Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

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Protea Hotels by Marriott
8.4 (691 reviews)
Old South Coast Road, Illovo Beach , Amanzimtoti , za

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Breakfast issues
Some maintenance needed

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
Varied reviews on cleanliness; some areas reported clean, while others had concerns.
Service
9.15
Staff were consistently noted as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.15
Multiple mentions of excellent proximity to beach and amenities.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms clean and comfortable, but some concerns about maintenance.
Amenities
8.15
Some entertainment options appreciated, though some amenities needed attention.
Value for Money
8.15
Mixed sentiments; some felt the price did not match the offerings.
Food and Beverage
7.65
Food quality varied; some enjoyed while others found issues.
Overall Experience
8.65
Generally positive experiences, with few concerns mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 04:02

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach offers spacious rooms with modern wooden furniture, carpeted floors, and all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

Dining with a View
Indulge in delicious meals at the Oakwoods Restaurant, where you can enjoy stunning views of the Umzimbazi lagoon while savoring a rich breakfast buffet, à la carte lunches, and buffet-style dinners.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind by the outdoor pool, pamper yourself with spa treatments at SPA @ Karridene, or enjoy a variety of sports activities such as squash, mini golf, and volleyball. Younger guests can have fun at the kids' pool, ensuring a memorable stay for the whole family.

Experience luxury, relaxation, and stunning views at Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach. Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DUR

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 691 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 7.65
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Kavash • family_with_children • za
9
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Raveshen • couple • za
7
Comfortable
Pros:

Close to the beach and you felt safe while at the beach with a staff of the hotel close by. Lovely deep pool that you can enjoy.

Cons:

Building is old, some maintenance is done, but definitely needs a makeover on the outside.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Nisha • family_with_children • za
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Dhiresh • family_with_children • za
8
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Halala • family_with_children • za
6
There is more room for improvement
Pros:

Location and rooms

Cons:

Food they should in improve in their buffet variety. Dinner got only only curry and untastely chicken. Ordering from the menu was the disaster the meat came raw instead of medium to well done steak while the first one came tasteless without seasoned.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Dladla • solo_traveller • za
10
Wonderful experience
Pros:

Good and peaceful location, good breakfast

Cons:

Drinking water from the carafe, I prefer bottle water.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Ntandoyenkosi • couple • za
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Mgxaji • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

The breakfast was awesome, staff is friendly always want to help.

Cons:

On the supper, there was no curry only grilled beds are so comfortable

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Precious • family_with_children • za
9
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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PHILIP • family_with_children • za
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Bongekile • family_with_children • za
10
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Thapedi • family_with_children • za
5
Pros:

The route to the beach and the food

Cons:

Old towels
Some stuff members not friendly
Pool not clean
Facility windows not clean

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Denise • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

Rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and food amazing.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Lindsoy • family_with_children • za
5
Needs a revamp
Pros:

The private was the only thing that was really special.

Cons:

That it no longer looks top class. It surely needs a huge revamp, place looks old and run down. TV channels are minimal too.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Dumakude • couple • za
9
Excellent food was sooooo nice and tasty, I promise to come back
Pros:

Breakfast was superb infact the whole meal

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • couple • za
8
Place was beautiful, hotel was good, staff was very helpful n friendly
Pros:

Breakfast was very good location was near

Cons:

Like every thing abt the place

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • couple • za
5
Pleasant, quite adaquate for a short trip away.
Pros:

Room was cosy. Breakfast more than adaquate. Glad there were outside smoking facilities.

Cons:

Arrival welcome was a little surly, but after that, staff was pleasant. Dinner buffett a strange mix, not all food cooked correctly.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nomzamo • family_with_children • za
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Joslyn • solo_traveller • us
10
Great
Pros:

Wonderful variety

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Samkelisiwe • family_with_children • za
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee