Protea Hotel By Marriott Karridene Beach - Amanzimtoti

Beachfront hotel between Umzimbazi lagoon and Illovo beach in Amanzimtoti

Location & Surroundings

Protea Hotel By Marriott Karridene Beach sits between the Umzimbazi lagoon and the beach at Illovo, 20 minutes south of Durban. The hotel offers a private beach with a security guard and complimentary shuttle service to the shore. Nearby attractions include the Aliwal Shoal Beach for diving, Galleria Shopping Mall, and Splash Water World for family entertainment.

Dining at The Oakwood Restaurant

The Oakwood Restaurant is housed in a glass structure overlooking the Umzimbazi lagoon and Natal vegetation. Rich breakfast buffets, à la carte lunches, and buffet-style dinners are served daily at this on-site restaurant. The hotel also provides a bar, wine/champagne options, and kids' meals for younger guests.

Sports & Recreation Facilities

Guests can play squash, mini golf, table tennis, and volleyball on the hotel grounds. Additional recreational activities include billiards, darts, table tennis, and themed dinner nights. The hotel also offers bicycle rental, a games room with arcade games and pool tables, and an outdoor swimming pool with a separate kids' pool.

Spa & Wellness Center

SPA @ Karridene offers diverse treatments including back, neck, foot, and full body massages, as well as couples massage sessions. The wellness center also has a sauna, steam room, fitness center with modern equipment, and an outdoor swimming pool. Guests can use spa facilities such as the steam room and sun umbrellas during their stay.

Family & Business Services

The hotel has an award-winning caravan park on-site and offers babysitting services, a children's playground, and an indoor play area. For business travelers, eight versatile conference venues with meeting and banquet facilities are available. The hotel provides family rooms, a kids' pool, and free parking with accessible parking options.

• Location: Between Umzimbazi lagoon and Illovo beach, 20 min from Durban
• Dining: Oakwood Restaurant overlooking the lagoon
• Sports: Squash, mini golf, table tennis, and volleyball
• Wellness: SPA @ Karridene with full body massages and sauna
• Family: Award-winning caravan park and children's playground
• Business: Eight versatile conference venues with meeting facilities
• Beach: Private beach access with security and shuttle service