Description:
The Protea Hotel Umhlanga is a modern nine-floor hotel located in the heart of the Umhlanga Rocks, north of Durban and 500 metres from a protected beach on the Sugar Coast. There are 120 guestrooms all of which enjoy a sea view and benefit from air-conditioning. Guestrooms are cheerfully decorated and providing modern furnishings, are open plan, and feature separate sitting areas with sofabeds and kitchenettes with cookware, microwaves and fridges. Rooms also include direct-dial phones and coffee/tea making facilities, and are equipped with cable television and dial-up Internet ports.
Guests can catch the sun's rays on the rooftop sundeck that borders the outdoor swimming pool. The second floor houses the Lighthouse Breakfast Restaurant and Bar, as well a hairdresser and a beauty salon. A modern, well- equipped conference centre is located on the ninth floor, enjoying views of the Umhlanga coastline and able to accommodate up to 100 delegates. Laundry facilities and a dry cleaning service are offered as well as secure undercover parking. Guests wanting to shop should head to the Gateway Complex, five kilometres from the hotel, reputed to be the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere, complete with cinemas, live theatre and skate park amongst other entertainments. The hotel is approximately 40 kilometres or a 30-minute drive from Durban Airport.
Overview:
Check In Time - 2 PM
Check Out Time - 10 AM
Porter/bellhop
24-hour front desk - 24-hour
Location Description:
DURBAN
Rooms:
Standard room-One double bed or two twin beds. Cheerful decor with modern furniture. Kitchenette with cookware/dishes, fridge, coffee/tea maker, and microwave. Air conditioning, direct-dial phone, cable television, and dial-up Internet connection.
Check-in:
2:00 PM
Check-out:
10:00 AM
Transportation:
From airport take the N2 and exit at 'Phonenix/Mt Edgcombe'. Proceed over the bridge and go continue ahead at the traffic lights. Take the Umhlanga/la lucia Ridge off ramp. At the top of the off ramp turn left again. Continue straight ahead over the roundabout and then at the roundabout after Umhlanga Hospital turn right. At the third set of traffic lights turn right. The first entrance on the left hand side leads to the hotel's parking, found on the 3rd floor.
Attractions:
Beach - 500 metres
The Gateway Complex (shopping and entertainment)- 5 kilometres (3 miles)
Durban City Centre - 19 kilometres (12 miles)
Valley of a Thousand Hills - 35 kilometres (21.5 miles)
Facilities:
ATM/Banking, Barbecue Grill(s), Business Center, Currency Exchange, Dry Cleaning Service, Laundry Facilities, Poolside bar, Children Stay Free - Under 12 years old, Complimentary Breakfast - Full breakfast, Smoking Rooms Available, Cribs - Available, Hotel Parking - Fee, Internet Access - Dial-up, Wake Up Service - Calls, Restaurant(s) - In hotel, Fitness Equipment - Nearby center-fee, Airport Transportation - Fee, Banquet Facilities - Facilities, Conference Room(s) - Room(s), Bar/Lounge - Lounge, Swimming pool - outdoor - Swimming, Security guard - Guard, Babysitting or child care - Childcare, Garden - Limited hours, Business services, Event catering, Meeting room (small groups) - Room(small groups), Gift shop or newsstand - Newsstand, Elevator/lift, Audiovisual equipment
Room Facilities:
Air conditioning, Smoking rooms, Cable/satellite TV, Wake-up calls, Refrigerator, Coffee/tea maker, Housekeeping, Internet access - dial-up, Fax machine, Private bathroom, Complimentary toiletries, Hair dryer, In-room safe, Kitchenette, Designer toiletries, Sofa bed, Cribs (infant beds) available, Iron/ironing board (on request, Microwave, Cookware/dishes/utensils, Direct-dial phone, Child care (in room, surcharge, Electronic/magnetic keys, Extra towels/bedding in room, Makeup mirror
Description:
The Protea Hotel Umhlanga is a modern nine-floor hotel located in the heart of the Umhlanga Rocks, north of Durban and 500 metres from a protected beach on the Sugar Coast. There are 120 guestrooms all of which enjoy a sea view and benefit from air-conditioning. Guestrooms are cheerfully decorated and providing modern furnishings, are open plan, and feature separate sitting areas with sofabeds and kitchenettes with cookware, microwaves and fridges. Rooms also include direct-dial phones and coffee/tea making facilities, and are equipped with cable television and dial-up Internet ports. Guests can catch the sun's rays on the rooftop sundeck that borders the outdoor swimming pool. The second floor houses the Lighthouse Breakfast Restaurant and Bar, as well a hairdresser and a beauty salon. Laundry facilities and a dry cleaning service are offered as well as secure undercover parking. Guests wanting to shop should head to the Gateway Complex, five kilometres from the hotel, reputed to be the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere, complete with cinemas, live theatre and skate park amongst other entertainments. The hotel is approximately 40 kilometres or a 30-minute drive from Durban Airport.
Facilities:
24h. Check-in, 24h. Reception, Bar-s, Car Park, Garage, Laundry Service, Lift-s, Medical Service, Number of pools, Public internet, Reception Area, Restaurant (s) - high cha, Restaurant -s, Safe, Snack / Pool Bar, Sun loungers
Description:
The Hotel Comprises 120 Rooms, Including 4 Suites, Spread Over 9 Floors. It Offers Visitors a Lobby With Lifts, a 24-Hour Reception Service, and a Safe For Securely Storing Valuables. The Hotel Also Has a Restaurant (With Highchairs For Children), and a Bar Where Guests Can Be Pampered. Services On Offer Include a Doctor On Call, Internet Access, and a Laundry Service. Those Arriving by Car Are Able To Make Use of the Ample Parking Facilities.
Overview:
The Hotel Comprises 120 Rooms, Including 4 Suites, Spread Over 9 Floors. It Offers Visitors a Lobby With Lifts, a 24-Hour Reception Service, and a Safe
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation policies vary from hotel to hotel. Most current and accurate cancellation policies will appear on your reservation form.
Facilities:
Laundry service, Public Internet, High chairs, Safe, 24h. Reception, Bar-s, Lift-s, 24h check-in, Reception area, Restaurant -s, Safe, Fridge, Satellite / cable TV, Central air-conditioned, Carpeted, Tea / Coffee, Microwave, Kitchenette, Internet access, Direct dial telephone, Hairdryer, Bath, Shower, Sun loungers, Bathroom, Snack / pool bar, Number of pools, Garage, Car park, Medical Service
Description:
The hotel comprises 120 rooms, including 4 suites, spread over 9 floors. It offers visitors a lobby with lifts, a 24-hour reception service, and a safe for securely storing valuables. The hotel also has a restaurant (with highchairs for children), and a bar where guests can be pampered. Services on offer include a doctor on call, Internet access, and a laundry service. Those arriving by car are able to make use of the ample parking facilities.
Description:
The name of Umhlanga Rocks evokes a vision of golden beaches, lush surroundings and the exhilaration of holidaying in an idyllic part of the world. And the Umhlanga Protea Hotel is where that vision turns to reality.
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