Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

3.0 star property
Family-friendly beach hotel with outdoor pool

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View from property
Beach nearby
Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Old South Coast Road, Illovo Beach, Kingsburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, 4126
  • Place, Warner Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, aManzimtoti Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Splash Water World
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Kingsburgh

Walk to the beach.Within 9 miles (15 km) of this hotel, you'll find Umkomaas Golf Club and Splash Water World. Durban International Convention Centre and uShaka Marine World are also within 25 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • Warner Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • aManzimtoti Beach - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Umkomaas Beach - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Splash Water World - 11 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lords and legends - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Two Vikings Fish & Chips - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Perfect - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

Family-friendly beach hotel with outdoor pool
Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Kingsburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Childcare (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. 40-cm LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 190 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-cm LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 190 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per person (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Karridene
Karridene Beach
Karridene Beach Protea Hotel
Karridene Protea Hotel
Protea Hotel Marriott Karridene Beach Kingsburgh
Protea Hotel Karridene Beach Illovo Beach
Protea Karridene Beach
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Protea Marriott Karridene Beach Kingsburgh
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Protea By Marriott Karridene
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach to the airport?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach is 43.9 mi (57-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach on Jun 15, 2026 start from CA $91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach have an airport shuttle?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 500 per person, one way.

How close is Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach to the beach?

This hotel is 3 mi (7-min drive) from Warner Beach and 5.7 mi (8-min drive) from aManzimtoti Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 190 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (29-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach have a pool?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach have a restaurant?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach is home to Oakwoods Restaurant, which features pool views.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach to downtown Kingsburgh?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach is 0.2 mi away from Karridene.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 80 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was good with spacious room clean linen and comfortable bed, felt safe
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here whilst visiting family would recommend. So close to the beach and there’s are pools here food was great and the staff were even better they smiled and couldn’t do enough for you.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonderayi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Holiday Spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kavir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good and clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tumisang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relatively ok stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room. The hotel itself very neat and clean and beautiful on the inside. The pool area and gym and spa new additions since our last stay, we enjoyed visiting these areas. Staff very friendly and helpful. I think this hotel deserves an extra star. 3 stars is too little...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nyambura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is awesome! Brigette runs an amazing outlet. My family loved the location, the indoor games, the swimming pool and private beach. The staff at the reception are very friendly and welcoming especially Lindelani. The hotel is spotlessly clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nyambura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The private beach, was just awesome! My son loved the miniature golf course and the playground. The thoughtful chef was making such nice desserts and sharing with guests at the rooms. Really that was sweet 🎂
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Preenash

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very pleasant experience and a great overall experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful

The staff at this hotel is wonderful😊 very friendly, helpful and breakfast was very good. We had an amazing stay definitely coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jabu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dlamini's stay at Karradine

We enjoyed our stay. We definitely coming back. The hotel is clean and kids friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlize

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing stay at Protea Karridene Beach

My Stay was comfortable and very nice,Just wish they had better viewing channels.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Leider trotz sauberem Zimmer Kakerlaken und schlechter Geruch, schlechtes Abendessen und Frühstück. Sehr nette Mitarbeiter.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sea view and the friendly staff , oh and the cleanliness of the rooms and hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our rooms were amazing. Very bright with an amazing view of the sea. The other was dark, had an old wasps nest on the balcony which had just been left there. It over looked the road and was a little bit smelly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

pressed

Management should take great caution given the prevailing climate conditions and the :self catering nature of the hotel"
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was simply South African hospitality at its very best. From start to finish friendly and helpful staff, clean comfortable room and delicious food (I ate from the a la carte menu and it was obvious that everything was cooked from scratch with high quality ingredients). Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Allie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really awesome

It great and totally amazing 😁
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vasanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Facilities weren't up to scratch at the games room most games were out of order plus they closed up early could not do much
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Venitha Dusrath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family midweek break

Thank you, I had an awesome stay. Staff was extremely helpful and service was great. Rooms were clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the pool and outdoor facilities. Will definitely visit again. My 3 year really enjoyed himself. Thank you once again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phumza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

My trip was amazing i really love the fact that its surrounded by nature and you can walk in to the sea, and very quite
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Venitha Dusrath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome 3 night getaway

We had a lovely 3 night stay. It was our 2nd visit. My 3 year really enjoyed himself. The check-in was quick and all staff are friendly. Service was excellent. Room was spacious neat and tidy. Complimentary water. Mini fridge and microwave. Was perfect especially with a child. Towels were new and clean. I would love to visit again. They have an adult and child pools. Beautiful park area with mini golf. Play room. Overall a perfect getaway for the family. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Tembakazi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved it, it was amazing. nice and quiet if you would like to get away from the crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Hasan Hoosen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disappointed with hotels.com because I did not collect my 6 free nights for my reservation for this booking 27th to 29th December 2018 for 3 rooms for 2 nights although I booked through the app and I was signed in
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Just a place

Beautiful address with staff in desperate need of knowledge
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018