|
Hotels
in Durban - Accommodation
in Umhlanga
|
|
|
|
|
Protea
Hotel Umhlanga
|
|
Umhlanga
Rocks, near Durban
|
|
KwaZulu-Natal,
South Africa
|
|
|
Protea
Hotel Umhlanga Rocks on the Durban North Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Umhlanga
Rocks, near Durban in Kwa-Zulu Natal, evokes a vision of golden beaches,
lush surroundings and the exhilaration of holidaying in an idyllic part
of the world. The 3-Star Protea Hotel Umhlanga is where that vision turns
to reality.
Conveniently
situated mere minutes from the protected beach and only 10 minutes away
from Durban in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, the Protea Hotel Umhlanga offers
friendly and comfortable 3-Star accommodation. Most of the 120 comfortably
appointed rooms have sea-views and all are elegantly and stylishly furnished.
Admirably equipped semi self-catering rooms, as well as facilities for
disabled guests, are available at this 3-Star Hotel. This successful and
hospitable accommodation option offers guests all the mod cons as well
as some outstanding features such as satellite TV and breathtaking sea
views of the Indian Ocean.
|
|
|
The
Protea Hotel Umhlanga serves delicious breakfasts on site and is situated
in close proximity to a variety of restaurants catering for all tastes
and budgets.
Conference
facilities are available for up to 180 delegates with well-trained and
professional staff catering for every need. There is secure, undercover
parking on the premises.
Protea
Hotel Umhlanga – Secure stylish accommodation overlooking the Dolphin Coast.
|
|
Wine
and Dine
The
Lighthouse Breakfast Restaurant and Bar is situated on the 2nd floor of
the 3-Star Hotel offering delicious breakfasts. The restaurant seats 100
guests and is open from 06:30 to 10:30 and the bar is open from 14:00 to
22:00.
Conference
facilities
The
state-of-the-art conference centre is situated on the 9th floor of the
3-Star Protea Hotel Umhlanga and overlooks the Umhlanga coastline. The
conference centre can seat up to 180 delegates in cinema style, while breakaway
rooms and a Boardroom are also available for smaller, informal get-togethers.
Sports
and recreation
The
3-Star Hotel is conveniently situated for most sporting facilities. It
is a stone's throw away from the Umhlanga Country Club with tennis and
bowls facilities and the Ski Boat Club offers deep-sea fishing trips on
request. Scuba diving and horse riding facilities are also close by. Golf
courses, squash courts, a gymnasium, jogging track, games room and a ten-pin
bowling alley are all within 10 minutes drive of the Hotel.
A sundeck
and plunge pool is located on the 10th floor (rooftop) of the 3-Star Protea
Hotel Umhlanga for use by Hotel guests.
Other
Secure
undercover parking is available for 100 cars. The Hotel can arrange transport
to and from the Airport and tours in the area can be arranged on request.
A hairdresser and beauty salon are located on the 2nd floor of the Protea
Mall. |
|
|
|
Most
of the Hotel's 120 3-Star rooms have sea views and all are elegantly and
stylishly furnished. Semi self-catering facilities include a microwave,
fridge, cutlery, crockery and tea-coffee making facilities. All rooms are
equipped with remote control TV, Satellite TV, hairdryers, modem and laptop
plug points, telephone, central air-conditioning, room safes and electronic
locking devices on all doors. All rooms are open plan and have kitchenettes.
Facilities for disabled guests are also available.
Hotel
suites have a separate lounge, bedroom and bar area. All bathrooms consist
of separate baths and showers. Rooms for non-smoking guests are also available
in the 3-Star Protea Hotel Umhlanga.
|
|
|
| Centrally
situated in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, Durban the 3-Star Protea Hotel
Umhlanga is approximately a two-minute walk from the main protected beach.
The
Hotel is also within walking distance of many pubs, restaurants, shopping
centres and the vibrant nightlife of the area. The upmarket towns of La
Lucia, Umloti and Mount Edgecombe are only minutes away.
|
|
| Distance
from:
1.
Umhlanga Rocks Beach – 200m
2.
Chartwell Mall – adjacent to the Hotel
3.
Ushaka Marine World – very close proximity to Hotel
4.
Mount Edgecombe Golf Course – (10 minute drive)
5.
Gateway Mall – very close proximity to Hotel
6.
Ballito – 30km
7.
Durban – 19km (15 minute drive)
8.
Durban International Airport – 40km (30 minute drive)
9.
Durban Harbour – (30 minute drive)
10.
Durban International Convention Centre (30 minute drive)
11.
Pietermaritzburg – 109km
12.
Valley of a Thousand Hills – 35km
|
Attractions
-
Umhlanga
Rocks forms part of the famous Sugar Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal. The name
‘Umhlanga’ means ‘Place of Reeds’ and the area is one of South Africa's
prime upmarket holiday destinations situated just north of Durban.
-
The area
is well known for its landmark lighthouse, golden beaches, beautiful parks
and a selective variety of accommodation and delicious cuisine.
-
The 3-Star
Protea Hotel Umhlanga is close to a large variety of restaurants catering
for all tastes and budgets. The popular Lord Prawn restaurant is well known
for its seafood. It is also well placed for GUESTS to experience the vibrant
nightlife of the area with its many pubs, bars and theatres.
-
The Gateway
Complex (the largest shopping centre in the Southern hemisphere) is a 5-minute
drive from the Hotel and offers 18 Ster Kinekor Cinema's, Jungle Park,
the Wave House, a climbing rock, live theater, a fantasy forest and a Skate
Park.
-
Popular
local attractions include the Lighthouse and Hawaan Forest. This unique
indigenous wood is still unspoiled and home to a large and diverse range
of animals and birds. Walks can be arranged through the Wildlife Society.
-
If you
are feeling really brave there are opportunities to dive with sharks or
view these magnificent creatures up close. Dive Nautique offers boat cruises,
diving and snorkelling trips.
-
Further
north are the towns of Mount Edgecombe well known for its Country Club,
tropical gardens and the Hindu Temple and Umhloti where it is possible
to take horse rides on the beaches of Kwa-Zulu Natal.
|
|
Rates
available on request:
|
Top
|
