirt under beds.
The Edward
8.4Some reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, particularly with rooms and balconies.
The Royal Hotel by Coastlands Hotels & Resorts
9.4Consistently praised: central location, great views and easy access to town cited by many reviewers — a standout strength for the property.
Bayside Hotel & Self Catering 110 West Street
8.8Proximity to the beach and shopping was appreciated by guests.
ONOMO Hotel Durban
8.5The hotel is well-located near the beach, which was appreciated by guests.
The Edward
9.2Several guests highlighted the great location of the hotel.
The Royal Hotel by Coastlands Hotels & Resorts
8.0Generally friendly and helpful staff noted frequently (receptionists, restaurant staff), but issues with maintenance availability, early housekeeping, key-card problems and some unfriendly bar staff created inconsistencies.
Bayside Hotel & Self Catering 110 West Street
9.3Consistently highlighted as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
ONOMO Hotel Durban
9.0Many reviews highlighted the staff's friendliness and good service, although there were some issues with requests not being attended to promptly.
The Edward
9.2The majority of reviews praised the staff's friendliness and helpfulness.
The Royal Hotel by Coastlands Hotels & Resorts
—Bayside Hotel & Self Catering 110 West Street
—ONOMO Hotel Durban
—The Edward
—The Royal Hotel by Coastlands Hotels & Resorts
9.1Strong positive sentiment: multiple guests described breakfast as excellent, fresh and delicious; restaurant hospitality was highlighted, with only occasional remarks about staff behavior or high bar prices.
Bayside Hotel & Self Catering 110 West Street
7.8General satisfaction with availability, though specifics were less mentioned.
ONOMO Hotel Durban
8.5Breakfast received high praise, although there were some dietary options lacking.
The Edward
8.9The breakfast received multiple positive remarks, although the dinner buffet received criticism.
The Royal Hotel by Coastlands Hotels & Resorts
7.0Some appreciated amenities (ironing station, spa), but many rooms lacked air-conditioning/adequate heating, USB plugs, microwaves or working room phones — inconsistent amenity provision.
Bayside Hotel & Self Catering 110 West Street
7.8Good amenities were mentioned, although some noted issues like Wi-Fi and broken TVs.
ONOMO Hotel Durban
8.0Amenities like breakfast were praised, but some were noted as lacking, such as microwaves in rooms.
The Edward
8.7Amenities were generally appreciated, though some suggestions for improvement were made.
The Royal Hotel by Coastlands Hotels & Resorts
7.2Mixed: breakfast and room value praised by several guests, but confusion about what is included (paid cappuccino/latte, unclear breakfast inclusion) and an expensive bar affected perceived value.
Bayside Hotel & Self Catering 110 West Street
8.3Guests found the pricing to be affordable for their needs.
ONOMO Hotel Durban
8.5Overall value seemed reasonable relative to the location and service provided.
The Edward
8.7Highlighting a range of experiences, some felt it was worth the price while others had concerns.
The Royal Hotel by Coastlands Hotels & Resorts
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