About this property

Located 20 minutes south of Durban, between the lagoon and the beach at Illovo, this hotel offers spacious rooms with free WiFi. Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach features an outdoor pool and a spa. Each of the air-conditioned rooms is decorated with modern wooden furniture and carpeted floors. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, a work desk and an electric kettle. Protea Hotel’s Oakwoods Restaurant is housed in a glass structure, overlooking the Umzimbazi lagoon and the lush Natal vegetation surrounding it. A rich breakfast buffet, à la carte lunches and buffet style dinners are served daily. Guests can choose from a variety of sports, including squash, mini golf, table tennis and volleyball. Younger guests can use the small pool for kids. Spa treatments are available at SPA @ Karridene. Aliwal Diving Center and Galleria Shopping Mall are 6.2 mi away. Ushaka marine World is a 30-minute drive away by car, and the hotel offers free private parking on site. King Shaka International Airport is 43 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Protea Hotels by Marriott
Hotel chain/brand
Protea Hotels by Marriott

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 king beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shanrika
    South Africa South Africa
    spacious room met my expectations with cleanliness.
  • Thobile
    South Africa South Africa
    Warm welcome from friendly staff members and residing in a clean environment.
  • Thobile
    South Africa South Africa
    Professionalism courtesy and environmental hygiene. I also appreciated the fact that my suggestion from the previous feedback which was about the microwave oven was taken into consideration. The room had a microwave this time around.
  • Titus
    South Africa South Africa
    The access to the beach, cleanliness of the rooms and friendliness of the staff
  • Fezokuhle
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful, directly on the beach Friendly staff Great dinner and breakfast menu Secluded beach Clean Game room and pool
  • Nkateko
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff reception, the food and how quick tgey resolve issues
  • Beverley
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything. It was really convenient to have Dinner at the hotel and not have to go out. The room was very comfortable and clean with a sea view.
  • Broodryk
    South Africa South Africa
    The room service and the friendliness of the staff.
  • Unathi
    South Africa South Africa
    The rooms are ideal for travelling with kids, very comfortable too.
  • Anne-jane
    South Africa South Africa
    Beds were very comfortable and we had a beautiful view. Very friendly and helpful staff

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Argentinian • Australian • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Racquetball
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool

  • Open all year

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach