Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Beach hotel with restaurant, near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 205 per person)

Experience the warmth of Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga, where modern comforts and family-friendly amenities converge. Enjoy breakfast at Lighthouse, explore shopping on site, or take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services. With free in-room WiFi and helpful staff that have impressed previous guests.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Connecting rooms available
Bar
24/7 front desk
Parking available
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Self parking
In-room childcare
Business center
4 meeting rooms
Airport shuttle
Area shuttle
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning

For families (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Babysitting (surcharge)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television

$87 nightly

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Tomorrow

Oct 11 - Oct 12

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchenette

LED TV

Sofa bed

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

388 sq ft
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchenette

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

190 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Sofa bed

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

190 sq ft
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchenette

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

194 sq ft
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views

Pool
Airport transfer
Parking available
Free WiFi

$77 nightly

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

Umhlanga Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Umhlanga Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 18 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

‪Cafe 1999 - ‬1 min walk
‪African Roots Coffee - ‬3 min walk
‪Radisson Blu - ‬2 min walk
‪Steak & Ale - ‬3 min walk
‪Tiki Tonga Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

At Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Durban Beach. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Lighthouse, which serves breakfast. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of uShaka Marine World. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 269 rooms
- Arranged over 15 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- 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 time is 10:30 AM
- Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18

Children

- Up to 3 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Babysitting*

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Onsite self parking (ZAR 55 per day)
- Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Transfers

- Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

- Area shuttle within 10 km*

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Childcare in room (surcharge)
Grocery/convenience store

What to do

Personal watercraft (motorized)
Shopping
Beach access
Access to nearby health club
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Parasailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Whale-watching nearby

Working away

Business center
4 meeting rooms

Services

24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop

Facilities

2 buildings/towers
Built in 1998
ATM/banking
Vegetarian dining options
No plastic coffee stirrers
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Wheelchair-accessible vanity height (inches): 33
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 36
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 34
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Closed captioned TV
Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
Lowered peephole/view port in door
Low-height counter/sink
Lowered counter and sink height (inches): 28
Height-adjustable showerhead
Grab bar near toilet
Toilet grab bar height (inches): 33
Grab bar in bathtub
Bathtub grab bar height (inches): 33
Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

43-inch LED TV
Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Electric kettle

Sleep well

Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

Food and drink

Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Energy-saving switches
Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Lighthouse - This restaurant serves breakfast only.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 205 for adults and ZAR 205 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 350 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 500 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 1 and 15 costs ZAR 125 (one-way)

Parking

Self parking costs ZAR 55 per day
Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

National rating

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

Yes. Self parking costs ZAR 55 per day. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 350 per vehicle one-way.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 500 (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Sibaya Casino (7-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (11-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and parasailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga also has access to a nearby health club.