Nestled in upper Morningside, Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat features an outdoor pool, an English-style pub, and a colonial rooftop terrace overlooking Durban and the Indian Ocean.
The boutique-style rooms are decorated with a mix of antique and contemporary décor. They feature air conditioning, a satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi.
Breakfast is served daily in the dining room or on the colonial terrace, overlooking the pool and the ocean. A selection of beers and beverages are available in the pub. Various restaurants, bars and eateries are within a 5-minute drive away.
Guests can sunbathe poolside or take a walk through the landscaped garden area. Suncoast Casino and Durban Beach are a 5-minute drive away, and uShaka Marine World is a 15-minute drive away.
Several sports venues such as Greyville Racecourse, Moses Mabhida Stadium and Kings Park Stadium are within a 10-minute drive away. King Shaka International Airport is a 25-minute drive away.
Score from 299 reviews
Superb
9.1/10
Rooms: 19
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Address: 120 Goble Road, Durban 4001 
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What people say
Is an oldish rambling property on a steep hill not too far from the
central beach area. Not the easiest place to find because the
authorities have changed the name of the street but worth finding.
Pleasant greeting and shown around the site efficiently. The rooms are
in an older style but kept clean and everything worked as it should. The
pool is not very large but clean and surprisingly warm. The ‘honesty’
bar was pleasant with a few interesting motoring books to read whilst
sinking a few beer. all reviews »
The place itself is hidden from the street - you wouldn't know
it's there. Once inside its like a secret garden. The whole place
has a lovely light and airy feel. The terrace is a great place to relax
over coffee, drinks or breakfast with views through the palms and trees
of the ocean. The rooms are lovely with luxurious touches and a small
private outdoor space. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly,
carrying our luggage to and from the car and making sure we had
everything we needed.
The room was beautifully decorated and the bed was very comfortable with excellent bedlinen.
The attention to detail was outstanding. The breakfast was delicious with a superb selection. We occurred trouble with our car battery and the owner went out of his way to personally assist us to solve the problem. The staff is also very friendly with lots of personality. We will definitely return to this delightful Guest House. As seasoned travellers across the globe, we highly recommend Goble Palms.
Very friendly and helpful owner and staff.
Luxurious and very comfortable
room with excellent bedlinen.
Great breakfast with wide selection served on a veranda with lovely views. Attention to detail to make the stay enjoyable. Coffee/tea facilities with home made biscuits, liqueur, chocolates ,magazines, foam bath and soft bathrobes . A 'home" away from home with all the luxuries! As a seasoned traveller, I will highly recommend Goble Palms. A true "urban retreat"! .
Everything was super. The staff were always willing to help and were
friendly. The lodge is beautifully decorated and gives you a tranquil
feeling even though you are in the middle of a large suburb in Durban.
The lodge was close to restaurants, shops, the stadiums and beach. I
loved the experience of staying there and will definitely do so again as
long as it is under the current management/owners. We thank you for
a wonderful time.
Professional staff. Cleanliness. location were all superb on our first stay. We were in room No 2 which was sheer luxery. However we needed and extra day and so had to re-book this time was given room Number 19 for the same price. Although clean and tastefully decorated this room was tiny could barely swing a cat in. So all depending which room I get for next time will be deciding factor as to whether I stay there again or not.
The rooms were really nice.
The staff, especially Vincent, was very friendly and helpful.
Breakfast was good and eating it from the porch with the view of the ocean only made it better.
The small paths between buildings, with all the plants and trees, gave an almost idyllic feel to the place. If we are ever in Durban again, Goble Palms is where we'll stay.
I liked the way I was treated, and the facilities were more than adequate. I asked to be moved from room 17, due only, to an irregular internet connection needed for my work, this was expedited immediately and with grace! The breakfast was excellent as well.
Thanks too them and I will recommend this place unreservedly.
We liked the garden setting, the view, comfortable bed, spacious bedrooms and lovely relaxing garden atmosphere and the good service received from the friendly helpful staff and Lionel and the full breakfast. Good value for money.
Many thanks, Keith and Mandy.
The very friendly, efficient and helpful staff, especially Vincent. Nothing was too much trouble. The setting, the view, the comfort but especially the Old English charm and hospitality, as well as the location. Couldn't ask for better.
The calm environment and professional service levels of the stuff as well as their fun side.
We arrived during awkward hours of the morning (around 2:30 am) and somebody was waiting to recive us and he did so kindly.
Thanks.
This is one of the best B&Bs I have ever stayed at with friendly staff, gorgeous rooms, and a delicious breakfast all set in a beautifully decorated home, I highly recommend this B&B and hope to return soon.
I loved loved loved the decor. I loved how the rooms are not too close together, there was nice privacy. The complimentary drinks and biscuits were amazing. The gowns, the bath . . . . everything was just superb!!.
Great neighborhood, great staff, luxurious and warm atmosphere,awesome breakfast, great value, friendly and accomodating staff/owner
secure parking in back with guard on duty; wifi. Can't recommend it enough.
Old World charm. The house seems to date back to the 1900's with
high ceilings, lovely old wooden floors and rooms tastefully decorated.
Breakfast on the Colonial Verandah with a sea view was most pleasant.
Nice stay. Bedrooms are nicely decorated! Bath in bathroom was huge and so relaxing! Staff were very helpful, especially with our little kids and their needs. Would recommend a stay here.
Excellent location north of airport and on way to safari country. Beautiful bedroom and balcony overlooking Indian Ocean. Supurb breakfast and staff. Very reasonably priced.
Central location. Beautifully appointed rooms, lounges, indoor and outdoor relaxing, pool, excellent breakfast, security and honesty bar. Lush beautiful gardens.
Customer care especially Vincent. Cleanliness, value for money, friendly environment,quiet. proximity to the beach, restaurants and stadium. fresh breakfast.
Excellent welcome from the staff. Delicious breakfast. Beautiful design. Very relaxed. Located near a couple of very good restaurants. Wonderful all round.
It's a really comfortable villa. Nice staff and perfect price. If you like the feeling of home, this is your best choice.
I loved the thoughtful decor,the fresh delicious breakfast,the service,the attention. The tranquil atmosphere.
Vincent was outstanding! A delight to see staff proud and professional in their jobs! I loved everything !!!.
Excellent service from staff. Great breakfast. Comfortable room. Close to all amenities, great location.
It was friendly, the style. The rooms were very comfortable and clean. The staff are extremely friendly.
Beautiful colonial styled home with beautiful maintained
furnishings.garden and trees are established.
I liked everything about Goble palm guest house n next tym am in Durban will book the same guest house.
The hotel is well kept and clean. Our bedroom was very comfortable. Breakfast was owesome.
The staff was unbelievably helpful.
Food was excellent.
Very comfortable accommodation.
the room the staff the decor, the atmosphere the brekafast. a colonial lovely home.
privacy
lovely room
private terrace with jakuzi
decoration
welcome drink (baileys).
the old world charm, the freindliness of the staff and the feeling of being safe.
I like the setting of the hotel and the room was spacious. Breakfast was good.
Amazing place behing the garage door. We didn't expect to find that there.
Great place to be for your stay. Its quiet and relaxing atmosphere.
Very friendly, efficient staff. Spacious accommodation.
The staff were excellent and very friendly and helpful.
Location good and gardens and trees wer nice and calm.
Room 20 is an absolute winner! Very good breakfast.
Fantastic staff, very helpful and welcoming.
nice rooms very nice staff good location.
Comfortable stay and friendly staff.
Convenient Location
Spacious Rooms.
The peace and quietness.
the complete privacy.
Victorian atmosphere.
sophistcated !!!.
Friendly staff.
Everything.
everything.
Unfortunately the hot breakfast arrived stone cold. However this was
quickly put right and the food itself was good.
The owner or "boss" was distinctly less attentive and friendly than his lovely staff.
nothing.
Nothing besides for the very tiny rooms on our second stay.
Pool could have been cleaner, but in all fairness the winds were very strong while we were there and hence a big amount of leaves fell from the trees.
The shower taps protruded quite far from the wall in relation to the shower spray nozzle, resulting in you had to stand close to the taps so as to get under the spray nozzle, so when you bend down to wash your feet you have to be careful so as not to knock your back on the protruding taps when you stand up. My wife knocked her back on the taps, and warned me to be careful when I showered.
Having to leave.
There was nothing that I didn't like.
nothing.
A Coffer/Tea Tray without the coffee or tea.
Musty smell in one of the bedrooms.
Nothing.
Insufficient parking facilities. Television needs updating, unit and channels.
The only downside is their breakfast. Could improve on the breakfasts. A suggestion would to serve meals.
Parking is a disaster.
Nothing.
wifi was basically not working and for an hotel trying to get international travellers no satellite tv.
jakuzi didnt work for 2 days of our stay. difficult to find place and car park.
Would have liked dinner included - being a single female I am not comfortable to go to a restuarant on my own.
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The parking facility.
Bad smell (toilert/ sewrage) when entering the room.
Small niggle and I may have missed something but I did not find enough plug points and had to unplug some other appliances. Nothing major but that would change my rating under Facilities to "Excellent".
parking not so easy.
there was no sport channel or radio channel(s).
All the steps up and down.
