Protea Fire & Ice Durban Umhlang Ridge, DurbanProtea Fire & Ice Durban Umhlang Ridge in Durban, South Africa has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 25 of 47 hotels we score in Durban. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 2.6, Agoda 3.4. Rooms from about $178 a night (cached, not a live quote).Protea Fire & Ice Durban Umhlanga Ridge is a 1960s surf-themed hotel situated on Palm Boulevard in Umhlanga Rocks. The property caters to business travellers, families, and holidaymakers, offering children under 12 free breakfast and accommodation. Guests can access a swimming pool, a spa with a sauna, and a gym. The hotel features a rooftop terrace and a sun deck with sea views, located close to local beaches and shopping outlets. While the rooms include workstations and air conditioning, dining service can occasionally run low on food items during busy periods.What stands out

Surf inspired 1960s decor

Rooftop terrace and sun deck

Near beaches and shopping

Free breakfast for young children

Watch out for

Food may run out during service

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