Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

Hotels
Protea Hotels by Marriott
8.8 (1678 reviews)
14 Palm Boulevard Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, 4320, South Africa , Durban , za

Children allowed

Facilities

Nightclub
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good amenities
Cons:
Housekeeping issues
Room quality concerns
Food variety lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.34
Some criticism of room cleanliness and maintenance indicated.
Service
9.31
Overall positive sentiment with many reviews highlighting friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.35
Frequent mentions of excellent location close to amenities.
Room Quality
8.3
Mixed reviews about room comfort, especially regarding bedding.
Amenities
8.83
Positive mentions of facilities like the heated pool but some dissatisfaction with room amenities.
Value for Money
8.79
Some reviews noted not feeling the price matched the room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.34
General satisfaction with breakfast, but some criticism on variety.
Overall Experience
9.11
High overall satisfaction with several returning customers.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 23:54

Property Description

Modern Comfort and Convenience
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge offers stylish air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV, a work desk, and scenic views of Chris Saunders Park.

Culinary Delights and Serene Ambiance
Indulge in delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant with a garden-view deck, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind at the rooftop swimming pool, stay active in the fitness centre, or sip on refreshing drinks at the terrace while enjoying the pleasant surroundings.

Book your stay now at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! for a perfect blend of leisure and luxury.

Important information:

Please note the hotel offers wireless internet- the first 500MB per room per day is free, thereafter charges apply.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.
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.

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

Property Policies

  • 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.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 65 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1678 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 9.31
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.83
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Nomqhele family_with_children za
10
Hats of the professionalism of the stuff all of them, with exceptional service from Simphiwe.
Pros:

Breakfast and Dinner

Cons:

The fridge was liking

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Samantha solo_traveller za
8
Pros:

Convenience to the mall
The rooms are clean

Cons:

The pool, kids were messing everywhere, could not enjoy the time at the pool

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Reza family_with_children za
8
Pros:

Hotel accommodation and staff were great

Cons:

Breakfast was average at best

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Charlene family_with_children za
10
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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mariam couple za
10
Perfect location
Pros:

Everything.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Nur Aicha family_with_children mz
9
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Imtiaz family_with_children za
9
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Grant extended_group za
8
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
F
Farhana family_with_children za
9
Pros:

Clean and neat

Cons:

Fridges were not cold enough
It was a chiller

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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nestor family_with_children za
9
Good stay in Umhlanga
Pros:

Staff are excellent.

Cons:

Could not use my Prokard stay vouchers.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Sihle family_with_children za
9
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Michell Erna family_with_children za
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

The bedd where a bit sodt

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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naeem family_with_children za
2
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
B
BARBARA family_with_children za
10
Pros:

What I loved the most about the hotel is that the ENTIRE STAFF was so friendly...I've never came across such kind and loving people like that. Most importantly I would like to give thanks to Chef Nobuhle for preparing her signature dish specially for us,you are a start Chef!!!! Your hospitality was top notch guys 👌

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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vanessa family_with_children za
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Everything else

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
B
Busi family_with_children za
10
Excellent
Pros:

The stay with kids was excellent, great service from all staff. Wonderful breakfast buffet, treats for kids, warm pool with a life guard for the kids

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
M
Maryke family_with_children za
10
Was well located. Clean and friendly stadf going the extra mile!🙌🏻
Pros:

Friendliness, clean and staff were really nice!

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Nurse family_with_children za
10
Pros:

Excellent stay. The room was clean, comfortable and well prepared. Everything was in good condition and the overall experience was very pleasant. I would highly recommend this hotel 😘😍

Cons:

Non

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Selaelo family_with_children za
8
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Rekgethile family_with_children za
9
2026-04-02 via Nuitee