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Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
View from property
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 190 per person)
BBQ/picnic area
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$76
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18

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Old South Coast Road, Illovo Beach, Kingsburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, 4126
  • Place, Warner Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kingsburgh Library
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, aManzimtoti Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach

3-star Kingsburgh hotel with restaurant
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a fitness center and a steam room. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
In addition to a children's pool and an outdoor pool, Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach provides a sauna and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 3-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This beach hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Oakwoods Restaurant - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Oakwoods Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-cm LCD TV with satellite channels

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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 Hotel Marriott Karridene Beach
Protea Marriott Karridene Beach Kingsburgh
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Protea By Marriott Karridene
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Karridene Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 77 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

P

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tumisang

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

8/10 Good

Vanita, Edmonton

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

angela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHINONSO DAWSON

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Valencia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Gcinokuhle

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Owais

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nyambura

Traveled with family and small children
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Luyanda

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonderayi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Holiday Spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lebogang

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Khumi

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Preenash

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Arvin Roodhal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

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

8/10 Good

Jabu

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Marlize

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Mandla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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