Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

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Protea Hotels by Marriott
8.7 (3428 reviews)
Corner Lighthouse Road & Chartwell Road, Umhlanga Rocks , Durban , ZA

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location (walking distance to beach, malls, restaurants)
Friendly and attentive staff (reception, concierge, breakfast team)
Clean rooms with great views
Good/bountiful breakfast (buffet and omelette station)
Safe-feeling property and convenient to local amenities
Cons:
Paid and cramped parking; intrusive repeated driver-license scanning
Noise from the road / loud music at night for some rooms
Limited on-site dining (no dinner/room service/lunch) and no airport shuttle as advertised
Perceived poor value in some areas (expensive drinks, single-shampoo bottle, bottled water quality)
Breakfast service management issues at times (dirty tables, understaffed)

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Multiple guests repeatedly praised very clean rooms and well-maintained spaces; a few notes about inconsistent restocking (tissues/soap) and one comment criticizing housekeeping attitude, but overall cleanliness is strong.
Service
9
Staff frequently described as friendly, attentive and helpful (concierge, reception, breakfast staff); isolated service issues include rude cleaner and an intrusive parking ID scanning practice, but overall service sentiment is positive.
Location
9.5
Location is consistently highlighted as a major positive: central, walking distance to beach, malls and many restaurants — one of the strongest attributes mentioned across reviews.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms noted for excellent views, cleanliness and adequate size for most guests; a few comments about smaller rooms for larger groups, lack of bathtub for some, and road/noise affecting room comfort in some cases.
Amenities
7.5
Mixed feedback: guests cited lack of hotel dinner/room service and no airport shuttle (contrary to booking listing), paid/limited parking and small parking spaces — amenities perceived as a weaker area.
Value for Money
7.8
Mixed signals: some say stay was affordable and perfect; others called it not good value (notably high drink prices, cheap-feeling toiletries, bottled water quality concerns). Overall value is slightly below target.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Breakfast receives strong praise (buffet variety, helpful omelette cook), but there are recurring operational complaints: understaffed breakfast service, dirty/unsupplied tables and limited in-hotel dining options.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall impressions are very positive with many guests describing their stay as great/perfect and praising staff, cleanliness and location; noise and some service/amenity limitations temper but do not dominate the overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 21:04

Property Description

Family-Friendly Accommodation with Partial Sea Views
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga offers stylish rooms with partial sea views and elegant furnishings. Each room features a satellite TV, separate bathroom, and some even include a fully-equipped kitchenette.

Delicious Buffet Breakfast and Convenient Dining Options
Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast at the on-site Lighthouse Restaurant. Explore various lunch and dinner options at nearby restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.

Attentive Staff and Convenient Services
Enjoy a hassle-free stay with services like airport shuttle and babysitting arrangements available upon request. The 24-hour reception desk ensures assistance at any time, and on-site parking is provided for your convenience.

Book your stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga for a memorable experience in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks.

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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: DUR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 3428 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Oleg • family_with_children • il
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Naomie • couple • za
10
great location
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Avinash • family_with_children • za
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • solo_traveller • zm
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Naoki • solo_traveller • jp
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Amith • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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DMB • solo_traveller • za
10
I fell welcomed at ease traveling alone.
Pros:

great location with or without personal transport

Cons:

n/a

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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RYUSUKE • solo_traveller • jp
8
Pros:

ロケーションもよいし、部屋も綺麗

Cons:

今回の部屋は、排水溝からの匂いが少し気になりましたが、
総じてよかったです

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Tlou • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Cliff • extended_group • za
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Zinhle • extended_group • za
10
Pros:

Rooms are nice and big and very clean

Cons:

Breakfast was not nice

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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siziba • couple • za
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Candice • family_with_children • za
9
Pros:

Highly recommended, cannot fault anything

Cons:

None

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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omar Abdulslam • family_with_children • za
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Sinki J. • couple • za
10
Our visit and dreams fulfilled
Pros:

All awesome,
Perfect, no area of concern

Cons:

None

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Boitumelo Ngwato • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

Ability to check in earlier

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • au
7
A standard hotel
Pros:

This is a centrally located hotel in Umhlanga. It has standard facilities.

Cons:

There was no satisfactory response to enquiries about the airport shuttle. There can be a lot of noise at night.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Chetty • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

Breakfast shud be included wid accommodation

Cons:

Rates on buffet breakfast is to high

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Nhlamulo • couple • za
8
Great , perfect location
Pros:

The Location

Cons:

I’m not sure what’s wrong with the drainage system, but the bathroom has a slight drain smell

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Rehana • solo_traveller • za
9
Excellent stay
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpfu, especially reception and the doorman. All our requests were sorted promptly, from an additional blanket, adaptor to an umbrella. They even helped us with a late checkout. The room was clean and comfortable and we got a sea-facing room. Good value for money.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee