Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

In-room kitchens a year-round pool and a super location a mile from outdoor excursions top the list of features at the non-smoking Protea Hotel by Marriott Umhlanga. Kitchenettes sofa beds and flat-panel LCD TVs with satellite channels and are featured in all 120 non-smoking rooms at the mid-rise Protea Hotel and some also offer sea views. All-season outdoor pool access keeps guests cool year-round and also boasts sea views. Breakfast is available in the on-site restaurant. Additional perks include a business center and 24-hour reception services. The Protea Hotel is in Umhlanga Rocks next to the Protea Mall 10 miles north of the International Convention Centre in downtown Durban. Walk one mile to Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve and the Hawaan Forest. In nine miles hop a Segway for a cruise along the Golden Mile and shop 'til you drop at the Markets of Warwick less than a 20-minute drive south. King Shaka International Airport is within 10 miles of the hotel.