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Reviews of Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga 3 stars

Corner Lighthouse Road & Chartwell Road, Umhlanga Rocks, 4001 Durban, South Africa

#18 of 87 hotels in Durban

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Review score

Based on 2268 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant, comfortable and clean.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, well located and a comfortable stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floor mat in the corridor had bad smell and the pillows didn't have a good smell too.

    Breakfast and the bar

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    8.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    8.0
    Great hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location is excellent. Few meters from the beach and surrounded by shops and restaurants. The room was comfortable with a sea view.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    9.0
    It was a pleasant stay at an excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were been cleaned late and towels were only been changed after inquiring

    Breakfast wa amazing and the view from the Ocean was wonderful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    9.0
    Mrs
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hotel, nice and clean, yummy breakfast and nice small swimming with great views on the 9th floor

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The cups and drinking glasses were just put back into use without being washed. Aircon not functioning properly after loadshedding. Rooms only cleaned very late afternoons. Soap dispenser empty and not refilled until requested to do so. Housekeeping cleaning the room in bits and pieces, coming back into the room numerous times each day instead of just coming in once to get the job done.

    Good location, well appointed rooms.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    7.0
    Enjoyed my stay, wish the price included breakfast because it's a bit pricey
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise from the street even at night. Paying for parking and the logistics of coming in and out the hotel.

    The blackout curtains. The staff were really lovely, all of them that I interacted with. The hotel is close to alot of places for food, entertainment etc

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    8.0
    excellent stay at protea , will definitely book again
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I made a booking via booking.com and when i made a booking they they did show me a room with a tub and thats the reason i booked it . also did follow ups with hotel directly stating that i wanted a high floor for great views with a tub . on arrival they advised that there was no room available with tub . eventually they had given me a room with a tub [rather small] also the pool is really small , this needs to be upgraded any way overall it was a great stay .

    the generators in the hotel , hotel room was very comfortable with a great view of the ocean

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Iron and ironing board

    Accommodation

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    8.0
    One night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lifts are not instructed well. Our room had no hot water so we had to have 2 cold showers.

    Nice bar area

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    9.0
    Decent option , good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Soundproofing is not the best

    Staff is very friendly and helpful. Location is excellent, with lots of restaurants outside and within walking distance to the beach.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    Feel home :-)
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 20 nights

    The bad weather during the weekends. (Sorry, this is anything bad I could remember :-)

    The Staff was at any time just fantastic. I like the food quality of the breakfast. One thing about the cleaning I like most is - as long as I don't put the towels on the floor, they where not exchanged, same for the soap, as long as I keep it, it was not replaced, well, there was a new soap avalible, but it was on me to use it. I like this very much - because this is not only convinient for me, it is also economy friendly. I can just say: Thank you, and hopefully we will see us soon again.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Chekin

    Breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We left the hotel room at 8 got back at 3 n our room was not cleaned. They started that we are supposed to tell them. That's the first tym I every heard that. Everything in the room was 2 not 4 had to ask. Personally I think when u do an online booking is different service. We were on the 9th floor alone most of the rooms was under renovation. I had the same problem when I booked online the ppl there said it's because we booked online. Too noisy area.

    Very nice and clean, very friendly staff. Pool area is very nice as well. No mistake with the booking

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    8.0
    Safe, elegant accomodation. Will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    R36 for a coke at the bar

    Close to ammenities. Rooms private and quiet.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    8.0
    I will bring family in December
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing much

    Location Spacious rooms Well organised registration and security

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    8.0
    It was fine but expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast a bit chaotic. If you get down to eat later when the business people have left, there is nothing remaining in the food bins. Only eggs and toast unless you want a cold continental breakfast.

    location, parking on the premises. Good WiFi signal.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    7.0
    Umhlanga visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The windows on 10th floor were very dirty in the room

    Friendly staff at all times.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    8.0
    Perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The hotel is close to the mall, beach and a lot of restaurants

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    8.0
    Great place to stay as it is so well located.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast is too expensive, have an option of the buffet or a set menu.

    Beds really comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The windows are not double glazed. The noise of the boy racers in their cars and motorbikes all night kept us awake. Windows should be thick and noise cancelling

    Room was lovely, location perfect, staff friendly and helpful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cost for breakfast is not at a standard rate compared to local restaurants. The water when showering floods the bathroom floor to the extent that the water runs under the bathroom door

    The friendly service

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    9.0
    This is our second family visit, will definitely book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We requested an iron 4 times without success One lift working which was an inconvenience for such a big establishment

    Classic decor starting from reception, corridors and bedrooms. Controlled access control to the bedroom. Various restaurants at walking distance.

    Stayed in September 2023

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