Name: Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach
Address: Old South Coast Road, Illovo Beach, 4126 Amanzimtoti, South Africa, Old South Coast Road, Illovo Beach, KwaZulu-Natal, 4126, South Africa
Rating: 8.5

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

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Property highlights

Breakfast

Exceptional breakfast

Parking

Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking, Accessible

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle, Microwave

Family friendly

Children's playground, Family rooms, Flat-screen TV, Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Internet services

Wellness

Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Sauna, Steam room

Views

View

Shuttle service

Airport shuttle, Shuttle service

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Swimming pool

Private, Outdoor swimming pool

About this property

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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Availability

Prices converted to USD

Please select one or more options you want to book

Select a room type and the number of rooms you want to reserve.
Room type	Number of guests	Today's price	Your choices	To save you time, we’ve selected this property’s typical room type for two people. You can always change room type or quantity below. Select rooms
Deluxe King Room 1 extra-large double bed 280 feet² View Air conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV Free WiFi Shower Safety deposit box Toilet Towels Desk Private entrance TV Telephone Satellite channels Iron Hairdryer Extra long beds (> 2 metres) Carpeted Electric kettle Wake-up service Upper floors accessible by elevator Toilet paper Hand sanitiser Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation	Max persons: 2	US$84 per night Price US$251 Excluded: 15 % VAT, 1 % Tourism fee	Exceptional breakfast US$13 Free cancellation before 3 November 2025 No prepayment needed – pay at the property • We have 5 left	Select rooms
	Max persons: 2	US$93 per night Price US$278 Excluded: 15 % VAT, 1 % Tourism fee	Exceptional breakfast US$13 Free cancellation before 18:00 on 3 November 2025 No prepayment needed – pay at the property • We have 5 left	Select rooms
	Max persons: 2	US$105 per night Price US$315 Excluded: 15 % VAT, 1 % Tourism fee	Exceptional breakfast included Free cancellation before 18:00 on 3 November 2025 No prepayment needed – pay at the property • We have 5 left	Select rooms
	Max persons: 2	US$105 per night Price US$315 Excluded: 15 % VAT, 1 % Tourism fee	Exceptional breakfast included Free cancellation before 3 November 2025 No prepayment needed – pay at the property • We have 5 left	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$99 per night Price US$297 Excluded: 15 % VAT, 1 % Tourism fee	Exceptional breakfast included Free cancellation before 18:00 on 3 November 2025 No prepayment needed – pay at the property • We have 5 left	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$99 per night Price US$297 Excluded: 15 % VAT, 1 % Tourism fee	Exceptional breakfast included Free cancellation before 3 November 2025 No prepayment needed – pay at the property • We have 5 left	Select rooms

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Guest reviews

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Value for money

Location

Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Virana

South Africa

“What a beautiful place and experience. The staff are so helpful and smiley. Loved it, will be back soon”

Deleise

South Africa

“I like all the facilities and entertainment for kids. The in room dining food was amazing. The staff was so friendly. Hotel was clean”

Mthokozisi

South Africa

“The staff was friendly and professional, and the service was great.”

Nokwanda

South Africa

“The BREAKFAST was amazing- I enjoyed it very much, even my kids ate it! The facilities were exceptional, and the play area was the best. The staff welcomed us warmly and were very helpful throughout our stay. I will definitely book again.”

Phila

South Africa

“Nice and lovely place with friendly staff.... What a place to be 😍👌”

Sifeziwe

South Africa

“The property is easily accessible and was at a prime location for where we were going.”

Broodryk

South Africa

“The room service and the friendliness of the staff.”

Unathi

South Africa

“The rooms are ideal for travelling with kids, very comfortable too.”

Kayalsum

South Africa

“Everything was excellent from the time we arrived until we left The staff were amazing”

Silindile

South Africa

“Every thing from the receptionist, rooms and also breakfast 😋”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1

Cuisine
African • American • Argentinian • Australian • Asian
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal • Kosher • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.