The Hotel

Just minutes driving distance from the main beachfront, Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge is situated in the secure environment of the Umhlanga New Town Centre opposite the Wavehouse and the Gateway Theatre of Shopping, where such facilities as movies, theatres, restaurants, shops and entertainment are all within very easy walking distance. 

Overlooking the picturesque Chris Saunders Park, the Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge offers 205 bedrooms, with 50 semi self-catering family rooms and 24 semi self catering loft rooms. Other facilities include a roof-level swimming pool, conference facilities for 300 people, secure on-site parking and an upmarket bar. A wide range of sporting and leisure activities can be found nearby, or within a short drive.
Only 20 minutes from Durban’s CBD and only 15 minutes from the new King Shaka International Airport currently under construction, the Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge is a stunning accommodation option along this popular coastline.

The Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge is proud to become part of the Umhlanga Ridge New Town Centre development on Umhlanga Ridge with Gateway being the main point of the development.  Anchoring the development as a green belt is the 2ha Chris Saunders Park, honouring the former Tongaat-Hulett chairman. The park is a focal destination with water features, ponds, shrubbery and lawns, offering residents and visitors a sanctuary within the urban landscape. 

Features

Wining and dining
The fresh and funky new 130-seater restaurant at Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge, opens from 06h30 until 22h30 serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy sundowners, snacks or a leisurely lunch on our 60 seater deck overlooking a tranquil garden with refreshing fountain. Prokard members are welcome, as the dining benefits apply.  The 20-seater bar is open all day to cater for your every need.

Sports and 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 – Imax, Movies, Barnyard Theatre and much, much more! You could not ask for a better location than Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge, from which to explore the wealth of activities within Umhlanga.  The Sharks Board, Umhlanga Beach and various hiking trails are a short driving distance from the hotel. Moses Mabihda Stadium is a mere 17km from the hotel.

Conferencing
The Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge boasts 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, cinemas style in the largest room. The hotel caters for all functions, full and half day conferences.

Other
Situated on the Piazza of the hotel are a number of shops for your convenience.  A day spa, Yoga studio, hairdresser  and Sweets from Heaven to name a few.

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.

Directions

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  From the Airport
• Take the N3 North bound (towards the North coast and Stanger). 
• Take the Umhlanga, Phoenix & Mt Edgecombe off ramp. 
• Turn right at the traffic light (M41). 
• Take offramp to Umhlanga Rocks Drive. 
• Turn left at robot (traffic lights). 
• Go through first circle, at second circle turn left ( Hickory Dr./Centenary Dr.). 
• Hotel is on left on corner of Palm Boulevard and Hickory Drive/ Centenary Drive
• 
  To the CBD – Umhlanga Business Park
• Turn Right out of parking Garage – proceed to turning circle and turn right into Umhlanga rocks Drive. 
• Continue along Umhlanga Rocks /Herwood Drive to Umhlanga Business Park.
• 
  To the CBD – Durban
• Turn right out of parking garage – proceed to turning circle and go straight through and down hill. 
• Turn right on M4.  Continue to Durban.
• 
  To the Beach - Durban
• Turn right out of parking garage – proceed to turning circle and go straight through and down hill to beach.
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  GPS Coordinates
• Latitude: S 29°43.4267
  Longitude: E 31°4.1306

Attractions

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

- Gateway Theatre of Shopping, where the below activities are available:
i. Imax
ii. Cinema
iii. Fantasy Forest
iv. Shops……
v. Climbing wall, skateboard ramps, Wavehouse
vi. Go-carting
 - Sharks Board
 - Chris Saunders Park directly opposite hotel
 - Umhlanga Beach 
 - Umhlanga Ridge Business Park
 - uShaka Marine World in Durban
 - Sibaya Casino

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:

1. 67 Standard Double rooms
2. 31 Standard Twin rooms
3. 24 Superior rooms
4. 24 Lofts NOW AVAILABLE
5. 5 Family rooms
6. 45 Standard Family rooms
7. 4 Tower rooms NOW AVAILABLE
8. 5 Suites NOW AVAILABLE

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

Specials

Kwazulu Natal

Easter Special

Rate includeds FREE breakfast, discount booklet which includes discount voucher to uShaka and The Wavehouse!

Valid from 26 March to 11 April 2010

Terms & Conditions:
Single rate R1255. Minimum 2 night stay. Rates are for family rooms. Full pre-payment required. Subject to availability.  

R 695.00
per person sharing

 

Umhlanga

June School Holidays

Rate is room only

Valid from 10 June until 13 July 2010

Terms & Conditions:
Single rate R2330. Minimum 2 night stay. Valid Friday to Sunday only. Full pre-payment required. Subject to availability.

R 1340.00
per person sharing