Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Destination

Umhlanga Rocks

Located 700 m 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.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Amenities

Most of the Hotel's 120 3-Star rooms have sea views and all are elegantly and stylishly furnished. Semi self-catering facilities include a microwave, fridge, cutlery, crockery and tea-coffee making facilities. All rooms are equipped with remote control TV, Satellite TV, hairdryers, modem and laptop plug points, telephone, central air-conditioning, room safes and electronic locking devices on all doors. All rooms are open plan and have kitchenettes. Facilities for disabled GUESTS are also available. Hotel suites have a separate lounge, bedroom and bar area. All bathrooms consist of separate baths and showers. Rooms for non-smoking GUESTS are also available in the 3-Star Protea Hotel Umhlanga.

Directions To Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Centrally situated in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, Durban the 3-Star Protea Hotel Umhlanga is approximately a two-minute walk from the main protected beach. The Hotel is also within walking distance of many pubs, restaurants, shopping centres and the vibrant nightlife of the area. The upmarket towns of La Lucia, Umloti and Mount Edgecombe are only minutes away. * DIRECTION FROM KING SHAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT * Head east on Umdloti St D144 [1.7km] * Take the ramp onto N2 towards Durban [11.6km] * Take exit 182 for M41 towards Mount Edgecombe [750m] * Take the exit towards Umhlanga Rocks Drive/M12 [700m] * Turn left at Umhlanga Rocks Drive (go through 1 traffic circle) [450m] * At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit and stay on Umhlanga Rocks Drive/M12 [1.3km] * Continue onto McCausland Crescent [110m] * At the 3rd set of robots, turn right into the Ridge road [84m] * Take the first left [8m] * Protea Hotel Umhlanga will be on the left, opposite the Umhlanga Shopping Centre Distance from 1. King Shaka International Airport - 18 km (approx 15 minute drive) 2. Umhlanga Rocks Beach – 200m 3. Chartwell Mall – adjacent to the Hotel 4. Ushaka Marine World – 15 minute drive 5. Mount Edgecombe Golf Course – (10 minute drive) 6. Gateway Mall – very close proximity to Hotel 7. Ballito – 30km 8. Durban – 19km (15 minute drive) 9. Durban Harbour – (15 minute drive) 10. Durban International Convention Centre - 19km (15 minute drive) 11. Pietermaritzburg – 90km 12. Valley of a Thousand Hills – 35km * GPS CO ORDINATES: * Latitude: 29 43' 32.79⁰S Longitude: 31 05’03.80⁰E

Area Attractions

1. Umhlanga Rocks forms part of the famous Sugar Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal. The name ‘Umhlanga’ means ‘Place of Reeds’ and the area is one of South Africa's prime upmarket holiday destinations situated just north of Durban. 2. The area is well known for its landmark lighthouse, golden beaches, beautiful parks and a selective variety of accommodation and delicious cuisine. 3. The 3-Star Protea Hotel Umhlanga is close to a large variety of restaurants catering for all tastes and budgets. The popular Lord Prawn restaurant is well known for its seafood. It is also well placed for GUESTS to experience the vibrant nightlife of the area with its many pubs, bars and theatres. 4. The Gateway Complex (the largest shopping centre in the Southern hemisphere) is a 5-minute drive from the Hotel and offers 18 Ster Kinekor Cinema's, Jungle Park, the Wave House, a climbing rock, live theater, a fantasy forest and a Skate Park. 5. Popular local attractions include the Lighthouse and Hawaan Forest. This unique indigenous wood is still unspoiled and home to a large and diverse range of animals and birds. Walks can be arranged through the Wildlife Society. 6. If you are feeling really brave there are opportunities to dive with sharks or view these magnificent creatures up close. Dive Nautique offers boat cruises, diving and snorkelling trips. 7. Further north are the towns of Mount Edgecombe well known for its Country Club, tropical gardens and the Hindu Temple and Umhloti where it is possible to take horse rides on the beaches of Kwa-Zulu Natal.