Royal Palm

Royal Palm

Description

Set close to the La Lucia Ridge Office Estates, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umhlanga village and beachfront. The Royal Palm, positioned in the heart of Umhlanga New Town Centre, is situated in an ideal location for both business and recreational travel. Royal Palm enjoys the finest position on the Palm Boulevard at the new Piazza, which incorporates a fountain, beautiful gardens and a Morelands designed Campagnille Clock Tower.

The 93 luxury apartment city hotel, which includes 14 penthouses, boasts with 24-hour security, ample living spaces, fast wireless internet systems, private kitchens, dining rooms, lounges and balconies overlooking the boulevard. The hotel has three floors of A-grade office suites and conference facilities available through 1 on 1 gateway.

The signature restaurant of the Royal Palm, Dish, is a fusion of contemporary al fresco dining sophistication amidst rich textures and colour schemes of black and cream with four distinctive areas; bar, lounge, dining room and sliding doors opening onto a spacious courtyard giving it an elegant café feel.

From once being a small quiet village that was part of Sir Marshall Campbell's sugar estate, Umhlanga has expanded into a thriving, bustling residential and commercial area that offers all the amenities, comforts and luxuries of an upmarket suburb, with close by attractions such as the Mangrove Swamps, the Umhlanga Lighthouse - a landmark attracting thousands of people yearly - the Hawaan Forests, Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail, golf courses, and the world-class Suncoast and Sibaya Casinos.

 Royal Palm is conveniently located adjacent to Gateway Theatre of Shopping and 1on1 Events Centre in the upmarket New Town Centre in Umhlanga.

Accommodation

• Studio Apartments - 10
• Junior Suites - 60
• 2 Bedroom Apartments - 10
• 3 Bedroom Penthouses - 6
• 2 Bedroom Penthouses - 8

Studio Apartments
Open plan bedroom and lounge with bathroom en-suite and balcony.

Junior Suites
1 Bedroom with separate lounge and bathroom en-suite, including a balcony.

2 Bedroom Apartments
2 Bedrooms with one en-suite bathroom with shower and the second bathroom with a bath. Lounge, dining room and balcony.

Penthouse Accommodation
Royal Palm Gateway offers executive style penthouses with ample living space, all overlooking the stylish Palm Boulevard. The Penthouse has an Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Dining Room, Lounge and a balcony. 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, main en-suite and a balcony off the main bedroom. In the 3 bedroomed Penthouses, the third bedroom is on the loft level.

• Color TV
• Fridge 
• Bath & Shower  
• Laundry Service  
• Hair Dryer  
• Radio 
• Room Safes  
• Air-Conditioning 
• Tea & Coffee  
• Shower 
• Private Patio  
• Hotel Stationery  
• Internet / Email  
• Telephone 
• Satellite TV  
• Room service from 06h30 to 22h30  
• Consumables  
• Mini Bar  
• Wake up call service  
• Pressing Service

Facilities

Facilities

• 24 hour Reception services
• 24 hour security
• Baby sitting facilities
• Major credit cards accepted
• Room Service Available until 22h00
• Secure free parking

Conference

1 on 1 Events Centre Gateway
Innovation, sophistication and a passion for eventing with a difference. This is 1 on 1 Events Centre Gateway – a leader in the forefront of creative and stylish banqueting.

Located in the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga, north of Durban, 1 on 1 Events Centre Gateway is a sophisticated events and social venue and a South African first for design, interactive entertainment and operation. More than a conference and banqueting facility, 1 on 1 Events Centre Gateway is an experience, a living performance.

Combining an events facility with the retail, dining and entertainment elements of Africa's largest shopping complex, places 1 on 1 Events Centre Gateway at the forefront of innovative and creative 'eventing' and offers wedding and banquet guests and conference delegates a unique opportunity to experience an event with a difference.

 Dining

The Gateway Theatre of Shopping offers you a variety of cuisine, be it Chinese noodles, Indian curries, Thai stir fry or an Italian pasta. Each restaurant will surely ignite your taste buds and fill your memories with the great service and warm smiles that can be found only in South Africa.

Restaurants

The signature restaurant of the Royal Palm, DISH, is a fusion of contemporary dining sophistication. DISH offers patrons an opportunity to experience opulent dining with a modern twist. With a unique concept of four distinctive areas under one roof, the restaurant is a refreshing place to enjoy a couple of cocktails or a scrumptious meal. A simple yet effective colour scheme of black and cream, coupled by differentiating textures, welcomes diners to this innovative dining experience. The restaurant includes a bar area, lounge, dining room and outdoor courtyard, each one offering something different to the other to accommodate all.

The focus of the main floor area is a vibrant, circular bar, with four seating arcs surrounding it. This innovative seating plan offers patrons a chance to be part of the dynamic energy at the bar, while enjoying privacy in one of the secluded arcs. Comprising a funky dining room table surrounded by wingback chairs and lengthy leather lounge suites, the lounge enjoys a relaxing ambience.

Here, diners can snack on delicious finger foods whilst sipping exotic cocktails. The main dining room area seats up to 60 people and enjoys an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. With a selection of table styles, including a chefs table seating 8 people as well as other options available, the dining room accommodates small and intimate dining arrangements.

Restaurant goers can also enjoy the DISH ambience outside, as the restaurant’s sliding folding doors open up onto a spacious courtyard and enjoys an elegant café feel, offering a taste of Al Fresco dining. With such a variety of offerings, DISH serves as a definite hotspot for Durban diners.

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