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8.3

497 reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

Old South Coast Road Illovo Beach, Amanzimtoti, 4126, South Africa

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach is a 3-star hotel along the coast in eManzimtoti, South Africa, about 5.6mi from the city center. Address: Old South Coast Road Illovo Beach. Nestled by the sea, this property offers a sunny backdrop for beach lovers and travelers seeking a relaxed South African getaway.

With 497 reviews, this seaside stay offers solid value, with rates starting from $63 per night. The location on Old South Coast Road Illovo Beach makes it easy to dip into coastal vibes while staying within reach of town sights.

Featured amenities include a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, kids' pool, free WiFi, private parking, room service, and a fitness center. Additional facilities include a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, wheelchair accessibility, elevator, terrace, garden, private entrance, and beach access, with on-site parking free. For extra charges, shuttle service and airport shuttle, meeting/banquet facilities, spa, sauna, steam room, massage, mini golf, and babysitting/child services are available, along with beach umbrellas (free), picnic area, playground, and kids' meals.

On the coast, this property invites a sun-drenched escape with an outdoor pool and a separate kids’ pool for family-friendly days by the sea. Free WiFi and private parking simplify stays, while room service and a fitness center add convenient touches after a day in the breeze. A 24-hour front desk, terrace, and garden offer easy spots to unwind, and direct beach access makes it easy to dip in and out of the waves.

Dining is a highlight at the on-site restaurant, offering ambiances that range from family-friendly to traditional, modern, and romantic, with flavors drawn from African, American, Argentinian, and Asian cuisines. For added convenience, shuttle services and airport transfers are available for a fee, meeting and banquet facilities for events, spa, sauna, steam room, massage, mini golf, and babysitting/child services on request, plus free beach umbrellas, a picnic area, a playground, and kids’ meals.

Non-smoking rooms practice comfort, along with an elevator and a private entrance, and on-site parking is free. Beach access is right outside, and a range of accommodations—from King Rooms and Deluxe options to Junior Suites and even Presidential Suite—offers choices for couples, families, or groups.

Closest airports

Virginia Aerodrome

27.6mi

King Shaka International Airport

39mi

Pieter Maritzburg

42.5mi

Margate Airport

58.8mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Elevator

Playground

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Rooms

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King Room, Smoking Allowed

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Smoking allowed

Minibar

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Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking is 280 square feet and includes desk, satellite tv , hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , and safe.

Deluxe King Room in Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

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Deluxe

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

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Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

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Room - 2 King

2 Double Beds

Smoking not allowed

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Two Double Beds Non Smoking

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Presidential Suite, Sea View

1 King Size Bed

1290 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Double Room with Two Double Beds in Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

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Room - 2 Double/2 King

2 King Size Beds

280 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

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Private entrance

Microwave

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Junior Suite, Sea View

1 King Size Bed

Smoking not allowed

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Junior Suite Sea View King Bed

King Room

1 King Size Bed

Smoking not allowed

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King Bed Non Smoking

Double Room

Smoking not allowed

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Guest Room

Presidential Suite

Smoking not allowed

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Suite Presidential With Views

Room - 2 Double, Smoking Allowed

2 Double Beds

Smoking allowed

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Room - 2 Double

2 Double Beds

Smoking not allowed

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Junior Suite

Smoking not allowed

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Guest reviews

8.3

497 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Patriciapapenfus

10

January 2025

The staff deserves special mention – they were incredibly friendly, professional, and always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that every guest felt welcome and well taken care of. Their helpful and attentive attitude truly added to the warmth of the stay. The food was a delightful surprise, exceeding my expectations with its variety and quality. Every meal was delicious and carefully prepared, catering to different tastes while maintaining a high standard. As for the rooms, they were immaculate! It’s evident that cleanliness and neatness are a top priority for the hotel. The rooms were not only spotless but also very comfortable, making it easy to unwind and relax after a day of exploring.

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Kersari

9.1

April 2025

Room was neat and clean. Cleans towels provided. A bonus was the room also had a microwave. This is not found in many hotels. Breakfast was excellent. Good variety. Even catered to our "Hindu needs" as we don't eat beef or pork. Real value for money. Dinner was well prepared and very good. As a point of note - more options should be included in the al la carte menu.

Rooms need to be ready on time. Check-in time is 2pm At this time ALL rooms should be ready. Need more waiters especially during dinner time. Our drinks order took very long to come. We waited for about 25 min before order was received.

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Lawrence

10

January 2025

The food was okay. The menu was the same for the 3 breakfast we ate,and spoiled the breakfast. The room was clean and the comfortable beds

I didn't like repeated menus.We were not provided water in our room. Shower cap was only provided in our first day and thereafter no more.Body wash was not provided on the second day until I made a request from the reception. I would suggest that the hotel purchase a shuttle to ferry clients from the airport

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Bowman

8.2

July 2025

Staff were friendly, the hotel was clean. The only issue was the restaurant. A bit of a wait to get drinks and order off the menu as opposed to the buffet. Also, with it being my first visit to the hotel I wasn't sure how the payment for the restaurant worked and wasn't sure who to ask regarding it. But staff were very friendly and helpful overall.

Not enough putt putt sticks. Had to go to thr kiosk like five times to keep checking. Otherwise everything else was great.

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Sekoto

9.1

December 2024

A secure environment, peaceful private but so accommodating, I love the place soon much....A hats off for Mr.Shange one of the security officials at the beach, indeed charity begins at home....his customer care is so exceptional and you could see that what he do is what he learnt from home... he brings home away from home .. a father for All of us, very knowledgeable...he deserves a commendation.... the staff in its entirety loves what they are doing.....I will visit the place repeatedly without being bored

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Nandipa

8.2

December 2023

The food was exceptional, the staff were very friendly, and the view was breath taking especially the rising sun in the morning.

The Spa was quite disappointing, when one books at a Protea hotel there is an expected standard or level of ambience expected especially at their Spa. The nail polish was running out and the lady kept on tipping the bottle over, the massage rooms are tiny. The feeling I got at this Spa was that of a back room Spa at the location. The staff was very friendly at the Spa and they knew what they were doing, my disappointment is more on the facility that needs to be upgraded to the level of the brand Protea hotel.

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Karabo

10

January 2025

The location is excellent, you can see the beach from your window. The staff is friendly, their buffet breakfast and dinner was amazing. They have an Olympic size swimming pool, we enjoyed it very much. They allowed us early check in, and late check out, upon our humble request. We will definitely come back.

Absolutely nothing to critique.

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Brooklyn08

10

February 2025

It was awweeeeeeeesooooome, every item on the menu was fresh and there was a variety from cereals, mushrooms, fruit salad with honey

Room service, the cleaning ladies they skipped my room and I had to ask some other ladies who were not allocated to clean my room to assist which they gladly obliged and I had to wait in the foyer

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Thobile

10

November 2023

Professionalism courtesy and environmental hygiene. I also appreciated the fact that my suggestion from the previous feedback which was about the microwave oven was taken into consideration. The room had a microwave this time around.

Some crockery will help but I appreciated the fact that it was explained when I made an enquiry that I needed to call the reception for assistance. Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼

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Victor

9.1

December 2023

Stuff is very friendly and helpful, very clean space.

I didn't like the fact that you don't offer food that accommodates toddlers, may you kindly add macaroni and cheese, French fries,chicken nuggets on your menu. For festive holidays, can you also add entertainment in the evening like karaoke or traditional dance groups. Since the hotel is located in an area where there's no so many activities, we ended up being stuck in the room because it was raining.

Points of Interest Around Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

Attractions

Phansi Museum

19.3mi

Victoria Street Market

21.2mi

Juma Mosque (Juma Masjid)

21.2mi

Durban Indian Quarter

21.3mi

Durban Playhouse Company

21.3mi

Ushaka Marine World

21.5mi

Kwa Muhle Museum

21.6mi

Durban Botanic Gardens

21.8mi

Durban City Hall

21.9mi

Durban Golden Mile

22.3mi

Moses Mabhida Stadium

23.3mi

Umgeni River Bird Park

24.3mi

Valley of a Thousand Hills

29.9mi

Restaurants

Cuisines

  • African
  • American
  • Argentinian
  • 0
  • Asian

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Elevator

Playground

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Stay rules - Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property