Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
- Kitchen
- City view
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
About this property
Located 700 metres from the beach in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga boasts family-friendly accommodation 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 situated 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 Centre, and the Hawaan Forest. King Shaka International Airport is located 20 km away, whilst Durban City Centre is 17 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Fitness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Marjory
Zimbabwe
“Break fast was good, I liked the gym, my daughter liked swimming” - Nerosh
Netherlands
“The property is ideally located, with easy access to the shopping mall and a variety of dining options available throughout the day and evening. The rooms are spacious and well-maintained, providing a comfortable and clean environment.” - Mbali
South Africa
“Option of borrowing us the towels when we going to beach 👌” - M
South Africa
“The staff was very accommodating and the food was nice as well. The room was spacious and clean.” - Sadhesh
South Africa
“Catering manager Jerome went beyond his normal duty and made sure we had exceptional vegetarian meals on both days. All staff extremely friendly. Good breakfast.” - Ana
South Africa
“Great staff! From the security team to the cleaners. Everyone always had a big smile on their faces and were very helpful. Beautiful smiles also at reception. Great location at a very affordable price. Your rooms are very modern and Clean!...” - Naigh-naigh
South Africa
“The rooms, the staff, the breakfast, and how all the great restaurants are nearby with a 24hr pharmacy right next door. Main reason why we also book here.” - Vanessa
South Africa
“The location of this hotel is excellent and there is plenty of parking. The security is also excellent” - Melanie
South Africa
“Newly renovated, modern and conveniently located Staff were exceptional.” - Galetlane
South Africa
“The location is excellent. It is close to the beach”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Breakfast Room
- Open forBreakfast
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.