Protea Hotel by Marriott Umfolozi River

Protea Hotels Umfolozi River is ideally located in the Greater Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve area, only 40km north of Richards Bay.

The Protea Hotel Umfolozi River features 68 rooms which are luxurious and spacious and consist of 30 single rooms, with en-suite bathroom and private balcony/patio, 18 double chalets, spacious en-suite bedrooms with private entrance, 18 twin chalets; and 2 family chalets, with 2 bedrooms, a lounge and kitchenette. All rooms are air-conditioned, with electronic door locks and telephones.

Dining and leisure facilities at Protea Hotels Umfolozi River include The Rivers Restaurant, Folozi Lapa area, Inkosi Bar and Sundowner deck.

Conference facilities are available for up to 400 delegates seated in school-room style, while banqueting facilities for weddings, launches or cocktail parties are available for up to 240 guests.

The newly-built hotel is perfectly situated in Zululand making it the ideal base from which to explore Zululands diverse attractions like St Lucia Wetlands, cultural villages and the nearby beautiful beaches. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool and a lapa area. Nearby activities include the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park, Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve, world-renowned birding spots, whale and dolphin watching, boat cruises, horse riding, golf, fishing, kayaking, beaches and quad bike trails.