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Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Lobby sitting area
Pool
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 205 per person)
Boating
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Protea Mall, Cnr Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320
  • Popular LocationUmhlanga Main Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationUmhlanga Rocks Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationGateway Theatre of Shopping3 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)17 min drive

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

9.6/10 Exceptional
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

9.6/10 Exceptional
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 388 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
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$130 total
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About the neighborhood

Umhlanga

Steps from the beach.Your stay at this Umhlanga hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Umhlanga Lighthouse and Umhlanga Main Beach. Umhlanga Rocks Beach and KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 6 min walk
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 9 min walk
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 13 min walk
  • KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board - 18 min walk
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tiger's Milk - 4 min walk
  • Tiki Tonga - 2 min walk
  • Butcher Boys - Umhlanga - 3 min walk
  • African Roots Coffee - 3 min walk
  • Salsa Mexican Restaurant & Tequilaria - 3 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 4 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at the family-friendly Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An area shuttle within 10 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Umhlanga hotel.

  • 269 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1998
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga offers 269 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 55 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 205 for adults and ZAR 205 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 500

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 205 for adults and ZAR 205 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 125 (one-way), (from 1 to 15 years old)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 55 per day
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 500 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Protea Hotel
Protea Hotel Marriott Durban Umhlanga
Protea Umhlanga
Umhlanga Protea Hotel
Protea Hotel Umhlanga Rocks
Protea
Hotel Umhlanga
Protea Marriott Durban Umhlanga
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Umhlanga
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Hotel Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga to the airport?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga is 12.4 mi (18-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

As of May 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga on Jun 28, 2024 start from $84.81, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga have an airport shuttle?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 350 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga to the beach?

This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 9-minute walk from Umhlanga Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 205 for adults and ZAR 205 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sibaya Casino (7-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 55 per day.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga have a pool?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga does not have a pool.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga to downtown Umhlanga?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga is 1 mi away from Umhlanga.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 432 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 432 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 432 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 432 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 432 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Clarissa

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awful service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Busisiwe, Mc Lean

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Yu-chiang

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Safe were out . Usable to use it and table need to be fix . Air conditioner must fix. 9th floor Water pressure not as strong as 6th floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vuyiswa

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel in Umhlanga
Most amazing hotel in the heart of Umhlanga. Every aspect of our stay was 5 star, from an amazing check-in all the way to our departure. Most definitely excellent value for money and a perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Romolla

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ishmael

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

neelandran

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Avinash

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023