Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach
Old South Coast Road, Illovo Beach
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15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Friendly staff”
“Helpful staff members”
“Stuffy odour in the room”
“The rooms were comfortable and clean”
“We left 1 day early due to this bad cleanliness”
“The hotel staff,security and the cleaners as well were so friendly and helpful a…”
“Did not have breakfast”
Overview
Located 20 minutes south of Durban, between the lagoon and the beach at Illovo, this hotel offers spacious rooms with free WiFi. Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach features an outdoor pool and a spa. Each of the air-conditioned rooms is decorated with modern wooden furniture and carpeted floors. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, a work desk and an electric kettle. Protea Hotel’s Oakwoods Restaurant is housed in a glass structure, overlooking the Umzimbazi lagoon and the lush Natal vegetation surrounding it. A rich breakfast buffet, à la carte lunches and buffet style dinners are served daily. Guests can choose from a variety of sports, including squash, mini golf, table tennis and volleyball. Younger guests can use the small pool for kids. Spa treatments are available at SPA @ Karridene. Aliwal Diving Centre and Galleria Shopping Mall are 10 km away. Ushaka marine World is a 30-minute drive away by car, and the hotel offers free private parking on site. King Shaka International Airport is 70 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Nanzyen
solo_traveller
May 31, 2026
“Great Stay”
Great hospitality. Friendly staff.
Ricky
couple
May 26, 2026
“I bought this for guests as a gift to them but was totally embarrassed as they had to leave 1 day be”
Stuffy odour in the room. Carpets smelly Cockroaches on the table. We placed drinks and snacks on table ,was full of small Cockroaches. We left 1 day early due to this bad cleanliness. Complaint emailed to the Hotel
Thobile
couple
May 25, 2026
“Courtesy and professionalism from staff members”
Helpful staff members
Dladla Happy
extended_group
May 24, 2026
“Fantastic stay”
The hotel staff,security and the cleaners as well were so friendly and helpful all the time.humanity and smiling was always in their faces .We enjoyed every minute and everything of the hotel
Raghunath
solo_traveller
May 18, 2026
The rooms were comfortable and clean . Food was great
Simphiwe
couple
May 16, 2026
“Staff was amazing”
Everything
Anglia
family_with_children
May 13, 2026
“BEAUTIFUL, RESTING AND COMFORTABLE”
ROOM WITH VIEW WAS PERFECT
Anglia
family_with_children
May 13, 2026
“BEAUTIFUL, RESTING AND COMFORTABLE”
ROOM WITH VIEW WAS PERFECT
Siphamandla
family_with_children
May 10, 2026
“I’ll recommend it.”
The views Senzo was exceptional. His attitude was excellent from day 1.
Siphamandla
family_with_children
May 10, 2026
“I’ll recommend it.”
The views Senzo was exceptional. His attitude was excellent from day 1.
Merryl Thirusha
solo_traveller
May 7, 2026
The staff were amazing
Merryl Thirusha
solo_traveller
May 7, 2026
The staff were amazing
Duma
solo_traveller
May 6, 2026
Staff is friendly
Duma
solo_traveller
May 6, 2026
Staff is friendly
Nokukhanya Fortunate
family_with_children
May 5, 2026
Evrything
Nokukhanya Fortunate
family_with_children
May 5, 2026
Evrything
Nokukhanya Fortunate
family_with_children
May 5, 2026
Everything
Nokukhanya Fortunate
family_with_children
May 5, 2026
Everything
Johannes P
couple
May 4, 2026
“Good”
Did not have breakfast
Johannes P
couple
May 4, 2026
“Good”
Did not have breakfast
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Spa facilities, Steam room, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Squash, Mini golf, Sauna, Fitness centre, Fishing, Games room, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Children's playground, Billiards, Table tennis, Darts, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Themed dinner nights, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Entertainment and family services
Indoor play area
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, WiFi available in all areas, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Sun umbrellas, Swimming Pool, Kids' pool, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, 24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Shuttle service, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Ironing service, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Car hire, Fax/photocopying, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe King Room
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.
Double Room with Two Double Beds
This air-conditioned room is decorated with modern wooden furniture and carpeted floors. Each room has a private entrance, a flat-screen satellite TV, and a work desk.
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