Centrally situated in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, the hotel is 10 minutes north of Durban and 40 kms from Durban International Airport. The Protea Hotel Umhlanga offers superb accommodation, all 120 rooms have sea-views and are elegantly and stylishly furnished.  The hotel also offers semi self-catering facilities.

For your conference needs, our state-of-the-art conference centre with the latest equipment, catering for up to 100 delegates, is located on the 9th floor of the hotel with stunning views of the Dolphin coastline. Your function is bound to be a pleasurable event.  Another unique feature of the hotel is the rooftop sun deck and plunge pool.  Most sporting facilities can be found nearby.

ROOMS

NON-STANDARD FEATURES/FACILITIES

1. Airport transfers can be arranged (outside company used)
2. Secure undercover parking complimentary for all day conference delegates

NATURAL RESOURCES

1. Umhlanga Lagoon - Nature Trails
2. Hawaiian Nature Reserve - Bird-lovers paradise

HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS

1. Various Historical Sites
2. A diverse population with unsurpassed cultural heritage, including Zulu, Afrikaans, British
3. Enjoy an evening at the Opera House, only 20 minutes away from Umhlanga

SPORTING/TEAM BUILDING FACILITIES

1. Horse riding (45 minutes away)
2. Tennis - Umhlanga Country Club
3. Golf - Mt Edgecombe (approximately 5 minutes away)
4. Squash (approximately 2 minutes walking distance)
5. Gymnasium (approximately 5 minutes driving distance)
6. All water sports
7. Deep sea fishing
8. Ten Pin Bowling (approximately 5 minutes driving distance)
9. Joyland Games Room (approximately 5 minutes from hotel)
10. Jogging Track (approximately 2 minutes from hotel)
11. Bowls (approximately 2 minutes from hotel)
12. Boat trips - swimming with the dolphins available (weather permitting)

ENTERTAINMENT/NIGHTLIFE

1. Sharks Board
2. Late-night clubs and bars ranging from Jazz to Rock themes
3. Gateway Shopping Centre (largest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere)

THEMING OF CONFERENCES

1. Braai arranged on hotel pool deck (weather permitting)

OTHER VALUE-ADDED SERVICES AT HOTEL/NEARBY

1. Ample free parking for conference delegates in the hotel
2. Secure parking at nominal charge
3. Airport only 20 minutes away