Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge

The Hotel

Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge offers the perfect base from which to explore the many holiday attractions along the Dolphin Coastline of which its rich Zulu heritage and popular game parks are but a few.

The contemporary styled 205 bedrooms include 74 semi self-catering units comprising of 50 family rooms and 24 lofts.
The hotel is conveniently located opposite the Gateway Theatre of shopping, a short 15 minutes from King Shaka International Airport and 20 minutes from uShaka Marine World.

The hotel offers:

1. 130-seater restaurant with outdoor deck
2. Roof-level swimming pool
3. Bar
4. Gym
5. Conference facilities accommodating 370 delegates
6. Undercover parking

Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge - Urban Tranquillity set in the hub of the Umhlanga Ridge New Town Centre

Features

Restaurant

The fresh and funky new 130-seater restaurant at Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge, is an excellent choice to enjoy a relaxed business lunch or a scrumptious dinner in a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere. Choose from our a la carte menu with an abundance of dishes from quick and easy snacks to the more sophisticated steaks and curries and watch the chefs prepare your meal!

Recreation

Gateway Theatre of Shopping, a stone's throw from Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge, boasts a large variety of activities for young and old. Ranging from Miniature Golf to skateboard parks and amusement centres.
Gateway offers a range of theatres for your viewing pleasure – Movies, Barnyard Theatre and much, much more! The Sharks Board, Umhlanga beach and various hiking trails are a short driving distance from the hotel. Moses Mabhida Stadium is a mere 17km from the hotel.
Situated on the Piazza of the hotel are a number of shops for your convenience. A day spa, and 'Sweets from Heaven', to name a few.

Conferencing

Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge boasts a variety of conference rooms.  There are seven conference venues made up of 2 boardrooms & 5 multi-use venues, with a maximum capacity seating of 370 persons, cinema style in the largest room. The hotel caters for all functions, including weddings, meetings, full and half day conferences.

Location

Just minutes away from the main beachfront, Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge is situated in the secure environment of the Umhlanga New Town Centre opposite the Wavehouse and Gateway Theatre of Shopping.

GPS Coordinates
Latitude: S 29°43.41
Longitude: E 31°4.11

 

Directions

From King Shaka International Airport via N2

1. Take the N2 South bound (towards the south coast and Port Shepstone)
2. Take the Umhlanga, Phoenix & Mt Edgecombe off ramp (M41)
3. Turn left at the traffic light; Take off-ramp to Umhlanga Rocks Drive (M12)
4. Turn left at traffic light
5. Go through first circle, at second circle turn left (Centenary Boulevard / Hickory Road)
6. At the next turning circle turn left (Palm Boulevard). The Hotel is on the left hand side on the corner of Palm and Centenary Boulevard.

To King Shaka International Airport via N2

1. Turn right out of garage; At turning circle turn right along Umhlanga Rocks Drive; At second traffic light turn right onto M41
2. Continue until right turning onto N2 North bound to Stanger. Follow sign boards off N2 for King Shaka International Airport
   

To the CBD – Umhlanga Business Park

1. Turn right out of parking garage – proceed to turning circle and turn right into Umhlanga rocks Drive
2. Continue along Umhlanga Rocks /Herwood Drive to Umhlanga Business Park.
   

To the CBD – Durban

1. Turn right out of parking garage – proceed to turning circle and go straight through and down hill
2. Turn right on M4.
3. Continue to Durban
   

To the Beach - Durban

1. Turn right out of parking garage
2. Proceed to turning circle
3. Go straight through and downhill to beach

Attractions

The following attractions all lie in close proximity to Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge, either a short drive or walk away!

The Gateway Theatre of Shopping offers an unequalled choice of world class retail, recreation activities and fun for the whole family. The mall contains the following activities:

1. Barnyard Theatres and Cinema
2. Fantasy Forest - here you can enjoy Ten Pin Bowling, Pool & Action Bar, Go Carts, Bumper Cars, Mini Golf, Foofie Slide and an Amusement Arcade
3. Hundreds of shops and restaurants
4. Climbing wall, Skateboard ramps and The Wavehouse

Other attractions include:

1. Chris Saunders Park which is situated directly opposite hotel hosts a number of annual events and shows as well as many other activities
2. Umhlanga Beach  - situated a mere 5 minutes from the hotel
3. Umhlanga Ridge Business Park - for all your corporate needs
4. uShaka Marine World - Entertainment is non-stop, extending from the day-time operations of Sea World, Wet ‘n Wild, and uShaka Beach, to the night time festivities of the Village Walk.
5. Sibaya Casino - with table tournaments, over 1000 slot and 24 touchbet roulette machines, Roulette, Blackjack and Poker tables, to mention just a few - the action and winnings never stop!
6. Sharks Board - situated 5 minutes from the hotel

Rooms

Each contemporary Colonial style room boasts laminate timber floors and a light, serene atmosphere perfectly suited to Durban’s climate.  A 32’ wall-mounted LCD television and comfy lounge chair ensure that you remain relaxed and entertained at all times. 

The work desk provides a space in which the business person can complete their daily tasks, whilst the tea / coffee making facilities will keep you refreshed and rearing to go.

An en-suite bathroom with shower is a feature of all of the rooms, but some of the larger rooms boast both a bath and shower.  One look at the view from the windows will leave you wishing you could stay just one more day.

The room configuration is as follows:

67 Standard Double rooms containing 1 x king size bed, shower only
31 Standard Twin rooms containing 2 x single Beds, shower only
24 Superior rooms containing 2 x double beds, full bathroom with both a bath and shower
5 Family rooms containing 2 bedrooms, 1 x king & 1 x ¾ bed,  full bathroom, kitchen counter with sink, microwave and fridge and balcony
45 Standard Family rooms containing 2 bedrooms, 1 x king bed & 2 x single beds, full bathroom, kitchen counter with sink, microwave and fridge and balcony.  
24 Lofts containing 1 bedroom duplex, 1 x king bed, lounge, and full bathroom, kitchen counter with sink, microwave and fridge
5 Suites containing 1 bedroom, 1 x king bed, lounge, and full bathroom, kitchen counter with sink, microwave and fridge
4 Tower rooms containing 2 bedroom duplex, 1 x king bed & 1 x double bed, fridge

All rooms are non-smoking, have WIFI compatibility, tea/coffee making facilities, laptop safes, and DSTV channels.

Specials