Located at 106 Anton Lembede Street in the heart of Durban CBD, Downtown Hotel presents a well-positioned hospitality investment within the established commercial core of Durban. The property benefits from strong urban accessibility and proximity to key transport routes, retail activity, and tourism destinations. Its central location provides convenient access to the Durban beachfront and the Golden Mile, as well as major attractions such as uShaka Marine World and Moses Mabhida Stadium, supporting consistent demand from both leisure travellers and business visitors seeking budget accommodation in the Durban CBD.
The property comprises a three-storey building configured as a functional hotel with 56 guest rooms, each fitted with private ablution facilities. Five larger family rooms accommodate up to four occupants, while the remaining rooms are suited to two-person occupancy, catering to couples and short-stay guests. Additional operational features comprise a fully licensed bar, a spacious dining hall (which also has a valid liquor / bar license), with adjoining storeroom and a stand-alone commercial kitchen suitable for hospitality operations. The premises also include a licensed bottle store with cold room and stock room, a laundry facility, and staff accommodation comprising six rooms, supporting efficient on-site management and service delivery.
Infrastructure and building services include three-phase power supply, surveillance camera systems, and a passenger lift currently in working condition, though routine maintenance and repairs may be required. The property further benefits from ample on-site parking for guests and staff, a valuable feature in the high-density Durban CBD environment. The surrounding area provides easy access to public transport nodes, retail outlets, restaurants, and Durban’s established commercial and tourism districts, enhancing operational convenience for hospitality and accommodation uses.
This property offers a practical opportunity for investors or operators seeking hospitality property for sale in Durban CBD, with strong fundamentals including central location, existing hotel infrastructure, and proximity to key tourism destinations. Its layout and facilities also provide potential for budget accommodation, backpacker lodge, staff housing, student accommodation or mixed-use redevelopment, making it a versatile asset within the Durban central property market.
Contact Sithembiso Mbambo to discuss this opportunity further.
