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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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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.


Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Pule
South Africa South Africa
The cleanliness, the room, everything was excellent
Mandla
South Africa South Africa
It’s in a great location, close to a number of attractions
Dlamini
South Africa South Africa
Facility is well taken care off ,the breakfast always amazing with freshly baked scones ,muffins etc,the variety of fresh fruits to choose & the ambience is just amazing 👌🏾
Moses
South Africa South Africa
I enjoyed my stay. The rooms are clean, friendly staff and the best breakfast. Location 100%....
Robynn
South Africa South Africa
The location is excellent. The hotel is within walking distance to Oceans Mall, The Pearls, great restaurants and the beach. The staff are always amazing!
Mogashoa
South Africa South Africa
The place was very clean and good value for money.
Kantha
South Africa South Africa
Breakfast was good. The staff was friendly. Best location, walking distance to the beach and restaurants.
Lolita
South Africa South Africa
Lovely breakfast they had everything amazing service
Comforter
South Africa South Africa
I feel like I am coming home. Buhle and the reception team recognise me and strive to give the best service. The restaurant staff are helpful and caring. As a sole traveller they really take care of me.
Sanele
South Africa South Africa
The place is well positioned and looking great. Very neat and clean. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Mr Mondli Vundla, Mr Maxuel Gigaba Mr Vusi Mbatha and Mr Jerome

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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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.