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8.4

2,382 reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse Road & Chartwell Drive, Durban, 4321, South Africa

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Welcome to the vibrant Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga, your gateway to the stunning sun-kissed shores of South Africa! Nestled at Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse Road & Chartwell Drive, this 3-star gem is just a breezy 9.7mi away from the bustling city center of Durban. With prices starting at an incredibly affordable $77, your tropical escape is just a booking away! Plus, don’t forget to fuel up with a delightful breakfast that sets the perfect tone for your adventurous days ahead.

The hotel is packed with features that’ll keep your spirits high and your energy buzzing. Dive into a world of leisure with a top-notch fitness center, or unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar. Those looking to stay connected can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Whether you’re here for business or pleasure, the myriad of amenities—ranging from meeting facilities to convenient airport shuttles—ensures that your every need is catered for. Plus, little ones are in for a treat with babysitting services available, making it a perfect family-friendly destination!

Curious minds and those with a thirst for relaxation alike will appreciate the surrounding area’s golf courses and the beautiful beachfront just a stone's throw away. With over 2,382 reviews raving about the warm hospitality and breathtaking views, it’s clear to see why travelers keep coming back. Accessible for everyone, including those in wheelchairs, the Protea Hotel is equipped with elevators and extra-long beds to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Pack your bags, excitement awaits!

As you settle into your adventure at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga, you'll discover a delightful array of accommodations designed to cater to solo travelers, couples, and families. Whether you opt for the snug King Room or treat yourself to a Suite with breathtaking ocean views, you will find comfort with stylish decor and generous bedding options. Families can easily enjoy their own space with the Room - 2 Queen or the King/Twin Room, where the little ones can create unforgettable memories while resting up for another day of exploration.

Feeling peckish? You won’t want to miss the chance to start your day in The Breakfast Room, where delicious breakfast choices and a welcoming atmosphere set you on the path to discovering all that Umhlanga has to offer. After a tasty meal, lounge by the sparkling pool or head for the golden beaches just moments away. Whether you’re building sandcastles, soaking up the sun, or trying out exciting water sports, every second spent here is bound to come with smiles.

After a day of fun, unwind at the hotel bar with a perfectly chilled drink as the sun dips below the horizon. Engage with fellow travelers and swap stories on your best adventures or make new friends to explore the local nightlife. With well-reviewed service and a delightful ambiance, processing your experiences over a drink makes for the perfect way to wrap up each day. So whether you’re here seeking excitement or relaxation—or a little bit of both—Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga has it all for a truly unforgettable stay!

Closest airports

Virginia Aerodrome

3.4mi

King Shaka International Airport

8.1mi

Pieter Maritzburg

41.5mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

View

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Rooms

Large Double Room in Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Indulge in a spacious double room with an ocean view, air conditioning, and a luxurious bathtub. Perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, with extra-long beds for utmost comfort.

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

1 King Size Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View (1 King Bed) includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus desk and satellite tv .

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds in Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Enjoy stunning ocean views in our spacious Queen Room with Two Queen Beds. Perfect for a family of four, this double room features air conditioning, extra long queen beds, and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Suite in Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

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Suite

1 King Size Bed

170 sqft

City view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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These spacious rooms offer air conditioning, a desk, satellite TV and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom provides either a bath or shower and free toiletries.

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King Room, Partial Ocean View

1 King Size Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus desk and satellite tv .

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Room - 2 Queen, Partial Ocean View

2 Queen Size Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width plus desk and satellite tv .

King Room in Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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This standard room offers air conditioning, a desk, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom provides either a bath or shower and is equipped with a hairdryer.

Room

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Suite, Ocean View

1 King Size Bed

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Room

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Room - 2 Queen, Ocean View

2 Queen Size Beds

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Run of House

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Room Run Of House

King Room, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

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King/Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

1 King Size Bed

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Guest reviews

8.4

2,382 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

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Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Manuel

9.1

November 2023

The Staff was at any time just fantastic. I like the food quality of the breakfast. One thing about the cleaning I like most is - as long as I don't put the towels on the floor, they where not exchanged, same for the soap, as long as I keep it, it was not replaced, well, there was a new soap avalible, but it was on me to use it. I like this very much - because this is not only convinient for me, it is also economy friendly. I can just say: Thank you, and hopefully we will see us soon again.

The bad weather during the weekends. (Sorry, this is anything bad I could remember :-)

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Erika

10

December 2023

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 with a group of tourists, so we went to the bar to have a drink while we waited. A few minutes later, the manager came to us to pick up our passports and complete our check in while we enjoyed our drink. This was very nice considering that we did not tell or asked anyone to do so. Also, special mention to the security staff and in particular Mr. Sibongiseni who does a fantastic job making sure all is in good order.

Nothing to dislike

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Thameshree

10

January 2024

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The facilities were good. The hotel was located in a prime spot. We never used our vehicle the entire time as we found everything within walking distance.

While the majority of the staff were exceptional and very helpful and friendly, there were about 2 incidents where we felt that the staff were rude and offish with us, which was a bit upsetting considering that we enjoyed most of our stay. I won't mention names, but they were both female. The first incident was on Monday afternoon at around 1h30 to 2pm when we were being served at the bar, and the second incident happened on Tuesday morning at breakfast. Otherwise, I couldn't fault the rest of our encounters with the staff. It was just these 2 incidents that I have to mention in the hope that all staff can work at the same friendly and helpful level.

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Nyiko

10

October 2023

The breakfast was exceptional, the staff was amazing . They were always available to assist. The food was great. Really enjoyed my omelet.i will definitely recommend the hotel to my friends ad family. The reception staff were available at all times with their beautiful smiles and went an extra mile for us. My family couldn't stop talking about the place on our way back home. Thanks to the barman(didn't get his name) as my son misplaced his phone and they found it and kept it safe. Amazing staff from the security at the entrance and reception laddies, the cleaning team and the kitchen staff. Actually everyone. Thank you so much

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Mahomed

8.2

November 2023

the generators in the hotel , hotel room was very comfortable with a great view of the ocean

I made a booking via booking.com and when i made a booking they they did show me a room with a tub and thats the reason i booked it . also did follow ups with hotel directly stating that i wanted a high floor for great views with a tub . on arrival they advised that there was no room available with tub . eventually they had given me a room with a tub [rather small] also the pool is really small , this needs to be upgraded any way overall it was a great stay .

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Dimple

9.1

November 2023

Very nice and clean, very friendly staff. Pool area is very nice as well. No mistake with the booking

We left the hotel room at 8 got back at 3 n our room was not cleaned. They started that we are supposed to tell them. That's the first tym I every heard that. Everything in the room was 2 not 4 had to ask. Personally I think when u do an online booking is different service. We were on the 9th floor alone most of the rooms was under renovation. I had the same problem when I booked online the ppl there said it's because we booked online. Too noisy area.

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Ndlovu

9.1

January 2024

I liked the friendliness of the rest of the staff and their prompt response in meeting my needs, the cleanliness of the hotel, the buffet breakfast. My boys enjoyed the swimming pool as well as the gym.

I did not like it when the housekeeper or cleaner did not change the papers that were used to put the glasses on. I wished she could have provided us washed glasses not rinsed glasses.

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Lulama

9.1

January 2024

The rooms are spacious and stunning. I really love this hotel, the bar is amazing, not to mention the location, right in the middle of everything. I always book here every time I'm in Umhlanga, the hotel is nice and clean.

Nothing, it has met all my expectations and more. I only was worried on arrival because there was no place for us to park in order for us to go and check in as in front of the hotel it was s full. I like the fact that after check in we were able to get parking at the back.

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Arvika

8.2

July 2023

Very friendly lady at check-in who kindly assisted us to check in early as we flew in from Gauteng and needed to get ready for a function that started well before normal check-in time. Clean and neat facility. Central to all restaurants and a good walk to the beach front.

Only issue - it was the SA vs Argentina Rugby match, and we were informed the hotel did not have the relevant channel available, so I did not understand that. Considering the beautiful lounge/bar area, that would have been awesome. Hotel possibly also lost out on sales since the match was not showing.

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Richard

8.2

December 2023

Good location, well appointed rooms.

The cups and drinking glasses were just put back into use without being washed. Aircon not functioning properly after loadshedding. Rooms only cleaned very late afternoons. Soap dispenser empty and not refilled until requested to do so. Housekeeping cleaning the room in bits and pieces, coming back into the room numerous times each day instead of just coming in once to get the job done.

Points of Interest Around Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Airports

Virginia Aerodrome

3.4mi

King Shaka International Airport

8.1mi

Pieter Maritzburg

41.5mi

Restaurants

Amenities of Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Restaurant

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

View

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

What are the check-in and check-out times at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

Planning to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga? Kindly note that you can check in after 02:00 PM and before 10:00 AM is when you'll need to check out.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga provide parking options?

Yes, there is parking available at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga. The parking is private, on-site, and requires a reservation. It is priced at R55 per day.

What's the nightly rate at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

Room rates at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga initiate from $77. Yet, variations occur based on your room and date preferences. For exact rates, please insert your travel dates.

What are the room types available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga offers a variety of rooms, including Large Double Rooms, Queen Rooms with Two Queen Beds, King Rooms, and Suites. All rooms accommodate at least 2 adults, some with space for children. Smoking is not permitted in any of the rooms. Bed sizes range from Double to King, and room sizes vary from 172 to 269 square feet.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

Guests at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga can enjoy a range of leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel offers a restaurant, The Breakfast Room, where guests can savor delicious meals. Additionally, the hotel features a golf course for enthusiasts who want to indulge in a round of golf. For those looking to stay active, the fitness center provides opportunities for exercise. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel's shuttle service to explore the surrounding area. With private parking and 24-hour front desk, guests can easily plan outings and enjoy the ocean view, making the most of their leisure time.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

The hotel has one on-site restaurant called The Breakfast Room.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

No, cash is not a valid payment option at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga. Accepted payment methods include Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa, and American Express.