Protea Hotel by Marriott Umfolozi River

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Consider a stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Umfolozi River and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

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  • Sleeps 4
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A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a refrigerator.

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Mfolozi is home to Protea Hotel by Marriott Umfolozi River. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by The Gallery-St Lucia, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Enseleni Nature Reserve. Visit our Mfolozi travel guide
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Off The N2 40km from Richards Bay, Mfolozi, KwaZulu-Natal, 3935

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with a boat and distant mountains.
    iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    20 min drive - 18.6 km
  • A group of people riding horses across a grassy field with a body of water in the foreground and a beach in the background.
    St. Lucia Estuary Beach
    52 min drive - 41.9 km
  • Mtubatuba Go Karting
    14 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve
    40 min drive - 39.4 km
  • The Gallery-St Lucia
    52 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rivermill Restaurant
    13 min drive
  • KFC
    8 min drive
  • Feast Bistro
    9 min drive
  • Veranda Cafe
    9 min drive
  • Wimpy
    9 min drive

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Umfolozi River

  • Property highlights
  • Consider a stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Umfolozi River and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a business centre.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and luggage storage
    • Meeting rooms, newspapers in the reception and tour/ticket information
    • Concierge services, a banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • Room features
  • All 68 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • TVs with satellite channels
    • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Frequently asked questions

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Umfolozi River have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Protea Hotel by Marriott Umfolozi River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott Umfolozi River?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Umfolozi River?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Umfolozi River?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Protea Hotel by Marriott Umfolozi River located?

Situated in Mfolozi, this hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Mtubatuba Go Karting and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Monzi Golf Club and Aquadene Public Library are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Umfolozi River Reviews

7.6

Good

8.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service
My booking did not reflect and had to stay in a room i did not book.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Günstig gelegen, komfortabel, mit Service-Defizit

Das Protea Umfolozi River liegt günstig, um die Nationalparks Hluhluwe-iMfolozi und St. Lucia zu besuchen. Die Anlage mit kleinen Wohneinheiten ist weitläufig, das Gepäck muss also schon mal über Treppen gewuchtet werden und der Weg zur Rezeption / zum Restaurant kann etwas länger sein. Unser Zimmer war sehr geräumig und mit einem äußerst bequemen Bett und eines sehr angenehm funktionierenden Klimaanlage (ohne Zug) ausgestattet. Die restliche Zimmerausstattung war jedoch ein wenig "schräg": Der Badbereich war lediglich optisch abgetrennt, die Toilette hinter einer halbhohen Wand aus Milchglas "versteckt". Die Nacht verlief übrigens sehr ruhig, von der nahen Schnellstrasse war so gut wie nichts zu hören. Der Service im Restaurant erinnerte mich an längst vergangene Zeiten in Südafrika: Das Personal war freundlich und bemüht, aber hochgradig ineffizient. Das kann man als liebenswerte Eigenart ansehen, muss man aber nicht. Wir bestellten Lammkoteletts, erhielten stattdessen aber einen Braten, der jedoch herausragend gut zubereitet war. Vom Fisch des Tages konnte man das leider nicht behaupten. Er war "zu Tode" gebraten und entsprechend strohtrocken. Im Gegensatz zum Preis für Zimmer mit Frühstück war das Abendessen teuer, in Summe war die Übernachtung aber das Geld wert.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Needs better customer service

We had to wait past the check in time to check in, no consideration was given for the wait. I paid when booking via Hotels.com and the was charged again when checking in (this double charge was reversed) no consideration was given for this. Rooms were clean and tidy but the pool needs some maintenance. No help from reception with booking of activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Protea Hotel by Umfolozi is the best

my stay was amazing. I will be going back during the 2020 year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is not a conventional hotel. The rooms are not in the main building but are located in chalets. Each chalet contains 4 rooms. This means there is a bit of a walk from the reception area to the room. The distance varies depending on whether you are in one of the chalets nearer the reception or not. Possibly not fun if it is raining. The rooms are large and comfortable. The wifi was fine. I arrived late and left early the next morning so did not eat at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My very first online booking of redeemed voucher I made was not confirmed, there was nothing they could do to assist me I ended up paying. Had dinner for so sick the next morning running tummy from early hours of the next morning. They had very few variety of food not even hake was available on the menu for breakfast and dinner. They had not Milo or Hot chocolate. I had an aweful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very warm welcome, good service an I liked the place. We'll surely visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good nite sleep

We had a very good stay. The breakfast was good and the bed was comfortable. The disabled toilet at reception was not clean though. We need mats next to the bed, it can be very cold in the middle of the night or in the morning to put down feet on a cold floor. Please attend to signage, rom the N2, it is confusing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were looking for a reasonably priced hotel near a game park and were pleased to find the Protea Hotel. We stayed two nights. The staff was friendly and helpful. The dinner buffet was excellent but a bit pricey. The hotel was tucked away in a secluded area but convenient to the freeway. Because of the hotel’s isolation I would suggest that they have at least a vending machine for snacks and needed items.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Horrible family getaway

Was a terrible family get away wont recomend place to family and friends. Was uncomfortable and not safe.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mooi, goed verzorgd hotel

Dit was het 1e grootschalige hotel tijdens onze reis, maar we vonden het erg goed. Het hoofdgebouw had een fijn restaurant en bar met gemakkelijke zitjes, waar een goede internetverbinding was. Mooi zwembad!! Diner was "toevallig vanwege een groter reisgezelschap" een lekker buffet en ook het ontbijt lekker. Allebei zeer betaalbaar!! Kamer was ook van alle gemakken voorzien!! Jammer dat er geen wifi was.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

hotel bien placé pour visiter le parc Hluhlule

La chambre et l'hotel sont bien et pour ceque nous avions prévu c'était parfait, il y a un service de restauration et c'est bien pratique vu la localisation de l'hotel mais la nourriture était moyenne et assez chère.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

prachtige ligging

ideaal om een rondreis te maken en dit hotel te bezoeken, wij hebben dat gedaan met een huurauto
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

excellent

Great
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Close to highway yet peace and calm

Very close to main highway - follow signs for Umfolozi River hotel - no signs for Protea! Peaceful and very calm. Staff helpful and friendly. Food good and plentiful. Big beautiful gardens with lots of plants and flowers, lots of birds - and the biggest snail I've ever seen in my life! Imfolozi Park gate is about 30 minutes from hotel. Good place to stay!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness

Comodo all' aeroporto

niente di eccezionale. colazione minimale sotto il livello degli altri posti. comodo per aeroporto
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good, I am happy and support from hotel staff ,satisfactory
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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