Hotels Africa South Africa Richards Bay

Meet Protea Africa’s top hotel company joins the Marriott family of brands. This brand new hotel is ideally located in the Greater Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve area, just 40km north of Richards Bay. Activities near Protea Hotel Umfolozi River 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. It’s a hotel that complements your travel style. Dining facilities at the hotel include a restaurant and bar, with conference facilities 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 ideal destination for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers business guests a convenient location close enough to the CBD, yet far enough away from the city pressures to make business a pleasure.Leisure travelers are spoilt for choice. The hotel boasts the country s largest harbour and some of its most magnificent wetland scenery. “Industrial Tourism” is actively promoted and groups are able to visit industrial plants, mines and other operations. Richard s Bay also offers the visitor entrance to Zululand – this once forgotten corner of the African continent is a land of exquisite beauty characterised by incredible diversity. Other amenities/ services Year of construction 1922 Year of most recent renovation 2012 Number of floors (main building) 3 Single rooms 98 Double rooms 27 Suites 4 Executive rooms 33

Located directly on Richards Bay, Protea Hotel offers spacious rooms with free WiFi, an outdoor pool and an elegant restaurant. Richards Bay Airport is a 10-minute drive away.All the rooms of Protea Hotel Richards Bay are air-conditioned, and are equipped with satellite TV, writing desks and tea/coffee makers.Guests can relax with a drink at the Oasis Bar, or enjoy buffet or à la carte local specialities at the hotels restaurant.The Umfolozi Game Reserve is about a one-hour drive from the Protea Richards Bay. Durban is a 2-hour drive away.

Accommodation at the Protea Richards Bay comprises 66 medium-sized and comfortable rooms, en-suite bathroom with shower, satellite TV, writing desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Facilities for disabled guests are available. There is an elegant restaurant where a tantalizing and varied buffet is served every night. Breakfast and lunch is also available here. Lobby is medium sized and modern in decor, with tiled floor and a small reception desk overlooking the lounge.