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Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a city view.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'PROTEA HOTEL MARRIOTT,' a staircase, and a glass door leading inside.
Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $109
$95 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20

Explore the area

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Protea Mall, Cnr Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320
  • Place, Umhlanga Lighthouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Main Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, two beds, a desk, and a large mirror.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 190 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View | Private kitchen | Electric kettle

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 190 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

uMhlanga

When you stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga in uMhlanga, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 15-minute walk of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Oceans Mall. .This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Umhlanga Lighthouse and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Whalebone Pier.

What's nearby

  • Oceans Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 1999 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Radisson Blu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪African Roots Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Butcher boys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga offers 269 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. 43-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 269 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands. Additional amenities at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 10 km.
You can enjoy a meal at Lighthouse serving the guests of Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Lighthouse - This restaurant serves breakfast only.

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

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 524 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 524 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 524 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 524 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 524 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Schalk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and the staff was exceptional! Would definitely recommend this hotel, the environment was amazing and they made us feel at home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and the staff extremely helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trevonica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the location of this hotel. The room was clean, big bathroom. Front desk very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and restaurants nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Taahir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes room was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms. Staff was very helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Porters, bar staff and the team really went above and beyond. We only had 1 night but really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Berry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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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
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8/10 Good

Rashika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Benjamin

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

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
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8/10 Good

TROY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conviently located
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay at the hotel was excellent very central of all restaurants and the mall. The only disappointment was they didn't offer lunch and dinner available at the hotel restaurant on Saturday. So we had to eat somewhere else. But overall a very nice Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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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
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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