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The location is great, literally 5 minutes walk to the beach, main promenade and restaurants. The hotel is nice. You get what you pay for. The rooms are comfy and neat. The term "Ocean View" is loosely held, if you're happy with a slight glimpse of the ocean between the buildings but the beach is across the road so you can hear and smell it all the time which is great. Only two downfalls of this hotel, you pay for the parking per night and then the parking facilities are small and lousy albeit secure. I feel like at a star rated property (even though its only 3 stars) the least they can offer is secure parking for guests or at least inform guests before time of the charge. Lastly, some of the staff was less then friendly. Every time i contacted the hotel before our stay i waited 2 days for a response and on check in as well. Unaccommodating, unsmiling front desk staff. The Two Shining exceptions were Logan at the front desk and Sifiso at the Bar. They were wonderful to deal with. All in all a good experience, pretty, comfortable, value for money with direct beach access. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends.

Overall the stay at Balmoral was satisfactory. The location of the hotel is on Marin Parade on North Beach with great views of the ocean and also close to the International Conference Centre. Quality of service and room comfort was good value for money and made for a pleasant stay for business travellers. Hotel transport arrangements is lacking for early/late flights and an evening out in the city.