This 4-star hotel in Umhlanga is located opposite the Wavehouse and the Gateway Theatre of Shopping. It offers views of Chris Saunders Park and air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV. The rooms at the Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge have a seating area, a work desk and a tea/coffee maker. The hotel’s trendy restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a deck overlooking a tranquil garden and fountain. Guests can relax at the rooftop swimming pool or enjoy drinks on the terrace. The Umhlanga Ridge is 20 minutes from Durban’s central business district and 15 minutes from the King Shaka International Airport by car.