Onomo Hotel Durban

Before I arrived in Durban, I was always told about how dangerous the place can be. I don’t felt anything dangerous during my time. The hotel property are guarded with spike on the floor to prevent car from force entry. Entry and exit of the property, the driver are required to produce identity both in and out. I guess this all actions made us feels safe. We have a driver whom drove of to a nearby 4-6 minutes Nandos to buy takeaway. So can’t comment on the safety of the trip. That’s a hourly rate car rental CLIQ which I believe you can prearrange to pick up on the hotel itself. Hotel does provide some tour packages. And if you need to leave your hotel early and unable to have breakfast, they can prepack for you and by far, it’s the most sumptuous packet breakfast I’ve ever received of the 80+ countries I’ve visited! Their service is good as well!

Good location, secure parking, possible to walk to the beach. Modern design. Breakfast S.African style, I missed more vegetables. For Durban you need taxi or car.

I booked my stay in Durban at the venue where the event was taking place that I was attending. The location was not the greatest, it just made sense to be close by. I too work in the hospitality industry and understand the workings of a hotel and I can honestly say, the 1 thing that stood out above everything else was Muphy. His ability to deal with difficult clients (me), the ability to turn a bad situation around and to remain attentive throughout the stay is commendable. I really believe that Murphy would be better used training the rest of the staff who were lacking to be honest. The rooms were adequate, considering that you only sleep there, however the tv remote did not work when I arrived, and the sound disappeared on night 2 and no-one was able to fix it. The hotel does give me the feeling of a cafeteria with rooms. I personally would update the reception to make it more of a statement piece and close in the restaurant part. To go back to Murphy, he is someone that will stay with me as his client service is impeccable and he made me feel like someone really does care about my needs at the hotel.

Disabled room was not very accommodating. Breakfast was average, not many choices. Not safe to walk to beachfront.. Newish hotel ok for short stay.

Friendly staff

A far away hotel from everything. Nothing to see around. You have to take a cab even to the closest shopping center. But it is good for one night stay for transit passengers. Rooms are comfortable. There is a nice courtyard. They do a barbecue dinner every night. Nice friendly employees. Nice good smelling shampoo- conditioner soap set in the rooms.

Great rooms & facility. Nice and helpful staff. Close to the beach.