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 Centre and Galleria Shopping Mall are 10 km 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 70 km from the property.

Couples particularly 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 extra-large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Bowman
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff were friendly, the hotel was clean. The only issue was the restaurant. A bit of a wait to get drinks and order off the menu as opposed to the buffet. Also, with it being my first visit to the hotel I wasn't sure how the payment for the...
  • Kayalsum
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was excellent from the time we arrived until we left The staff were amazing
  • Michael
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly and efficient staff at check in and departure. Room is spacious and clean. Close to the beach, which is also very clean. Close to a number of other towns in the area. Excellent restaurant.
  • Silindile
    South Africa South Africa
    Every thing from the receptionist, rooms and also breakfast 😋

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Argentinian • Australian • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      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 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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 supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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