The Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga in Durban, its fourth South African city. With this opening, the Group now has fourteen hotels in operation and two more under construction in one of its key African markets, South Africa.
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga is located in Umhlanga, the city’s most affluent residential and entertainment hub, on the eastern coast of South Africa’s vibrant city of Durban.
The hotel is within walking distance of the three-kilometer Umhlanga Beach Promenade and several popular beaches. Because of its vast and enchanting landscapes and ideal year-round weather, Durban has become a must-visit for both local and international travelers. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga is just 5 minutes from King Shaka International Airport and is close to the Durban ICC with direct access to the luxury Oceans Mall, which features a variety of international brands.
“We are thrilled to make our debut in the welcoming city of Durban and cement our presence in our fourth South African city,” says Tim Cordon, Area Senior Vice President, Middle East & Africa at Radisson Hotel Group.
South Africa remains a key market for us on the continent, and we are excited to mark our 14th hotel opening milestone with the opening of a flagship property of this caliber in Durban.
This property will enhance Durban’s vibrant offering with its prime location overlooking the ocean adjacent to the exclusive Oceans Mall, and we hope to be warmly welcomed into the local community.
This upscale hotel caters to all travelers with a variety of amenities, including an outdoor pool, a kids play area, an executive business lounge, and a fitness center.
With mesmerizing ocean views and 206 stylish and well-appointed rooms ranging from luxury suites, junior suites, and rooms for business travelers to accessible rooms and family rooms, this upscale hotel caters to all travelers with a variety of amenities, including an outdoor pool, a kids play area, an executive business lounge, and a fitness
On the 6th floor, FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar will serve open flame cuisine inspired by North America, as well as a variety of beers and beverages, master-crafted cocktails, and a curated collection of South African wines. Freshly brewed coffee and homemade baguettes from the in-house bakery are available in the Coffee Lounge on the ground floor.
The Pool Bar is the ideal place to unwind, relax, and soak up the sun while sampling a variety of light snacks and cool drinks and taking in the breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean.
“It is an honor to open and lead this flagship hotel,” says Marius Earle, General Manager, Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga. The city is buzzing about this world-class property, and I’m thrilled to welcome visitors to experience our personalized service and stylish spaces, as we strive to make every moment count for our guests and showcase Durban hospitality at its finest.”
Eight magnificent meeting and conference facilities with state-of-the-art equipment, including video conferencing and free high-speed Wi-Fi, make up the meetings and events area.
The ballroom seats 600 people in a cinema-style setting and leads to a foyer with access to an outdoor terrace that can accommodate 340 people, making it ideal for any size event.
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga, is implementing the Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol (https://bit.ly/3mloOTL) program, which prioritizes the health and safety of guests and staff employees.
The detailed cleanliness and disinfection processes were created in collaboration with SGS, the world’s top inspection, verification, testing, and certification firm, and are intended to provide guests with peace of mind from check-in to check-out.
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The Radisson Hotel Group continues to place a premium on the health and safety of its guests and employees. As specified in the Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol all properties in the Group’s portfolio are subject to severe health and safety criteria.
The detailed cleanliness and disinfection processes were created in collaboration with SGS, the world’s top inspection, verification, testing, and certification firm, and are intended to provide guests with peace of mind from check-in to check-out.
The Radisson Hotel Group’s Safety and Security program includes the Safety Protocol, which ensures that our guests and team members are always safe.
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