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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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
  • Sifeziwe
    South Africa South Africa
    The property is easily accessible and was at a prime location for where we were going.
  • Kent
    South Africa South Africa
    everything was perfect, we even had a car problem and the staff assist us within minute the car was ready to go. excellent service.
  • 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.

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

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.