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The Benjamin ApartHotel
The Benjamin ApartHotel
a patio area with a pool, chairs, and a patio umbrella, The Benjamin ApartHotel in Durban
Lobby, The Benjamin ApartHotel in Durban
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Interior view, The Benjamin ApartHotel in Durban
a bed sitting on top of a patio next to a pool, The Benjamin ApartHotel in Durban

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8.1

Excellent

165 reviews

165 reviews

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8.7

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - 1.48 kilometers from city center
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Mitchell Park Zoo 1.3 km
Big Rush Urban Adrenaline 1.3 km
Moses Mabhida Stadium 1.5 km
Suncoast Casino 1.5 km
Durban Botanic Gardens 1.6 km
Umgeni River Bird Park 3.2 km
uShaka Wet 'n Wild 4.6 km
uShaka Marine World 4.8 km
The Valley of a 1000 Hills 25.2 km
Nearby landmarks
ThunderRoad Rock Diner 60 m
Tekweni Eco-Tours 140 m
Society 150 m
African Art Centre 280 m
Windermere Shopping Centre 330 m
WowZulu 380 m
Avonmore Laundromat 390 m
Mr Mozzies Butchery 400 m
Ike’s Books & Collectables 410 m
St. Mary's 570 m

The Benjamin ApartHotel

141 Florida Road, Morningside, Berea, Durban, South Africa, 4001 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Berea part of Durban, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Be sure to set some time aside to visit uShaka Marine World as well as Golden Mile nearby. This 4.5-star property features outdoor pool to make your stay more indulgent and memorable.

Highlights

860 meters to Greyville Racecourse

Airport transfer

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Daily housekeeping

Garden

Facilities

Airport transfer

Pets allowed

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Swimming pool [outdoor]

Coffee shop

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Durban every 7 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money7.7
Distance to city center3.0 Km
Location rating8.7
Nearest airportKing Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Distance to airport26.7 km

Rooms available at The Benjamin ApartHotel

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.8

Standard Double Room
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 1 double bed
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Double Room
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 1 double bed
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Superior King Room
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  • Room size: 55 m²/592 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 1 queen bed
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Superior Twin Room
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  • Room size: 55 m²/592 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 1 queen bed
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Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • Shower
  • 2 queen beds
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Twin Room
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • 2 single beds
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Single Luxury Room
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    Twin Apartment
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      TWIN ROOM 2 BEDS 2 TWIN BEDS 1 TWIN BED
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        With view
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          Frequently asked questions

          What time is check-in and check-out at The Benjamin ApartHotel?

          Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out.

          How do I get to The Benjamin ApartHotel?

          The Benjamin ApartHotel is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind with the additional charge of 300 ZAR. Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the hotel know you want a ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service. For those who wish to drive their own cars, The Benjamin ApartHotel has a car park available for guests. Parking is free for guests.

          Is breakfast offered at The Benjamin ApartHotel?

          Wake up to a great continental breakfast at The Benjamin ApartHotel. Adults can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 69 ZAR if not included in the room rate. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is often included for less than buying it at the hotel.

          What are my dining options at The Benjamin ApartHotel?

          The Benjamin ApartHotel features an on-site restaurant for your dining convenience.

          What is the smoking policy at The Benjamin ApartHotel?

          The Benjamin ApartHotel does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

          What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to The Benjamin ApartHotel?

          The closest train, metro, or bus station is Berea Road, 2.6 km away from The Benjamin ApartHotel.

          What restaurants are nearby The Benjamin ApartHotel?

          The Benjamin ApartHotel is located in Berea, famous for good restaurants such as Vapor Cafe, Circus Circus and Antique Cafe.

          What popular shopping places are close to The Benjamin ApartHotel?

          Shopping options in The Benjamin ApartHotel’s Berea neighborhood include Artisan Contemporary Gallery and Markets of Warwick Tour.

          What are popular attractions near The Benjamin ApartHotel?

          The Benjamin ApartHotel is located in Berea area, which is famous for attractions such as Durban Botanic Gardens, Mitchell Park Zoo and Phansi Museum.

          What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to The Benjamin ApartHotel?

          The Benjamin ApartHotel is located within Berea, which makes it conveniently close to natural sights including Durban Botanical Gardens and Pigeon Valley.

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          What people love about The Benjamin ApartHotel

          • 10

            Exceptional
            Staff 

            "Room was very clean and neat, the staff was very friendly and accommodating."

            Reagan

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            December 5, 2021

          • 8

            Very good
            Staff 

            "The good - The Benjamin is a clean hotel with very friendly and helpful staff."

            Mandisa

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            April 15, 2021

          • 10

            Exceptional
            Location

            "Location is ideal, restaurants are all nearby"

            William

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            September 28, 2022

          Property ranking|Compared to 1,364 Durban properties
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          Room comfort score
          8.8/10
          Location score
          8.7/10
          Service score
          8.4/10
          Cleanliness score
          8.1/10
          Better than
          99
          %
          of Durban properties
          Better than
          96
          %
          of Durban properties
          Better than
          96
          %
          of Durban properties
          Better than
          95
          %
          of Durban properties
          Overall rating:

          8.1

          Excellent
          165 reviews
          Cleanliness
          8.1
          Facilities
          7.4
          Location
          8.7
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          What travelers say they love:
          Loved the place, its in the center of entertainment.
          Motswasele from South Africa
          Solo traveler
          More about The Benjamin ApartHotel

          More about The Benjamin ApartHotel

          The Benjamin ApartHotel

          There is never a shortage of things to do in Durban. Staying at The Benjamin ApartHotel, located just minutes away from the city center, means you will not miss any of Durban amazing sights.
          The facilities and services provided by The Benjamin ApartHotel ensure a pleasant stay for guests. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the hotel's free Wi-Fi internet access. Pre-plan your rides to and from the airport with the hotel's easy to book transportation services. Parking is available and free, provided by the hotel for guests with their own transportation.
          While lodging at this wonderful hotel, the helpful staff at the front desk can assist you with multiple services that include concierge service and luggage storage. The hotel's on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service help you keep your favorite travel outfits clean so you can pack less. In-room conveniences include room service and daily housekeeping, so you can relax and enjoy your stay. The hotel is entirely non-smoking, ensuring a clean air environment.
          Smoking is restricted to the designated smoking areas.


          Dining and things to do

          Start your vacation days in the best possible way. Begin every morning of your stay with an in-house breakfast. Wake up bright and energetic in the mornings with a cup of good coffee offered at the cafe right at the hotel.
          To fill your days, be sure to check out the fantastic facilities offered at The Benjamin ApartHotel. The hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Be sure to enjoy the accessible beach nearby. The hotel's on-site pool invites you every day for a cooling dip or a few refreshing laps.


          Around the property

          This is your chance to explore all that Durban has to offer. If you're a fan, you'll want to relive the greatest sporting moments of the local team at Moses Mabhida Stadium located 1.5 km away. Sit on the sand or sip a drink in leisure at Golden Mile located 2.6 km away.


          Reasons to stay here

          This hotel's food and dining score higher than 99% of accommodations in the city.
          This hotel scores higher than 96% of accommodations in the city for its location.
          Room comfort is said to be outstanding here, scoring higher than 99% of accommodations in the city.

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          Amenities and facilities

          Very good
          Facilities

          7.4

          Most talked about facilities

          Breakfast

          3 mentions

          Housekeeping

          3 mentions

          Languages spoken
          • English
          Accessibility
          • Wheelchair accessible
          Internet access
          • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
          • Internet services
          • Wi-Fi in public areas
          Things to do, ways to relax
          • Garden
          • Swimming pool [outdoor]
          • Tours
          Cleanliness and safety
          • Anti-viral cleaning products
          • Breakfast in room
          • Cashless payment service
          • First aid kit
          • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
          • Hand sanitizer
          • Hot water linen and laundry washing
          • Individually-wrapped food options
          • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
          • Professional-grade sanitizing services
          • Rooms sanitized between stays
          • Safe dining setup
          • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
          • Shared stationery removed
          • Staff trained in safety protocol
          • Temperature check for guests and staff
          Dining, drinking, and snacking
          • Alternative meal arrangement
          • Coffee shop
          • Room service
          Services and conveniences
          • Air conditioning in public area
          • Concierge
          • Daily housekeeping
          • Dry cleaning
          • Elevator
          • Facilities for disabled guests
          • Food delivery
          • Heating in public area
          • Invoice provided
          • Ironing service
          • Laundry service
          • Luggage storage
          • Meeting/banquet facilities
          • Safety deposit boxes
          • Smoke-free property
          • Smoking area
          • Terrace
          For the kids
          • Family room
          Access
          • CCTV in common areas
          • CCTV outside property
          • Check-in/out [express]
          • Check-in/out [private]
          • Fire extinguisher
          • Non-smoking rooms
          • Pets allowed
          • Security [24-hour]
          • Smoke alarms
          Getting around
          • Airport transfer
          • Car park [free of charge]
          • Car park [nearby]

          Food and dining

          Breakfast options
          • Continental
          • Full English/Irish

          Location

          141 Florida Road, Morningside, Berea, Durban, South Africa, 4001
          Excellent
          Location

          8.7

          Airports
          • King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
            26.7 km
          • Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
            63.6 km
          Public transportation
          • Moses Mabhida
            1.4 km
          • Durban Railway Station
            1.4 km
          Hospital or clinic
          • Ridge Road Clinic
            1.7 km
          Shopping
          • Victoria St Market
            2.5 km
          Convenience store
          • Sasol Delight
            1.4 km
          Cash withdrawal
          • ATM
            120 m

          What's nearby

          Popular landmarks
          • Mitchell Park Zoo
            1.3 km
          • Big Rush Urban Adrenaline
            1.3 km
          • Moses Mabhida Stadium
            1.5 km
          • Suncoast Casino
            1.5 km
          • Durban Botanic Gardens
            1.6 km
          • Umgeni River Bird Park
            3.2 km
          • uShaka Wet 'n Wild
            4.6 km
          • uShaka Marine World
            4.8 km
          • The Valley of a 1000 Hills
            25.2 km
          Nearby landmarks
          • ThunderRoad Rock Diner
            60 m
          • Tekweni Eco-Tours
            140 m
          • Society
            150 m
          • African Art Centre
            280 m
          • Windermere Shopping Centre
            330 m
          • WowZulu
            380 m
          • Avonmore Laundromat
            390 m
          • Mr Mozzies Butchery
            400 m
          • Ike’s Books & Collectables
            410 m
          • St. Mary's
            570 m
          Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

          Property policies

          Children and extra beds

          Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

          All children are welcome.

          Infant 0-2 year(s)
          Stay for free if using existing bedding.
          Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
          Children 3-12 year(s)
          Must use an extra bed
          If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
          Guests 13 years and older are considered as adults
          Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
          Others
          • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

          Some helpful facts

          Check-in/Check-out
          • Check-in from14:00
          • Check-out until10:00
          Getting around
          • Airport transfer fee300 ZAR
          • Distance from city center3.0 Km
          • Travel time to airport (minutes)30
          Extras
          • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)69 ZAR
          • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee00 ZAR
          The property
          • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
          • Number of floors2
          • Number of restaurants1
          • Number of rooms 43
          • Room voltage220
          • Year property opened1880

          Reviews of The Benjamin ApartHotel from real guests

          Provided by verified guests of Agoda
          8.1
          /
          10
          Cleanliness8.1
          Facilities7.4
          Location8.7
          Room comfort and quality8.8
          Service8.4
          Value for money7.7
          High score for Durban
          Rating
          9+ Exceptional (38)
          8-9 Excellent (16)
          7-8 Very Good (8)
          6-7 Good (7)
          <6 Below Expectation (10)
          Time of the year
          Mar - May (14)
          Jun - Aug (9)
          Sep - Nov (35)
          Dec - Feb (21)

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Reagan from South Africa
          Couple
          Stayed 1 night in November 2021

          Exceptional”

          Had a great stay at The Benjamin. Room was very clean and neat, the staff was very friendly and accommodating. I’m definitely coming back! If you’re looking for an elegant yet affordable place, then this is the place for you.

          Reviewed December 05, 2021

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Shajneen from South Africa
          Solo traveler
          Stayed 2 nights in November 2020

          Exceptional”

          Benjamin hotel is a great stay! Very clean, the staff are very kind, the environment is warm yet energetic, stayed here twice and we would stay again, good value for money too :)

          Reviewed November 30, 2020

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          J from South Africa
          Business traveler
          Standard Double Room
          Stayed 1 night in February 2021

          Comfi & awesome breakfast”

          First thing I noticed the carpets in passageways are a bit worn BUT beyond that the property is a hidden gem. There are so many outstanding points from attentive staff to an enjoyable pool, it is definitely worth a visit. Oh btw breakfast is awesome and well presented. Thank you.

          Reviewed February 12, 2021

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Amber from South Africa
          Couple
          Double Room
          Stayed 2 nights in November 2021

          Lovely Hotel and Value for Money”

          This hotel is lovely. I’ve had the best night sleep here on my whole trip from the Eastern Cape. The facilities are great abs they have some off street parking behind the hotel. Bathrooms are a tiny bit small but still such good value for money!

          Reviewed November 22, 2021

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Mark from South Africa
          Solo traveler
          Standard Double Room
          Stayed 2 nights in October 2020

          Great find”

          Right in the middle of Florida road what a great location. A beautifully kept establishment and wonderful staff. I had a great stay and look forward to returning

          Reviewed October 27, 2020

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          Katlego from South Africa
          Solo traveler
          Stayed 1 night in November 2020

          Exceptional”

          The hotel was great it's modern with an antique feel that shows through some of the bedroom furniture. The rooms and hotel is clean. The beds are very comfortable with white linen. If you will need to check in early make sure to call ahead to confirm. The staff was friendly and helpful.

          Reviewed November 29, 2020

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          mlungisi from South Africa
          Couple
          Stayed 1 night in December 2021

          Easy to find,wonderful staff,clean ”

          What i didn't like my room don't have bar fridge

          Reviewed December 16, 2021

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          Donovan from South Africa
          Couple
          Stayed 2 nights in January 2021

          Home away from home”

          What a beautiful hotel. Perfectly located next to restaurants, walking distance to mall and post office. Our room opened onto pool area, could dine outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Swims we're great as pool is great for laps. Meals we're great value for money and full of flavour. Had a wonderful time. Definitely coming back soon.

          Reviewed February 02, 2021

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          Nompumelelo from South Africa
          Couple
          Stayed 2 nights in October 2020

          Exceptional”

          The Benjamin was a home away from home, everything was warm and beautiful, the staff were exceptional. We got everything we needed. Our stay was lovely ,we'll definitely go back again

          Reviewed October 10, 2020

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          Sabelo from South Africa
          Business traveler
          Stayed 2 nights in August 2019

          Exceptional”

          the place is good i would recommend it, my wife and i enjoyed it. Disappointing though on our last day that we could not have breakfast, they took longer to serve us as we were in a hurry.

          Reviewed September 02, 2019

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          Sisanda from South Africa
          Group
          Stayed 2 nights in April 2022

          fun place to be in ”

          It was lovely. Walking distance to "night life". plugs kept tripping though. but every time i made a call to report it was sorted same time.

          Reviewed April 19, 2022

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          Roezaina from South Africa
          Couple
          Stayed 3 nights in November 2021

          Exceptional”

          Location very good .the staff are all very professional and friendly and will go the extra to make your stay pleasurable

          Reviewed November 14, 2021

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          Maamei
          Solo traveler
          Standard Double Room
          Stayed 1 night in October 2020

          Great stay”

          This was an enjoyable stay, friendly staff and accommodating. The stay was too short

          Reviewed October 13, 2020

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          8.4
          Excellent
          Shamshudeen from South Africa
          Solo traveler
          Stayed 1 night in November 2020

          Excellent”

          Intercom to access parking was out of order, one call and the gate was opened. Parking area seemed secure. There was not enough parking so other patrons parked me in, luckily I did not have to leave leave in an emergency. The receptionist was friendly. check-in was seamless. I liked the old fashion key rather than the access card entry so there were no access issues. Room was clean, aircon worked well. When I arrived the door was left open so there were many mosquitoes inside. A call to reception and the room was sprayed, sorting out the mosquito issue. The iron arrived promptly after requesting it and it was in good condition. If you are a lite sleeper, this place is not for you. There was loud music and noise from the pub nearby, when the pub closed, the party continued on the street. Check out was seamless. This place offers good value for money, the only reasons I would not use it again is the amount of noise at night (this was a Wednesday night) as well as the fact that I got parked in, and I would have had an issue if I needed to leave in an emergency.

          Reviewed November 26, 2020

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          8.8
          Excellent
          James from United Kingdom
          Couple
          Stayed 2 nights in March 2020

          Great location. Lovely staff. Can be very noisy. ”

          Great location on Florida Road but this has its down side. The music was blaring until the early hours of the morning. Staff were fantastic but this is a challenge with some rooms. Rooms are comfortable but looking a bit tired in places

          Reviewed March 13, 2020

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          Dear James, Thank you for your constructive feedback. We know we have a problem with the noise in Florida Road and are working on it with the businesses in the area. We do our best to accommodate people who are light sleepers by keeping them as far away from the madness of the road. We are refurbishing the rooms but can only do a few at a time. Thank you for staying with us. Kind regards Lindsay

          Responded March 13, 2020
          The Benjamin ApartHotel
          10.0
          Exceptional
          Olwethu from South Africa
          Couple
          Double Room
          Stayed 1 night in March 2021

          Exceptional”

          Best service

          Reviewed March 21, 2021

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Zama from South Africa
          Business traveler
          Standard Double Room
          Stayed 1 night in February 2021

          Exceptional”

          Value for money place

          Reviewed February 21, 2021

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          8.8
          Excellent
          Luvuyo from South Africa
          Couple
          Regular Room
          Stayed 1 night in April 2022

          Great Staff”

          The staff is really friendly and welcoming , rooms were nice and cosy as well. Loved my stay here

          Reviewed May 01, 2022

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          8.4
          Excellent
          Malusi from South Africa
          Business traveler
          Stayed 2 nights in September 2019

          Great place on popular Florida Road”

          Lovely place on a popular street with great access to restaurants and variety of entertainment venues all within walking distance of hotel. Room we were in had some noisy extraction fan which came on with the bathroom light. The chest of drawers also a challenge to open as they were misaligned.

          Reviewed October 03, 2019

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          8.8
          Excellent
          Seamus from Ireland
          Solo traveler
          Standard Double Room
          Stayed 2 nights in April 2019

          Gem is a perfect location ”

          A nice boutique hotel on the same street as some of the best restaurants in town.

          Reviewed April 10, 2019

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          Thank-you for the very kind review, we appreciate it.

          Responded June 11, 2019
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