The Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge is a modern, trendy hotel just north of Durban, close to both the beach, tourist attractions and the King Shaka International Airport in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The protea Umhlanga is well suited to both business and leisure travellers, guests are accommodated in spacious, well-appointed rooms and have access to numerous on-site amenities as well as an excellent restaurant.
One of the star features of the Protea Umhlanga Ridge hotel is the rooftop swimming pool, where guests can relax, take a refreshing dip or gather for social occasions at sunset taking in the panoramic views.
Situated near the beach, water enthusiasts staying at the hotel may enjoy surfing, scuba diving, sea kayaking, deep-sea fishing and marine safaris. Also of maritime interest is the beautiful uShaka Marine World in Durban where you can see hundreds of different species, including sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins and multi-coloured reef fish. Or, learn more about sharks and their value to us by visiting the nearby Natal Sharks Board.
Accommodation is stylish, modern, spacious and most importantly comfortable. Each contemporary, Colonial-style room boasts timber laminate floors and light, serene atmosphere ideally suited to Durban climate. One look at the view will leave you wishing you could stay just one more day. The hotel boasts 205 modern, upmarket bedrooms and guests have the option to choose to remain in the Standard Room or the Family Rooms.
The Standard Rooms are modern contemporary courtyard facing rooms, with twin or king-size bed, bathroom with shower. The Family Rooms are semi-self catering with two bedrooms facing Gateway with a full bath, balcony and a laptop-friendly safe. Its main bedroom offers a king-size bed while the second bedroom for the children features two twin beds.
The hotel features a variety of meeting rooms which include two boardrooms and five multi-use venues with a maximum seating capacity of 370 delegates cinema style.
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The contact numbers to make a reservation at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban uMhlanga Ridge are:
• Cape Town Reservations +27 (0) 21 794 9050
• Durban Reservations: +27 (0) 31 941 5945
• Johannesburg Reservations: +27 (0) 10 446 8045.
Alternatively, you can check availability and book online by clicking here.