The Protea Hotel Edward has played host to princes and presidents, field marshals, millionaires and movie stars since 1911, and is ideally situated for leisure guests on the Golden Mile, with gorgeous stretches of golden sands and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean only 100m away. The beachfront promenade allows you to walk from uShaka Marine World on the south to Suncoast Casino on the north.
Accommodation consists of 101 refurbished graceful and stylish rooms, all equipped with LCD TV’s, en-suite bathrooms, executive work desks, and wireless internet access. Over half of the rooms have remarkable sea views.
The Brasserie Restaurant situated on the ground floor of the hotel serves a full buffet breakfast and there is an a la carte menu available daily for lunches, dinners and light meals. All meals can also be enjoyed on the Terrace with Durban’s subtropical climate and the warm sea breeze.
The Causerie Bar is an up-market colonial smoking bar which is ideal for sundowners and cocktails.
The rooftop pool overlooking Durban is a good place to relax and the hotel is also in close proximity to many other leisure and fun activities. Dolphin watching, surfing, golf, rock climbing, shopping, theatres and animal farms are a few things to do and places to visit while you are staying at the hotel.
The hotel has a curio shop, 24 hour business centre, conference and banqueting facilities, a Concierge desk and a casual lounge for informal meetings or to relax with a beverage.
Limited room service is available, and the hotel also offers a laundry service and baby sitting facilities (on request).