The Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga is situated only nine miles from the new King Shaka Durban International airport, ample parking is availbale at the hotel for delegates who are arriving by car. The Gateway Shopping Centre the largest shopping center in Africa is a mere half miles from the hotel, offering over 380 world class shops, restaurants, and cinemas. The fresh and varied menu of Butcher Block Steak House gives guest of choice juicy steaks, and the guest can enjoy their meal on the sunny terrace with views across the Indian Ocean.The hotel offers complimentary continental breakfast, meeting facilities, business services like copying, courier service, printer, E-mail & Internet, facsimile, PC available, high-speed Internet access, wireless data connection, off-site health and fitness center, spa facilities, recreation and sports court, outdoor pool, casino, public space data services, baby sitting services, housekeeping and laundry services, ice machine, convenience store, beauty salon, A/C in public areas and parking. Service animals are allowed.The spacious, modern and comfortable guest rooms offers remote control satillite colour TV, high speed Wi-Fi Internet access, direct dial telphone with voicemail, and in-room safe. Connecting rooms and cribs are available in some of the guest rooms.