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Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

3.0 star property
Friendly beach hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga offers modern comforts and family-friendly features. Guests enjoy on-site shopping and convenient dry cleaning/laundry services. The helpful staff is consistently praised by visitors, and free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
LED TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Protea Mall, Cnr Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 1999 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪African Roots Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Radisson Blu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Chef's Table - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Tonga Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Family-friendly hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Consider a stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga and take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Lighthouse, serves breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby health club, babysitting (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance, motorized watercraft on site, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 269 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 43-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 55 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 205 for adults and ZAR 205 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lighthouse

Things to do

  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in bathtub (33 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink (28 inches high)
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 15 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 500

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 205 for adults and ZAR 205 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 125 (one-way), (from 1 to 15 years old)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 55 per day
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 500 (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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

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
Protea Hotel Marriott Durban Umhlanga
Protea Umhlanga
Umhlanga Protea Hotel
Protea Hotel Umhlanga Rocks
Protea
Hotel Umhlanga
Protea Marriott Durban Umhlanga
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Umhlanga
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Hotel Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

Is Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for ZAR 55 per day.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 500 (subject to availability).

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this uMhlanga hotel is in the entertainment district and within a 15-minute walk of Oceans Mall and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Umhlanga Main Beach and Umhlanga Lighthouse are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 502 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 502 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 502 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 502 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 502 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location. Well run hotel. Excellent stay... thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Z

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Rooms were fantastic. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay, great location. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff. Great breakfast. Would be nice if there was an in house restaurant and room service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So accomodating!

Lovely, comfortable one night stay. Staff were very friendly and most accomodating. When they noticed my elderly mother with us, we were offered a more suitable room to accomodate her needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and new. Only thing missing are usb ports at the nightstands.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saadiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent excellent stay!! I cannot recommend this hotel enough. 1) amazing location 2) modern hotel, great decor and ambiance 3) spacious, well appointed rooms with all amenities 4) good housekeeping 5) great breakfast with staff who go above and beyond. Priced incredibly well for all the services and comfort on offer. Will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

TROY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conviently located
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Berry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rashika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect!

Another amazing stay at Protea! Walking distancr from the beach and many shops and restaurants. Very clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for first stay in SA.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Hasina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really terrible stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benediction

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and location with amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with a lot of local dining options within an easy walking distance. Friendly staff and clean rooms. We would stay here again and recommend to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent service. Amazing breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing, I stay regular now, just make you feel so welcomed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel in Umhlanga

Most amazing hotel in the heart of Umhlanga. Every aspect of our stay was 5 star, from an amazing check-in all the way to our departure. Most definitely excellent value for money and a perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very busy area & close to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Centrally situated, very friendly and helpful staff. Room’s spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryllyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Happy

It was only one night, but we enjoyed our stay and the breakfast was yummy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thisnis my 3rd stay here now, great location for a great night out. The team are always there if you need anything without fail.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thandiwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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