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Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

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A rooftop terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a large window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of a cityscape through the window.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of a cityscape through the window.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city through a large window.

Loft, 1 Bedroom

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

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • Park view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a wall with a surfboard mural, and a sign that says "Gone Surfing".

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 2 Single Beds

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean through the window.

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Park view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in uMhlanga, Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge is connected to a shopping centre. Ster-Kinekor Gateway and Mount Edgecombe Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve and Palmiet Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Japanese Gardens and Big Rush Urban Adrenaline. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking. Visit our uMhlanga travel guide
Map
14 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320

What's nearby

  • A collection of statues in a blue-lit environment.
    Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A rocky cliff with vegetation and a beach with people and tents.
    Oceans Mall
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • A tall red and white lighthouse by the ocean with waves crashing against rocks.
    Umhlanga Lighthouse
    5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ster-Kinekor Gateway
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • WCafe
    11 min walk
  • KFC
    9 min walk
  • Nespresso Gateway
    15 min walk
  • Mimmo's
    5 min walk
  • Circus Circus Cafe
    5 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel connected to the convention centre
  • Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, express check-in and a front desk safe
    • Meeting rooms, a porter/bellboy and coffee/tea in reception
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 205 individually furnished rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and daily housekeeping

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 260 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
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property requires full payment at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 300 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 260 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge on 10 Sept 2026 start from AU$148, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 65 per night.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 350 per person applies.

Where is Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge located?

This family-friendly uMhlanga hotel is located in a state park, within a 10-minute walk of Ster-Kinekor Gateway, Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Umhlanga Hospital. Oceans Mall and KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board are also within 1 mile (2 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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