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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Protea Hotels by Marriott
Hotel chain/brand
Protea Hotels by Marriott

Property highlights

  • Situated 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 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marjory
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    Break fast was good, I liked the gym, my daughter liked swimming
  • Nerosh
    Netherlands 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 South Africa
    Option of borrowing us the towels when we going to beach 👌
  • M
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff was very accommodating and the food was nice as well. The room was spacious and clean.
  • Sadhesh
    South Africa 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 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 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 South Africa
    The location of this hotel is excellent and there is plenty of parking. The security is also excellent
  • Melanie
    South Africa South Africa
    Newly renovated, modern and conveniently located Staff were exceptional.
  • Galetlane
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is excellent. It is close to the beach

Hotel surroundings

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 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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.

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 supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-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 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.