Laletsa Lodge vs PLM Lodge
Both are in Durban, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Inn★★★Westridge
Laletsa Lodge
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 2.7
- Score by category
- 6 of 17
Hotel★★Congella
PLM Lodge
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 3.5
- Score by category
- 7 of 17
The short answer
Pick PLM Lodge
It comes out ahead on 7 of 17 compared facts. 2.2 km apart.
Choose Laletsa Lodge if you want
- to walk to the sights (4.9 km / 6.1 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 25 / 59)
Choose PLM Lodge if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 7.4)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 59 / 25)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2010)
Why is Laletsa Lodge better than PLM Lodge?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (85 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable×4.5
Why is PLM Lodge better than Laletsa Lodge?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.4)+0.5
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2010)+15y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Laletsa Lodge vs PLM Lodge: which hotel is better? | Laletsa Lodge | PLM Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 7.9 +0.5 |
| Location | 2.7 | 3.5 +0.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Public transport | – | 4.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 8.1 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 7.9 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 85 +66 | 19 |
| Rank in Durban | bottom 10% | bottom 24% +14% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.7 | 3.5 +0.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.9 km −1.2 km | 6.1 km |
| To public transport | – | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 29 km −1.8 km | 31 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 390 m | 130 m −260 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 25 | 59 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | 2025 +15y |
| Listed amenities | 17 +14 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Laletsa LodgePLM Lodge
- PLM Lodge is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- Laletsa Lodge: €53 a night on average · PLM Lodge: €38 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Durban by month
All months
| Month | Laletsa Lodge | PLM Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| November | €51 | €36 |
| December | €65 | €44 |
| January | €50 | €38 |
| February | €52 | €38 |
| March | €52 | €38 |
| April | €54 | €38 |
| May | €51 | – |
| June | €49 | – |
| July | €49 | – |
| August | €49 | – |
| September | €49 | €35 |
| October | €49 | €34 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
2.2 km apart
Laletsa Lodge: city centre: 4.9 km, King Shaka International Airport (DUR): 29 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.
PLM Lodge: city centre: 6.1 km, nearest station Dalbridge: 1.2 km, King Shaka International Airport (DUR): 31 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Laletsa Lodge or PLM Lodge: common questions
Which is better, Laletsa Lodge or PLM Lodge?
PLM Lodge leads in 7 of 17 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Durban. Laletsa Lodge is stronger in number of reviews, distance to the centre, to the airport.
Which is cheaper, Laletsa Lodge or PLM Lodge?
Over the year PLM Lodge costs about €38 a night on average against €53 at Laletsa Lodge, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Laletsa Lodge is closer: 4.9 km from the centre, against 6.1 km for PLM Lodge.
How far apart are Laletsa Lodge and PLM Lodge?
The two hotels are 2.2 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score