Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good
  • View
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping

Located 20 minutes south of Durban, between the lagoon and the beach at Illovo, this hotel offers spacious rooms with free WiFi. Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach features an outdoor pool and a spa. Each of the air-conditioned rooms is decorated with modern wooden furniture and carpeted floors. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, a work desk and an electric kettle. Protea Hotel’s Oakwoods Restaurant is housed in a glass structure, overlooking the Umzimbazi lagoon and the lush Natal vegetation surrounding it. A rich breakfast buffet, à la carte lunches and buffet style dinners are served daily. Guests can choose from a variety of sports, including squash, mini golf, table tennis and volleyball. Younger guests can use the small pool for kids. Spa treatments are available at SPA @ Karridene. Aliwal Diving Center and Galleria Shopping Mall are 6.2 mi away. Ushaka marine World is a 30-minute drive away by car, and the hotel offers free private parking on site. King Shaka International Airport is 43 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Bar
Protea Hotels by Marriott
Hotel chain/brand
Protea Hotels by Marriott

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Vasaikar
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was very good. We had lunch once which was good.”
Moses
South Africa South Africa
“Very friendly staff. The bedrooms were very comfortable and was allocated as requested to be interleaved which was great as we traveled with kids and also wanted to have privacy. They we facing the beach was an added bonus for us. Breakfast was...”
Bongy
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful place, friendly and very welcoming staff, clean rooms and easy access to the beach”
Sinalo
South Africa South Africa
“Good place ,nice breakfast, clean and friendly staff”
Mosaskhosana
South Africa South Africa
“The facilities was clean! Staff was friendly!! Easy access to the beach!!”
Shanrika
South Africa South Africa
“spacious room met my expectations with cleanliness.”
Thobile
South Africa South Africa
“Warm welcome from friendly staff members and residing in a clean environment.”
Thobile
South Africa South Africa
“Professionalism courtesy and environmental hygiene. I also appreciated the fact that my suggestion from the previous feedback which was about the microwave oven was taken into consideration. The room had a microwave this time around.”
Titus
South Africa South Africa
“The access to the beach, cleanliness of the rooms and friendliness of the staff”
Vimala
South Africa South Africa
“Everything was spot on - but I think a place is good as the staff - and the staff was awesome - always helpful and smiling. will definitely visit again.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • American • Argentinian • Australian • Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Bar

House rules

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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