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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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Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a spacious reception area with a counter and seating, a large sofa, and decorative sculpture.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, comfortable seating area, and city views.
Relax by the pool with a view of the city.
Enjoy a warm and inviting buffet experience with a variety of food stations and a rustic charm.
Relax on the outdoor deck with a long bar, dining table, and lounge seating.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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Room options

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

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

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

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

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

  • 190 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

uMhlanga

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga places you within a 10-minute stroll of Umhlanga Lighthouse and Umhlanga Main Beach. This 269-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

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
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiger's Milk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Butcher Boys - Umhlanga - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Tonga - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brwd - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mo Noodles - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Friendly beach hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
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, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this beach hotel include an ATM, a convenience store, and a water dispenser.
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.

Languages

English

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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

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
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.
  • 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.

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

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 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga on Aug 12, 2025 start from $93.86, excluding 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 Umhlanga Main Beach. You'll also find Umhlanga Rocks Beach and KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site 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 bar plus some guestrooms include kitchenettes and ocean views.

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

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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 guestrooms 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 12.4 mi away (18 minutes by car).

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

No, at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 488 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reneil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Mr Martyn C

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

Another lovely stay

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

TROY

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

10/10 Excellent

Sugeshni

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Channa

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ridwaan

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Philippe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Good location. Too much noise. No double glazed windows
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Khatija

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
My room was not ready for check in until 15 30 This was very dissapointing as I had a 1 and a half hour delay When I enquired from the hotel reception as to what we could do while waiting - she was very non chalant about it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thandiwe

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

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early and were switched to a room with a kitchenette, which we considered to be a bonus. However, there was no dish soap or dish cloths to tidy up and use the dishes again. And no garbage appropriate for use in a kitchen. The room was fine and the beds were comfortable. The area is great and walkable to many shops and restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Burger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jacobus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benediction

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaajal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moonchul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Logan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this place are phenomenal!! We had only booked this for one night, but ended up staying for 4 nights because we all took turns with the stomach flu. There is a pharmacy connected with the hotel, which was wonderful. Each morning when I would go down to extend for another night, they would ask how we were doing, give us water bottles and ask if there was anything extra they could do to help out. Across the street was a small grocery store that we could pick up things.. Uber Eats works there also, but you have to meet them outside the front door. The beds are very comfortable and nice size bathroom. It is about a 5 minute walk down to Umhlanga rocks and the lighthouse. There is a mall within walking distance and also several other restaurants besides what is in the mall. Parking is covered and secured. Breakfast has so many options and is so good. I would definitely stay at this place again if we go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thandiwe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindiwe S

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

Girls Trip

The hotel is in a great location; Right from chevk in the service was exceptional, Pumula was amazing , service with a smile 😊; lots of restaurants around; across the street there is a pick n pay and various ATM machines, close to beach with walking/running trail. One suggestion would be to upgrade/ change the TV's, they are old the picture quality is bad. Down the street there is a huge mall called Pearls of Umhlanga, it is beautiful with great shopping!! I will definitely be back and will recommend this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Clarissa

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Proper 3 star experience

They only change the sheets and bedding every 2nd day. So if you get make up on your pillow, on the 1st night. Best believe, you gonna have to sleep on it again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024