Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge

Destination

Durban

Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge is situated in the secure environment of the Umhlanga New Town Centre opposite the Wavehouse and the Gateway Theatre of Shopping, where such facilities as movies, theatres, restaurants, shops and entertainment are all within very easy walking distance. Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge is a proud part of the Umhlanga Ridge New Town Centre development on Umhlanga Ridge with Gateway being the main point of the development. Anchoring the development as a green belt is the 2ha Chris Saunders Park, honouring the former Tongaat-Hulett chairman. The park is a focal destination with water features, ponds, shrubbery and lawns, offering residents and visitors a sanctuary within the urban landscape. Overlooking the picturesque Chris Saunders Park, the Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge offers 205 bedrooms, which include 50 semi self-catering family rooms and 24 semi self-catering loft rooms. Other facilities include a roof-level swimming pool, gym, conference facilities for 370 people, secure on-site parking and an upmarket 130-seater restaurant and bar, spilling out onto an outdoor deck and luscious garden. A wide range of sporting and leisure activities can be found nearby, or within a short drive. Only 20 minutes from Durban’s CBD and only 15 minutes from the new King Shaka International Airport, the Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge is a stunning accommodation option along this popular coastline...an ideal base from which to explore KZN's abundant wildlife and rich Zulu culture.

Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge Amenities

Each contemporary Colonial style room boasts laminate timber floors and a light, serene atmosphere perfectly suited to Durban’s climate. A 32’ wall-mounted LCD television and comfy lounge chair ensure that you remain relaxed and entertained at all times. The work desk provides a space in which the business person can complete their daily tasks, whilst the tea / coffee making facilities will keep you refreshed and rearing to go. An en-suite bathroom with shower is a feature of all of the rooms, but some of the larger rooms boast both a bath and shower. One look at the view from the windows will leave you wishing you could stay just one more day.

Directions To Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge

Just minutes away from the main beachfront, Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge is situated in the secure environment of the Umhlanga New Town Centre opposite the Wavehouse and Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Directions From King Shaka International Airport via N2 1. Take the N2 South bound (towards the south coast and Port Shepstone) 2. Take the Umhlanga, Phoenix & Mt Edgecombe off ramp (M41) 3. Turn left at the traffic light; Take offramp to Umhlanga Rocks Drive (M12) 4. Turn left at traffic light 5. Go through first circle, at second circle turn left (Centenary Boulevard / Hickory Road) 6. At the next turning circle turn left (Palm Boulevard). The Hotel is on the left hand side on the corner of Palm and Centenary Boulevard. To King Shaka International Airport via N2 1. Turn right out of garage; At turning circle turn right along Umhlanga Rocks Drive; At second traffic light turn right onto M41 2. Continue until right turning onto N2 North bound to Stanger. Follow sign boards off N2 for King Shaka International Airport To the CBD – Umhlanga Business Park 1. Turn right out of parking garage – proceed to turning circle and turn right into Umhlanga rocks Drive 2. Continue along Umhlanga Rocks /Herwood Drive to Umhlanga Business Park. To the CBD – Durban 1. Turn right out of parking garage – proceed to turning circle and go straight through and down hill 2. Turn right on M4. Continue to Durban To the Beach - Durban 1. Turn right out of parking garage – proceed to turning circle and go straight through and down hill to beach. GPS Coordinates Latitude: S 29°43.41 Longitude: E 31°4.11

Area Attractions

Beachfront uShaka Marine World Sibaya Casino. The following attractions all lie in close proximity to Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge, either a short drive or walk away! The Gateway Theatre of Shopping offers an unequalled choice of world class retail, recreation activities and fun for the whole family. The mall contains the following activities: 1. Barnyard Theatres and Cinema 2. Fantasy Forest - Great fun and entertainment for the whole family, here you can enjoy Ten Pin Bowling, there is a Pool & Action Bar, Go Carts, Bumper Cars, Mini Golf, Foofie Slide and an Amusement Arcade. 3. Hundreds of shops, restaurants and so much more 4. Climbing wall, Skateboard ramps, The Wavehouse Sharks Board situated 5 minutes from the hotel. Chris Saunders Park which is situated directly opposite hotel hosts a number of annual events and shows as well as many other activities. Umhlanga Beach - situated a mere 5 minutes from the hotel.Umhlanga Ridge Business Park - for all your corporate needs uShaka Marine World in Durban - Entertainment is non-stop, extending from the day-time operations of Sea World, Wet ‘n Wild, and uShaka Beach, to the night time festivities of the Village Walk. Sibaya Casino - with table tournaments, over 1000 slot and 24 touchbet roulette machines, Roulette, BlackJack and Poker tables, to mention just a few - the action and winnings never stop!