Protea Hotel By Marriott Durban Umhlanga – A Favorite for Families in Durban

The hotel offers 260 air-conditioned guest rooms with satellite TV and laptop-compatible safes. Some rooms feature fully-equipped kitchenettes and separate seating areas with a dining table and tub chairs. Family rooms with two queen beds provide 370 square feet of space for up to four guests.

The hotel sits within a 10-minute walk of the Umhlanga Lighthouse and the beach. Moses Mabhida Stadium is 17 kilometers away, while Gateway Shopping Centre is 4 kilometers from the property. King Shaka International Airport is 20 kilometers from the hotel, with a paid airport shuttle available.

The on-site Lighthouse Restaurant serves a daily buffet breakfast with fresh fruit, cold meats, cheeses, croissants, and a hot breakfast cooked to order. Lunch and dinner are not served at the hotel, but more than 50 restaurants are within walking distance on Chartwell Road. Guests can order drinks from the bar through room service.

Children aged 11 and under stay free when sharing a room with adults. Babysitting services can be arranged upon request at a charge, allowing parents to enjoy the nearby restaurants and beach. The rooftop swimming pool and fitness center are open to all guests, including children.

The hotel provides 4 meeting rooms and a business center for corporate events and work requirements. Wheelchair-accessible rooms and facilities, plus a lift to all floors, accommodate guests with mobility needs. A 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and key card access elevators add to guest convenience and security.

Location: 700 meters from Umhlanga Rocks beach

Rooms: 260 rooms with partial sea views & kitchenettes

Dining: Buffet breakfast at Lighthouse Restaurant

Family: Kids 11 & under stay free; babysitting available

Business: 4 meeting rooms & business center

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms on all floors