Protea Hotel Umhlanga (Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa): See 42 Reviews and 28 Photos

Also Known As:: Hotel Umhlanga; Protea Hotel Umhlanga Rocks; Protea Umhlanga

Address: Cnr Lighthouse & Chartwell Drive | Protea Mall, Umhlanga Rocks 4320, South Africa

Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Umhlanga Rocks

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

#4 On the Beach Hotels in Umhlanga Rocks

Price range (per night): S$168 - 310

Hotel Class:3 star (3*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: uMhlanga Rocks, near Durban in Kwa-Zulu Natal, evokes a vision of golden beaches, lush surroundings and the exhilaration of holidaying in an idyllic part of the world. The 3-star Protea Hotel Umhlanga is where that vision turns to reality.Conveniently situated mere minutes from the protected beach and only 10 minutes away from Durban in the heart of uMhlanga Rocks, the Protea Hotel Umhlanga offers friendly and comfortable accommodation. Most of the well-appointed rooms have sea-views and all are comfortably furnished. Admirably equipped semi self-catering rooms, as well as facilities for disabled GUESTS, are available at this 3-star hotel. The Protea Hotel Umhlanga serves delicious breakfasts on site and is situated in close proximity to a variety of restaurants catering for all tastes and budgets. Conference facilities are available with well-trained and professional STAFF catering for every need. Secure, undercover parking on the premises is also available. For adventure and sports enthusiasts there are lots of activities nearby. There are the classics like tennis, bowls, golf and squash; and then there are the daring like deep-sea fishing, scuba diving and horse riding. After all that, return to the hotel pool on the rooftop to lie under the African sun and take in the sea air. ... more less

Reservation Options:: TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda, Venere, Olotels, Priceline, Hotels.com, Tingo and HotelsClick so you can book your Protea Hotel Umhlanga reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

Gillian B

Cape Town Central, South Africa

1 review

“Very pleasant stay!”

Reviewed 9 June 2013

The service is excellent and the staff are very friendly (acknowledge and greet you) at this very well located hotel in the village of Umhlanga Rocks. 3 star with 4 star standards. Feels like home to me. There are loads of good restaurants to eat at and if you are keen on exercising like I am the promenade which runs... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

Dear Gillian B Thank you for a great review and for the STAFF compliments, I will pass this on to them. The hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of the "village" thus making it accessible to the many restaurants in the area. Our close proximity to the beach, enables one to run or walk along the promenade a great... More

Penalte M

Sao Paulo, SP

Senior Reviewer

10 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

2 helpful votes

“Verry Friendly,”

Reviewed 28 May 2013

I came recently from a business trip in South Africa, and we choose the Protea in Umlhanga, it was very nice, especially if you love British breakfast in the morning, shopping and beach swimming, it offers all, Its a 10 minute walk to the Gateway Mall, and 20 minutes walk to the nearest beach, the Hotel offers all.Underground Parking for... More

Dear Penalte M Wow, thank you for the positive review. Protea Hotel Umhlanga offers a wonderful buffet breakfast, our speciality is our crumpets, served with syrup and a splash of cream! The hotel is situated 5 minutes from the beach, and a little extra walk to the swimming beach. Gateway Mall is a short drive, just less than 2km away... More

Bridgette D

Cape Town

Senior Contributor

30 reviews

18 hotel reviews

Reviews in 18 cities

14 helpful votes

“Convenient. The BEST location .. Large family rooms .. Great value for money .. 2nd visit and will go back again and again”

Reviewed 1 May 2013

The location is absolutely the best. On the strip tucked at the end of a court yard lined with restaurants. Rooms are VERY BIG and CLEAN! They even have mini kitchenette which is amazing when traveling with kids or for long stays. Hotel has plunge pool on the roof which is super for lazing about. Towels for pool And beach... More

Dear Bridgette D Thanks for the Great write up, the BEST location etc. We do have big rooms, conveniently situated close to the beach and in the hub of Umhlanga Rocks. All our rooms are semi self catering, equipped with microwaves, bar fridges, crockery and cutlery, perfect for family stays and long business trips. Our plunge pool on the roof... More

Totigirl

London, United Kingdom

Contributor

20 reviews

9 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

4 helpful votes

“Good place for business travellers”

Reviewed 27 April 2013

Big room, comfy bed and clean bathroom. The location is perfect for evening meals as it is right in the middle of Umhlanga and close to the beach.. Reception is a bit slow, and the locking mechanism on my door was faulty on the second night. It took 45 minutes to get into my room. This could have been resolved... More

Pietronella E

Horley, United Kingdom

Reviewer

4 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Very pleasant hotel”

Reviewed 9 April 2013

We have just stayed 5 nights in this hotel. It was beautifully kept & the staff were so friendly & helpful. It is only about 10 minutes to walk to the best beach in S.A. Will come back again. Ne l l a

GillianJhb

Johannesburg South Africa

34 reviews

14 hotel reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

56 helpful votes

“A good option for leisure travellers”

Reviewed 8 April 2013

We found the location - right in the village - a huge bonus. There was no need to hire a car as the promenade and beaches were an easy walk away - and the restaurants and general buzz - literally just outside the door. Therefore, for a relaxing holiday (no car / no exploring and absolutely minimal shopping) - this... More

BrendaEves

Co.Kildare Ireland

5 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

7 helpful votes

“Highly recommend the Protea, Umhlanga Rocks for a wonderful hotel break”

Reviewed 8 February 2013 via mobile

I stayed in the Protea for three nights in January this year. I could not fault the central location, the room, the staff, the rooftop plunge pool, the cleanliness of the hotel or the reasonable price. There were three others staying with me and we were all equally impressed by this hotel. Everything we experienced there and everyone we met... More

saikatBangalore

bangalore

Reviews in 8 cities

“Good Location”

Reviewed 26 January 2013

located just opposite the huge mall and just a couple of miles from the beach front, this is a good economical place. the rooms are good and the breakfast is awesome. awesome collection compared to some of the other business hotels i have stayed. lot of eateries near the hotel if you want a change of place. there is a... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1

gaynorb

Arlington, VA

13 reviews

10 hotel reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

“Central Umhlanga hotel in need of refurbishment”

Reviewed 21 January 2013

I spent 2 nights at the Protea Umhlanga in Jan 2013 and the location is great for all Umhlanga attractions, is a short walk to the beach and is surrounded by restaurants and bars. The hotel lobby is dated and is overdue for a facelift. The rooms are in better condition and are surprisingly nice with good beds, especially considering... More

SamTravel68

Johannesburg, South Africa

Top Contributor

52 reviews

Reviews in 23 cities

19 helpful votes

“Great location but Average hotel”

Reviewed 18 December 2012

We have stayed at a few Protea hotels and just found that we have stayed at much better ones, this hotel was just average but fine for a weekends stay. We had an issue with our check-in, we had booked a room with a king size bed and instead got two 3 quarter beds, I complained and it was resolved... More

1-10 of 42 reviews

« 1 2 ... 5 »

Luxury The Square Boutique Hotel & Spa 34 reviews	Good for business Fairmont Zimbali Resort 124 reviews	Great value Belaire Suites 100 reviews	Good for business Coastlands Umhlanga 22 reviews
ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1841503?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell	ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1593303?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell	ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1009878?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell	ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2207821?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umh... 78 reviews	The Oyster Box 262 reviews	Beverly Hills Hotel 145 reviews	Teremok Marine 74 reviews
ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1762113?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero	ABS:HotelCheckRates-d575368?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero	ABS:HotelCheckRates-d316928?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero	ABS:HotelCheckRates-d589782?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero

Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge 69 reviews	Gateway Hotel 32 reviews	Garden Court Umhlanga 63 reviews	Umhlanga Sands Lifestyle Resort 76 reviews
ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1486086?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero	ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2249445?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero	ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2150999?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero	ABS:HotelCheckRates-d316929?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero

Protea Hotel Umhlanga, Umhlanga Rocks Reviews

Protea Hotel Umhlanga

42 reviews from our community

Been to Protea Hotel Umhlanga? Share your experiences!

Additional Information about Protea Hotel Umhlanga

Owners: What's your side of the story?

Related hotels...

Browse nearby

Explore Umhlanga Rocks

Hotels around Umhlanga Rocks