Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Meeting facility
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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14 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Loft, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

Family-friendly hotel connected to the convention centre in uMhlanga with a rooftop terrace
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace and a conference centre are on-site.
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge offers 205 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This uMhlanga hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Gateway Theatre of Shopping. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 10 minutes by car from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 12 minutes from Durban Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. The family-friendly Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge also features a rooftop terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star uMhlanga hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (ZAR 65 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 235 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (99 centimetre wide door)
  • Raised toilet seat (50 centimetre high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property requires full payment at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 300 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 235 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per person (one-way)
  • Self-parking fee: ZAR 65 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Protea Hotel Ridge
Protea Hotel Umhlanga
Protea Hotel Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
Protea Ridge
Protea Umhlanga Ridge
Umhlanga Protea Hotel
Umhlanga Protea Hotel Ridge
Umhlanga Ridge Protea Hotel
Protea Hotel Marriott Ridge
Protea Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
Protea Marriott Ridge
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge Hotel

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 366 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 366 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 366 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 366 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 366 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

S J

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was incredible. Staff were also super friendly and well trained. Gym and pool are very nice too. Room wasn’t the best, cheap noisy fridge, light switches in strange places.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Staff I've ever encountered!

I do a fair amount of travel - I truly think this property has the warmest & most hospitable staff I've ever met... Truly, each & every person I saw, passed, talked to, made an inquiry with, each was so wonderful - it really added to my experience. Being across from the Mall was great - I was able to pop over there for a mani/pedi, as well as for items at the pharmacy & grocery. Easy to Uber from there to anywhere. Felt safe & taken care of, which is always a extra important to me since I travel solo. The bar was great - fabulous bartenders & bar managers - & there was always great music playing, whether over sound system, live performers, or DJ. I could not have made a better selection for my stay in Durban!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romolla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best hotel in Umhlanga

This is by far a 5 star . The mngt. Staff in ever aspect are phenomenal. The place is super clean. The best shower. Service is exceptional 24/7. I arrived at 23:30 to great customer service. This is my favorite hotel. They meet every tick. I wish other hotels would be so customer focused. Well done Protea Fire and Ice gateway you are 5 star for me. Value for money and the best location with secure parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shonisani

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adnane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb location and cannot thank the staff enough for the amazing hospitality and service . Highly recommended and massively improved from my last stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dirk, Bethesda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel smack in the middle of everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service and very polite staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romolla

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Risuna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thandiwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

F

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zeyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahdiyyah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shafiq

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

amazing customer service

the service at the hotel was amazing. 5 star experience . thank you to the hotel team for making our experience a memorable one.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and stay for families, centrally located and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nereshnee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhugwanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, friendly, great for a short stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service

One things i noticed is how friendly and helpful the staff are. Service is so on point
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pranesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Excellent stay again at this lovely hotel. Location is perfect for Gateway shopping. Excellent staff. Always going the extra mile.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024