the iconic Golden Mile landmark, following the securing of a new 50-year lease with the eThekwini Municipality. Renovations officially kicked off on July 27, 2026.
Scope of Upgrades: The multi-phase refurbishment will cover:
Guest rooms (renovations started with the first block of 11 rooms taken out of service out of its 730+ room total).
Public areas, restaurants, and dining venues.
Conference and event facilities.
Addition of a new club lounge.
Economic Boost: Announced during the SAACI (Southern African Association for the Conference Industry) National Annual Conference Gala Dinner hosted at the hotel, the investment signals renewed confidence in Durban’s tourism, business events, and “bleisure” (business + leisure) sector.
