Protea Hotel By Marriott Karridene Beach - Amanzimtoti

Beachfront hotel between the Umzimbazi lagoon and Illovo beach in Amanzimtoti

Recreation & Leisure

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach offers an outdoor swimming pool, a separate kids pool, and a spa with steam room and sauna. Guests can play squash, mini golf, table tennis, volleyball, and use the games room with arcade games and pool tables. The hotel also provides bicycle rental, darts, billiards, and themed dinner nights.

Rooms & Accommodations

Each air-conditioned room at Protea Hotel Karridene includes a flat-screen satellite TV, a work desk, and an electric kettle. Some rooms feature a microwave and offer views of the ocean or the Umzimbazi lagoon. The hotel provides family rooms with two double beds and accessible rooms for guests with disabilities.

Dining

The Oakwood Restaurant is housed in a glass structure overlooking the Umzimbazi lagoon and Natal vegetation. A rich breakfast buffet, à la carte lunches, and buffet-style dinners are served daily with options for vegetarian and Hindu dietary needs. The bar serves wine and champagne, and room service is available for meals.

Wellness & Spa

SPA @ Karridene offers a range of treatments including back, couples, full body, and head massages. Guests also have access to a fitness center, sauna, steam room, and outdoor swimming pool. Spa facilities include a steam room, spa lounge, and sun umbrellas around the pool.

Location & Beach Access

Set between the Umzimbazi lagoon and the beach at Illovo, Protea Hotel Illovo provides private beach access with a security gate. Complimentary shuttle service is available to the beach, and guests can enjoy picnic areas on the unspoilt shore. Aliwal Shoal diving center and Galleria Shopping Mall are within 6 miles, and Ushaka Marine World is a 30-minute drive.

• Location: Between Umzimbazi lagoon and Illovo beach, 20 minutes south of Durban
• Rooms: Air-conditioned with flat-screen satellite TV, work desk, and electric kettle
• Dining: Oakwood Restaurant serving buffet breakfast, à la carte lunches, and buffet dinners
• Recreation: Squash, mini golf, table tennis, volleyball, and games room
• Wellness: SPA @ Karridene with massages, sauna, steam room, and fitness center
• Family: Kids pool, children's playground, indoor play area, and babysitting services
• Business: Eight conference venues and business center