Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach
- View
- Garden
- Swimming pool
- BBQ facilities
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
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
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Spa
- Bar

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Shanrika
South Africa
“spacious room met my expectations with cleanliness.” - Thobile
South Africa
“Warm welcome from friendly staff members and residing in a clean environment.” - Thobile
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
“The access to the beach, cleanliness of the rooms and friendliness of the staff” - Fezokuhle
Germany
“Beautiful, directly on the beach Friendly staff Great dinner and breakfast menu Secluded beach Clean Game room and pool” - Nkateko
South Africa
“Staff reception, the food and how quick tgey resolve issues” - Sifeziwe
South Africa
“The property is easily accessible and was at a prime location for where we were going.” - Kent
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
“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
“The room service and the friendliness of the staff.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • American • Argentinian • Australian • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
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.




The fine print
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.