Standard Double Room
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Motel · Durban · KwaZulu-Natal
Palace Lodge Sea Cow Lake
A small adults-only lodge in Durban with 14 rooms, a convenient Lakedale Road address and round-the-clock reception.
- Adults-only setting
- 24-hour reception and security
- Free parking on site
6.8
Nice
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Booking.com 6.8 · 0 reviews
About
Palace Lodge Sea Cow Lake
Palace Lodge Sea Cow Lake is a compact adults-only hotel on Lakedale Road in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. It has 14 rooms and places you about 4.2 km from Mitchell Park Zoo. The lodge keeps things straightforward: 24-hour reception and security, on-site parking and air-conditioned rooms.
Rooms come as standard or deluxe doubles, each with a double bed, a shower and a bathtub. Free toiletries, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV are standard, and the property is entirely no-smoking. Guests rate the staff well, at 8.6 out of 10, which stands out against a modest overall rating of 6.8.
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Friendly, attentive staff — Guests consistently note the warm and helpful service, with the staff category scoring 8.6 out of 10.
- Practical 24-hour reception — The front desk never closes, so late arrivals and early departures are straightforward.
- Secure on-site parking — Parking is available on the property, a useful feature in a city where street parking can be tight.
- Adults-only calm — The adults-only policy keeps the atmosphere quiet and suited to couples or solo travellers.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Rooms score below average — The rooms category sits at 6.8 out of 10, suggesting the accommodation itself feels dated or basic to some guests.
- Limited dining options — Dining scores 6.7, the lowest of all categories, which may reflect a small breakfast or no full restaurant on site.
- Short check-out window — Check-out is between 01:00 and 10:00, so you cannot linger in the morning.
- No pets allowed — The lodge does not accept pets, so you will need to make other arrangements if you travel with an animal.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Deluxe Double Room
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Safety & Security
- 24-hour security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- No smoking on site
Comfort & Convenience
- Air conditioning
- Free toiletries
- Electric kettle
- Flat-screen TV
- Allergy-free rooms
Policies
- Adults only
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour reception
- Parking
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 6.8/10 from 7 reviews
Booking.com · 6.8 · 0 reviews
04 — Location
Getting around Durban
The property sits in Durban.
What's nearby: Mitchell Park Zoo is 4.2 km from the lodge. The property sits on Lakedale Road in Durban, within KwaZulu-Natal.
24 Lakedale Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4037, South Africa
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:00
- Check-out
- By 01:00-10:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 14 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is between 01:00 and 10:00.
Is parking available on site?
Yes, parking is available at the property.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed at Palace Lodge Sea Cow Lake.
Is the hotel adults-only?
Yes, the lodge operates an adults-only policy.
Does the hotel have air conditioning in the rooms?
Yes, air conditioning is listed as an amenity and is available in both standard and deluxe double rooms.
Are there any dining facilities at the hotel?
The amenity list does not mention a restaurant or dining area, and the dining rating is the lowest category at 6.7. It's best to plan to eat out.
The bottom line
Palace Lodge Sea Cow Lake suits travellers who value a calm, adults-only base with friendly staff and practical amenities over a polished stay. If you are after a spotless, up-to-date room and full dining, it may disappoint.
6.8A simple, staff-focused lodge for a no-frills Durban stay.
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