Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

Located 2297 feet from the beach in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga features family-friendly accommodations with free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms. Guests of Protea Umhlanga can enjoy partial sea views from some of the rooms with stylish, elegant furnishings. Each air-conditioned room has a satellite TV and separate bathroom, while some offer a fully-equipped kitchenette. A delicious buffet breakfast is served every morning at the on-site Lighthouse Restaurant. For lunch and dinner, guests can explore a variety of restaurants located within walking distance of the property. To ensure a hassle-free stay, the attentive staff can arrange for airport shuttle and babysitting service upon request at a charge. There is a 24-hour reception desk and on-site parking is available for a surcharge. Nearby attractions include the KZN Shark's Board, Gateway Shopping Center, and the Hawaan Forest. King Shaka International Airport is located 12 mi away, while Durban City Center is 11 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Protea Hotels by Marriott
Hotel chain/brand
Protea Hotels by Marriott

Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in Durban, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

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

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Raghavan
United States United States
“I love this place. Super safe and convenient to restaurants and stores in Uhmlanga. Short walk to the beach.”
Mmanko
South Africa South Africa
“The hotel's location was central to all I needed. Walking distance to the beach, malls and resturants. The decor on point😉👌🏼”
Melanie
South Africa South Africa
“Location to beaches and restaurants. Staff excellent”
Omar
Libya Libya
“The staff at the reception was so friendly and welcoming The room was so clean and the bed so comfortable”
Nthateng
South Africa South Africa
“Very clean ,convenient and family friendly.. hotel is also close to the beach and restaurants”
Margaret
Australia Australia
“The room was comfortable and had a lovely view. The breakfast was very good. Staff very attentive to client needs. Perfect location.”
Bonisile
South Africa South Africa
“Cleanliness, view, wifi, restaurant food and staff, it was all perfect.”
Senti
South Africa South Africa
“Everything was perfect from checking in until checking out. We were given towels for the beach and we didn't use ours as a result. Wifi is easily accessible. We really really loved it. We've been to many hotels but this one really outdid...”
Lerato
Lesotho Lesotho
“Rooms are amazingly spacious and very clean. Comfortable sheets and beds!”
Kika
South Africa South Africa
“The staff was so friendly and helpful. Provided us with directions and recommended great restaurants”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Breakfast Room
  • Open for
    Breakfast

Amenities of Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga 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 10:00 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.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 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.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note the hotel offers wireless internet- the first 500MB per room per day is free, thereafter charges apply.

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 Durban Umhlanga 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

FAQs about Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga