- Kitchen
- City view
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
About this property
Located 700 metres from the beach in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga boasts family-friendly accommodation with free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms. Guests of Protea Umhlanga can enjoy partial sea views from some of the rooms with stylish, elegant furnishings. Each air-conditioned room has a satellite TV and separate bathroom, while some offer a fully-equipped kitchenette. A delicious buffet breakfast is served every morning at the on-site Lighthouse Restaurant. For lunch and dinner, guests can explore a variety of restaurants situated within walking distance of the property. To ensure a hassle-free stay, the attentive staff can arrange for airport shuttle and babysitting service upon request at a charge. There is a 24-hour reception desk and on-site parking is available for a surcharge. Nearby attractions include the KZN Shark's Board, Gateway Shopping Centre, and the Hawaan Forest. King Shaka International Airport is located 20 km away, whilst Durban City Centre is 17 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Fitness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Makala
South Africa
“The location is close to mall, restaurants and the beach, the service from staff is excellent.” - Aileen
South Africa
“Very comfortable rooms and beds. Great shower. Lovely breakfast. Lovely decor and ambiance in the reception area. Really great service at reception.” - Happy
South Africa
“Accommodating me and family in a single large room.” - Elizabeth
South Africa
“Great location friendly staff. We arrived early and got an early check in. Beautiful aesthetic” - Andrea
South Africa
“Great location, comfortable and spacious. Modern feel to the family room” - Charlotte
South Africa
“The hotel and staff were great. We however requested for single beds but they were merged into sets.” - Bridges
South Africa
“Ran out of food at breakfast.Restaurant was very busy.” - Lerato
South Africa
“Travelled for holidays with my children. From the first day until we left, the warm hospitality of the ladies and gents at reception, to the security and luggage assistance and breakfast team. We loved variety of breakfast meal.. The room was wow...” - Sharon
South Africa
“The room size was very comfortable for a family with a kitchenette included. The rooms and bathrooms are very clean and smells very fresh and inviting.” - Phumelele
South Africa
“I like safety of the hotel. Not everyone has excess to enter lift and rooms”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Breakfast Room
- Open forBreakfast
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please note the hotel offers wireless internet- the first 500MB per room per day is free, thereafter charges apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.