Royal Palm is situated in the centre of Palm Boulevard directly opposite the Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Umhlanga Ridge. Gateway theatre of shopping is the largest shopping complex in the southern Hemisphere with upmarket retail outlets including banks, shops, entertainment, cinemas, and a hotel and conference centre. The hotel is close to the Umhlanga Hospital and La Lucia Office Estate. Umhlanga New Town Centre is a mixed-use hub to be developed around a series of squares, parks & boulevards, surrounding the Gateway Theatre of Shopping. It is a vibrant environment where people live, work, shop and play; a medium density, user-friendly environment that will revolutionise the way people will live in the Umhlanga New Town Centre.

Royal Palm enjoys the finest position on the Palm Boulevard and the new Piazza, which will incorporate a fountain, beautiful gardens and a Campagnille Clock Tower, designed to the highest standard by Morelands, built above Royal Palm Parking areas. The complex includes undercover parking and comprises of 94 generous luxury residential apartments along with three floors of A-grade office suites.

ACCOMMODATION
Studio Apartments (10):
Open plan bedroom and lounge with bathroom en-suite and balcony.

Junior Suites (60):
1 Bedroom with separate lounge and bathroom en-suite, including a balcony.

2 Bedroom Apartments (10):
2 Bedrooms with one en-suite bathroom with shower and the second bathroom with a bath.
Lounge, dining room and balcony.

Penthouse Accommodation (8 x 2-bedroom & 6 x 3-bedroom):
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.

LOCATION
Mini bus Shuttle from airport and to local attractions can be organised upon request.
Distance from Umhlanga (nearest CBD) - 2 km
Distance from Durban International Airport - 39 km
Distance from Virginia Airport - 6 km
The proposed new international airport for Durban will be in close proximity and will be operational by 2010.

FACILITIES

• Colour TV
• Fridge
• Bath & Shower
• Laundry Service
• Hair Dryer
• Radio
• Room Safes
• Air-Conditioning
• Tea & Coffee
• Private Patio
• Hotel Stationery
• Internet / Email
• Telephone
• Satellite TV
• 24hr Room Service
• Consumables
• Mini Bar
• Wake up call service
• Pressing Service
• Security: Royal Palm is secured on all sides of the development with controlled access, monitored by 24-hour security. The entire development is covered by an extensive CCTV system. All apartments have automatic smoke detection units, connected to a central fire alarm system.
• Cutting Edge Technology: It’s only fitting that the luxurious lifestyle embodied by Royal Palm Gateway should be complemented by state-of-the-art technology. Royal Palm Gateway offers a wireless Internet System to its residents.
  

ATTRACTIONS
Gateway shopping centre, North Coast beaches, La Lucia Ridge office estate, central Durban facilities including uShaka Marine World, Sharks Board, International Convention Centre (ICC) and Durban Exhibition Centre.

CONFERENCING
Facilities to seat up to 1,000 people are available on your doorstep.

DINING - Royal Palm DISH Restaurant
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.