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Hotel The Edward (formerly Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Edward)

149 OR Tambo Parade, North Beach, Durban, 4001 (show map)

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Hotel Overview

Situated 100 metres from the beach along Durban's Golden Mile, The Edward overlooks the Indian Ocean. Decorated in an Art Deco style, the hotel features features a panoramic roof-top pool, ideal for sunbathing and sundown cocktails.
Guests will add their name to the long list of princes and presidents, millionaires and celebrities that stayed overnight since The Edward opened its doors in 1911.
Half of the recently refurbished rooms offer uninterrupted ocean views. They are all decorated in a classic style with wooden features and rich fabrics, but also include satellite flat-screen TVs and an intimate reading area.
Facilities of the hotel also include a gym and room service. Guests can enjoy walking or cycling on the promenade adjacent to the hotel. On-site parking and an airport shuttle are available for a surcharge.
King Shaka International Airport is located 32 km away while uShaka Marine World and ICC Durban are both 1.5 km away.

Formerly Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Edward

Before June 2022 The Edward was known as Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Edward

Before January 2019 The Edward was known as Protea Hotel Edward Durban

Rooms List

Executive Room Twin Beds Non Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

This twin/double room offers a rooftop pool. The spacious twin/double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. This twin/double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

Presidential Suite - enter dates to see room photos

This suite's special feature is the rooftop pool. This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Suite - enter dates to see room photos

The rooftop pool is the standout feature of this suite. This spacious suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Superior Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

This twin room provides a rooftop pool. Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned twin room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit has 2 beds.

Superior Double Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

This double room features a rooftop pool. Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Standard Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

This twin room features a rooftop pool. Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.

Standard Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

This double room's special feature is the rooftop pool. Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Facilities of The Edward

General
On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf course (within 3 km), Horse riding, Snorkelling, Water park, Windsurfing

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Packed lunches, Restaurant, Room service, Special diet menus (on request)

Pools and wellness
Beachfront, Fitness centre, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Spa and wellness centre

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Car hire, Shuttle service (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Concierge service, Currency exchange, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box, Tour desk

Common areas
Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Laundry, Trouser press

Business facilities
Business centre, Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Additional Toilet, Air Conditioning, Balcony, Bath, Bath or Shower, Bathrobe, Bathroom, Carpeted, City view, Clothes rack, Desk, Dining area, Dining table, Electric kettle, Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres), Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Hypoallergenic, Interconnected room(s) available, Iron, Laptop safe, Linen, Minibar, Outdoor furniture, Safety Deposit Box, Satellite Channels, Sea view, Seating Area, Shower, Slippers, Sofa, Tea/Coffee Maker, Telephone, Toilet, Towels, TV, View, Wake-up service, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 22 Jul 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
14:00:00- hours

Check-Out
-11:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Please note the hotel offers wireless internet in the guest rooms. The first 500MB per day, per room is free, thereafter charges apply.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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Aluwani

“Very good”

8.0

22 Jul 2025

The hotel is close to ushaka and closest to the beach

Thabang

“Exceptional stay”

9.0

17 Jul 2025

I enjoyed the food and the cleanliness of the place

Abby

“Beautiful holiday, though my stay was short, I enjoyed it.”

9.0

11 Jul 2025

Breakfast was great and excellent staff ready to assist 👌

Robert

“Thoroughly enjoyable and outstanding value.”

9.0

11 Jul 2025

Breakfast and coffee, in particular, excellent. Room had everything you need. Restaurant food good and service throughout was excellent.

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Hotel The Edward (formerly Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Edward)

149 OR Tambo Parade, North Beach, Durban, 4001 (show map)

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Formerly Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Edward

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Executive Room Twin Beds Non Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

Presidential Suite - enter dates to see room photos

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Superior Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

Superior Double Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

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149 OR Tambo Parade, North Beach, Durban, 4001 (show map)

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Formerly Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Edward

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Rooms List

Executive Room Twin Beds Non Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

Presidential Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Superior Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

Superior Double Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

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“Beautiful holiday, though my stay was short, I enjoyed it.”

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