Protea Hotel Karridene Beach

This is a lovely establishment on the Durban South Coast. An average hotel with friendly and helpful staff. There are lovely outdoor seating areas where you can relax with a drink or just chill. The large swimming pool is great for families to enjoy. In addition there is an outdoor Mini-Golf facilities, and a large games room with arcade games and pool tables. The short walk to the beach is pleasant and leads to a breathtaking, unspoilt paradise. Enjoy a picnic on the beach or take a dip in the ocean. The restaurant is neat and clean but they could definitely improve on their menu. The buffet offer is average. The options on offer on the menu is misleading as most of the meals that we requested were not available. I have given this restaurant a try a few times but have am always disappointed. Their vegetarian options are also very minimal.

Been there a few times with the family. I really enjoyed the outdoor facilities (pool, put put, games room). The meals in the restaurant are well prepared and tasty. Problems are that many items that my group ordered from the menu were not available (lamb shank, pizza, etc). The meals also take very long to prepare. The staff are all very friendly and very eager to assist.

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 🎂

This place is AMAZING. I have been to many hotels and restaurants in my life but this establishment should be given 5 star rating! To start with, on entrance you are greeted by friendly security guards that make you feel like they have been waiting for you! A trip to the bar only enhances your experience. The barman and waiter are constantly attentive and your order is promptly served while you ensure the natural ambiance over looking the pool. Our dinner orders were taken when we were ready and we even had the chef come out to us to clarify our order. How that for being spoilt and making us feel important? As soon as our meals were ready, we were invited into the dinning hall. Our meals were out of this world. The portions and presentations of the meals were excellent. The taste was outstanding, the chef really seemed to have made our meals special. Our waiter fussed over us constantly to ensure we were satisfied. This establishment emanates customer service to perfection!

Place is well situated along the beach, there is a nice bridge walk way directly from the hotel to the bridge which is access controlled, the hotel itself is nice, really great lunch and supper buffets, my requested for a few chilli on the side was fulfilled every day, lots of areas to lounge around the hotel and relax

I booked a night at hotel as my 6 yr old grandson wanted to have a holiday at a hotel. Initially booked via a booking co (unknowingly). Kudos to Jose' who called and agreed to change my date as KZN was severely affected by floods atvthevtime of my booking. Rooms are comfortable & clean, staff are friendly & helpful. Just fyi: it's not the fastest place when ordering food. When it does arrive, it's super tasty! So, if you're a patient person, esp with kids, this is an awesome destination....