Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint
Indoor pool near Southpoint, 16 km from RDU
Durham, Durham
About this stay
Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint pairs an indoor swimming pool, open regardless of season, with a family-friendly restaurant serving American cuisine and both vegetarian and gluten-free options, a genuinely broader menu than many chain hotels manage. Every family room includes a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, work desk and free toiletries alongside air-conditioning. A bar rounds out the evening options, and the paid shuttle service adds flexibility for guests without a rental car. Located 16 km from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, the hotel sits 15 km from Duke University and 22 km from Umstead State Park, positioning it in the Southpoint area rather than downtown or directly on the Erwin Road corridor. Guests consistently praise the convenient location, attentive staff and clean rooms.
- Indoor pool
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Southpoint area
Our take
This suits families who want a year-round indoor pool and a genuinely varied restaurant menu, including gluten-free options, in the Southpoint area. The paid shuttle service is a useful backup for guests without a car. Travelers focused specifically on Duke University or downtown should weigh the 15 km distance before booking this Southpoint location.
- Check the paid shuttle service rates and schedule ahead if you plan to rely on it instead of a rental car.
- Take advantage of the gluten-free restaurant options if dietary needs are part of your trip planning.
- Use the indoor pool as your rainy-day plan, it does not close for weather like the seasonal outdoor pools nearby.
Why we love it
- Year-round indoor pool
- Gluten-free restaurant options
- Family-friendly dining
- Attentive staff
Why guests love itAn indoor swimming pool and a family-friendly restaurant with vegetarian and gluten-free options make the Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint easy for families, whatever the weather. Family rooms give everyone space, and WiFi is free throughout. The hotel sits in the Southpoint area, 15 km from Duke University and 16 km from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. I would suggest it to families combining shopping at Southpoint with a campus visit, travelling by car.
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