The Protea Hotel Umfolozi River is located 40 km north of Richards Bay.
Nearby activities include the Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park, the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve, world-renowned birding spots, whale and dolphin watching, boat cruises, horse riding, golf, fishing, kayaking, beaches and quad bike trails.
This hotel is ideal for people booking this region as part of their self-drive holiday who are happy to explore the surrounding areas under their own steam.
The hotel offers 68 spacious, air-conditioned rooms/chalets, as well as 2 family chalets, all with satellite TV. Dining facilities include a restaurant and bar, and leisure facilities include a swimming pool and a lapa area.
Rates Include
Breakfast is included. PLEASE NOTE: Activities such as game drives are not included.
Children Policy
Children of any age are welcome. Rates available on request.
Directions For Drivers
From Durban on the N2 freeway: Travel North along the N2 freeway from Durban for about 200 km. Turn off the N2 at the Mfolozi off-ramp and follow the signs for Umfolozi River. At the junction, turn left and follow the road and turn right at gravel road - this will take you to the Protea Hotel Umfolozi River.
From Richards Bay Airport: From the airport, follow the Fish Eagle Flight Road. Turn right into Nkoninga Road and you will get a turnoff on your left-hand side - take this road left into East Central Arterial Road. Turn right into North Central Arterial Road. Carry on straight along this road until you see the N2 off-ramp. Turn right to get onto the N2 freeway and travel North along the N2 freeway for about 30 km. Turn off the N2 at the Mfolozi off-ramp and follow the signs for Umfolozi River. At the junction, turn left and follow the road and turn right at gravel road - this will take you to the Protea Hotel Umfolozi River.
From Pongola on the N2: Travel along the N2 South from Pongola for about 168 km. Turn off the N2 at the Mfolozi off-ramp and follow the signs for Umfolozi River. At the junction, turn left and follow the road and turn right at gravel road - this will take you to the Protea Hotel Umfolozi River.
General Information For Guests
The hotel is located 40 km north of Richards Bay. Dining facilities include a restaurant and a bar.
The hotel offers on-site parking at ZAR 20.00 per day
There is complimentary wireless internet in the lobby and public areas.
All rooms are air conditioned, with electronic door locks and telephones and offer a mini fridge, safe, satellite TV, tea/coffee making faciliities and a hair dryer.
