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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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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 9.3

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
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Patrick
    South Africa South Africa
    room was awesome. Rates of R3000 for a night was too much
  • Janie
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff was very professional and helpful. The room was clean and looks as advertised.
  • Ramasodi
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff service was very excellent, The Beds were comfortable, enjoyed the gym, the kids enjoyed the pool
  • Warren
    South Africa South Africa
    I liked the size of the room and the quality of the breakfast.
  • Miriam
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was absolutely amazing. Doctrine made some really good lattes that jump started our day. Every day there was something different for breakfast. The Chef's Mthobisi and Mthoko served us some amazing food. The omelets were a winner....
  • Natasha
    South Africa South Africa
    The hotel was lovely, my only issue was the noise from the street below, cars were constantly revving and rather noisy and made sleep hard. The hotel was well maintained and the breakfast was really great with a wide variety of options for both...
  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean, modern and well maintained and great location
  • Erika
    Spain Spain
    Excellent location close to lots of good restaurants and bars. Rooms are clean and comfortable. The breakfast includes lots of delicious choices. The staff members are very professional and friendly. At our arrival, the front desk was too busy...
  • Alphia
    South Africa South Africa
    Reception staff`s welcoming Cleaning services - the room was refurbished with all things that needed to be there. Staff at the entrance- the manner that security was ensured was remarkable. Breakfast team- was fast in replenishing food and...
  • Fundiswa
    South Africa South Africa
    Room very clean and Beds are so comfortable. Breakfast was nice too, we had planned to eat out other days but ended up eating at the hotel for the full stay.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Is there an iron in the rooms

    We do not have irons in the rooms, however we do provide irons on request.
    Answered on 11 July 2019
  • Does the hotel have a swimming pool

    YES
    Answered on 24 October 2019
  • Do you have kitchen?

    The Larger GUEST rooms offers a mini Kitchenette. The kitchenette has a mini bar fridge, microwave, basic cutely and crockery.
    Answered on 4 November 2019
  • Does an 8 year old child stay for free with 2 adults?

    Good day We do not charge kids under the age of 12 yeas if they are staying with parents.
    Answered on 10 March 2020
  • How do we go about booking a room with a full sea view?

    All our rooms are partially sea facing.
    Answered on 10 March 2020
  • Please confirm how many beds are in this room. The details say 1 extra large double bed? We require 2 beds please thanks

    Two queen size beds.
    Answered on 7 November 2020
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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, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs ZAR 55 per day.
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

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
Cancelation 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 ClubCash 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

  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental
  • The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga is 9.3 miles from the center of Durban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga has 1 restaurant:

    • The Breakfast Room
  • The prices at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga include:

    • Double
    • Suite
  • Guests staying at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet