Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

3.0 star property

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A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and wooden accents.
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.
A bar area with a long counter, hanging light fixtures, and shelves of blue bottles.
A bar area with a central island, bar stools, hanging light fixtures, and shelves with bottles.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

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

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

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

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga places you next to Oceans Mall and within a 10-minute walk of Whalebone Pier. This 269-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

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

  • ‪Red Röcker - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Radisson Blu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 1999 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tiger's Milk - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Guests of Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and laundry facilities. If you drive, self parking is ZAR 55 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 350 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a gift shop, a water dispenser, and an ATM.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 43-inch LED TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include electric kettles, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property class

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

Are free cancellation options available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

As of Aug 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga on Aug 21, 2026 start from $111, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

This hotel in uMhlanga is within a 10-minute walk of Umhlanga Lighthouse and Oceans Mall. You'll also find Umhlanga Main Beach and Umhlanga Rocks Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

Yes, parking is offered for ZAR 55 per day. RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga include a casino on the premises?

No, Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include an ocean view and a kitchenette.

Are there hot tubs at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Lighthouse.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga.

Are there connecting rooms at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

Yes, you can book connecting rooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

The closest major airport to Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR), which is 10.5 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 533 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great water pressure in the showers and comfy beds. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thandile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, safe parking, clean all amenities around . Wish thy had bathtubs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel I happily use for short stays in the area. This is a good choice for me as it is close to the local bars and restaurants, there are some really nice ones there. The hotel is clean and modern and the rooms are quiet and comfortable. They do a nice breakfast. All good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and restaurants nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All excellent..only problem is availability of parking to arrive & depart at fromt of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Taahir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes room was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Berry

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

8/10 Good

Rashika

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

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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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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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Benjamin

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

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
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

TROY

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

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026