Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

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

About this property

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

  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • 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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kika
South Africa South Africa
“The staff was so friendly and helpful. Provided us with directions and recommended great restaurants”
Clemont
South Africa South Africa
“Overall, the stay was good, great location and accommodating and friendly staff”
Thabethe
South Africa South Africa
“The place was clean and the staff makes you feel like you home very friendly and ready to help breakfast staff was very professional and there to assist with whatever you need. Even my mom enjoyed the bathroom as it accommodated her as she is on...”
Melissa
South Africa South Africa
“Location, decor of the hotel and rooms. Cleanliness and size of the room. We were early for check-in and we were accommodated which was amazing.”
Arshad
Mauritius Mauritius
“Excellent. 3 times to this hotel.. Love it there and will continue to stay there next time.”
Sivuyile
South Africa South Africa
“Location is in the perfect spot, I did not have breakfast because I was very busy.”
Chandra
Indonesia Indonesia
“Love the location at the heart of Umhlanga! Great for value! Excellent services!”
Natasha
South Africa South Africa
“the staff were incredibly friendly and so helpful. they had laid out a slice of birthday cake and fruit on check in, it was such a lovely suprise. The location was perfect, a walk away from many restaurants and a pharmacy around the corner.”
Janine
United States United States
“Great place to stay in Umhlanga --always stay here if I can. Great staff that are efficient and relaxed. No fuss and helpful.”
Bongivatu
United States United States
“The location of this hotel is absolutely spot on—just a short walk to the beach, restaurants, bars, and a shopping center, which made exploring the area super convenient. The staff were friendly and welcoming, always greeting guests with a warm...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Breakfast Room
  • Open for
    Breakfast

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.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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.