PROTEA HOTEL UMHLANGA RIDGE BECOMES A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

Cape Town, May 2009:  Situated along the breathtaking east coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal, opening in July 2009 – the 4-star Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge will become an idyllic retreat from the flurry of the city life.  Far from being average, the hotel gives guests a chance to slow down, unwind and relax in what is seen as the tourist Mecca of the Kwa-Zulu Natal coast.

Located in the secure environment of the Umhlanga New Town Centre opposite the Wavehouse, the 201 roomed Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge is walking distance from the glistening shores of the Umhlanga coastline.

Offering a home away from home, frequent business travelers and holidaymakers can spend their lazy afternoons relaxing in the crystal blue rooftop pool, enjoy light evening meals at their a la carte restaurant and get a great nights rest in one of the hotels’ 24 loft rooms.

“Umhlanga is the fastest growing commercial and residential property region in Kwa-Zulu Natal – with the area fast-becoming the new heart and pulse of the Durban Metro,” says Danny Bryer, Marketing and Revenue Director, Protea Hotels. “With the offering at Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge holidaymakers and business travelers will be able to enjoy their stay in an environment where the air is cleaner, the land less clogged and unsurpassed sea views can be enjoyed.”

Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge is only a 20 minute drive from Durban’s CBD and a 15 minute drive from the new King Shaka International Airport.

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