5/5 Excellent
Tafara, Johannesburg
Traveled with family and small children
29 Aug 2020
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Overview of Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
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4.1/5 Very Good
Guests rated this property 4.4/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Breakfast Available
- Business Services
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- Hand sanitizer provided
Explore the area
Umhlanga Lighthouse8 min walk
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail2 min drive
Gateway Theatre of Shopping3 min drive
Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)15 min drive
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View
4.8/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 388 sq ft
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 4Max adults: 4Max children: 3
Room details
2 Queen Beds
388-sq-foot room with ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with electric kettle
Sleep - Linens
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV, low-height electrical outlets in bathroom, lever door handles, grab bar in bathtub, and wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Non-Smoking, renovated in May 2017
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View
More detailsRoom amenities
- 190 sq ft
- Partial ocean view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
1 King Bed
190-sq-foot room with partial sea views
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with electric kettle
Sleep - Linens
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV, low-height electrical outlets in bathroom, lever door handles, grab bar in bathtub, and wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Non-Smoking, renovated in May 2017
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View
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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View
4.6/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 194 sq ft
- Partial ocean view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
1 King Bed
194-sq-foot room with partial ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with electric kettle
Sleep - Linens
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV, low-height electrical outlets in bathroom, lever door handles, grab bar in bathtub, and wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Non-Smoking, renovated in May 2017
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Room, Non Smoking
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Room, Non Smoking
4.8/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 190 sq ft
- Partial sea view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 4Max adults: 4Max children: 3
Room details
1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds
190-sq-foot room with partial sea views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free bottled water
Sleep - Linens
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity, wheelchair-width doorways, grab bar in bathtub, closed-captioned TV, lever door handles, low-height electrical outlets in bathroom, and wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking, renovated in May 2017
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
About this area
Umhlanga
Located in Umhlanga, Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Gateway Theatre of Shopping, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umdloti Beach. Traveling with kids? Make time for uShaka Marine World, or check out an event or a game at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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What's nearby
- Umhlanga Lighthouse - 8 min walk
- Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 13 min walk
- Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 2 min drive
- Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 3 min drive
- Sibaya Casino - 7 min drive
Getting around
- King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
- Lighthouse — 1 min walk
- Lord Prawn — 3 min walk
- Steak & Ale — 3 min walk
- Little Havana — 4 min walk
- The Sugar Club — 5 min walk
About this property
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Follows standard sanitization guidelines of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Safety measures
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Self parking: ZAR 55 per day
- RV/bus/truck parking
- Parking height restrictions apply
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Airport shuttle on request
- Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
Food and drink
- Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: ZAR 190.00 for adults and ZAR 190.00 for children
- 1 restaurant
- 1 bar
Things to do
- Motorized watercraft
- Shopping
Family friendly
- Babysitting/childcare (surcharge)
- Dry cleaning service
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Grocery/convenience store
- In-room child care (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- ATM/banking services
- Elevator
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Grocery/convenience store
- Newspapers in lobby
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Porter/bellhop
- Tour/ticket assistance
Languages spoken
- English
Business services
- 4 meeting rooms
- Business center
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Accessible bathroom
- Grab bar in bathtub
- Grab bar near toilet
- In-room accessibility
- Lever door handles
- Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
- Wheelchair-accessible business center
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
- Designated smoking areas
- Renovated guestrooms - May 2017
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Linens
Bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Towels
Entertainment
- 43-inch LED TV
- Satellite channels
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
More
- Access via exterior corridors
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Laptop-compatible safe
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 2:00 PM - 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
Special check-in instructions
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs (infant beds)
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- 1 percent tourism fee will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: ZAR 190.00 for adults and ZAR 190.00 for children (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250 per person (roundtrip)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 125.00 (from 1 to 12 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
We should mention
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
Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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
Frequently asked questions
4.1
Very Good
4.4/5
Cleanliness
4.2/5
Staff & service
4.2/5
Amenities
4.1/5
Property conditions & facilities
5/5 Excellent
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Business traveler
21 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
5/5 Excellent
Lelani
Business traveler
2 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort and luxury in Umhlanga
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
5/5 Excellent
Peter
Business traveler
14 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
4/5 Good
Stephen
Business traveler
7 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
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