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Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a rooftop terrace connected to the convention center in uMhlanga

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Meeting facility
Exterior
Reception
A rooftop terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Loft, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Lounge

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
14 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320

What's nearby

  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mo-Zam-Bik - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Piatto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
  • Meeting rooms, a porter/bellhop, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 205 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 65 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 235 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Raised toilet seat (20 inches high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property requires full payment at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 300 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 235 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per person (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 65 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Protea Hotel Ridge
Protea Hotel Umhlanga
Protea Hotel Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
Protea Ridge
Protea Umhlanga Ridge
Umhlanga Protea Hotel
Umhlanga Protea Hotel Ridge
Umhlanga Ridge Protea Hotel
Protea Hotel Marriott Ridge
Protea Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
Protea Marriott Ridge
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge?

Self parking is available for ZAR 65 per night.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 350 per person applies.

Where is Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge located?

This family-friendly uMhlanga hotel is located in a state park, within a 5-minute walk of Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Ster-Kinekor Gateway. KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board and Umhlanga Hospital are also within 10 minutes.

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